Innovative anti-biofouling technologies can make shipping more eco-friendly
Thursday, June 23, 2011 - 05:30
in Earth & Climate
Organisms that stick to the lower structures of ships increase fuel consumption and costs of maintenance substantially. Currently, the organisms are killed with toxic biocides, but these chemicals need to be removed to protect our environment. Researchers are trying to develop environmentally friendly anti-biofouling technologies, such as nano-structured surfaces that make organisms fall off when the ships move.
