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Books in Materials chemistry and engineering

This portfolio offers comprehensive insights into advanced materials, nanomaterials, and their engineering applications. Featuring cutting-edge research, characterization techniques, and real-world case studies, it supports researchers, materials scientists, and engineers in developing innovative materials for energy, electronics, and healthcare. Emphasizing sustainability, durability, and functionality, these resources enable the design of next-generation materials that meet industry and societal needs.

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    • Physicochemical Properties of Chitosan-Based Materials in Multiple Phases

      • 1st Edition
      • September 29, 2025
      • Emilia Szymańska + 1 more
      • English
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      Physicochemical Properties of Chitosan-Based Materials in Multiple Phases: From Fundamentals to Biomedical, Pharmaceutical and Environmental Applications provides a comprehensive overview of structure diversity and versatile properties of chitosan while also summarizing the latest advancements and current applications of chitosan-based materials that are suitable for various purposes within pharmaceutics, biomedicine, chemical engineering, and environmental sciences. The book explores the complex nature between chitosan structure and its biological activity and describes strategies of polymer modification in order to tailor its physicochemical and mechanical properties.The utilization potential of chitosan for the fabrication of functional biomaterials in either liquid, semi-solid, or solid-state different phases (aqueous mixtures, hydrogels, solid films) is also covered. Finally, the key factors important to obtain chitosan materials suitable for biomedical applications and the characteristics of hybrid materials formed by chitosan and other components, including surfactants, polyelectrolytes, inorganic nanoparticles, are discussed.

    • Damage Analysis of Natural Fiber-reinforced Polymer Biocomposites

      • 1st Edition
      • September 29, 2025
      • Mohamed Thariq Hameed Sultan + 4 more
      • English
      • Paperback
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      Damage Analysis of Natural Fiber-Reinforced Polymer Biocomposites: Destructive and Non-destructive Evaluation and Modelling presents the latest research findings in this important research field. The chapters focus on the causes of damage in these materials, its initiation, progression, detection, and evaluation using both experimental and numerical methods. It is only by understanding these mechanisms at a deeper level that new materials can be developed with enhanced properties for a broad range of different industrial applications.The book will be a valuable reference resource for academic and industrial researchers, as well as materials scientists and engineers and other professionals working in the damage mechanics of composites and polymer biocomposite materials.

    • Elastomer-Based Composites and Nanocomposites

      • 1st Edition
      • September 25, 2025
      • Hamid Essabir + 2 more
      • English
      • Paperback
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      Elastomer-Based Composite and Nanocomposites: Fundamentals, Recycling and Applications delves into advancements and innovations in the field of elastomer-based composites and nanocomposites. Edited by renowned scholars and leading industrial experts, the book provides comprehensive coverage of the properties and applications of reinforcement agents, filler morphology, synthesis, functionalization, processing, and characterization. The content is designed to serve as a crucial resource for researchers, materials scientists, engineers, and chemists dedicated to the development of polymer materials and elastomer-based composites. The book also addresses the structural, mechanical, thermal, and rheological properties of these composites, offering insights into their practical applications and potential for recycling.Each chapter presents detailed studies and findings, making it an indispensable reference for both academic and industrial pursuits in this dynamic field.

    • Sustainable Processes in the Circular Economy

      • 1st Edition
      • September 22, 2025
      • Alexandre Chagnes
      • English
      • Paperback
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      Sustainable Processes in the Circular Economy: From Virgin to Recycled Raw Materials addresses the different challenges in sustainable management of resources, the sustainable development of processes to extract raw materials, recycle spent materials, and more generally, the circular economy, including social aspects in mining, recycling, the geopolitics of primary and secondary materials, and different business models. The book focuses on the place of chemical processes in the circular economy, and on the notion that circularity reflects the desire to develop a global approach that cares about the environment.In addition, it explores eco-design approaches and tools so that the value chain can reduce the environmental and societal impact of human activity while still creating value. Additional comments discuss and illustrate the link between the economic model and the environmental and societal model.

    • Corrosion Atlas Case Studies

      • 1st Edition
      • September 17, 2025
      • Fuad Khoshnaw
      • English
      • Paperback
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      Corrosion Atlas Case Studies: 2025 Edition gives engineers expedient corrosion solutions for common industrial equipment, no matter the industry. Providing a purely operational level view, this reference is designed as concise case studies categorized by material. It includes content surrounding the phenomenon, equipment appearance (supported by a color image), time of service, conditions where the corrosion occurred, cause, and suggested remedies within each case study. Rounding out with an introductory, foundational layer of corrosion principles, this book delivers what is needed to solve equipment corrosion problems. Finally, additional reference listings for deeper understanding beyond the practical elements are also included.

