Environmentally Benign and Permanent Surface Modifications to Prevent Biofueling on Marine and Hydrokinetic DevicesCX(s) Applied: A9, B3.6Date: 01/25/2011Location(s): Cambridge, MassachusettsOffice(s): Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy, Golden Fie...
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January 25, 2011
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Environmentally Benign and Permanent Surface Modifications to Prevent Biofueling on Marine and Hydrokinetic Devices
CX(s) Applied: A9, B3.6
Date: 01/25/2011
Location(s): Cambridge, Massachusetts
Office(s): Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy, Golden Field Office
CX(s) Applied: A9, B3.6
Date: 01/25/2011
Location(s): Cambridge, Massachusetts
Office(s): Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy, Golden Field Office
Semprus BioSciences, in Cambridge, Massachusetts, is proposing to use Department of Energy funding to develop an innovative, nontoxic surface coating that would prevent the growth of aquatic organisms on marine and hydrokinetic (MHK) energy devices. This research into underwater coatings that prevent biofueling would have the potential to positively impact all MHK systems and improve the conversion efficiency for MHK systems.