Fabrication of Liquid Metal Composite Ionic Liquid Hydrogels for Antifouling Application.
Marine biofouling remains a major challenge for maritime industries, driving the need for low‑toxicity and durable antifouling coatings. Herein, we present a composite hydrogel coating (IL-GLM@Gel) constructed by integrating gallium-based liquid metal (GLM) nanodroplets and a halogenated ionic liquid ([Bmim]·ZnCl2) wit...