Handbook of Smart Coatings for Materials Protection

A smart coating is defined as one which changes its properties in response to an environmental stimulus. This important book reviews the new generation of smart coatings for corrosion and other types of material protection. Part one looks at general issues relating to smart coatings, including types, materials, design and processing. Part two reviews self-healing coatings whilst part three discusses other types of coating including UV-curable coatings, smart epoxy coatings and structural self-healing ceramics.