Some possibilities to reduce the biofilm formation on transparent siloxane coatings.

Presence of biofilms is a significant problem to a variety of industrial areas, underwater sensors, shipping, etc. Therefore solutions are sought to inhibit biofilm formation and to permit biofilm removal. Surface modification by suitable coating could be one of them. The present study reports the potential of new transparent biocides-free siloxane antifouling coatings, containing low toxic additives, such as TiO2 nanoparticles, surfactants and antioxidants, to reduce biofilm formation in mimicking marine environment, laboratory conditions.