Abstract
Many tin-free binders have been developed to mimic the TBT-SPC binders in sea water soon after the recognition of the detrimental side effects of tributyltin (TBT)-based compounds on non-target species in the early 80s. Throughout the different sections of the chapter, the requirements for self-polishing antifouling coatings are displayed in order to try to reproduce the control of the polishing rate and biocide release rate of TBT-based coatings. The influence of parameters including the hydrophobic/hydrophilic character of the binder, its molecular weight, its microstructure and the paint formulation is discussed. Research works from both industry and university laboratories are considered.
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