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Recent Advances in Nanostructured Polymer and Inorganic Coatings

A special issue of Coatings (ISSN 2079-6412). This special issue belongs to the section "Surface Characterization, Deposition and Modification".

Deadline for manuscript submissions: closed (30 June 2021) | Viewed by 13878

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Prof. Dr. Andreea Madalina Pandele

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Advanced Polymers Group, University Politehnica Bucharest, Bucharest, Romania
Interests: polymer and polymer composite films and scaffolds for biomedical application; composite membranes for wastewater treatment; coating technology; biomaterials; hybrid materials; multifunctional; polymeric surface modification
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Dear Colleagues,

Surface coating is one of the most efficient techniques for surface engineering and tuning which is very important both for industrial application and the biomedical field. Nanostructured polymer and inorganic coatings have found great attention thanks to their high performance over the last several decades. That is, they have the capacity to integrate the advantages of both polymer matrices and inorganic nanofillers to form protective adhesive films that can be flexible or tough, depending on the desired application.

This special issue of Coatings entitled “Recent Advances in Nanostructured Polymer and Inorganic Coatings” is focused on the recent progress and development of the synthesis and characterization of the functional materials surfaces. This include novel fabrication methods, materials and applications, new characterization techniques, numerical simulation, modeling and experimental research. 

Without limiting to, the main interest topics include:

  • Synthesis and characterization of wear-, erosion- or corrosion-resistant coatings;
  • Synthesis and characterization of high-temperature-resistant coatings;
  • Development of different coating deposition methods;
  • Thin film coatings for biomedical application;
  • Computer-aided design and characterization method of polymer/inorganic coatings;
  • Surface coating interface bonding;
  • Self-assembled, nanophase particle coatings.

Dr. Andreea Madalina Pandele
Guest Editor

Manuscript Submission Information

Manuscripts should be submitted online at www.mdpi.com by registering and logging in to this website. Once you are registered, click here to go to the submission form. Manuscripts can be submitted until the deadline. All submissions that pass pre-check are peer-reviewed. Accepted papers will be published continuously in the journal (as soon as accepted) and will be listed together on the special issue website. Research articles, review articles as well as short communications are invited. For planned papers, a title and short abstract (about 100 words) can be sent to the Editorial Office for announcement on this website.

Submitted manuscripts should not have been published previously, nor be under consideration for publication elsewhere (except conference proceedings papers). All manuscripts are thoroughly refereed through a single-blind peer-review process. A guide for authors and other relevant information for submission of manuscripts is available on the Instructions for Authors page. Coatings is an international peer-reviewed open access monthly journal published by MDPI.

Please visit the Instructions for Authors page before submitting a manuscript. The Article Processing Charge (APC) for publication in this open access journal is 2600 CHF (Swiss Francs). Submitted papers should be well formatted and use good English. Authors may use MDPI's English editing service prior to publication or during author revisions.

