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Books in Materials engineering

This portfolio explores the science and technology of metals, polymers, ceramics, composites, and nanomaterials. Offering deep insight into material properties, processing, and applications, it supports researchers and engineers in developing innovative, sustainable materials for diverse industries. Emphasizing cutting-edge advancements and real-world challenges, the collection advances knowledge critical to engineering breakthroughs.

  • Engineering Composites

    A Practical Product Design and Processing Guide
    • 1st Edition
    • June 1, 2026
    • Antonio Torres Marques + 1 more
    • English
    <i>Engineering Composites: A Practical Product Design and Processing Guide</i> provides a thorough overview of composite materials, covering their development, design, manufacturing, and practical applications. Written by experts, this book offers practical insights and methodologies for understanding and utilizing composite systems effectively. Starting with an explanation of raw materials such as polymeric matrices and fiber reinforcements, the book discusses how to design composite products and select appropriate materials. It also explores various manufacturing techniques, from traditional methods to modern approaches like 3D printing, and provides practical advice on tooling design. Readers will gain a solid understanding of product testing, damage detection, and maintenance. The book also covers certification processes, social responsibility, and emerging trends in a straightforward manner, providing valuable insights into the ever-evolving world of composite materials.

  • Thermal Stability and Oxidation Kinetics of MAX Phases

    • 1st Edition
    • June 1, 2026
    • It Meng Low
    • English
    Thermal Stability and Oxidation Kinetics of MAX Phases provides techniques for improving the thermal stability of MAX phases, enabling their enhanced performance in extreme environments. The book provides a general overview of the physical and mechanical properties of MAX phases, including techniques for their synthesis and characterization. Oxidation characteristics, thermal stability, and decomposition kinetics are then covered for many individual MAX phases, including titanium silicon carbide, titanium aluminum carbide, titanium aluminum nitride, chromium aluminum carbide, and many more. In addition, their mechanical behaviors in vacuum settings and argon gas environments, in particular, are covered at length, and the application of these materials in aerospace, nuclear, and other settings is also discussed.

  • Fundamentals of Laser-Based Powder Bed Fusion of Polymers

    • 1st Edition
    • May 13, 2026
    • Eujin Pei + 3 more
    • English
    Fundamentals of Laser-Based Powder Bed Fusion of Polymers addresses the design principles, materials, process monitoring, powder characteristics, microstructure, mechanical properties, post-processing, nondestructive testing, and more of polymers produced by laser-based powder bed fusion (LBPBF) additive manufacturing. Industrial applications and case studies are included throughout, as is insight on the testing, certification, and qualification of parts. The book starts with a section covering the fundamentals of the process and the materials used, with the second section discussing design for LBPBF of polymers including guidance on data management, process chains, and software and tools used. The third section provides insight on raw materials and feedstock, looking at how polymeric materials are selected, designed, and modified for use. Material characterization and powder management workflow are also covered. The fourth section of the book looks at the production process, including post-processing, process monitoring, prototyping vs. serialized production, and qualified production considerations. The book concludes with a section on part quality considerations, discussing measurement, industry certification and qualification, and more.

  • Additive Manufacturing of Architected Metamaterials

    Design, Properties, and Applications
    • 1st Edition
    • May 1, 2026
    • Matteo Benedetti + 2 more
    • English
    Additive Manufacturing of Architected Metamaterials: Design, Properties, and Applications provides readers with a deep understanding of the design, manufacturing, properties, and applications of these materials. Chapters cover modeling and numerical techniques, experimental approaches for investigating mechanical properties, as well as the thermal, electromagnetic, and corrosion fatigue properties of these materials. Design techniques, microstructure, and topology are each discussed as well. Materials covered include additive manufactured lattice structures, cellular lattice materials, acoustic and elastic locally resonant metamaterials, rationally designed cellular metamaterials, optical metamaterials, biological metamaterials, high strength strut-based lattices, and more.The book concludes with a chapter focused on data-driven design and artificial intelligence for architected metamaterials.

  • Handbook of Microplastics

    • 1st Edition
    • April 24, 2026
    • George Wypych
    • English
    Handbook of Microplastics provides a wealth of information on what these materials are, how they are proliferating, their geographical distribution, chemical components, morphology, and their physical characteristics, including the various forms they take in different environments. The mechanisms of microplastic formation are discussed, as are methods for detecting and analyzing them, with emphasis placed on the importance of accurate identification in assessing their impact. Key commercial products that are significant sources of microplastics are identified, raising awareness about consumer choices and their environmental consequences. The formation, properties, and hazards of microplastics from various polymers are also covered, as are the environmental impact of microplastics, including their presence in air, water, and soil, leading into an examination of the potential effects on human health and wildlife, including plants, animals, insects, and organisms in aquatic habitats. The book concludes with coverage of microplastics in the food chain, policy measures aimed at combating microplastic pollution, and methods for reducing, eliminating, and preventing microplastic, stressing the urgency of innovative solutions and collective action.

