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629.7.023.222:632.15
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10.18577/2307-6046-2026-0-7-177-192
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A.B. Laptev, G.G. Matishov, N.I. Bulysheva, A.A. Krivushina, V.O. Startsev Toxicity of microparticles of paint coatings. Part 3. Risk assessment, regulation and prospective materials // Proceedings of VIAM. 2026. No. 7. DOI: 10.18577/2307-6046-2026-0-7-177-192. URL: https://viam-works.ru/en/journal/2026/7/14

Toxicity of microparticles of paint coatings

Part 3. Risk assessment, regulation and prospective materials
A.B. Laptev, G.G. Matishov, N.I. Bulysheva, A.A. Krivushina, V.O. Startsev
Abstract

The final part of the series of articles is devoted to the assessment of toxicological risks, modern regulatory measures and the development of less dangerous paint and varnish coatings. Data on the toxicity of modern and promising paint compositions for ships is analyzed, and key dangerous components are identified. A microplastic pollution risk management plan is presented. Prospects of creating environmentally friendly coatings, including aqueous dispersions, biocide-free and hydrophobic antifouling coatings, and nanoparticle materials, are discussed.

Keywords
biocide, degradation of coatings, paints and varnishes, microplastics, polymer aging, toxicity, ecology
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