Marine Engineering Sector
Core Function: Inhibits the attachment of marine organisms-such as algae and barnacles-by steadily releasing anti-fouling agents (e.g., cuprous oxide) or utilizing physical properties like low surface energy, thereby preventing fouling and corrosion on structures such as ship hulls and docks.
Derived Benefits:** Reduces hydrodynamic drag and fuel consumption; prevents blockages in marine pipelines and equipment malfunctions; and significantly lowers maintenance costs for marine facilities.
Textile and Consumer Sector
Lowers fabric surface tension to provide water and oil repellency, preventing liquid stains from wetting or penetrating the material; this makes garments and home textiles resistant to soiling and easier to clean.
Other Industrial Sectors
In industries such as photovoltaics, these materials are used to create anti-static, self-cleaning coatings that reduce dust accumulation, thereby maintaining the power generation efficiency of solar modules.
