Coating materials are substances applied to the surface of an object to form a thin protective or functional layer. Coatings can provide protection against corrosion, wear, moisture, and chemical attack, improve appearance, or add specific properties such as controlled release, adhesion, or durability. They are used…
Coating materials are substances applied to the surface of an object to form a thin protective or functional layer. Coatings can provide protection against corrosion, wear, moisture, and chemical attack, improve appearance, or add specific properties such as controlled release, adhesion, or durability. They are used across many fields, from industrial and structural applications to pharmaceuticals and consumer products, and they include paints, varnishes, polymer films, and specialized formulations. Advances in chemistry continue to produce new coating materials with improved performance, versatility, and tailored characteristics. Research in this subject area addresses the formulation, properties, and applications of coating materials. Studies have examined gum-based coatings for delayed-release pharmaceutical tablets, evaluating their use as release-controlling layers, and have addressed the development and testing of long-lasting coated products with extended durability. This work illustrates how coating chemistry can be engineered to achieve specific functional goals. This page gathers peer-reviewed, open-access research relevant to coating materials and their development and application in the broader study of New Developments in Chemistry.
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The 3 articles above have been cited 4 times in the scholarly literature. Citation data via OpenAlex and Crossref, updated Jun 2026.
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