It has been found that piezoelectric PVF2 plastic films can be used to minimize marine fouling. High frequency, low intensity vibrations developed in such films discourage the growth of vegetable and animal organisms on the hulls of boats and ships.
Application of PVF2 transducers as piezoelectric vibrators for marine fouling prevention
Anwendung von PVF2-Wandlern als Vibratoren zur Verhuetung von pflanzlichem und tierischem Bewuchs am Schiffskoerper
Ferroelectrics ; 32 , 1-4 ; 33-37
1981
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