Intelligent Coatings for Corrosion Control covers the most current and comprehensive information on the emerging field of intelligent coatings. The book begins with a fundamental discussion of corrosion and corrosion protection through coatings, setting the stage for deeper discussion of the various types of smart coatings currently in use and in development, outlining their methods of synthesis and characterization, and their applications in a variety of corrosion settings. Further chapters provide insight into the ongoing research, current trends, and technical challenges in this rapidly progressing field. - Reviews fundamentals of corrosion and coatings for corrosion control before delving into a discussion of intelligent coatings—useful for researchers and grad students new to the subject - Covers the most current developments in intelligent coatings for corrosion control as presented by top researchers in the field - Includes many examples of current and potential applications of smart coatings to a variety of corrosion problems

The specific purpose of this book is to supply corrosion engineers and others involved in the selection or application of coatings for corrosion protection basic information that will allow them to understand and use coatings as an engineering approach to the protection of plants and equipment. It is designed primarily to supply the fundamental reasons and philosophy behind coating selection, application, and use so that maximum effectiveness may be obtained from the excellent coating materials available.