Nanocoatings and Ultra Thin Films: Technologies and Applications

Nanocoatings and ultra-thin films gives a comprehensive account of the state-of-the-art of nanocoatings and ultra-thin films. The book is divided into two sections, with the first section covering the fundamentals, processes of deposition and characterisation of nanocoatings and the second section covering the applications. The applications are as diverse as anti-fogging coatings for glass through to corrosion control. The book is aimed at the glass and glazing, automotive, electronics, aerospace, construction and biomedical industries in particular. It will also be of benefit to any industries where ultra-thin coatings are used.

Key Features: provides an up-to-date review of the fundamentals, processes of deposition, characterisation and applications of nanocoatings; focuses on the applications of nanocoatings and ultra-thin films, covering topics such as nanocoatings for architectural glass, packaging applications and ultra-thin membranes for sensor applications; includes chapters on current and advanced coating technologies in industry, nanostructured thin films from amphiphilic molecules, chemical and physical vapour deposition methods and methods for analysing nanocoatings and ultra-thin films.

Contents: Part 1 Technologies: Current and advanced coating technologies for industrial applications; Nanostructured thin films from amphiphilic molecules; Chemical and physical vapor deposition methods for nanocoatings; Surface-initiated polymerisation for nanocoatings; Methods for analysing nanocoatings and ultra-thin films. Part 2 Applications: Conventional and advanced coatings for industrial applications: an overview; Nanocoatings for architectural glass; Nanocoatings and ultra-thin films for packaging applications; Advanced protective coatings for aeronautical applications; Nanoimprint lithographic (NIL) techniques for electronics applications; Ultra-thin membranes for sensor applications; Nanocoatings for tribological applications; Self-cleaning smart nanocoatings.