  • Functional Nanotextiles

    Processing, Properties, and Applications
    • 1st Edition
    • April 24, 2026
    • Shakeel Ahmed + 2 more
    • English
    Functional Nanotextiles: Processing, Properties, and Applications targets the underlying principles, state-of-the-art processing techniques, unique properties, and myriad applications of nanotextiles. Beyond the technical and academic facets, the book highlights the broader implications of nanotextiles, such as their environmental impacts, ethical considerations, and potential to reshape industries. In an era where sustainability, technological advancements, and multifunctionality are paramount, understanding functionalized nanotextiles becomes crucial. This book not only charts the current landscape but also speculates on the future trajectory of the field, making it a timely and essential resource.For stakeholders ranging from academic researchers to industry leaders, the book offers both a deep dive into specifics and a panoramic view of the broader ecosystem, ensuring its relevance in shaping the future of textiles, wearable technologies, and beyond.

  • Databook of Flame Retardants

    • 2nd Edition
    • April 24, 2026
    • Anna Wypych + 1 more
    • English
    Databook of Flame Retardants contains information on commonly-used additives broken out into five sections, including General, Physical, Health and Safety, Ecological, and Use. Over one hundred types of data are included for over three hundred and fifty commercial-based products. All data fields are defined and include a broad range of information, such as calcium contents, molecular mass, brightness, freezing/melting points, viscosity, volatility, UN/NA class, autoignition temperature, partition coefficient, processing methods, concentrations used, and more. This book is best utilized in tandem with the Handbook of Flame Retardants. Each book complements the other without repeating information, with the other release explaining the role of these products, their selection, mechanism of action, use in different polymers and products, and health and commercial issues related to flame retardants.

  • Materials Informatics

    Molecules, Crystals, and Beyond
    • 1st Edition
    • April 1, 2026
    • Krishna Rajan
    • English
    Materials Informatics: Molecules, Crystals and Beyond discusses the role of information science in aiding the discovery and interpretation of multiscale relationships that are critical for materials discovery, design, and optimization. The book covers key challenges in applying information science methods to materials science, including the multidimensional nature of structure-property relationships, data sparsity, and the nature and sources of uncertainty, along with a brief overview of the algorithmic tools used for unsupervised and supervised learning.Building on these topics, chapters then cover the development of physics/chemistry informed data representations of structure and properties, the application of machine learning for structure and property prediction and screening for targeted properties, and the utilization of techniques such a graphics recognition, natural language processing, and statistically driven visualization tools in deciphering processing-structure... relationships in materials.

  • Additive Manufacturing of Polymeric Materials for Energy Storage Applications

    • 1st Edition
    • April 1, 2026
    • API Popoola + 3 more
    • English
    Additive Manufacturing of Polymeric Materials for Energy Storage Applications synthesizes cutting-edge and developing research on additive manufacturing of polymeric materials for energy storage, covering the most recent developments in materials development, design optimization, process optimization, and characterization techniques. The book discusses how additive manufactured polymeric materials can be used for fuel cell components, batteries, supercapacitors, wind and solar energy storage, photovoltaic materials, and other energy-related applications. Fabrication techniques, design optimization methods, modeling approaches, and the mechanics of these materials are each covered in depth.

  • Handbook of Polyurethanes, Polyureas, and Polyisocyanurates

    • 1st Edition
    • February 20, 2026
    • George Wypych
    • English
    Handbook of Polyurethanes, Polyureas, and Polyisocyanurates focuses on the raw materials required for polyurethane synthesis. It explores various isocyanates and polyols, detailing their chemical properties and roles in creating diverse polymer structures. Amines, solvents, catalysts, and other additives that enhance the synthesis process are also discussed, as are typical methods of synthesis, mechanisms of catalysis, factors affecting reaction rates, and potential side reactions that can occur during polymerization. Structures of linear and crosslinked polyurethanes are also covered, including how these configurations influence the physical and chemical properties of the final products. Typical methods for analyzing polyurethanes, allowing for their assessment, characteristics, and qualities are provided, as are the physical-mechanical properties of polyurethanes, including elasticity, tensile strength, and thermal stability. The creation of polyurethane blends and interpenetrating networks is discussed, and the book also features an extensive section on additives used with polyurethanes, such as plasticizers, pigments, flame retardants, and more. Processing methods such as metering, mixing, and storage are outlined, applications of polyurethanes in automotive parts, bedding, medical devices, and packaging are covered, and the book concludes with coverage of waste disposal, processing, and recycling strategies for these products.

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