Organic CoatingsAusgabe 4

The definitive guide to organic coatings, thoroughly revised and updated—now with coverage of a range of topics not covered in previous editions

Organic Coatings: Science and Technology, Fourth Edition offers unparalleled coverageof organic coatings technology and its many applications. Written by three leading industry experts (including a new, internationally-recognized coatings scientist) it presents a systematic survey of the field, revises and updates the material from the previous edition, and features new or additional treatment of such topics as superhydrophobic, ice-phobic, antimicrobial, and self-healing coatings; sustainability, artist paints, and exterior architectural primers. making it even more relevant and useful for scientists and engineers in the field, as well as for students in coatings courses.

The book incorporates up-to-date coverage of recent developments in the field with detailed discussions of the principles underlying the technology and their applications in the development, production, and uses of organic coatings. All chapters in this new edition have been updated to assure consistency and to enable extensive cross-referencing. The material presented is also applicable to the related areas of printing inks and adhesives, as well as areas within the plastics industry.

This new edition

• Completely revises outdated chapters to ensure consistency and to enable extensive cross-referencing
• Correlates the empirical technology of coatings with the underlying science throughout
• Provides expert troubleshooting guidance for coatings scientists and technologists
• Features hundreds of illustrative figures and extensive references to the literature
• A new, internationally-recognized coatings scientist brings fresh perspective to the content.

Providing a broad overview for beginners in the field of organic coatings and a handy reference for seasoned professionals, Organic Coatings: Science and Technology, Fourth Edition, gives you the information and answers you need, when you need them.