Multifunctional Nanostructured Coatings

Biomedical, Environmental, and Energy Applications

1st Edition - March 29, 2025
Imprint: Woodhead Publishing
Editors: Manviri Rani, Uma Shanker
Language: English
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Multifunctional Nanostructured Coatings: Biomedical, Environmental, and Energy Applications offers core and advanced information about various nanomaterials and their synthetic approaches to nanostructured coatings. The book focuses on the application of multifunctional nanostructured coatings (MNCs) in the areas of biomedicine, the environment, and energy, and presents the latest advances in the design, preparation, characterization, and fabrication of MNCs. Techniques covered in the book include chemical deposition (including plasma-assisted deposition) and physical deposition methods such as magnetron sputtering, arc evaporation, electron-beam evaporation, and ion-beam sputtering.

In addition, the book also explores the use of multifunctional ZnO/TiO2 nanoarray composite coatings, Ta- and Si-doped multifunctional bioactive nanostructured films, in situ-generated titanium-oxo clusters, and silver nanoparticles. It will be useful for researchers working in the areas of materials science, coating technologies, nanotechnology, sustainability, and environmental engineering.

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Table of Contents
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Contributors
Section I. Multifunctional nanostructured coatings: Fundamentals and basics
1. Fundamentals of multifunctional nanostructured coatings with recent updates
1.1 Introduction
1.2 Types of nanocoatings
1.3 Salient features of nanocoatings and recent developments
1.3.1 Enhanced mechanical strength
1.3.2 Superior wear resistance
1.3.3 Tailored surface functionality
1.3.4 Improved corrosion resistance
1.3.5 High thermal stability
1.3.6 Enhanced adhesion
1.3.7 Customizable optical properties
1.3.8 Antimicrobial properties
1.3.9 Electrical conductivity or insulation
1.3.10 Nano-scale thickness
1.4 Methods of synthesis of nanostructured coatings
1.4.1 Chemical vapor deposition
1.4.2 Physical vapor deposition
1.4.3 Spray coating
1.4.4 Sol-gel process
1.4.5 Self-assembly
1.5 Characterization of nanocoatings
1.6 Environmental impact and sustainability of nanocoatings
1.7 Conclusions
2. Recent updates in nanometal oxide–based corrosion-resistant coatings
2.1 Introduction
2.2 Design of metal oxide–based nanocoatings
2.2.1 Sol-gel method
2.2.2 Biosynthesis method
2.2.3 Chemical vapor deposition method
2.2.4 Laser ablation method
2.2.5 Thermal decomposition method
2.3 Metal/metal oxide incorporated surface coatings
2.3.1 Metal oxide nanoparticles with barrier properties
2.3.2 Metal oxide nanoparticles with self-healing properties
2.3.3 Metal/metal oxide nanoparticles for photodegradation resistance
2.4 Factors affecting the efficiency of metal/metal oxide nanoparticles as corrosion inhibitors
2.4.1 Dispersibility of metal oxide nanoparticles
2.5 Mechanism of corrosion protection
2.5.1 Self-healing
2.5.2 Antifouling
2.6 Conclusion
Section II. Synthetic approach of nanomaterials for coatings
3. Fundamentals and basics of synthetic approaches of nanostructured coatings
3.1 Introduction
3.2 Synthesis of nanocoatings
3.2.1 Top-down synthesis
3.2.1.1 Lithography technique
3.2.1.2 Chemical etching
3.2.1.3 Plasma treatment
3.2.1.4 Template method
3.2.2 Bottom-up synthesis
3.2.2.1 Sol–gel method
3.2.2.2 Electrospinning
3.2.2.3 Layer-by-layer deposition
3.2.2.4 Chemical Vapor Deposition (CVD)
3.2.2.5 Electrochemical deposition
3.2.2.6 Hydrothermal technique
3.3 Future scopes
4. Designing of multifunctional coatings: Recent updates
