Focusing on a variety of coatings, this book provides detaileddiscussion on preparation, novel techniques, recent developments,and design theories to present the advantages of each function andprovide the tools for better product performance andproperties. * Presents advantages and benefits ofproperties and applications of the novel coating types * Includes chapters on specific and novelcoatings, like nanocomposite, surface wettability tunable,stimuli-responsive, anti-fouling, antibacterial, self-healing, andstructural coloring * Provides detailed discussion on recentdevelopments in the field as well as current and futureperspectives * Acts as a guide for polymer and materialsresearchers in optimizing polymer coating properties and increasingproduct performance