Release of Polymeric Biocides from Synthetic Matrices for Marine Biofouling A…

Marine biofouling is a natural phenomenon representing one of the greatest problems in marine technology (navigation,aquaculture nets, etc). To circumvent these problems, antifouling paints or coatings, i.e. matrices containing biocidal species, are used to protect the submerged surfaces and objects. Polymers containing quaternary phosphonium or quaternary ammonium groups are promising biocidal…