Design, Synthesis, and Antifouling Activity of Glucosamine-Based Isocyanides.

ABSTRACT: Biofouling, an undesirable accumulation of organisms on sea-immersed structures such as ship hulls and fishing nets, is a serious economic issue whose effects include oil wastage and clogged nets. Organotin compounds were utilized since the 1960s as an antifouling material; however, the use of such compounds was later banned by the International Maritime Organization (IMO) due to their high toxicity toward marine organisms, resulting in masculinization and imposex. Since the ban, there have been extensive efforts to develop environmentally benign antifoulants. Natural antifouling products obtained from marine creatures have been the subject of considerable attention due to their potent antifouling activity and low toxicity. These antifouling compounds often contain isocyano groups, which a

SUBMITTER: Umezawa T 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC5532645 | biostudies-literature | 2017 Jun

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature