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Additionally, copper (Cu) and zinc (Zn) complexes of each compound were prepared and evaluated as potential antifouling candidates against two models of Vibrio species (V. natriegens and V.\u00a0aestuarianus). The results highlight that no significant antifouling activity was measured for the metal free polyazamacrocyclic derivatives. However, for the metal complexes, the nature of the cation (Cu2+ or Zn2+) modulates both the growth and adhesion capacities of the two bacteria. Overall, in most cases, Zn complexes showed better activity than the Cu complexes, revealing the importance of the metal cation. 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