    • Advanced Functional Nanocomposites Based on Oxide and Carbon Nanofibers

      • 1st Edition
      • July 25, 2025
      • Yong X Gan
      • English
      • Paperback
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      Advanced Functional Nanocomposites Based on Oxide and Carbon Nanofibers: Design, Manufacturing, and Applications delves into the latest research on creating functional composite fibers. It covers the design, manufacturing processes, and the diverse applications of these materials. The book explores the structural and morphological aspects, mechanical testing, physical properties, and electrochemical performance of nanocomposite fibers. Aimed at researchers in materials science, particularly those focused on fiber science and textile-related composites, this work also appeals to industrial professionals involved in manufacturing and material processing.Additiona... key topics include environmental sustainability, energy applications, and sensing technologies. The book serves as an essential reference for both academic and industrial researchers, showcasing cutting-edge advancements in the field of functional composite fibers.

    • Polymer Nanocomposite Membranes in Water Treatment and Desalination

      • 1st Edition
      • June 13, 2025
      • Md Rezaur Rahman + 1 more
      • English
      • Paperback
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      Over the past few years, significant research has been conducted into the development of polymeric nanocomposite membranes to increase environmental sustainability and to demonstrate their benefits for commercial water treatment and desalination applications. Polymer Nanocomposite Membranes for Water Treatment and Desalination: Recent Developments, Future Opportunities, and Sustainable Applications presents the latest research findings in this important field.The book summarizes current advances in the production, characterization, and applications of these membranes for water treatment and desalination. Bio-composite alterations, functional group additions, and nanomaterial assemblies are also examined in depth. The current breakthroughs in reverse osmosis, oil removal, heavy metals removal, dye removal, photocatalytic degradation of organic contaminants, and pesticide removal from wastewater are also discussed. Additionally, the book also highlights bacteria removal by polymeric nanocomposite membranes as well as the major benefits and drawbacks of various adsorbent materials. Special emphasis is also placed on the adsorption mechanism, which includes chemisorption and physisorption.The book will be a valuable reference source for academic and industrial researchers, as well as early career researchers who are working in the research and development of polymer nanocomposite membranes for water treatment and desalination.

    • High Performance Basalt Fiber

      • 1st Edition
      • June 3, 2025
      • Peng-Cheng Ma + 1 more
      • English
      • Paperback
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      Basalt fiber possesses many superior properties, such as excellent mechanical properties, high resistance to the chemical, temperature and environmental attacks, and outstanding electrical and sound insulation. In addition, it is cost-effective and environmentally friendly because the raw materials are widely found in nature and the fiber can be discarded into the environment without any negative effect. Basalt fiber has attracted great attention as reinforcement for composites in recent years, and developed materials have been extensively used in transportation, automobile, aerospace, and civil engineering.Despite its many attractive attributes, and the contributions of basalt fiber, there are still numerous challenges to be addressed in terms of preparation, properties, and application. In addition, some of the merits of this high-performance fiber reported in the literature are usually inconsistent and incomplete, where intuition often prevails over rationality.High Performance Basalt Fiber: Fundamentals and Applications provides a comprehensive and systematic review of the latest developments in this important research field. It offers a complete and thorough analysis of the correlation between the structure and properties of basalt fiber, as well as key methods and technologies for the preparation and application of this fiber and it related composites. There is also a detailed overview of the history of basalt fiber, as well functionalization and recent state-of-art progress on basalt fiber and its corresponding composites. The book will thus fill a gap in the field, in terms of not only covering the theory but more importantly the latest technologies.

    • Flame Retardant Selection for Polymers

      • 1st Edition
      • May 15, 2025
      • Henri Vahabi + 2 more
      • English
      • Paperback
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      Flame Retardant Selection for Polymers provides readers with step-by-step guidance on how to select and apply flame retardants for polymers. Written by experts in the field of flame retardancy worldwide, this book seeks to consider the types of polymers and their applications in different sectors, providing in-depth information about the beneficial aspects of choosing each sort of flame retardant and supporting readers in selection of the best flame retardant additives. Regional and global features of flame retardant development and legislations as well as future perspective from circularity viewpoint are also covered.This book is a practical guide and valuable resource to researchers and industrial professionals interested in fundamental principles of flame retardant selection for polymers, as well as the basic needs for processing and commercialization of flame retardant polymers.

    • Biocomposites and the Circular Economy

      • 1st Edition
      • April 2, 2025
      • Abbas S Milani + 1 more
      • English
      • Paperback
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      Biocomposites and the Circular Economy provides up-to-date research results and insights from a multidisciplinary group of researchers across the globe. Topics cover the full lifecycle of biocomposites, featuring detailed research reports, case studies, and comprehensive literature reviews. The book explores various aspects of these materials, including their synthesis and processing, environmental and techno-economic assessments, supply chain modeling, and decision-making frameworks tailored to sustainable practices. Literature review chapters deliver thorough insights into emerging topics. Additionally, all research and case study chapters begin with an overview of related literature, guiding readers through state-of-the-art research and highlighting opportunities for further development. The book is a valuable reference resource for academic and industrial researchers, materials scientists and engineers, Industrial R&D, and manufacturers working in the research, development, and manufacturing of biocomposites in a broad range of application fields.

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