Advances In Smart Coatings And Thin Films For Future Industrial and Biomedical Engineering Applications discusses in detail, the recent trends in designing, fabricating and manufacturing of smart coatings and thin films for future high-tech. industrial applications related to transportation, aerospace and biomedical engineering. Chapters cover fundamental aspects and diverse approaches used to fabricate smart self-healing anti-corrosion coatings, shape-memory coatings, polymeric and nano-bio-ceramic cotings, bio-inspired and stimuli-responsive coatings for smart surfaces with antibacterial activkity and controlled wettability, and electrically conductive coatings and their emerging applications. With the emphasis on advanced methodologies and recent emerging applications of smart multifunctional coatings and thin films, this book is essential reading for materials scientists and rsearchers working in chemical sciences, advanced materials, sensors, pharmaceutical and biomedical engineering. - Discusses the most recent advances and innovations in smart multifunctional coatings and thin films in the transportation, aerospace and biomedical engineering industries - Highlights the synthesis methods, processing, testing and characterization of smart coatings and thin films - Reviews the current prospects and future trends within the industry

This book comprehensively reviews assorted types of coatings, their applications, and various strategies employed by several scientists and researchers to fabricate them. Exclusively, the recent progress in computational strategies that are helpful to optimize the best suitable coating formulation before one goes for the real-time fabrication has been discussed in detail. And this book is also intended to shed light on the computational modeling techniques that are used in the characterization of various coating materials. It covers mechanisms, salient features, formulations, important aspects, and case studies of coatings utilized for various applications. The latest research in this area as well as possible avenues of future research is also highlighted to encourage the researchers.

This book focuses on fundamentals, technology, synthesis, and characterizations and applied techniques from a practical point of view of coatings. The first three chapters offer a rigorous review of the application of these coatings to corrosion protection in various aerospace and oil and gas industries, and the subsequent chapters present a quick critical review of the state-of-the-art protection techniques of these coatings to novel biomedical applications such as clinical translations and tissue-engineered materials. Environmental, ergonomics, and aesthetic aspects and future perspectives are also explained at the end. Features: Explores the synthesis and application techniques of novel smart coatings in various research areas Presents a concise, critical, and state-of-the-art review of existing research on various types of smart coatings Ascertains the different mechanisms associated with the stimuli response of smart coatings Includes an exclusive chapter on real-time applications in the biomedical field Covers self-healing, self-cleaning, pH balance, early corrosion detection, and triggering mechanisms This book is aimed at researchers and graduate students specifically in smart coatings and thin films and corrosion, including chemical, materials science engineering, industrial and manufacturing engineering, and nanotechnology.

Recently, surface-engineered and modified nanomaterials have been developed as corrosion inhibitors for different metals alloys in coating and solution phases. This book covers current emerging trends and applications in nanomaterials and nanotechnologies and their applications in corrosion prevention. It offers synthesis, surface modification for enhanced dispersibility and protection, composite formation and their anticorrosive applications.

Thin Film Coatings: Properties, Deposition, and Applications discusses the holistic subject of conventional and emerging thin film technologies without bias to a specific technology based on the existing literature. It covers properties and delves into the various methods of thin film deposition, including the most recent techniques and a direction for future developments. It also discusses the cutting-edge applications of thin film coatings such as self-healing and smart coatings, biomedical, hybrid, and scalable thin films. Finally, the concept of Industry 4.0 in thin film coating technology is examined. This book: Explores a wide range and is not specific to material and method of deposition Demonstrates the application of thin film coatings in nearly all sectors, such as energy and anti-microbial applications Details the preparation and properties of hybrid and scalable (ultra) thin materials for advanced applications Provides detailed bibliometric analyses on applications of thin film coatings Discusses Industry 4.0 and 3D printing in thin film technology With its broad coverage, this comprehensive reference will appeal to a wide audience of materials scientists and engineers and others studying and developing advanced thin film technologies.

