This thesis considers a nanotechnology approach based on the production of metals pre-treatments and organic coatings (a complete protection system at all) designed from the nanoscale. The final aim is to develop protection systems with improved corrosion protection properties and a low environmental impact. In particular, multifunctional silane hybrid molecules were used to design sol-gel pre-...

Functional conducting polymeric composites with micro and nano structures have received great attention due to technological applications in electrical, optical, magnetic materials devices. Electrically conductive textile surfaces are used for smart/functional such as electromagnetic shielding, anti static coatings, wearable electronic sensors, heat generating textiles etc. In this study, micro...

Electromechanical polymeric transducers have received significant attention recently for many emerging applications, including electromechanical actuators, sensors, electro-active coatings, and artificial muscles. Desirable physical properties for polymeric membranes in electromechanical transducers include high ionic conductivity, tunable modulus versus temperature behavior, efficient response...

Due to the inherent hydrophilic nature and porosity of paper fibers, hydrophobic polymeric materials, waxes, inorganic fillers have been widely utilized as coatings fillers, respectively, on a fiber-based substrate. Coatings also impart oxygen, aroma, oil barrier properties desirable for food packaging applications. In addition, improve functional characteristics paper, including reduced water ...