Technology ID
TT-0067
Description
With more than 20 years of innovative and intensive research, David Von Hansemann professor of science and chair professor Pei-Yuan Qian, a distinguished marine biology scientist at HKUST, discovered and elucidated the property of a novel biodegradable antifouling compound from a marine microbe. The compound shows excellent antifouling efficiency, safe biological profile and green chemical production method. This green antifouling solution can further help to address the global marine pollution, extra energy consumption and carbon emission issues; and to enhance the national maritime power in the sustainable development of maritime industries.
Content
Potent against broad-spectra marine fouling organisms while be safe to other marine organisms
The molecular structure is simple, allowing the easy production of the compounds
The chemical synthesis methodology is green of minimal environmental impact and biodegradable in seawater and safe to marine environment
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TRL