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In this new handbook, top researchers from around the world discuss recent academic and industrial advances in designing ceramic coatings and materials. They describe the role of nanotechnology in designing high performance nanoceramic coatings and materials in terms of the unique advantages that can be gained from the nano scale, including the latest techniques for the synthesis and processing of ceramic and composite coatings for different applications. Synthetic Approaches. Polymer-Based Matrix Composites. Bio-nanoceramics and Bio-nanocomposites. Organic/Inorganic Hybrid Nanoceramics Based on Sol-Gel Chemistry. A Novel Approach for Facile Synthesis of Biocompatible PVA-Coated PLA Nanofibers as Composite Membrane Scaffolds for Enhanced Osteoblast Proliferation. Green Synthesis for Advanced Materials of Graphene Oxide (GO) with ZnO for Enhanced Photocatalytic Activity at Room Temperature. Polyolefin/Graphene Nanocomposite Materials. UV-Curable Nanocomposite Coatings and Materials. Advancements in Diamond-Like Carbon Coatings. Vapor-Phase Synthesis of Free-Standing and Stable Colloidal Magnetoplasmonic Nanoparticles Encapsulated by an Amorphous Silicon Shell. Thermally Sprayed Nanoceramic and Nanocomposite Coatings. Microarc Oxidation: A Novel Process for Preparing Nanocrystallized Ceramic Metal Oxide Coating. Development of Nanostructured Composite Coatings on Metallic Surfaces. Plasma-Induction Spraying of Nanocrystalline Hydroxyapatite Coatings Obtained on Titanium Intraosseous Implants. Analysis and Property Profiles. History of High-Performance Paints and Coatings of Unique Characteristics. Electrical Properties of Macro-, Micro-, and Nanoceramic and Nanocomposite Coatings and Materials. Selective Dispersion and Characterization of Fine Particle Mixture in Concentrated Suspensions for Advanced Particle Processing. Reinforcement Effects of Carbon Nanotubes in Polypropylene: Rheology, Structure, Thermal Stability, and Nano-, Micro-, and Macromechanical Properties. Effect of Nano-Additives (Al2O3 and NaF) on the Performance of Ceramic Coatings Formed by Microarc Oxidation on Magnesium Alloys. Chemical Composition, Structure, and Properties of the Surface of Titanium VT1-00 and Its Alloy VT16 after Induction Heat Treatment. Application Fields. Bone Apposition on Nanoporous Titanium Implants. Biocomposite and Bioceramic Coatings and Materials. Biosafety of Nanomaterials Used in Nanoceramics and Nanocomposites. Nanocomposite Coating for Antibacterial Purposes. Recent Advances in Nanocomposite Coatings for Corrosion Protection Applications. Synthesis, Characterization, and Development of PZT-Based Composition for Power Harvesting and Sensors Application