Transparent Organic–Inorganic Nanocomposite Coatings

• Published in: Functional Polymer Coatings pp. 1 - 70
• Main Authors: Baghdachi, Jamil, Wu, Limin
• Format: Book Chapter
• Language: English
• Published: United States Wiley 2015; John Wiley & Sons, Incorporated; John Wiley & Sons, Inc
• Subjects: fabrication strategies; functional nanocomposite coatings; nanocomposite clearcoats; optical nanocomposite coatings; organic‐inorganic nanocomposite coatings; transparent barrier nanocomposite coatings; transparent conducting nanocomposite coating
• ISBN: 1118510704; 9781118510704
• DOI: 10.1002/9781118883051.ch1

The combination of organic and inorganic ingredients is the most popular strategy to achieve coatings with optimal properties. This chapter presents the general fabrication principles and performance features of organic‐inorganic nanocomposite coatings (OINCs) as well as partially transparent OINCs. It focuses on transparent OINCs with mechanically reinforced, high refractive index (RI), ultraviolet (UV)‐shielding, near‐infrared (NIR) light‐shielding, barrier, conductive coatings, etc. Clearcoats are generally used as topcoats in automobile, wood flooring, wood furniture, and optical plastic applications. Transparent conductive coatings are essential components in numerous applications that require high transmission and high electrical conductivity. The most common transparent conducting coatings are inorganic ITO, ATO, and AZO. Other functional OINCs have superhydrophilic, superhydrophobic, antibacterial, corrosion‐resistant performance. When these functional coatings are used as clearcoats, high optical clarity is essential. Transparent OINCs with better performances and more functions are highly expected in the near future.