1. Nanomaterials based coatings: an introduction 2. Polymer based nanocomposite coatings 3. Antibacterial and antifungal 4. Conducting nanocomposite coatings 5. Pulse potential deposition of vinylic polymers based on the diazonium chemistry: recent development and application 6. Application of nanomaterials in textile coatings and finishes 7. Structural, mechanical and tribological characteristics of diamond-like carbon coatings 8. Anti-corrosion and anti-wear 9. Hard and superhard nanostructured and nanocomposite coatings 10. Radically curable nanobased coatings 11. Unveiling nano conducting polymers and composites for corrosion protection 12. Nanostructured superhydrophobic coatings for solar panel applications 13. Smart anticorrosive coatings containing corrosion inhibitor-loaded halloysite nanotubes