Superhydrophobic anti-fouling crayon having capsaicin, medetomidine and other macrofouling inhibitors that is transparent to electronic sensors
AssigneeBarnacle-Blocker, LLC
InventorLewis Steven Beckham
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Abstract
A superhydrophobic anti-fouling crayon comprises a composition of capsaicin, wax, polydimethylsiloxane (PDMS), polytetrafluoroethylene (PTFE), and triglyceride, where the crayon is water insoluble, superhydrophobic, and transparent to electronic sensor and antennae signals. The crayon is rubbed onto the marine surface such that a layer of the composition of the crayon is applied thereto to produce a durable coating that inhibits fouling.
Claims11
A superhydrophobic anti-fouling crayon comprising a composition of:
- capsaicin;
- wax;
- polydimethylsiloxane (PDMS);
- polytetrafluoroethylene (PTFE);
- and
- triglyceride;
- wherein the crayon is water insoluble, superhydrophobic, and transparent to electronic sensor and antennae signals.
A method of preventing fouling of a marine surface using a superhydrophobic anti-fouling crayon comprising a composition of capsaicin, wax, polydimethylsiloxane, polytetrafluoroethylene, and triglyceride, the method comprising:
- rubbing the crayon onto the marine surface such that a layer of the composition of the crayon is applied thereto.
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