Abstract

Continuous interests in stimuli-responsive macromolecules significantly impacted new developments in polymeric coatings. Responsiveness to bacterial attacks, ice or fog formation, anti-fouling properties, autonomous self-cleaning and self-healing, or drug delivery systems, are just a few examples of modern functions of macromolecules and other components utilized in polymeric coatings. These autonomous responses to various external stimuli combined with the suitable protection and appearance are particularly attractive functions. This review outlines recent advances in the development of novel stimulus-responsive polymeric coatings in the context of current and future trends. A combination of stimuli-responsiveness, protection and durability, appearance, and other “smart” functions make polymeric coatings particularly attractive as integral components of future engineered systems. This review consists of four sections, (1) stimulus-responsive protection, (2) stimulus-responsive appearance, (3) smart functions, and (4) future trends and opportunities. The purpose of this monograph is not to list all stimuli and responsiveness utilized in polymeric coatings, but address favorable and unpropitious, in our view, scientific advances and technological opportunities in the development of a new generations of “smart” coatings that still maintain traditional functions of protection and appearance.

摘要

对刺激响应大分子的持续兴趣极大地影响了聚合物涂层的新发展。对细菌攻击、冰或雾形成、防污性能、自主自清洁和自修复或药物输送系统的反应，只是聚合物涂层中使用的大分子和其他成分的现代功能的几个例子。这些对各种外部刺激的自主反应与适当的保护和外观相结合是特别有吸引力的功能。这篇综述概述了在当前和未来趋势的背景下开发新型刺激响应聚合物涂层的最新进展。刺激响应性、保护性和耐用性、外观的结合，和其他“智能”功能使聚合物涂层作为未来工程系统的组成部分特别有吸引力。本综述包括四个部分，(1) 刺激响应保护，(2) 刺激响应外观，(3) 智能功能，以及 (4) 未来趋势和机遇。本专着的目的不是列出聚合物涂层中使用的所有刺激和响​​应性，而是阐述在我们看来，在开发仍保持传统功能的新一代“智能”涂层中的有利和不利的科学进步和技术机会保护和外观。