ABSTRACT
Barrier properties of polymer/ceramic composites, including water barrier, gas barrier, and corrosion-resistance are important properties of the membrane system, and they have to be understood and optimized to guarantee the potential utilization of these materials in different industrial sectors. This chapter summarizes the different aspects of polymer/ceramic composites used as water barriers and gas-separation membranes reported in the literature by giving their performance and discussing the improvement mechanisms in these materials. In addition, it provides a summary of technological advances in the use of polymer/ceramic composite to produce high-performance coatings with outstanding corrosion resistance and other relevant properties.
