Ndsu-research Foundation

Johnson Thomas

Philip R Boudjouk

Bret Ja Chisholm

Shane Jeremy Stafslien

David Allen Christianson

Thomas E Ready

Seok-Bong Choi

Polyamine cross-linked polysiloxanes, such as functionalized polysiloxane cross-linked with a polyalkylenepolyamine are described herein. The polyamine cross-linked polysiloxanes may be used in an antifouling composition to prevent biological fouling in marine environments.

Antifouling materials containing cationic polysiloxanes

Applicants have produced a chromophore and a polymer that are highly sensitive to the presence of various agents, including organophosphates, pesticides, neurotoxins, metal ions, some explosives, and biological toxins. The detection is accomplished by detecting a change in the fluorescence characteristics of the chromophore or polymer when in the presence of the agent to be detected. The chromophore and polymer may be incorporated into sensors of various types, and they are adaptable for potential field use in areas where detection of these types of agents is desired.

Chromophore and polymer capable of detecting the presence of various neurotoxins and method of use

Anti-fouling materials containing cationic polysiloxanes

Neurotoxin sensor based on chromophoric polymers

An anti-fouling material useful to prevent fouling of structure exposed to a water environment includes a copolymer having a carbon and/or silicone backbone with a pendant biocidal group and, optionally, a pendant fouling release group.

Polymeric materials with anti-fouling activity

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Fargo, ND, United States of America

Johnson Thomas