Study of graphite-polyurethane composite thin film electrodes for their use in electrochemical antifouling systems

Prevention of marine biofouling is vital to the survivability and performance of ships, buoys, and wave energy devices. Coatings that contain metal biocides are currently used to prevent marine biofouling. These coatings have a limited lifetime and are under environmental scrutiny. As a result, it is necessary to research and develop alternative antifouling methods. One promising alternative is the electrochemical generation of oxidized chemical species. Graphite-polyurethane thin film electrodes were prepared with