Synthesis of Novel Polyacrylates Containing Cyclotetrasiloxane for Fouling-Release Coating Applications.

An acrylate monomer containing cyclotetrasiloxane (CTS) were designed and synthesized for anti-fouling coating applications. New acryl-based copolymers consisting of styrene and CTS, poly(styrene--CTS)s, were synthesized by changing molar ratios via free radical polymerization. The properties of poly(styrene--CTS)s were compared with those of poly(styrene) (PS) as a reference. The content of CTS in the copolymer increased its hydrophobicity also decreased whereas its surface decreased. Protein adsorption studies were conducted to evaluate their fouling-release properties.