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The Materials Science portfolio includes titles covering core knowledge and new research and applications across the field: nanotechnology and nanomaterials; polymers and plastics; textiles; composites and ceramics; electronic, magnetic, and optical materials; metals and alloys; biomaterials; surface and film science and coating technologies; materials chemistry, and more. In-depth coverage, innovative state-of-the-art approaches, and real-world application examples provide valuable, actionable insights for researchers, students, and the corporate sector. Elsevier's Materials Science portfolio places special attention on areas of current and emerging interest such as additive manufacturing / 3D printing, graphene and 2D materials, smart materials, biomimetics... The content in Elsevier's Materials Science titles program addresses core challenges facing science and society: sustainable energy technologies, the circular economy, health and human welfare.

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Nanotechnology and Antivirus Nanomaterials for Combating COVID-19

  • 1st Edition
  • January 1, 2026
  • Jen-Tsung Chen
  • English
Nanotechnology and Antivirus Nanomaterials for Combating COVID-19: Strategies against SARS-CoV-2 Variants in the Post-pandemic Era explores the state-of-the-art and advancements in nanotechnology to fight SARS-CoV-2 and its variants. Providing a comprehensive overview, the chapters cover the molecular mechanisms of viral infection and advanced tools for diagnosis, prevention, treatments, drug development, and vaccine creation, offering valuable insights into managing COVID-19. The book also includes discussions on potential challenges and future research directions. This book is a valuable resource for researchers, scientists, and professionals seeking a deeper understanding of nanotechnology's applications for preventing, diagnosing, and managing COVID-19.

Functionalization and Surface Science of Nanostructured Materials

  • 1st Edition
  • July 1, 2025
  • Niroj Kumar Sahu + 2 more
  • English
  • Paperback
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Functionalization and Surface Science of Nanostructured Materials brings together cutting-edge techniques and strategies for surface functionalization of nanomaterials, supporting a range of novel applications. The book begins by presenting the fundamentals of surface science of nanostructured materials, introducing chemistry, physics, analysis, strategies, and fundamental methods. This is followed by detailed chapters focusing on simulation and theory, analytical tools, and novel strategies for fabrication, stabilization of nanostructures, and ligand exchange for hydrophilicity. Subsequent chapters provide in-depth coverage of applications across engineering, diagnostics, therapeutics, photovoltaics, photocatalysts, supercapacitors, and water treatment.This book will be of interest to all those with an interest in surface functionalization of nanomaterials for advanced applications, including researchers, advanced students, scientists, engineers, and R&D professionals.

Drug Delivery and Biomedical Applications of Porous Silicon-Based Nanocarriers

  • 1st Edition
  • July 1, 2025
  • Rajendra Awasthi + 2 more
  • English
  • Paperback
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Drug Delivery and Biomedical Applications of Porous Silicon-Based Nanocarriers delivers an up-to-date and complete overview of the range of biomedical applications for porous silicon nanomaterials, with a special emphasis on drug delivery. This book introduces the fundamentals and beneficial properties of porous silicon, including thermal properties and stabilization, photochemical and nonthermal chemical modification, protein modification, and biocompatibility. The book then builds on the systematic detailing of each biomedical application using porous silicon, such as vaccine development, drug delivery, and tissue engineering. It also contains new insights on in-vivo assessment of porous silicon, photodynamic and photothermal therapy, micro- and nanoneedles, cancer immunotherapy, and more. Drug Delivery and Biomedical Applications of Porous Silicon-Based Nanocarriers is of interest to researchers in the fields of materials science, nanotechnology, pharmaceutical science, biomedical engineering, and cancer research.

Microfluidics in Chemical Engineering

  • 1st Edition
  • July 1, 2025
  • Wei Wang + 3 more
  • English
  • Paperback
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Microfluidics for Chemical Engineering: Flow and Reaction, Microreaction, On-line Detection, and Product Engineering presents the fundamentals of microfluidic flow and dispersion and provides new insights on the use of microfluidics in the field of chemical engineering. The book provides a timely, comprehensive, and detailed overview, demonstrating this state-of-the-art methodology, research advances, and classic instances, and providing insightful, forward-looking perspectives. Content ranges from flow and dispersion in microfluidics, microreaction regulation via the coalesce and transfer of droplets, to product engineering regarding controllable fabrication of microparticles and microfibers with advanced functions.The chapters clearly summarize the design concepts and general strategies involved as well as the involved mechanisms and classic instances. Instructive advice is also featured throughout on rational regulation of multiphase flows and interfaces in microfluidics, thus offering guidance for process intensification of chemical engineering. It is primarily written for advanced graduate/postdoc students and researchers chemical engineering, but with relevance to materials scientists, physical and materials (including polymer) chemists, physicists, biochemists, as well as pharmaceutical and biomedical scientists.

