Title:Application of Coatings with Smart Functions
Volume: 18
Issue: 7
Author(s): Shiv K. Prajapati, Gaurav Mishra, Akanksha Malaiya, Payal Kesharwani, Nishi Mody and Ankit Jain*
Affiliation:
- Department of Materials Engineering, Indian Institute of Science, Bangalore – 560012, Karnataka,India
Keywords:
Biocompatibility, polymers, smart functions, coating, biomedical, pharmaceutical.
Abstract: To obtain the different types of technical utilities, the surface of various systems needs to
be modified by altering surface properties using polymer coating(s) which is one of the emerging
technologies to impart smart functions. The polymer coating has a wide application in various fields
such as biomedicals, pharmaceuticals, packaging, corrosion control, electronics, and abrasion control.
The coating can be done using both biodegradable and non-degradable polymers having eminent
properties such as better mechanical strength, anti-wear characteristics, corrosion protection, electrical
conductivity, biocompatibility, and high surface functionality. Several methods have been reported
for the fabrication of defensive coatings. A thoughtful selection of polymers, coating methods,
and critical process parameters may bring forth a better protective coating with advanced properties.
This review discusses the objectives of the polymer coating, various coating technologies, and their
smart applications.
