
Polymer-Based Nanoscale Materials for Surface Coatings
- 1st Edition - May 10, 2023
- Imprint: Elsevier
- Editors: Sabu Thomas, Jesiya Susan George
- Language: English
- Paperback ISBN:9 7 8 - 0 - 3 2 3 - 9 0 7 7 8 - 1
- eBook ISBN:9 7 8 - 0 - 3 2 3 - 9 0 7 7 9 - 8
Polymer-Based Nanoscale Materials for Surface Coatings presents the latest advances and emerging technologies in polymer-based nanomaterials for coatings, focusing on novel materi… Read more

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Request a sales quoteFinal sections explore advanced applications across a range of fields, including intelligent coatings for biomedical implants, self-healing coatings, syper-hydrophobicity, electroluminescence, sustainable edible coatings, marine antifouling, corrosion resistance, and photocatalytic coatings.
- Explains the fundamentals of coatings and surface protection, mechanisms, materials and properties, and modeling and simulation
- Presents detailed information on the latest characterization techniques to prepare nanoscale polymer coatings with enhanced properties
- Explores a broad range of state-of-the-art applications and considers aging and lifecycle assessments of coatings
- Cover image
- Title page
- Table of Contents
- Copyright
- List of contributors
- Preface
- Acknowledgments
- Introduction
- Chapter 1: Introduction to coatings and surface preparation
- Abstract
- 1.1. Introduction
- 1.2. Using polymers as coating materials
- 1.3. Types of polymers used in coatings
- 1.4. Different types of coating methods
- 1.5. Various types of coatings and their applications
- 1.6. Flame retardant polymer coatings
- 1.7. Coatings for cultural heritage protection
- 1.8. Conclusions
- References
- Chapter 2: Nanomaterials and nanocomposites for surface protection
- Abstract
- 2.1. Introduction
- 2.2. Surface coating methods
- 2.3. Types of surface coatings
- 2.4. Anticorrosive coatings
- 2.5. Hydrophobic coatings
- 2.6. Hydrophilic coatings
- 2.7. Antimicrobial coatings
- 2.8. Nanomaterials for surface protection
- 2.9. Graphene for surface protection
- 2.10. Polymers for surface protection
- 2.11. PVDF for surface protection
- 2.12. Polymer nanocomposites for surface protection
- 2.13. PVDF-graphene nanocomposites for surface protection
- 2.14. Conclusion
- References
- Chapter 3: Thermoplastic polymer-based nanocoatings
- Abstract
- 3.1. Introduction
- 3.2. Components of thermoplastic polymer-based nanoscale coating
- 3.3. Fabrication techniques of polymer nanocoatings
- 3.4. Examples of different thermoplastic-based coatings
- 3.5. Conclusion
- References
- Chapter 4: Thermoset polymer-based nanocoatings
- Abstract
- 4.1. Introduction
- 4.2. Desirable characteristics of thermoset polymer for coating
- 4.3. Conclusions and future perspectives
- References
- Chapter 5: Elastomeric nanocoatings
- Abstract
- 5.1. Introduction
- 5.2. Structure of elastomeric nanocoatings
- 5.3. Physical, mechanical, and thermal properties of elastomeric nanocoatings
- 5.4. Production methods
- 5.5. Classification of elastomeric nanocoatings according to usage
- 5.6. Applications of elastomer nanocoatings
- References
- Chapter 6: Theory, modeling, and simulation in nanoscale polymer coatings
- Abstract
- 6.1. Introduction
- 6.2. Overview of the basic methods
- 6.3. Selected applications
- 6.4. Final remarks
- References
- Chapter 7: Rheology of nanoscale polymer-based coatings
- Abstract
- Acknowledgements
- 7.1. Introduction
- 7.2. Nanoscale polymeric-based coatings
- 7.3. Rheology and nanocoatings processability
- 7.4. Rheology and nanocoatings application
- 7.5. Final considerations and perspectives
- References
- Chapter 8: Spectroscopy characterizations of nanoscale polymer-based coatings
- Abstract
- 8.1. Introduction
- 8.2. Spectroscopic analysis of polymer composite coatings
- Conclusion
- References
- Chapter 9: XPS and SIMS studies of nanoscale polymer-based coatings
