Dual-function coatings to protect absorbent surfaces from fouling

Nikolaos D. Papadopoulos; Polyxeni Vourna; Pinelopi P. Falara; Panagiota Koutsaftiki; Sotirios Xafakis; Nikolaos D. Papadopoulos; Polyxeni Vourna; Pinelopi P. Falara; Panagiota Koutsaftiki; Sotirios Xafakis

doi:10.3934/matersci.2023053

AIMS Materials Science

2023, Volume 10, Issue 6: 981-1003. doi: 10.3934/matersci.2023053

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Dual-function coatings to protect absorbent surfaces from fouling

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BFP Advanced Technologies, Athens, Attica 11633, Greece
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Institute of Nanoscience and Nanotechnology (INN), National Center for Scientific Research "Demokritos", Agia Paraskevi Attikis, Athens 15341, Greece

Received: 08 October 2022 Revised: 25 February 2023 Accepted: 05 March 2023 Published: 14 November 2023

Fouling of surfaces caused by pollution, contamination, humidity and microorganisms is one of the major sources of the degradation of mineral and composite materials. The inhibition of foulant growth is essential for the prevention of different kinds of damage, ranging from aesthetic, mechanical and chemical, to risks concerning human and environmental health. This study proposes a new approach for the development of a transparent preservative material with water-repellent and biocide attributes through the use of a sol-gel method. It was found that Si–O–Si dense networks can effectively grow into the micro-pores of mineral and cellulose-based materials, promoting self-cleaning properties as well as sufficient protection against bio-fouling.
- water-repellent coatings,
- antifungal,
- self-cleaning,
- wood preservation,
- marble and stone protection,
- bio-fouling
Citation: Nikolaos D. Papadopoulos, Polyxeni Vourna, Pinelopi P. Falara, Panagiota Koutsaftiki, Sotirios Xafakis. Dual-function coatings to protect absorbent surfaces from fouling[J]. AIMS Materials Science, 2023, 10(6): 981-1003. doi: 10.3934/matersci.2023053

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Abstract

Fouling of surfaces caused by pollution, contamination, humidity and microorganisms is one of the major sources of the degradation of mineral and composite materials. The inhibition of foulant growth is essential for the prevention of different kinds of damage, ranging from aesthetic, mechanical and chemical, to risks concerning human and environmental health. This study proposes a new approach for the development of a transparent preservative material with water-repellent and biocide attributes through the use of a sol-gel method. It was found that Si–O–Si dense networks can effectively grow into the micro-pores of mineral and cellulose-based materials, promoting self-cleaning properties as well as sufficient protection against bio-fouling.

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