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    • 3D Printing of Carbon-based Materials

      • 1st Edition
      • May 1, 2026
      • Chaudhery Mustansar Hussain
      • English
      • Paperback
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      3D Printing of Carbon-Based Materials: Cutting Edge Design, Innovative Technology and Practical Applications is designed to bridge the gap between theory and practice. It is a comprehensive reference that delves deep into the intricacies of printing with carbon-based materials and explores their diverse range of applications across various industrial sectors. The book provides a holistic overview of 3D printing techniques tailored specifically for carbon-based materials. Through a combination of theoretical insights, practical methodologies, and real-world case studies, the book offers the reader (researcher and engineer) with actionable guidance for optimizing material selection, printing parameters, and post-processing techniques to achieve desired outcomes in terms of mechanical properties, surface finish, and functionality. Moreover, it addresses the growing demand for sustainable manufacturing solutions by highlighting the role of carbon-based materials in mitigating environmental impacts and promoting resource efficiency.

    • Advanced Manufacturing and Machining Aspects of Composite Materials

      • 1st Edition
      • May 1, 2026
      • Rajesh Kumar Verma + 4 more
      • English
      • Paperback
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      Advanced Manufacturing and Machining Aspects of Composite Materials explores the complex world of composite materials, focusing on advanced manufacturing techniques and machining processes. The book begins by explaining the fundamentals of composite materials, including their distinct features and characteristics. It then goes on to investigate various production procedures, from traditional to cutting-edge technology, providing insights into the complexities of constructing these robust structures. A significant proportion of the book focuses on machining elements, with detailed descriptions on how to perform it more efficiently. The book explores the field of precision machining, specifically examining the selection of tools, cutting settings, and process optimization, with the goal to improve efficiency, whilst preserving the integrity of the composite structure. Readers will learn how to pick the most suitable tools, adjust cutting settings, and optimize process parameters to improve productivity whilst avoiding harm to the delicate composite structure. The book provides a comprehensive analysis of these important elements, making it a helpful tool for comprehending, implementing, and enhancing the latest techniques in the production and processing of composite materials.

    • 3D Printing in Materials Engineering

      • 1st Edition
      • April 1, 2026
      • Sayan Ganguly + 2 more
      • English
      • Paperback
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      3D Printing in Materials Engineering: Recent Developments and Future Perspectives provides a comprehensive overview of the latest advancements in 3D printing technology within the field of materials engineering. The book explores foundational principles, the wide range of materials utilized, and the various types of 3D printing techniques currently revolutionizing the industry. By examining the multifaceted applications of additive manufacturing across different sectors, this resource illustrates how 3D printing is driving innovation and efficiency. It serves as an essential reference for academic researchers, industry professionals, engineers, and scientists interested in leveraging 3D printing for advanced engineering solutions.The book also delves into the transformative impact of 3D printing across industries such as aerospace and healthcare. It highlights additive manufacturing’s potential to significantly reshape product development, manufacturing, and distribution processes. This forward-looking perspective makes the book a valuable guide not only for those engaged directly with 3D printing technology but also for anyone interested in the ongoing evolution of manufacturing and materials science.

    • Smart Additive Remanufacturing

      • 1st Edition
      • March 1, 2026
      • Kalim Deshmukh + 1 more
      • English
      • Paperback
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      Smart Additive Remanufacturing: Design, Innovation, and Sustainable Technology presents the reader (researcher, industrial practitioner and engineer) with a comprehensive understanding of the concepts, methodologies, and applications of this transformative technology. The book explores in detail the emerging field of additive remanufacturing and its potential to revolutionize sustainable manufacturing practices. By blending the principles of the circular economy, advanced manufacturing techniques, and intelligent systems, the book will inspire and guide the reader in harnessing the power of additive remanufacturing for a more sustainable future. Furthermore, it will shed light on the role of smart technologies, such as artificial intelligence (AI), machine learning (ML), and the Internet of Things (IoT), in enhancing the efficiency and effectiveness of additive remanufacturing processes. These intelligent systems can enable real-time monitoring, predictive maintenance, quality control, and data-driven decision-making, leading to optimized remanufacturing operations. The book will be a valuable resource for all professionals, who are interested in understanding and implementing this innovative technology.

