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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.

Advances in Technical Nonwovens

  • 2nd Edition
  • June 1, 2025
  • George Kellie
  • English
  • Paperback
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Advances in Technical Nonwovens, Second Edition provides an up-to-date accounting of the nonwoven industry's journey in a time of significant transformation. The book delves into the latest advancements in technology and showcases a wide array of innovative applications that have emerged in recent years. In summary, it offers an enriched and detailed exploration of nonwovens, introducing new chapters that cover Sustainable Developments, Nonwovens in Sports Apparel and Footwear, and Medical and Hygiene Nonwoven developments. With its extensive updates and comprehensive content, this edition is a must-have resource for anyone seeking to deepen their knowledge of the evolving world of nonwovens.Nonwovens, a versatile class of materials, have experienced continuous growth for over five decades, evolving from being predominantly used in hygiene products such as baby diapers, to becoming indispensable and technologically intricate components across various industries. Despite their modest nature, nonwovens play a crucial role in our daily lives.

Sustainable Composites for Automotive Engineering

  • 1st Edition
  • May 1, 2025
  • Vijay Raghunathan + 3 more
  • English
  • Paperback
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  • eBook
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Sustainable Composites for Automotive Engineering presents recent trends in this important research field. Emphasis is placed on the development, characterization, and application of lightweight composites in various automobile components. The types of materials covered include polymer composites, metal matrix and ceramic matrix composites. The book takes a 360-degree approach and covers all aspects of the product development cycle including materials selection, as well as design and development processes, testing, characterization, modelling and simulation, and applications. The book will be a valuable reference resource for academic and industrial researchers, materials scientists and engineers, industrial R&D, automotive engineers, and manufacturers working in the design and development of composite materials for applications in automotive components.

Additive Manufacturing of Functional Polymers and Nanocomposites

  • 1st Edition
  • May 1, 2025
  • Chaudhery Mustansar Hussain + 1 more
  • English
  • Paperback
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Additive Manufacturing of Functional Polymers and Nanocomposites: Recent Progress, Applications, Challenges and Future Opportunities provides up-to-date knowledge in this important research field. The book provides a comprehensive overview of the whole development phase, from material synthesis to component design and manufacturing and applications. The contents are divided into five key parts, Part One introduces additive manufacturing of functional polymers and nanocomposites and discusses the numerous developments and perspectives that have been perceived over recent years. Part Two looks at the various types of functional polymers and nanocomposite materials, including their characterization, and the various synthesis techniques that can be employed to fabricate customized objects using AM technologies. Part three focuses on the use of functional polymers and nanocomposites in a broad range of applications including health care, electronics, automotive, robotics, aerospace, and other industrial sectors. Part Four focuses on theoretical modelling and machine learning approaches. Part Five discusses key challenges, the environmental and health impact, commercialization aspects and opportunities for the future.

Three-Dimensional Graphene Nanocomposites

  • 1st Edition
  • May 1, 2025
  • Ayesha Kausar
  • English
  • Paperback
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Three-Dimensional Graphene Nanocomposites: Design, Characteristics, and Potential construes three-dimensional graphene and derived nanocomposites as a significant contribution towards progressive nanoscience/technological grounds. Staggering structural, morphological, conducting, mechanical, thermal, biological, and other vital characteristics of three-dimensional graphene are perceived to be essential to form competent three-dimensional graphene-based nanocomposites. The research on these high-tech nanocomposites has attained immense interest owing to its well-organized physical aspects conducting state-of-the-art systems and leading-edge applications from energy/environment to biomedical meadows. Similarly, three-dimensional graphene-based nanocomposites have interested academic/industrial research due to their high performance, characteristics, and technical potential.This volume states widespread information and state-of-the-art of three-dimensional graphene nanocomposites. A systematic coverage on structure, design, features, processing, and relevance of three-dimensional graphene nanocomposites with inorganic nanoparticles (metal, metal oxide, MOF, etc.) and polymeric matrices (thermoplastics, thermosets, rubbery, and conjugating) have been specified. Application arenas of three-dimensional graphene reinforced nanocomposites have been elucidated for energy storage/conversion devices (supercapacitors, lithium-ion batteries, solar cells, fuel cells), radiation protection, clean environment (water/gas purification, gas sensing), and biomedical (tissue scaffolds, biosensing, drug delivery) stadia. Above and beyond, this book opinions on industrial, commercial, economic, and future sustainability facets of three-dimensional graphene derived nanocomposites.

