Functional Coatings by Polymer Microencapsulation provides concise coverage of this new technology and its chemical engineering aspects. It is a solid introduction from first-hand practitioners working in industry and research institutions.

Functional Coatings by Polymer Microencapsulation covers such applications as:

• Self-healing, anticorrosive, antisatic, anti-bacterial, fire-retardant, high-strength and conductive coatings
• Functional coatings for all kinds of surfaces, materials and purposes
• Biological, chemical or optical activity
• Biocompatibility, thermal insulation, magnetic properties, and electronics

Contents

Functional Coatings and Microencapsulation: A General Perspective

• Classification of Coating Properties
• What are Functional Coatings
• Types and Application of Functional Coatings
• Microencapsulation
• Microcapsules
• Morphology of Microcapsules
• Benefits of Microencapsulation
• Microencapsulation Techniques
• Enhancing Coating Functionalities with Microcapsules

Encapsulation Through (Mini)Emulsion Polymerization

• The Miniemulsion Process
• Different Polymers for the Formation of Nanocapsules in Miniemulsions
• Nanocapsule Particles by Miniemulsion Technologies
• Nanocapsules with Non-Radical Polymerizations in Miniemulsion

Microcapsules through Layer-by-Layer Assembly Technique

• Responsive Multilayers on Planar Substrates
• Microcapsules
• Composite Polyelectrolyte/Inorganic Microcapsules

Polymer Encapsulation of Inorganic Particles

• Background Knowledge of Heterophase Polymerization Processes
• Inorganic Particles
• Polymer Encapsulation of Inorganic Particles
• Organic/Inorganic Particle Morphology
• Properties and Applications

Microencapsulation of Liquid Active Agents

• Microencapsulation Methods
• Characterization of Microcapsules
• Microcapsules with Desired Release Patterns

Core-Shell Systems Based on Intrinsically Conductive Polymers and their Coating Applications

• Intrinsically Conducting Polymers
• Synthesis of ICPs
• Processing of ICPs
• CP-Based Core-Shell Particles
• Conductive Coatings with Core-Shell Particles
• Applications of ICP-Based Materials

Smart Textiles Using Microencapsulation Technology

• Why Use Microencapsulation Technology
• reparation and Application of Microcapsules
• Commercially Available Microcapsules
• Application Procedures of Microcapsules on Textile Substrates
• Smart End-Uses of Microencapsulated Textile Substrates
• New Developments and Future Perspectives: Smart Coatings

Encapsulations Through the Sol-Gel Technique and their Applications in Functional Coatings

• An Outlook on Coatings and Paints
• Rationale for the Use of Sol-Gel Chemistries
• Historical Evaluation of Sol-Gel Encapsulation
• Sol-Gel Chemistries

Electrolytic Co-Deposition of Polymer-Encapsulated (Microencapsulated) Particles

• The Preparation of Microcapsules
• Description and Different Parameters for Electrolytic Co-Deposition Techniques
• The Electrodeposition Mechanism of Composite Plating Coating Containing Microcapsules
• Properties of Microcapsules Containing Composite Coatings
• The Controlled-Release Rule of Microcapsules in Coatings

Index

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