Existing technologies for combating marine biofouling have been studied. Requirements for the development of new antifouling materials have been formulated. A new method for determining the concentration of copper ions at the surface-water phase boundary using inductively coupled plasma mass spectroscopy has been developed and tested.

   A detailed analysis of the market for existing polyurethane prepolymers is provided. Modern technologies for their production have been studied. Key requirements for the development of new polyurethane prepolymers are formulated. A new technique for stabilizing one-component polyurethane prepolymers to increase their shelf life and improve performance characteristics is presented.

   The article draws attention to an unused source of polyvinyl butyral polymer — broken triplex. Examples of its use in paints and varnishes are given.

   The basic plasma technologies used in the field of painting and equipment for their realization are considered. The efficiency of plasma treatment in surface cleaning before application of paint and varnish material, surface preparation of polymer objects for painting is shown. The peculiarities of plasma polymerization and its application for application of thin primer layers enhancing adhesion of coatings and encapsulation of corrosion inhibitors in order to use them as a substitute for toxic anticorrosion pigments are discussed.