Book excerpt: Antiviral and Antimicrobial Coatings Based on Functionalized Nanomaterials: Design, Applications, and Devices is the first book on functionalized nanoparticles-based coatings that encompasses the majority of aspects of antimicrobial and antiviral coatings. The use of functionalized nanoparticles has revolutionized all fields of science and engineering, and this book provides the reader with a fundamental, interdisciplinary look at this emerging field. It focuses on the most advanced coating systems being utilized by various industries including a discussion of the current challenges to be considered during manufacturing. This book provides both academics and those working in industry with a broad-based introduction to the area of modern antimicrobial coatings practices. - Describes functionalized nanoparticles-based antimicrobial and antiviral coatings utilized in modern industrial platforms - Evaluates functionalized nanoparticles-based antimicrobial and antiviral coatings as prime options for sustainable and transformational opportunities - Serves as a reference for scientists and engineers who are searching for modern design techniques for antimicrobial and antiviral coatings systems