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Investigating Hydrogen Separation in a Novel Rotating Carbon Nanotube–Carbon Nanocone Setup Using Molecular Dynamics Simulations
by Sorin Muraru, Sebastian Muraru and Mariana Ionita
Coatings 2020, 10(12), 1207; https://doi.org/10.3390/coatings10121207 - 10 Dec 2020
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Hydrogen fuel cells rely on the purity of the hydrogen gas for maintaining a high performance. This study investigates a novel nanostructure design for its effectiveness in separating H2 molecules from a mixture of gases containing H2, CH4, [...] Read more.
Hydrogen fuel cells rely on the purity of the hydrogen gas for maintaining a high performance. This study investigates a novel nanostructure design for its effectiveness in separating H2 molecules from a mixture of gases containing H2, CH4, CO2, N2, CO and H2O molecules using Molecular Dynamics simulations. Based on an open-ended (28, 0) rotating carbon nanotube with one carbon nanocone at each of its two extremes, this device is predicted through Molecular Dynamics simulations to be able to separate hydrogen from a gas mixture contained within. The nanocones were placed with their tips inside the nanotube and the size of the open channel created between the two was controlled to find a configuration that allows hydrogen to pass while restricting the other gases. Although in need of optimization, we find it capable of high selectivity and highlight captivating gas behavior insights to help advance rational gas separation device development. Full article
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Novel Synthesis of Core-Shell Biomaterials from Polymeric Filaments with a Bioceramic Coating for Biomedical Applications
by Catalina-Andreea Dascalu, Florin Miculescu, Aura-Catalina Mocanu, Andreea Elena Constantinescu, Tudor Mihai Butte, Andreea Madalina Pandele, Robert-Catalin Ciocoiu, Stefan Ioan Voicu and Lucian Toma Ciocan
Coatings 2020, 10(3), 283; https://doi.org/10.3390/coatings10030283 - 18 Mar 2020
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Bone tissue engineering is constantly in need of new material development with improved biocompatibility or mechanical features closer to those of natural bone. Other important factors are the sustainability, cost, and origin of the natural precursors involved in the technological process. This study [...] Read more.
Bone tissue engineering is constantly in need of new material development with improved biocompatibility or mechanical features closer to those of natural bone. Other important factors are the sustainability, cost, and origin of the natural precursors involved in the technological process. This study focused on two widely used polymers in tissue engineering, namely polylactic acid (PLA) and thermoplastic polyurethane (TPU), as well as bovine-bone-derived hydroxyapatite (HA) for the manufacturing of core-shell structures. In order to embed the ceramic particles on the polymeric filaments surface, the materials were introduced in an electrical oven at various temperatures and exposure times and under various pressing forces. The obtained core-shell structures were characterized in terms of morphology and composition, and a pull-out test was used to demonstrate the particles adhesion on the polymeric filaments structure. Thermal properties (modulated temperature and exposure time) and the pressing force’s influence upon HA particles’ insertion degree were evaluated. More to the point, the form variation factor and the mass variation led to the optimal technological parameters for the synthesis of core-shell materials for prospect additive manufacturing and regenerative medicine applications. Full article
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Study on the Growth and Properties of Electrolessly Deposited Thin Copper Coatings on Epoxy-Based CFRP
by Sergio de Juan, Elena Gordo, Antonia Jiménez-Morales and Frédéric Sirois
Coatings 2020, 10(3), 271; https://doi.org/10.3390/coatings10030271 - 14 Mar 2020
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In this study, copper coatings smaller than 3 µm were created by electroless deposition on epoxy-based carbon fiber-reinforced polymer (CFRP) laminates for enhancing their electrical properties. This well-known method of metallization was employed with a self-designed combination of reagents, and the coatings were [...] Read more.
In this study, copper coatings smaller than 3 µm were created by electroless deposition on epoxy-based carbon fiber-reinforced polymer (CFRP) laminates for enhancing their electrical properties. This well-known method of metallization was employed with a self-designed combination of reagents, and the coatings were studied to evaluate their physical and chemical properties. A five-stage plating strategy was applied to 40 mm × 40 mm samples, and three different coatings were produced during the work. The metal layers created were studied and characterized to evaluate their, electrical conductivity, thickness, and adhesion to substrates, among other properties. In addition, the growth mechanisms of the microstructure were analyzed in detail for a better understanding of the process. The results showed that the proposed metallization strategy presents good characteristics and is a strong candidate for enhancing the electrical performance of CFRP. Full article
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Recent Advances in Graphene Oxide-Based Anticorrosive Coatings: An Overview
by Mădălina-Ioana Necolau and Andreea-Mădălina Pandele
Coatings 2020, 10(12), 1149; https://doi.org/10.3390/coatings10121149 - 25 Nov 2020
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The present review outlines the most recent advance in the field of anticorrosive coatings based on graphene oxide nanostructures as active filler. This carbonaceous material was extensively used in the last few years due to its remarkable assets and proved to have a [...] Read more.
The present review outlines the most recent advance in the field of anticorrosive coatings based on graphene oxide nanostructures as active filler. This carbonaceous material was extensively used in the last few years due to its remarkable assets and proved to have a significant contribution to composite materials. Concerning the graphene-based coatings, the synthesis methods, protective function, anticorrosion mechanism, feasible problems, and some methods to improve the overall properties were highlighted. Regarding the contribution of the nanostructure used to improve the capability of the material, several modification strategies for graphene oxide along with the synergistic effect exhibited when functionalized with other compounds were mainly discussed. Full article
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