4.1 Introduction
4.2 Preparation methods of nanocoatings
4.2.1 Chemical vapor deposition
4.2.2 Physical vapor deposition
4.3 Sputtering
4.4 Spray coating
4.5 Sol-gel method
4.6 Electrospinning
4.7 Self-assembly
4.8 Dip coating
4.9 Applications of nanomaterial coatings
4.10 Antimicrobial applications
4.11 Multifunctional smart nanocoatings for fire protection
4.12 Wear-resistant coatings
4.13 Smart anticorrosion coatings
4.14 Multifunctional superhydrophobic coatings
4.15 Nanocoatings for energy applications
4.16 Conclusions
5. Fabrication strategies and surface tuning and structural modifications of MNCs
5.1 Introduction
5.2 Fabrication strategies for multifunctional nanostructured coatings
5.2.1 Chemical vapor deposition
5.2.2 Physical vapor deposition
5.2.3 Layer by layer assembly
5.2.4 Sol–gel method
5.2.5 Electrodeposition
5.2.6 Spray coating
5.2.7 Laser cladding
5.2.8 Electrospinning
5.2.9 Dip coating
5.2.10 Spin coating
5.2.11 Hybrid approaches
5.3 Surface tuning
5.3.1 Chemical functionalization
5.3.1.1 Thiol functionalization
5.3.1.2 Amine functionalization
5.3.2 Polymer modification
5.3.2.1 Chemical graft polymerization
5.3.2.2 Plasma induced graft polymerization
5.3.2.3 Photografting
5.3.3 Nanoparticles functionalization
5.3.4 Layered materials functionalization
5.4 Structure modifications of nanomaterials
5.4.1 Template-assisted modification
5.4.2 Strain-engineered modification
5.4.2.1 Top of form
5.4.3 Gradient coating modification
5.4.4 Plasma treatment modification
5.4.5 Ion beam irradiation
5.4.6 Nanotexturing
5.4.7 Nanomaterials doping
5.5 Conclusion
Section III. Biomedical applications of multifunctional nanostructured coatings
6. Multifunctional cold-sprayed coatings as micro/nano-biointerfaces for biomedical applications
6.1 Functional micro/nano-structured biointerfaces for medicine
6.2 High-performance coatings for biomedical field by cold spray route
6.3 Fundamental and operational principles of CS technology
6.4 Micro/nano-structured coatings for biomedical field: From materials chemistry to functional medical devices
6.4.1 Metals
6.4.2 Ceramics
6.4.3 Composites
6.4.4 Polymers
6.5 Conclusion and future perspectives
7. Surface-coated magnetic nanostructured materials for robust bio-catalysis and biomedical applications
7.1 Introduction
7.2 Multifunctional coatings: Revolutionizing materials for diverse applications
7.2.1 Types of multifunctional coatings
7.2.2 Techniques for multifunctional coatings
7.2.3 Real-world biomedical applications for multifunctional coatings
7.3 Magnetic nanostructured materials
7.3.1 Synthesis of magnetic nanoparticles
7.3.1.1 Physical methods of synthesis
7.3.1.2 Chemical methods of synthesis
7.3.1.3 Biological methods
7.3.1.4 Comparison between physical, chemical and biological synthesis approaches
7.3.2 Properties and characterization of MNPs
7.4 Surface coating techniques
7.4.1 Surface coating techniques for nanostructured materials
7.4.1.1 Chemical vapor deposition (CVD)
7.4.1.2 Physical vapor deposition (PVD)
7.4.1.3 Spray coating
7.4.1.4 Sol-gel process
7.4.1.5 Electrodeposition
7.4.1.6 Laser cladding
7.4.1.7 Plasma-based techniques
7.4.1.8 Other approaches
7.4.2 Integration of nanostructured coatings with 3D printing
7.4.3 Functionalization methods for surface coating
7.4.4 Advantages and disadvantages of functionalization for surface coating
7.5 Bio-catalytic reactions and their significance in biomedical applications
7.5.1 Bio-catalysis applications
7.5.2 Nanostructured coatings role in bio-catalysis
7.6 Surface-coated magnetic nanostructured materials for biomedical applications
7.7 Biocompatibility and safety considerations
7.7.1 Biocompatibility of surface-coated magnetic nanostructured materials in biomedical applications
