MOF-based Antifoulant

14-day biofilm inhibition

A novel ZIF-8-based antifoulant that, when embedded in epoxy coatings, provides contact sterilization, long-term inhibition of biofilm and algae adhesion, and enhanced corrosion resistance.

Hao, Yang · Liu, Yi · Chen, Hao · Li, Hua

Progress in Organic Coatings 2025

Advantages

20wt% NH2-ZIF-8@BITEP coating inhibits biofilm and algae adhesion after 14 days incubation

least corrosion after 7 days salt spray

no decrease in |Z| during EIS