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A step-by-step guide to the topic with a mix of theory and practice in the fields of biology, chemistry and physics.
Straightforward and well-structured, the first chapter introduces fundamental aspects of surface treatments, after which examples from nature are given. Subsequent chapters discuss various methods to surface modification, including chemical and physical approaches, followed by the characterization of the functionalized surfaces. Applications discussed include the lotus effect, diffusion barriers, enzyme immobilization and catalysis.
Finally, the book concludes with a look at future technology advances. Throughout the text, tutorials and case studies are used for training purposes to grant a deeper understanding of the topic, resulting in an essential reference for students as well as for experienced engineers in R&D.

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FUNDAMENTALS OF SURFACE TREATMENTS
Current Trends and Applications
Surface Treatment Methods
FUNCTIONAL SURFACES IN NATURE
CHEMICAL AND PHYSICAL MODIFICATIONS OF THE SURFACES
Dry and Wet Processes
Top Down and Bottom up Approaches
Vapor Deposition Methods
SURFACE CHARACTERIZATION TECHNIQUES
Chemical and Physical
Morphological and Mechanical Analysis of Surfaces
CHEMICAL APPLICATIONS
Superhydrophobicity
Catalysis
Separation Processes
BIOLOGICAL APPLICATIONS
Antimicrobial, Antifungal and Antibacterial surfaces
Enzyme immobilization
Protein Binding
Selective Separation
PHYSICAL APPLICATIONS
Friction
Diffusion Barriers
Electrical and Thermal Properties
SUMMARY AND FUTURE TRENDS

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Mehmet Gürsoy is working as research assistant in the department of Chemical Engineering at Sel‡uk University, Turkey. He has worked in different universities since 2010. His research mainly focuses on functional surfaces, biomimicry, chemical vapor deposition and polymer coatings. Dr. Mustafa Karaman is an associate professor at the Department of Chemical Engineering, Sel‡uk University, Turkey. Dr. Karaman has BS and PhD degrees from Middle East Technical University in Turkey. Dr. Karaman´s main research topics are surface science, thin films and chemical vapor deposition processes. He has published many papers in the field of surface science since 2005.

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