Polymer Coatings: Technologies and Applications

<p><em>Polymer Coatings: Technologies and Applications</em> 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.</p><p>FEATURES</p><ul> <p> </p> <li>Examines the basics to the most recent advances in all areas of polymer coatings</li> <p> </p> <li>Serves as a one-stop reference</li> <p> </p> <li>Discusses polymer-coated nanocrystals and coatings based on nanocomposites</li> <p> </p> <li>Describes morphology spectroscopic analysis adhesion and rheology of polymer coatings</li> <p> </p> <li>Explores conducting stimuli-responsive self-healing hydrophobic and hydrophilic antifouling and antibacterial polymer coatings</li> <p> </p> <li>Covers modeling and simulation</li> </ul><p>With 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.</p><p>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.</p><p>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.</p><p>Suchart Siengchin is a professor at and president of King Mongkut’s University of Technology North Bangkok Thailand.</p>