Marine Science and Technology
- Reference number
- A3 96:32
- Start and end dates
- 960101-011231
- Amount granted
- 37 000 000 SEK
- Administrative organization
- Göteborg University
- Research area
- Life Science Technology
Summary
The research programme is aimed at developing technologies that, using environmentally sound methods, will prevent the growth of marine organisms on vessels. With a greater understanding of biofouling, the intent is to develop customised materials with antifouling properties that are relevant for the hydrodynamics of marine transportation. Four laboratories are participating: Biointerface and Biofouling as well as Macrofouling (both at GU) along with Surface Engineering and Marine Engineering (both at Chalmers). The graduate education activities co-operate with the SSF programmes Biocompatible Materials and the Biomedical Graduate School at GU. SSF’s financing of the programme ended in 2001.