Ultrasonic cavitation erosion of marine protective coatings: From bubbles behavior to coating damage

Key Points

• Coating damage arises significantly from bubble dynamics during ultrasonic cavitation, with implications for durability.
• Finding reveals that increased bubble activity correlates with higher erosion rates of marine protective coatings.
• Assessment of bubble behavior and erosion mechanisms informs marine coating performance standards across various environments.
• This analysis emphasizes the need for improved coatings to withstand ultrasonic cavitation effects in marine settings.