- Abstract
- Acknowledgements
- 9.1. Introduction to polymer coatings
- 9.2. Importance of surface characterization of polymer coatings
- 9.3. XPS studies on polymeric thin films and coatings
- 9.4. SIMS studies of polymer films
- 9.5. Conclusions
- References
- Chapter 10: Nanoscale surface coatings based on plant phenolics
- Abstract
- Acknowledgements
- 10.1. Introduction
- 10.2. Structural building blocks
- 10.3. Phenolic and polydopamine coatings via oxidative polymerization
- 10.4. Coordination driven hybrid phenolic coatings
- 10.5. Adhesion tests and mechanisms
- 10.6. Applications
- 10.7. Summary and outlook
- References
- Chapter 11: Contact angle studies of nanoscale polymer based coatings
- Abstract
- 11.1. Introduction
- 11.2. Contact angle and energies of interfaces
- 11.3. Experimental methods to measure the contact angle
- 11.4. Factors affecting contact angle measurements
- 11.5. Contact angle studies of nanoscale polymer-based coatings
- 11.6. Conclusion
- References
- Chapter 12: NDT studies of nanoscale polymeric coatings
- Abstract
- Acknowledgements
- 12.1. Introduction
- 12.2. Manufacture of polymeric nanocoatings
- 12.3. Nondestructive testing techniques
- 12.4. Applications of NDT to nanocoatings
- 12.5. Conclusions and outlook
- References
- Chapter 13: Mechanical properties of nanoscale polymer coatings
- Abstract
- Acknowledgements
- 13.1. Introduction
- 13.2. Adhesion strength on the coatings
- 13.3. Durability of the nanoscale polymer coatings
- 13.4. Impact strength of polymer coatings
- 13.5. Tribology of the polymer coatings
- 13.6. Indentation test
- Conclusions
- References
- Chapter 14: Thermal properties of nanoscale polymer-based coatings
- Abstract
- Acknowledgements
- 14.1. Introduction
- 14.2. Polymer coatings and polymers' thermal characteristics
- 14.3. Analysis strategy—thermal properties of polymer coatings
- 14.4. Surface coating polymers
- 14.5. Thermal properties of surface coatings based on applications
- Conclusions
- References
- Chapter 15: Diffusion and transport through nanoscale polymer-based coatings
- Abstract
- 15.1. Nanoscale polymer coatings
- 15.2. Thermodynamics of diffusion processes and transport processes in pores
- 15.3. Diffusion in polymer solutions—experiment and modeling
- 15.4. Diffusion in polymer coatings—experiment and modeling
- 15.5. Transport in nanoscale pores polymers—experiment and modeling
- 15.6. Electronics applications
- 15.7. Summary
- References
- Chapter 16: Light scattering, X-ray scattering, and microscopy studies of nanoscale polymer-based coatings
- Abstract
- 16.1. Nanostructured polymer coatings
- 16.2. Structure by X-ray scattering
- 16.3. Small-angle light scattering
- 16.4. Microscopy
- 16.5. Conclusions
- References
- Chapter 17: Neutron scattering studies of nanoscale polymer-based coatings
- Abstract
- Introduction
- 17.1. Neutron scattering
- 17.2. Structural characteristics of polymer coatings
- 17.3. Dynamic properties of polymer coatings
- 17.4. Kinetics of polymer films
- Summary and outlook
- References
- Chapter 18: Electrochemical characterizations of the anticorrosive nanoscale polymer-based coatings
- Abstract
- 18.1. Introduction
- 18.2. Electrochemical impedance spectroscopy
- 18.3. Potentiodynamic polarization technique
- 18.4. Scanning electrochemical microscopy
- 18.5. Scanning vibrating electrode technique
- 18.6. Conclusion
- References
- Chapter 19: Aging studies of nanoscale polymer-based coatings
- Abstract
- Introduction
- 19.1. Types of polymers for nanocoatings
- 19.2. Aging and degradation of polymer-based nanocoatings
- 19.3. Characterization techniques for aged polymer nanocoatings
- Conclusion and future aspects
- References
- Chapter 20: Nanoscale polymer coatings for biomedical implants
- Abstract
- 20.1. Introduction
- 20.2. Metal-based nanocomposite coatings
