Figure 1.

Static antifouling performance of experimental coatings based on the aerogel encapsulation technology. Coatings were exposed for 12 months in two Danish harbors (55°51′27.7″N 9°52′36.9″E and 55°44′41.9″N 12°05′41.4″E). Left column: blank (noncoated) panel of acrylic. Middle column: experimental coating containing 3.7 wt % aerogel-encapsulated CuPT (no other biocides in the formulation). Right column: commercial reference containing 38 wt % Cu₂O and 3 wt % dichlofluanid (concentrations provided on a solvent-inclusive basis).