7.7.2 Safety considerations and regulatory aspects of surface-coated magnetic nanostructured materials
7.7.3 Nanotoxicity and safety assessment of nanostructured coatings
7.8 Challenges and future perspectives
7.9 Conclusion
8. Multifunctional mesoporous silica-based nanocomposites for biomedical applications
8.1 Introduction
8.2 A Brief development history and different categories of MSNs
8.3 Importance of silica nanoparticles for biomedical applications
8.4 Applications
8.4.1 Antimicrobial and antibacterial mesoporous nanocomposites
8.4.2 Mesoporous silica nanocomposites for diabetes diagnosis and treatment
8.4.3 Mesoporous silica nanocomposites for cancer treatment
8.4.4 Mesoporous silica nanocomposites for wound healing
8.4.5 Mesoporous silica nanocomposites for cardiovascular diseases
8.4.6 Mesoporous silica nanocomposites as contrast agents for effective imaging
8.4.7 Mesoporous silica nanocomposites for atherosclerosis diagnostics and treatment
8.4.8 Mesoporous silica nanocomposites for tuberculosis diagnostics and treatment
8.4.9 Mesoporous silica nanocomposites against alcoholic hepatitis
8.4.10 Future perspectives
9. Biomedical applications of multifunctional polymer based nanostructured coatings
9.1 Introduction
9.2 Important points for multifunctional nanocarriers
9.3 Some multifunctional nanocarriers
9.4 Usability of multifunctional polymer-based nanostructured coatings some diseases
9.5 Applications
9.5.1 Nanocoatings for surface modification of cardiovascular devices
9.5.2 Nanocoatings for air filtering and to prevent pneumonia
9.5.3 Nanocoatings for tooth and osteo implants
9.5.4 Nanocoatings for skin repair and to prevent adhesion
9.5.5 Nanocoatings for drug and RNA delivery and drug screening
9.5.6 Nanocoatings for tissue repair
9.5.7 Nanocoatings for diagnostics
9.5.8 Nanocoatings for veterinary medicine
9.6 Conclusions and some challenges
10. Nanostructured coatings for biosensing applications in surface plasmon–coupled emission (SPCE) interface
10.1 Introduction
10.2 Metal-enhanced fluorescence (MEF)
10.3 SPR and SPCE
10.4 Relevance of nanostructured coatings in SPCE
10.5 Applications of nanostructured coatings for biosensing in SPCE technology
10.5.1 Spacer nanoengineering
10.5.2 Cavity nanoengineering
10.5.3 Extended cavity nanoengineering
10.6 Futuristic scope and perspectives
10.7 Conclusions
Section IV. Multifunctional nanostructured coatings for environmental applications
11. Recent advances in bio-inspired multifunctional coatings for corrosion protection
11.1 Introduction
11.2 Functional surfaces in nature
11.2.1 Lotus leaf
11.2.2 Rose petal
11.2.3 Rice leaf
11.2.4 Water striders
11.2.5 Butterfly wings
11.2.6 Gecko foot
11.2.7 Pitcher plants
11.3 Bio-inspired multifunctional coatings
11.3.1 Nature-inspired corrosion-resistant coating featuring self-cleaning characteristics
11.3.2 Nature-inspired corrosion-resistant coating with self-healing properties
11.3.3 Nature-inspired corrosion-resistant coating with antifouling properties
11.3.4 Nature-inspired corrosion-resistant coating with anti-icing properties
11.3.5 Nature-inspired corrosion-resistant coating with oil–water separation properties
11.4 Challenges and future scopes
12. Recent trends of micro and nanostructured conducting polymers for environmental applications
12.1 Introduction
12.2 Electrochemical synthesis of conducting polymers
12.2.1 Advantages and disadvantages over chemical synthesis
12.2.2 Deposition mechanisms
12.3 Conducting polymers characterization
12.3.1 Electrochemical characterization
12.3.2 Electrochemical impedance spectroscopy
12.3.3 Electrical conductivity
12.3.4 Morphological characterization
