BASF opens nanotechnology research center in Singapore
EUR13 million expenditure in nanotechnology research
The Competence Center for Nanostructured Surfaces in Singapore will concentrate on nanostructured surface modification that could, for example, offer a solution to the problem of biofouling. Biofouling on ship hulls and other marine surfaces is an issue with both environmental and economic relevance. Although no alternatives to the use of biocides are available at present, developments in nanotechnology could offer an innovative and environmentally friendly solution. The objective of the project is to understand the mechanism of organism buildup on surfaces in seawater and to develop biocide-free nanostructured coatings that minimize the physical adhesion of marine organisms to surfaces.
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