Advanced Composite Materials for Wastewater Treatment

  • 1st Edition
  • May 1, 2025
  • Norzita Ngadi + 3 more
  • English
  • eBook
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Advanced Composite Materials for Wastewater Treatment presents the latest technological advancements in this important research field. This book explores recent advances in manufacturing, fabrication, and the introduction of functional groups such as tailored layered double hydroxide (LDH)-based nanocomposites and 3-dimensional (3D) hierarchical nanostructures. Amongst several discussed composites, those that show maximum efficiency including graphene composites, bio-based composites (alginate, natural fiber, rubber, etc.); biochar; metal-organic frameworks (MOF); geopolymers; nanocomposites; and layered double hydroxide, are all discussed. The book will be an essential reference resource for researchers, scientists, and industrial professionals as well as postgraduate students providing them with an in-depth understanding of cutting-edge developments in this field. It provides readers with an overview of the evolution of carbon-based materials and composites in water and wastewater treatment applications.

Molecular Dynamics Simulation of Nanocomposites using BIOVIA Materials Studio, Lammps and Gromacs

  • 2nd Edition
  • April 1, 2025
  • Sumit Sharma
  • English
  • Paperback
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Molecular Dynamics Simulation of Nanocomposites using BIOVIA Materials Studio, Lammps and Gromacs, Second Edition introduces the three major software packages essential for the molecular dynamics simulation of nanocomposites, providing detailed instructions on utilizing each. This content is accompanied by real-world examples that illustrate when each should be applied. Numerous case studies demonstrate how each software package predicts various properties of nanocomposites, encompassing metal-matrix, polymer-matrix, and ceramic-matrix based nanocomposites. Explored properties include mechanical, thermal, optical, and electrical characteristics. This is a valuable resource for students, researchers, and scientists working in the field of molecular dynamics simulation.All chapters have been fully updated to reflect the latest developments in the field, and this new edition has been enriched with additional chapters covering Al composites, machine learning, polymer coatings, and graphene-based materials and carbon nanotubes.

Bamboo-Based Polymer Composites

  • 1st Edition
  • April 1, 2025
  • N. M. Nurazzi + 2 more
  • English
  • Paperback
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Bamboo-Based Polymer Composites: Fundamentals, Properties, Applications and Performance presents the latest developments in this important research field. The book begins with a thorough introduction to bamboo resources, bamboo anatomy, its growth origin, and the extraction process used to obtain the fiber. Following sections cover polymer composites, the fabrication process and performance, and new progress in the isolation and functionalization of nanocellulose-based bamboo, chemical modification, manufacturing techniques, and structure-property relationships. This comprehensive resource on topics presented provides insights into potential applications for structural, construction and building materials.

Electromagnetic Heterostructures

  • 1st Edition
  • February 1, 2025
  • Christian Brosseau
  • English
  • Paperback
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Electromagnetic Properties of Heterostructures: Background and Calculation Methods covers the fundamental aspects of the electromagnetic properties of heterostructures and the theoretical knowledge of the computational techniques needed to understand dielectric phenomena in quantitative and physical terms. The book re-establishes the conceptual foundations of the physics associated with numerical simulation tools of the Laplace or the Poisson equations and shows their immediate implementation. It is relevant for all practicing engineers and materials scientists who develop composite materials that are capable of handling specified technological requirements by utilizing their electromagnetic properties.

Graphene Quantum Dots and their Derived Nanocomposites

  • 1st Edition
  • January 24, 2025
  • Ayesha Kausar
  • English
  • Paperback
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Graphene Quantum Dots and their Derived Nanocomposites: Fundamentals and Applications presents the latest advances, with emphasis placed on the structure, design, properties, processing, and technical relevance of graphene quantum dots in thermosets, thermoplastics, conducting, rubbery, and inorganic matrix nanocomposites. Applications of graphene quantum dot reinforced nanocomposites are discussed in applications in energy storage and conversion (supercapacitors, Li ion batteries, solar cells), in coatings, radiation protection, for environmental sustainability, and for biomedical (biosensing, imaging, drug therapy) systems.The book will be a valuable reference resource for academic and industrial researchers, materials scientists and engineers, physicists, chemists, biologists, and nanotechnologists working on the research and development of high-performance graphene quantum dots-based nanomaterials.

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