Method and use of nanoparticles to bind biocides in paints

Abstract

This invention relates to the use of a combination of selected substances in paint to prevent the settlement and growth of different biofouling organisms with a reduced negative effect on the ecosystems compared to present methods.

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         11 . A product for preventing marine biofouling of a substrate by a marine biofouling organism, comprising a protective paint containing an imidazole-containing compound bound to metal oxide nanoparticles. 
     
     
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         13 . The product for preventing marine biofouling according to  claim 11 , wherein the metal oxide nanoparticles are selected from the group consisting of CuO, ZnO, TiO 2 , Al 2 O 3 , SiO 2 , and MgO. 
     
     
         14 . The product for preventing marine biofouling according to  claim 13 , wherein the metal oxide nanoparticles are CuO. 
     
     
         15 . The product for preventing marine biofouling according to  claim 13 , wherein the metal oxide nanoparticles are ZnO. 
     
     
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