Silanes for Corrosion Control of Metals

"Silanes for Corrosion of Metals" covers the emerging applications of silanes for use in the corrosion protection of metals. The role of silane coupling agents is less than ten years old and is attracting attention from researchers in industry and academia alike. There is no comprehensive book on this topic on the market. Silanes for corrosion of metals covers the chemistry of silanes - in solution and at metal surfaces - as well as mechanisms of corrosion protection and paint adhesion by silanes. Modification of silane films for improved protection capabilities, e.g., by the addition of corrosion inibitors, nanoparticles, or organic resins, is also covered. Special attention is paid to the use of silanes in primers for corrosion protection, either through modification of existing primers or in the development of the so-called water-based "superprimers". The potential of electrodeposition of silanes or silane-containing primers is also explored. "Silanes for Corrosion of Metals" is not only to be recommended to scientists and engineers in industry, but also to researchers and students in academia and all those who have an interest reading a refresher book on silane chemistry and corrosion control of metals by a new, environmentally compliant technology.