Polymer Coatings: Technologies and Applications

Polymer Coatings: Technologies and Applications provides a comprehensive account of the recent developments in polymer coatings encompassing novel methods, techniques, and a broad spectrum of applications. The chapters explore the key aspects of polymer coatings while highlighting fundamental research, different types of polymer coatings, and technology advances. This book also integrates the various aspects of these materials from synthesis to application. Current status, trends, future directions, and opportunities are also discussed.FEATURESExamines the basics to the most recent advances in all areas of polymer coatingsServes as a one-stop referenceDiscusses polymer-coated nanocrystals and coatings based on nanocompositesDescribes morphology, spectroscopic analysis, adhesion, and rheology of polymer coatingsExplores conducting, stimuli-responsive, self-healing, hydrophobic and hydrophilic, antifouling, and antibacterial polymer coatingsCovers modeling and simulationWith contributions from the top international researchers from industry, academia, government, and private research institutions, both new and experienced readers will benefit from this applications-oriented book.Sanjay Mavinkere Rangappa is a research scientist at the Natural Composites Research Group Lab, Academic Enhancement Department, King Mongkut's University of Technology North Bangkok, Thailand.Jyotishkumar Parameswaranpillai is a research professor at the Center of Innovation in Design and Engineering for Manufacturing, King Mongkut's University of Technology North Bangkok, Thailand.Suchart Siengchin is a professor at and president of King Mongkut's University of Technology North Bangkok, Thailand.