Coatings are mainly applied on surfaces for decorative, protective, or functional purposes, but in most cases it is a combination of these. Beside the usual coatings properties functional coatings possess an additional functionality. This additional functionality depends on the actual application. Typical examples of functional coatings are easy-to-clean, self-cleaning, anti-graffiti, anti-fingerprinting, antifouling, soft feel, antibacterial, anti-ice and anti-fogging coatings. The book will give an overview of functional coatings and the principles they are based on.
Coatings are mainly applied on surfaces for decorative, protective, or functional purposes, but in most cases it is a combination of these. Beside the...