Nanotechnology (for coatings) (European Coatings Tech Files)

Total protection, aesthetic perfection, maximum functionality -- the demands on coatings are extremely exacting. The key? Nanotechnology. It makes innovative high-tech coating formulations possible that will conquer totally new applications markets in the future. This book is a readily understood overview of coatings systems based on the application of chemical nanotechnology. Practitioners will be given an introduction to nanostructured coatings and experts will find the account of various silane-based materials useful.