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In this new handbook, top researchers from around the world discuss recent academic and industrial advances in designing ceramic coatings and materials. They describe the role of nanotechnology in designing high performance nanoceramic coatings and materials in terms of the unique advantages that can be gained from the nano scale, including the latest techniques for the synthesis and processing of ceramic and composite coatings for different applications.

Focuses on the most advanced technologies for industry-oriented nano-ceramic and nano-composite coatings, including recent challenges for scaling up nano-based coatings in industry
Covers the latest evaluation methods for measuring coatings performance
Discusses novel approaches for improving the performance of ceramic and composite coatings and materials via nanotechnology
Provides the most recent and advanced techniques for surface characterization

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About the Editors
Contributors
Part 1. Synthetic Approaches
1. Polymer-Based Matrix Composites
2. Bio-nanoceramics and Bio-nanocomposites
3. Organic/Inorganic Hybrid Nanoceramics Based on Sol-Gel Chemistry
4. A Novel Approach for Facile Synthesis of Biocompatible PVA-Coated PLA Nanofibers as Composite Membrane Scaffolds for Enhanced Osteoblast Proliferation
5. Green Synthesis for Advanced Materials of Graphene Oxide (GO) with ZnO for Enhanced Photocatalytic Activity at Room Temperature
6. Polyolefin/Graphene Nanocomposite Materials
7. UV-Curable Nanocomposite Coatings and Materials
8. Advancements in Diamond-Like Carbon Coatings
9. Vapor-Phase Synthesis of Free-Standing and Stable Colloidal Magnetoplasmonic Nanoparticles Encapsulated by an Amorphous Silicon Shell
10. Thermally Sprayed Nanoceramic and Nanocomposite Coatings
11. Microarc Oxidation: A Novel Process for Preparing Nanocrystallized Ceramic Metal Oxide Coating
12. Development of Nanostructured Composite Coatings on Metallic Surfaces
13. Plasma-Induction Spraying of Nanocrystalline Hydroxyapatite Coatings Obtained on Titanium Intraosseous Implants
Part 2. Analysis and Property Profiles
14. History of High-Performance Paints and Coatings of Unique Characteristics
15. Electrical Properties of Macro-, Micro-, and Nanoceramic and Nanocomposite Coatings and Materials
16. Selective Dispersion and Characterization of Fine Particle Mixture in Concentrated Suspensions for Advanced Particle Processing
17. Reinforcement Effects of Carbon Nanotubes in Polypropylene: Rheology, Structure, Thermal Stability, and Nano-, Micro-, and Macromechanical Properties
18. Effect of Nano-Additives (Al2O3 and NaF) on the Performance of Ceramic Coatings Formed by Microarc Oxidation on Magnesium Alloys
19. Chemical Composition, Structure, and Properties of the Surface of Titanium VT1-00 and Its Alloy VT16 after Induction Heat Treatment
Part 3. Application Fields
20. Bone Apposition on Nanoporous Titanium Implants
21. Biocomposite and Bioceramic Coatings and Materials
22. Biosafety of Nanomaterials Used in Nanoceramics and Nanocomposites
23. Nanocomposite Coating for Antibacterial Purposes
24. Recent Advances in Nanocomposite Coatings for Corrosion Protection Applications
25. Synthesis, Characterization, and Development of PZT-Based Composition for Power Harvesting and Sensors Application
Index

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