Accession Number:

AD0904952

Title:

Nonpolluting Antifouling Organometallic Polymers.

Descriptive Note:

Research and development rept.,

Corporate Author:

DAVID W TAYLOR NAVAL SHIP RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT CENTER ANNAPOLIS MD

Personal Author(s):

• Dyckman, E. J.
• Montemarano, J. A.
• Andersen, D. M.
• Miller, A. M.

Report Date:

1972-11-01

Pagination or Media Count:

38.0

Abstract:

Over 40 organometallic polymers have been synthesized and evaluated for their antifouling performance. The response of isolated marine sliming bacteria to several organometallic polymers has been tested. In- situ exposure trials and laboratory studies have indicated that organometallic polymers are capable of good antifouling performance while releasing organometallic ions at a rate at least one order of magnitude less than state-of-the-art antifouling coating systems. Author-PL

Descriptors:

• *ANTIFOULING COATINGS
• POLYMERS
• SHIP HULLS
• PLASTIC PAINTS
• PAINTS
• HYDROLYSIS
• TOXICITY
• METALATION
• COPPER COMPOUNDS
• BACTERIA
• PLASTICS
• SYNTHESIS(CHEMISTRY)
• WATER POLLUTION
• ORGANOMETALLIC COMPOUNDS

Subject Categories:

• Physical Chemistry
• Coatings, Colorants and Finishes

Distribution Statement:

APPROVED FOR PUBLIC RELEASE