Nano Research & Applications

Importance of Nanoparticles in the Development of Durable Multi-functional and Smart Organic Coatings

Importance of nano particles in formulating durable, protective and multifunctional coatings has been discussed in this review. Use of nano materials in organic coatings has brought a break-through in the coatings industry. Development of advanced coatings like multi-functional and smart coatings has been escalated with the introduction of nano technology into coatings. Different types of nano particles contribute different functions and these properties have been reviewed. Mechanisms involved in inducing each property and recent advancements in each area have been discussed briefly. Recent literature published on the use of nano particles in organic coatings has been focused.

Author(s):

Shalini Dolai and AS Khanna

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