12.4 Conducting polymers applied to degradation of environmental contaminants
12.4.1 Polluting and harmful gases
12.4.2 Organic molecules
12.4.3 Pesticides
12.4.4 Toxic metals
12.5 Conclusion
13. Recent developments in multifunctional nanofibrous membranes for oily wastewater treatment
13.1 Introduction
13.2 Background of oil/water separation
13.2.1 Gravity separation
13.2.2 Electrochemical treatment
13.2.3 Biological media utilization
13.2.4 Demulsification
13.2.5 Air flotation
13.2.6 Coalescence
13.2.7 Adsorption
13.2.8 Centrifugation
13.2.9 Coagulation and flocculation
13.2.10 Membrane filtration
13.3 Background of electrospun nanofibrous membranes
13.3.1 Historical evolution of nanofiber technology
13.3.2 Electrospinning process
13.3.3 Impact of various factors on electrospinning process
13.3.4 Properties and applications of nanofibrous membranes
13.4 Oil/water separation by membrane technology
13.4.1 Mechanism of oil/water separation
13.4.2 Oil-removing membrane
13.4.3 Water-removing membrane
13.4.4 Janus membrane
13.5 Multifunctionality in nanofibrous membrane design
13.5.1 Stimulus-responsive nanofibrous membrane
13.5.1.1 Photo-responsive
13.5.1.2 Thermo-responsive
13.5.1.3 pH-responsive
13.5.1.4 Gas-responsive
13.5.1.5 Multiple-responsive
13.5.2 Photocatalytic and fouling resistance
13.5.3 Chemical and mechanical durability
13.6 Recent advances in nanofibrous membranes for oily wastewater treatment
13.6.1 Nanostructured membranes for enhanced oil/water separation
13.6.2 Functionalization of nanofibrous membranes for improved performance
13.6.3 Novel materials in nanofibrous membranes for oil–water separation
13.6.4 Economic and environmental sustainability of nanofibrous membrane technology
13.7 Application of nanofibrous membranes in oily wastewater treatment: Real-world impact
13.8 Future perspectives and challenges
13.9 Conclusion: The path forward in oily wastewater treatment
Section V. Multifunctional nanostructured coatings for energy management
14. Multifunctional self-cleaning nanostructured coatings for PV panels, CSP mirrors, and related solar devices
14.1 Introduction
14.2 Wetting ability: The science underlying self-cleaning mechanism
14.3 Self-cleaning coating types
14.4 Materials used for self-cleaning coating
14.4.1 Titanium dioxide nanoparticles
14.4.2 Zinc oxide nanoparticles
14.4.3 Silicones
14.4.4 Polymeric nanomaterials
14.4.5 Fluoropolymers
14.5 Durability
14.6 Current challenges and outlook
14.7 Conclusions
15. Applications of thermal spray–based coatings for renewable energy
15.1 Introduction
15.2 Thermal spray coating techniques
15.3 Thermal spray coating materials
15.4 Renewable energy technology's big threat
15.5 Application of thermal spray coatings for renewable energy sources
15.5.1 Biomass renewable energy
15.5.2 Solar energy
15.5.3 Wind energy
15.5.4 Geothermal energy
15.5.5 Hydroelectric power
15.5.6 Photocatalytic hydrogen production
15.5.7 Thermoelectric power generation
15.6 Conclusion
16. Ternary metal-based composites for coating in electrochemical reactions
16.1 Introduction
16.2 Design and synthesis of ternary metal-based composites for coating applications
16.3 Characterization techniques for ternary metal-based composites
16.4 Electrochemical performance and mechanisms of ternary metal-based coatings
16.5 Applications of ternary metal-based composites in electrochemical reactions
16.6 Future perspectives and challenges in the advancement of ternary metal-based coatings
16.7 Conclusion
17. Potential of conjugated polymers in nanostructured coatings for energy applications
17.1 Introduction
17.2 Supercapacitor electrodes
17.3 Electrocatalysts
17.4 Thermoelectric devices
17.5 Conclusions
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