Polymer Nanocomposite Films and Coatings: Processes, Fundamental Properties and Applications presents a comprehensive review on the fundamental chemistry, physics, biology, and engineering aspects of polymer nanocomposite films and coatings. The content of the book covers design configuration, synthesis and processing methods, structure, fundamental properties, and a wide range of applications in diverse research fields. Various unresolved issues and new technical challenges regarding regulatory affairs, safety considerations and environmental and health impact are also discussed in detail. This book will be a valuable reference resource for scientists, engineers, postgraduate students, and those working in the field of polymer composites and nanocomposites, helping them to find solutions to both fundamental and applied problems associated with this important research field.

1. Polymer Nanocomposite Films and Coatings: A General Perspective on Design Configuration, Processes, Current Applications and Future Opportunities2. Preparation Methods of Polymer Nanocomposite Films and Coatings: Effect of Crosslinking Agents and Nanofillers on the Microstructure and Physicochemical Properties3. Spectroscopic and Microscopic Analysis of Polymer Nanocomposite Films and Coatings4. Optical, Morphological and Thermal, Properties of Polymer Nanocomposite Films and Coatings5. Tribological, Rheological, and Mechanical Properties of Polymer Nanocomposite Films and Coatings6. Hydrophobic, Oleophobic, and Hydrophilic Polymer Nanocomposite Films and Coatings7. Self-healing Polymer Nanocomposite Films and Coatings8. Stimuli Responsive Polymer Nanocomposite Films and Coatings9. Flame Retardant Polymer Nanocomposite Films and Coatings10. Surface Functionalized Polymer Nanocomposite Films and Coatings11. Biopolymer Nanocomposite Films and Coatings12. Polymer Nanocomposite Films and Coatings in Electronic and Optoelectronic Devices13. Polymer Nanocomposite Films and Coatings in Sensors and Actuators14. Polymer Nanocomposite Films and Coatings for Solar Energy Applications15. Polymer Nanocomposite Films and Coatings for Food Packaging Applications16. Polymer Nanocomposite Films and Coatings for Anticorrosion and Antiwear Applications17. Polymer Nanocomposite Films and Coatings for Antifouling Applications18. Polymer Nanocomposite Films and Coatings for Dielectric Applications 19. Polymer Nanocomposite Films and Coatings in Aerospace Applications20. Polymer Nanocomposite Films and Coatings in Textile Industry21. Polymer Nanocomposite Films and Coatings in Nuclear Industry22. Polymer Nanocomposite Films and Coatings for Screening Electromagnetic Interference Pollution23. Polymer Nanocomposite Films and Coatings for Drug Delivery Applications24. Polymer Nanocomposite Films and Coatings for Antimicrobial and Antifungal Applications25. Regulatory, Health, Safety and Environmental Concerns of Polymer Nanocomposite Films and Coatings