Polymer-Based Coatings: Principles, Development and Applications

Dear Colleagues,

Polymer-based coatings fulfil a vital role in our daily lives. They can enhance the water- and grease-resistance of various materials, provide corrosion resistance, protect substrates against physical wearing, and enhance the appearance of materials. Polymer-based coatings can provide a highly effective and facile approach to impart unique properties to a material (such as wood, paper, metals, or other surfaces) that it would not otherwise possess. The theme of this Special Issue is focused on polymer-based coatings, such as those that can be used to improve the properties of a given substrate, provide a substrate with new properties, or help protect a substrate against damage or contamination. We welcome submissions focused on various aspects of polymer coatings, such as the development of new polymer-based coatings, the development of new strategies to apply coatings onto substrates, or other aspects of polymer coating research. Research papers, communications, and review articles are welcomed as contributions to this Special Issue. It is hoped that this Special Issue will provide valuable insights into this field of research.

Dr. Ian Wyman
Guest Editor

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