Onderwerp | Ionic liquids are a relatively new class of salts with a wide range of favorable physical and chemical properties , which creates a lot of industrial interest. This thesis examines whether they can be used as antifoulers on board of ships. Metal plates were treated with different ionic liquids and exposed to seawater in the port of Ostend during various periods. It has been proven that they have anti - fouling properties in previous studies. Nevertheless, this experiment shows that the treatment with ionic liquid has not affected the amount of fouling on various metal plates. Other potential sources are the secondary metabolites produced by soft corals, actinobacteria and a number of seagrasses and mangrove plants. They exhibit fouling properties. Whether these secondary metabolites can be used on board of ships has yet to be investigated.
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