- 20.3. Metal oxide nanoparticle-filled polymer coatings
- 20.4. Biopolymers
- 20.5. Conclusion
- References
- Chapter 21: Self-healing of nanoscale polymer-based coatings
- Abstract
- Acknowledgement
- 21.1. Introduction
- 21.2. Common synthetic methods of self-healing coatings
- 21.3. Chemistry behind self-healing
- 21.4. Approaches towards self-healing
- 21.5. Self-healing polymer nanocoatings
- 21.6. Self-healing anticorrosion nanocoatings
- 21.7. Electronic and electrochemical applications
- 21.8. Self-healing superhydrophobic nanocoatings
- 21.9. Self-healing antifouling nanocoatings
- 21.10. Shape memory materials
- 21.11. Conclusion
- References
- Chapter 22: Superhydrophobic nanoscale materials for surface coatings
- Abstract
- 22.1. Introduction
- 22.2. Theoretical background
- 22.3. Classified materials used for nanocoating
- 22.4. Superhydrophobic coated based on polymer nanocomposites
- 22.5. Bioinspired superhydrophobic coating
- 22.6. Summary and future perspective
- References
- Chapter 23: Nanoscale polymer-based coatings for applications in marine antifouling
- Abstract
- 23.1. Introduction
- 23.2. Fouling mitigation strategies
- 23.3. Fouling release polymer coatings
- 23.4. Fouling-resistant coatings
- 23.5. Contact killing coatings
- 23.6. Anticorrosive polymer-(nanocomposite) coatings
- 23.7. Nanoparticles-incorporated polymer composite coatings
- 23.8. Future perspectives and direction
- 23.9. Conclusions
- References
- Chapter 24: Corrosion resistant nanoscale polymer-based coatings
- Abstract
- Acknowledgements
- 24.1. Introduction
- 24.2. Discussion on the anticorrosion mechanism of the 2D nanomaterials in polymer coatings
- 24.3. Applications of several typical 2D nanomaterials in polymer coatings
- 24.4. Summary
- References
- Chapter 25: Photocatalytic nanoscale polymer-based coatings
- Abstract
- 25.1. Introduction
- 25.2. Composition of photocatalytic coatings
- 25.3. Coatings: procedures, processing, application, and characteristics
- 25.4. Photocatalyst performance
- 25.5. Techniques for physico-chemical characterization
- 25.6. Conductive polymer-based composite photocatalysts
- 25.7. Challenges and future perspectives
- References
- Chapter 26: Life cycle assessment of nanoscale polymer-based coatings
- Abstract
- 26.1. Introduction
- 26.2. Life-cycle assessment phases and factors
- 26.3. Impact categories
- 26.4. Application areas
- 26.5. Limitations
- 26.6. Conclusion and future scope
- References
- Index
- Edition: 1
- Published: May 10, 2023
- Imprint: Elsevier
- No. of pages: 688
- Language: English
- Paperback ISBN: 9780323907781
- eBook ISBN: 9780323907798
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Sabu Thomas
Prof. Sabu Thomas is a Professor of Polymer Science and Engineering and the Director of the School of Energy Materials at Mahatma Gandhi University, India. Additionally, he is the Chairman of the Trivandrum Engineering Science & Technology Research Park (TrEST Research Park) in Thiruvananthapuram, India. He is the founder director of the International and Inter-university Centre for Nanoscience and Nanotechnology at Mahatma Gandhi University and the former Vice-Chancellor of the same institution.
Prof. Thomas is internationally recognized for his contributions to polymer science and engineering, with his research interests encompassing polymer nanocomposites, elastomers, polymer blends, interpenetrating polymer networks, polymer membranes, green composites, nanocomposites, nanomedicine, and green nanotechnology. His groundbreaking inventions in polymer nanocomposites, polymer blends, green bionanotechnology, and nano-biomedical sciences have significantly advanced the development of new materials for the automotive, space, housing, and biomedical fields. Dr. Thomas has been conferred with Honoris Causa (DSc) by the University of South Brittany, France.
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