Functional Coatings and Microencapsulation: A General Perspective

This chapter contains sections titled: An Overview of Coatings and Paints Classification of Coating Properties What are Functional Coatings Types and Application of Functional Coatings Anticorrosive Coatings High Thermal-Resistant and Fire-Retardant Coatings Scratch- and Abrasion-Resistant Coatings Self-Cleaning Coatings Antibacterial Coatings Antifouling Coatings Microencapsulation Microcapsules Morphology of Microcapsules Benefits of Microencapsulation Microencapsulation Techniques Chemical Methods Physico-Chemical Processes Physico-Mechanical Processes Enhancing Coating Functionalities with Microcapsules Conclusions