Fatigue in Composites

  • 2nd Edition
  • June 2, 2025
  • Marino Quaresimin
  • English
  • Paperback
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Fatigue in Composites: Science, Damage Mechanics, and Design Applications, Second Edition provides an authoritative review of current knowledge on the fatigue behavior of composites. The book covers a wide range of different problems encountered by designers in the automotive, marine, and structural engineering industries. Sections cover methodologies and the response of materials under cyclic loadings, present more advanced topics such as the response of materials under in-service or extreme conditions, include theoretical developments and modeling approaches, and present industrial cases and applications in different fields of engineering.Fatigue in Composites: Science, Damage Mechanics, and Design Applications, Second Edition provides an authoritative review of current knowledge on the fatigue behavior of composites. The book covers a wide range of different problems encountered by designers in the automotive, marine, and structural engineering industries. Sections cover methodologies and the response of materials under cyclic loadings, present more advanced topics such as the response of materials under in-service or extreme conditions, include theoretical developments and modeling approaches, and present industrial cases and applications in different fields of engineering.Leading scientists from academia and industry have prepared the different chapters. Particular care has been devoted to coordinating the content, style, and philosophy behind the various chapters, with a central aim of providing a consistent and coherent approach. Several new topics have been included that were not available in the first edition in view of recent advances, such as the availability of new investigation techniques and the development of new areas of activity. Leading scientists from academia and industry have prepared the different chapters. Particular care has been devoted to coordinating the content, style, and philosophy behind the various chapters, with a central aim of providing a consistent and coherent approach. Several new topics have been included that were not available in the first edition in view of recent advances, such as the availability of new investigation techniques and the development of new areas of activity.

Artificial Intelligence in Biomaterials Design & Development

  • 1st Edition
  • June 2, 2025
  • Mohsen Khodadadi Yazdi + 4 more
  • English
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Artificial intelligence in Biomaterials Design and Development explores the importance of artificial intelligence, especially machine learning methods, in the development of new biomaterials. Challenges in biomaterials development, such as chemical waste, space and lack of appropriate tools have impeded the rapid design and synthesis of versatile biomaterials. Machine learning enhances the discovery and development process, increasing throughput and reducing time, costs, and wastage. Novel generative models can generate novel molecular structures with desired properties, which make inverse materials design more feasible.Artificial intelligence in Biomaterials Design and Development offers a much-needed exploration of how AI and machine learning can be utilized for rapid and accurate development of novel biomaterials. This book will be of interest to academics and researchers working in the fields of materials science, machine/deep learning, computational engineering, biomedical engineering, and data science.

Sustainable Additives in Polymer Technology

  • 1st Edition
  • June 2, 2025
  • Henri Vahabi + 1 more
  • English
  • Paperback
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Sustainable Additives in Polymer Technology covers both the fundamentals and advanced information about various aspects of bio-based additives for different polymers and their numerous applications, providing practical guidance to researchers and industry professionals on how to select, rank, formulate and apply bio-based additives in polymer manufacturing processes.The book starts with a general overview of each bio-based additive and its role in polymer industry, along with their mechanisms of action based on their defined functions. In Part II, industrial and research developments are discussed, as well as classification of materials’ family, their loading level, main advantages over their usage, challenging aspects, and mechanism of performance. Finally, Part III focuses on the economy and commercial grades for each family of bio-based additives, followed by a discussion on research directions and future development in Part IV.

Electric and Electronic Applications of Metal Oxides

  • 1st Edition
  • June 2, 2025
  • Srikanta Moharana + 3 more
  • English
  • Paperback
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Electric and Electronic Applications of Metal Oxides provides a comprehensive guide to the use of metal oxides in a variety of electronic and electric applications. The book delivers a thorough understanding of the fundamental properties of metal oxides and their use across a wide range of electronic devices, including Schottky diodes, p–n diodes, thin-film transistors, field effect transistors, Mott-transition field effect transistors, varistors, high-K dielectric capacitors, devices with electron emission, cold cathodes, microelectronic technology, high-power and high-temperature electronics, transparent and flexible electronics, resistive switching memory, spintronics, magnetic memory, and piezoelectric devices.In addition, the book covers the latest advances and offers a glimpse of future prospects and challenges in the field. The book is a valuable resource for researchers, graduate students, and professionals working in the field of materials science, chemistry, physics, and engineering.

Engineered Polyvinyl Pyrrolidone Products by Microwave Techniques

  • 1st Edition
  • June 2, 2025
  • Pinki Pal + 2 more
  • English
  • Paperback
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Engineered Polyvinyl Pyrrolidone Products by Microwave Techniques: Processing, Characterization, and Applications is a comprehensive reference on the customization of the physical, chemical, and mechanical properties of polyvinyl pyrrolidone (PVP) through derivatization. It highlights successful modifications achieved with microwave techniques and focuses on the unique advantages of microwave radiation in polymerization, ensuring high reproducibility and consistency without altering the polymer's structure. The book explores the wide-ranging applications of these specialized plastics in fields such as agriculture, medicine, and everyday consumer products, making it a valuable resource for practical use. Additionally, it discusses the scaling up of the synthesis process using microwave energy, presenting a compelling case for commercial production of these materials. This book is a valuable reference for those seeking to better understand the potential of engineered polymeric materials for a variety of applications.

Synthetic Biopolymers for Drug Delivery

  • 1st Edition
  • June 1, 2025
  • Amit Kumar Nayak + 2 more
  • English
  • Paperback
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Synthetic Biopolymers for Drug Delivery covers a wide range of synthetic biopolymer types and their unique properties, including PLA, PLGA, PCL, carbopols, cyclodextrins, synthetic lipids, and much more. Biocompatibility, toxicity, and regulatory considerations are also thoroughly discussed, ensuring the reader is fully equipped for efficient biomaterials selection and utilization in drug delivery applications. This is a must-have reference for those working in the fields of materials science, biomedical engineering, pharmaceutical science, pharmacology, chemical engineering, and clinical science.

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Biomaterials

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