| 摘要 |
<p>An electrochemical antifouling device, comprising an underwater structure of which the antifouling surface comprises an electrically conductive film that does not generate chlorine even if a potential lower than 5 V vs. SCE is applied thereto, an opposing electrode out of contact with the underwater structure, and a power source for supplying a direct current between the underwater structure and the opposing electrode. By applying a potential of from 0.1 to 5 V vs. SCE to the underwater structure, it becomes possible to effectively control underwater organisms adherent to the surface of the electrically conductive film without evolving chlorine. By disposing a reference electrode between the underwater structure and the opposing electrode, the potential applied to the electrically conducting film can be precisely controlled. The electrically conductive film is preferably a spray-coated metal nitride.</p> |
