Research & Development

Preparation of UV-curable Sulfonated Betaine-type Zwitterionic Castor Oil-based Polyurethane Marine Antifouling Coatings

  • YU J l ,
  • HU G F ,
  • ZHOU J P ,
  • et al
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  • School of Materials Science and Engineering,Nanchang Hangkong University,Nanchang 330063,China

Online published: 2025-10-23

Abstract

[Objective] This study aims to develop a polyurethane-based marine antifoulingcoating combining fast curing characteristics with environmental friendliness.[Methods] A UV-curable sulfobetaine-type zwitterionic castor oil-based polyurethane resin was prepared by using azwitterionic precursor synthesized via thiol-ene addition reaction,isophorone diisocyanate,castor oil, hydroxyethyl acrylate and 1,3-propanesultone. The antifouling coating was obtained through UVcuring. The precursor structure was characterized by FT-IR, 1H NMR and HRMS,and the conversion rate of carbon-carbon double bonds in the resin was determined. The water absorption,water contact angle,diatom adhesion resistance and biotoxicity of the coating were systematically investigated.[Results]With the increasing of zwitterionic content,the water absorption rate increased significantly, the coating water contact angle decreased,and the diatom attachment density on the coating surfacedecreased. The coating with 30% zwitterionic precursor exhibited the lowest diatom attachment density of(68±26)cells/mm2. Moreover,the coating showed no toxic effect on diatom growth.[Conclusion] The zwitterionic coating can effectively inhibit the attachment of Nitzschia closterium,and has no significant effect on diatom growth.

Cite this article

YU J l , HU G F , ZHOU J P , et al . Preparation of UV-curable Sulfonated Betaine-type Zwitterionic Castor Oil-based Polyurethane Marine Antifouling Coatings[J]. Paint & Coatings Industry, 2025 , 55(11) : 14 -20 . DOI: 10.12020/j.issn.0253-4312.2025-227

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