Experience the eco-friendly breakthrough in corrosion mitigation through functionalized thin fi lm coatings! This book delves deep into the cutting-edge advancements in synthesizing and applying functionalized thin fi lm coatings to safeguard metals and alloys by replacing commercially available toxic inhibitors. It includes an overview, of properties, applications, and methodologies to detect and inhibit corrosion.

Industrial Applications of Nanoceramics shows the unique processing, mechanical and surface characteristics of nanoceramics, covering their industrial application areas. These include the fabrication of capacitors, dense ceramics, corrosion-resistant coatings, solid electrolytes for fuel cells, sensors, batteries, cosmetic health, thermal barrier coatings, catalysts, bioengineering, automotive engineering, optoelectronics, computers, electronics, etc. This is an important reference source for materials scientists and engineers who are seeking to understand more about how nanoceramics are being used in a variety of industry sectors. Nanoceramics have the ability to show improved and unique properties, compared with conventional bulk ceramic materials. Zirconia (ZrO2), alumina (Al2O3), silicon carbide (SiC), silicon nitride (Si3N4) and titanium carbide fall into this category. - Outlines the superior chemical, physical and mechanical properties of nanoceramics compared with their macroscale counterparts - Includes major industrial applications of nanoceramics in energy, engineering and biomedicine - Explains the major processing techniques used for nanoceramic-based materials

FUNCTIONAL COATINGS A must-own resource for understanding functional coatings and their revolutionary potential Functional coatings are those which provide not only the protection and performance enhancement of a conventional coating, but also offer additional properties tailored to meet the specific requirements of a given industry or application. They have applications in a huge range of sectors, including automotive, aerospace, healthcare, energy, and more. Coatings with properties like fire retardancy, antimicrobial properties, or controlled drug release have the potential to revolutionize entire industries. Functional Coatings offers a comprehensive resource for engineers and researchers looking to understand these coatings and the opportunities they provide. Beginning with an overview of the subject’s foundations and industrial significance, the book analyzes numerous coating methods and their properties, with a particular focus on anticorrosion coatings. The result is an indispensable resource for professionals in virtually any technological industry looking to understand the benefits of a cutting-edge toolkit. Functional Coatings readers will also find: Coverage of synthesis, durability, reproducibility, cost-effectiveness, specialized surface morphology, and environmental friendliness of each coating Detailed discussion of antimicrobial coatings, fire-retardant coatings, self-healing coatings, nanopowder coatings, coatings for marine applications, and many more Applications of additives, machine learning, and sophisticated characterizations, etc. as per industry requirements Functional Coatings is ideal for researchers, engineers, and industry professionals working with any area of technology where coatings have purchase.

Handbook of Nanomaterials for Manufacturing Applications covers the challenges and obstacles involved in using nanomaterials in manufacturing. In particular, the lack of information, the possibility of adverse impacts on the environment, human health, safety and sustainability and other remaining challenges. This book addresses these challenges for the use of nanomaterials in major manufacturing sectors and suggests how they may be overcome. It was written to summarize, in a one-stop, concise manner, how nanomaterials and nanotechnology are being used to enhance current manufacturing techniques and processes in order to create more sustainable products in a range of industry sectors. This book will be of great use to materials scientists and engineers who are looking to gain a greater understanding on how nanotechnology is being used to improve the products we use in our daily lives. - Demonstrates how cutting-edge developments in nanomaterials are being used to make more efficient manufacturing processes in a range of industry sectors - Explores how using nanomaterials can help engineers create innovative consumer products - Discusses the legal, economic and toxicity issues arising from using nanomaterials in manufacturing processes

Aluminium is an engineering material of strategic importance in the current stage of Industry 4.0. This book discusses advanced composites based on aluminium alloys. It also describes pressure infiltration of gas with liquid aluminium, the mechanical synthesis of aluminium alloy powder and halloysite nanotubes (HNTs) or multi-wall carbon nanotubes (MWCNTs) consolidated by plastic deformation, selected optimization and prediction models, casting aluminium alloys containing zirconium, aluminium alloys subjected to high-speed extrusion of shapes, corrosion resistance of alloys containing lithium, machining conditions of alloys with copper and zinc additions, and more.