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Multifunctional Polymer Coatings: Synthesis, Properties and Applications
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Multifunctional Polymer Coatings: Synthesis, Properties and Applications

A special issue of Polymers (ISSN 2073-4360). This special issue belongs to the section "Polymer Applications".

Deadline for manuscript submissions: 30 September 2024 | Viewed by 744

Special Issue Editor

Dr. Eduardo José Cueto Díaz

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Centro de Astrobiología (CSIC-INTA), Ctra. Ajalvir, km. 4, Torrejón de Ardoz, 28850 Madrid, Spain
Interests: polymer coating
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Special Issue Information

Dear Colleagues,

The aim of this Special Issue is to analyse and publicise the current state of knowledge in the field of polymer coatings and related materials. Polymers can be chemically modified to fulfill certain properties or functionalities, such as durability (for outdoor applications), protection, or even filtration as a result of their adsorption/permeability capabilities. New coating or film materials based on such polymeric entities may lead to a further understanding of the processing–structure-property–functionality relationship. Original research or review articles on polymer coatings are welcome.

Dr. Eduardo José Cueto Díaz
Guest Editor

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Submitted manuscripts should not have been published previously, nor be under consideration for publication elsewhere (except conference proceedings papers). All manuscripts are thoroughly refereed through a single-blind peer-review process. A guide for authors and other relevant information for submission of manuscripts is available on the Instructions for Authors page. Polymers is an international peer-reviewed open access semimonthly journal published by MDPI.

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Keywords

  • coatings
  • polymer coating
  • surfaces
  • smart coatings
  • functional coatings

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Durable, Photostable Omniphobic Synthetic Leather Surfaces with Anti-Biofouling Properties for Hygienic Applications
by Hanna Lee and Jun Kyun Oh
Polymers 2024, 16(14), 1983; https://doi.org/10.3390/polym16141983 - 11 Jul 2024
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Globally, the public health domain is increasingly emphasizing the need for surfaces that can resist bacterial contamination, as the consumption of bacteria-infected substance may cause illnesses. Thus, this study aimed to modify polyurethane (PU) synthetic leather surfaces by coating their upper layer with [...] Read more.
Globally, the public health domain is increasingly emphasizing the need for surfaces that can resist bacterial contamination, as the consumption of bacteria-infected substance may cause illnesses. Thus, this study aimed to modify polyurethane (PU) synthetic leather surfaces by coating their upper layer with fluorine-functionalized nano-silica particles (FNPs). This simple modification imparted omniphobic characteristics, realizing anti-biofouling and self-cleaning properties. The effectiveness in preventing bacterial adhesion was confirmed by the dip-inoculation method using Escherichia coli O157:H7 and Staphylococcus epidermidis. Bacterial adhesion was evaluated based on bacterial counts using the pour plate method and by directly enumerating from scanning electron microscopy images. The attachment of bacteria to the modified omniphobic FNPs-coated PU leather surface decreased by over 98.2% compared to that on the bare surface. We expect that the method developed in this study will significantly reduce or even eliminate the potential risks associated with various biological cross-contamination scenarios, thereby enhancing hygiene standards. Full article
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