    • Modeling and Simulation of Dynamical Systems

      • 1st Edition
      • November 27, 2024
      • Payam Zarafshan
      • English
      • Paperback
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      Modeling and Simulation of Dynamical Systems explores the common methods used in the modeling and simulation of dynamic systems, providing foundational information that is essential for further research. A key feature of this title is its systematic separation and classification of various modeling methods, enabling readers to select their preferred approach after studying the initial chapter and becoming familiar with fundamental definitions. Another unique feature is the use of numerous examples and solved problems throughout the book to support a basic understanding of a system’s behavior.This title is highly recommended for researchers, professionals, and students in mechanical, biosystems, and mechatronic engineering.

    • Designing Advanced Respiratory Protective Devices for Pandemics

      • 1st Edition
      • November 12, 2024
      • Guowen Song + 1 more
      • English
      • Paperback
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      Designing Advanced Respiratory Protective Devices for Pandemics: Performance, Mechanism and Future Perspectives identifies emerging and critical issues that directly or indirectly influence the protective performance of Respiratory Protective Devices (RPDs), along with important future research directions. The severity of the COVID-19 pandemic emphasizes the vital role of respiratory protection provided by PPE (and RPD) in novel infectious respiratory disease control. A wealth of recent research on coronavirus mitigation measures is combined with prior information on infectious diseases, RPDs, and human physiological and psychological responses to make this a fundamental resource on recent advances, innovative perspectives on respiratory protection, and new applications.The effectiveness of such disease control measures rely greatly on the performance of the RPD, user compliance, and proper use. Only an interdisciplinary approach to this issue can lead to success.

    • Advances in Electrically Conductive Textiles

      • 1st Edition
      • October 24, 2024
      • Subhankar Maity + 2 more
      • English
      • Paperback
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      Nonmetallic electroconductive textiles, unlike metals, offer flexibility, durability, moldability, and lightweight attributes. A brilliant quality of these textiles is the capability to alter conductivity through various external stimuli (e.g., strain, torsion, pH, humidity) to suit a specific application such as sensors, heating garments, EMI shielding, energy harvesting devices, and wearable electronics.Based on these concepts, Advances in Electrically Conductive Textiles: Materials, Characterization, and Applications has been structured into three main sections. Section I contains chapters discussing the various preparation methods of electroconductive textiles, Section II contains chapters on their characteristics and features, and Section III details the end-use applications and sustainability of these textiles.

    • Nano-Engineering at Functional Interfaces for Multidisciplinary Applications

      • 1st Edition
      • October 18, 2024
      • Sai Sathish Ramamurthy + 2 more
      • English
      • Paperback
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      Nano-Engineering at Functional Interfaces for Multi-disciplinary Applications: Electrochemistry, Photoplasmonics, Antimicrobials, and Anticancer Applications provides a comprehensive overview of the fundamentals and latest advances of nano-engineering strategies for the design, development, and fabrication of novel nanostructures for different applications in the fields of photoplasmonics and electrochemistry, as well as antibacterial and anticancer research areas. The book begins with an introduction to the fundamentals and characteristics of nanostructured interfaces and their associated technologies, including an overview of their potential applications in different fields.The following chapters present a thorough discussion of the synthesis, processing, and characterization methods of nanomaterials with unique functionalities suitable for energy harvesting, food and textile applications, electrocatalysis, biomedical applications and more. It then concludes outlining research future directions and potential industrial applications.

    • Developments in Reliability Engineering

      • 1st Edition
      • August 9, 2024
      • Mangey Ram
      • English
      • Paperback
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      Modern systems have become increasingly complex to design and build, while the demand for reliability and cost-effective enhancement continues. Robust international competition has further intensified the need for all designers, managers, practitioners, scientists, and engineers to ensure a level of reliability of their products and processes before release at the lowest cost.Developments in Reliability Engineering equips its audience with the necessary information to keep up with the latest original research and state-of-the-art advances in reliability engineering. The volume offers an excursus from historical theories and methods to the present-world practical utility of these concepts with worked-out examples.

    • Smart Materials in Additive Manufacturing, Volume 3

      • 1st Edition
      • July 25, 2024
      • Ali Zolfagharian + 1 more
      • English
      • Paperback
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      Smart Materials in Additive Manufacturing, Volume Three: 4D-Printed Robotic Materials, Sensors, and Actuators covers the principles, real-world use, and advances in the cutting-edge field of 4D printed smart robotic materials. It discusses the mechanics of these materials, techniques by which to manufacture them, and different applications. Detailed modeling and control techniques are outlined, illustrating their use in real-world settings. Shape memory polymers, hydrogels, shape memory alloys, biomaterials, natural fibers, dielectric elastomers, liquid crystal elastomers, electroactive polymers, and more materials are covered, featuring in-depth discussion of their responses to stimuli, fabrication, multi-physics modeling, control techniques, and applications.