Marine biofouling can be defined as the undesirable accumulation of microorganisms, algae and animals on structures submerged in seawater. From the dawn of navigation, marine biofouling has been a major problem for shipping in such areas as reduced speed, higher fuel consumption…
"Among the versatile coatings available, graphene and biopolymers composites represent currently greener alternatives to anti-corrosive coatings. Graphene is a single layer of graphite with unique properties. Several investigations (electrochemical, engineering and surface) have…
"Among the versatile coatings available, graphene and biopolymers composites represent currently greener alternatives to anti-corrosive coatings. Graphene is a single layer of graphite with unique properties. Several investigations (electrochemical, engineering and surface) have…
"Among the versatile coatings available, graphene and biopolymers composites represent currently greener alternatives to anti-corrosive coatings. Graphene is a single layer of graphite with unique properties. Several investigations (electrochemical, engineering and surface) have…
"Diamond-like carbons (DLCs) display a number of attractive properties that make them versatile coating materials for a variety of applications. Further research into this material is required to produce hydrogen-free DLC films and to synthesize it together with other materials,…
"Diamond-like carbons (DLCs) display a number of attractive properties that make them versatile coating materials for a variety of applications. Further research into this material is required to produce hydrogen-free DLC films and to synthesize it together with other materials,…
"Diamond-like carbons (DLCs) display a number of attractive properties that make them versatile coating materials for a variety of applications. Further research into this material is required to produce hydrogen-free DLC films and to synthesize it together with other materials,…
Diamond-like carbons (DLCs) display a number of attractive properties that make them versatile coating materials for a variety of applications, including extremely high hardness values, very low friction properties, very low gas permeability, good biocompatibility, and very high…
"Smart Coatings: Fundamentals, Developments, and Applications focuses on fundamentals, technology, synthesis, and characterizations, applying techniques from a practical point of view of coatings. The first three chapters offers a rigorous review about the application of these c…
