ANTIFOULING SURFACES AND METHODS FOR PRODUCTION THEREOF

摘要

Surfaces that are in contact with a body of water or that are periodically exposed to water can be susceptible to fouling. Described herein are antifouling surfaces that contain a matrix material and an antifouling effective amount of a metal additive in the matrix material. The matrix material can define a surface that is in contact with a body of water or that is periodically exposed to water, where the matrix material does not substantially degrade in the presence of water. Methods for inhibiting fouling of a surface are also described herein.