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Coatings are mainly applied on surfaces for decorative, protective, or functional purposes, but in most cases it is a combination of these. Functional coatings possess, besides the traditional properties of a coating an additional functionality. This additional functionality may be diverse, and depend upon the actual application. Typical examples of functional coatings are easy-to-clean, self-cleaning, anti-graffiti, anti-fingerprinting, antifouling, soft feel, antibacterial, anti-ice, anti-fogging etc. This book provides an overview on functional coatings and the principles they are based on.