A High Performance & Waterborne Marine Timber Protection Coating

第一阶段的研究证明了制定一种新型木结构涂层体系的可行性，该体系通过改善木质基材与涂层之间的结合，有效地保护木材免受海洋蛀虫（如船虫）的攻击。此外，还证明了可以制定一种水性系统，该系统也可以有效地保护木材。但也不含有害或环境可疑成分。第二阶段计划继续并扩展了这一有希望的早期工作。本研究包括对许多配方变量的系统检查，以及它们对涂层的物理和处理性能、美学和生物污垢特性的影响。计划进行一系列扩大的海洋试验，以确定先进涂层的长期有效性。

The Phase I research demonstrated the feasibility of formulating a novel coating system for wooden structures, which through improved bonding between the wooden substrate and the coating, effectively protected the wood from attack by marine borers, such as shipworms. In addition, it was demonstrated that a waterborne system could be formulated which also effectively protected the wood, but also contained no hazardous or environmentally suspect components. The Phase II program continues and expands upon this promising early work. This study includes a systematic examination of the many formulation variables, and their impact upon the coating's physical and handling properties, aesthetics, and biofouling characteristics. An expanded series of ocean tests is planned to establish the long-term effectiveness of the advanced coatings.