Durable siloxane-polyurethane coatings for mitigating freshwater mussel fouling.

Siloxane-polyurethane hybrid coatings were assessed for biofouling control caused by freshwater mussels. Invasive species such as zebra () and quagga () mussels have rapidly spread through the waterways in the United States causing major concerns in reservoir infrastructure and freshwater lakes. Current coating solutions such as biocidal anti-fouling coatings are not suitable given the released biocides which may accumulate in reservoirs.