Marine Fouling Prevention Solution to Use UV-LED Technology
AMSTERDAM - AkzoNobel is working to develop a fouling prevention technology that uses ultraviolet light-emitting diodes (UV-LED). The pioneering solution – which uses underlying technology developed by Royal Philips – will be applied to underwater surfaces to eliminate fouling growth.
By teaming up AkzoNobel’s cutting-edge surface protection and adhesion know-how with Royal Philips’ capabilities and intellectual property in UV-LED lighting and electronics, the two companies are aiming to develop an economically viable solution for underwater fouling prevention.