In engineering, there are often situations in which the material of the main component is unable to sustain long life or protect itself from adverse operating e
Coatings are used for a wide range of applications, from anti-fogging coatings for glass through to corrosion control in the aerospace and automotive industries
The hardest requirements on a material are in general imposed at the surface: it has to be wear resistant for tools and bearings; corrosion resistant for turbin
Provides a comprehensive, yet practical source of reference, and excellent foundation for comparing the properties and performance of coatings and selecting the
Handbook of Modern Coating Technologies: Application and Development reviews recent applications and developments of modern coating technologies. The topics in