Contents List
Contribution to this handbook is possible for invited authors. However authors with enough publications or strong background on a relevant subject may propose their chapter based on their filed of work. Please contact editorial assistant (Dr. Z.A. Nikshar - ).
Volume 1
Synthesis and processing for modern nano- and biocoatings
It will focus on different fabrication techniques and their advances after year 2000. These techniques include but not limit to this list:
Nanocoatings by Sol-Gel Process
Nanocoatings by chemical deposition method
Hydrothermal methods
Pyrolysis methods
Chemical Vapor Deposition (CVD)
Mechanical fabrication methods of nanostructured surfaces such surface mechanical attrition treatment (SMAT)
New electrolytic based methods such plasma electrolytic oxidation (PEO/MAO)
Surface activation for fabrication of biocoatings
Surface modification of implant devices
Modern coatings of nanopowders as nano-reservoirs for drug delivery
Excimer Laser
Molecular Beam Epitaxy (MBE)
Ion Implantation
Focused Ion Beam (FIB)
Langmuir-Blodgett Film (LBF)
Electrospinning
Plasma based nanofabrication methods
Advanced spray methods
Volume 2
Characterization of modern coatings
It will focus on different characterization methods especially new developed ones and their results e.g. for graphene as two-dimensional nanostructure. These techniques include but not limit to this list:
Physical and Chemical Analysis of Nanoparticles
X-Ray Diffraction (XRD)
Scanning Electron Microscopy (SEM/TEM/AEM)
Optical Spectrometry
Ultraviolet (UV)-Visible Spectroscopy
Fluorescence based methods
Fourier Transform Infrared Spectrometry (FTIR)
Scanning tunneling microscope (STM) and its advances for coating characterization such as corrosion studies by (ECSTM)
Atomic force microscopy (AFM/ECAFM) and its advances for coating fabrication mechanism
SVET analysis
Nanotribology and its usage for atomic layers such as graphene
New discovered methods for study of two dimensional nanostructures
Volume 3
Influenced properties for desired usages
Size affected properties in nanocoatings and biocoatings will be discussed by experts. New findings will be focused beside a new review for the functional properties of modern coatings. These topics include but not limit to this list:
Mechanical properties such as
Hardness
Wear resistance
Friction coefficient of atomic layers and nanocoatings
Anti-scratch properties
Roughness of nanolayers/biolayers
Mechanical support of biocoatings in simulated body environments
Electrochemical/chemical properties such as
Corrosion of nanocoatings
Nanocrystalline coatings and their electrochemical activity
Dissolving and matching of nano/biocoatings in SBF solutions
Electrochemical activity of nano/biocoatings in use as drug delivery systems such as Super-paramagnetic Iron oxide nanoparticles (SPION)
Electrochemical properties of nanocomposite layers
Nanocoatings as corrosion inhibitors
Properties of nano-capsules in biocoatings
Size affected physical properties such as
Optical absorption
Brittleness
Color
Density
Electrical conductivity
Flexibility
Luminance
Opacity
Permittivity
Specific heat
Anti thermal-shock coatings
Volume 4
Applications of coatings
Usage of modern coatings in different industries such as electronic industry or glass protection industries will be discussed. These applications include but not limit to this list:
Anti-abrasive nanocoatings
Anti-corrosive nanocoatings
Optical coatings
Fog and vapor resistant layers
Self-cleaning glasses
Medical and hygienic applications
Nano-coating for medical applications (nano/biocoatings)
Hydroxyapatite nano-coating
Nanocomposite coating for food packaging
Antipollution materials in shipping industry
Anti-virus nano-coating
Antibacterial coatings
Self-healing nano/bio-coatings
Electrical and electronic applications
Transparent conductor coatings
Application of nano-coating on solar cells
Polarizer nano-layers on LCD monitors
Applications of Graphene
Electrically conductive transparence nano-coatings
Data storing capacity with magnetic nano-layers
Lubricating applications (self-lubricative nanocoatings)
Volume 5
Future trends in coating technology
New discovered nano/biocoatings and their potential usage in future for example replacing silicon wafers or self-healing coatings will be discussed and reviewed.
Nano/biocoating of nanopowders and nanoparticles
Usage of atomic layers as a potential replacement of ordinary materials
Graphene a new replacement in electronic industry
Optimization of energy consumption by surface nanocrystallization
Modern application of nano/biocoatings in drug industry
Enhancement of biocompatibility by coatings
Development of new coating treatments (for advanced applications)
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