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Books in Composites

This collection covers fiber-reinforced and multifunctional composite materials, supporting engineers and researchers in aerospace, automotive, and biomedical fields. It features material design, processing, and performance analysis, fostering innovations in lightweight, high-strength applications.

  • Waste-Derived Carbon Nanomaterials

    Properties and Applications
    • 1st Edition
    • October 1, 2026
    • Srikanta Moharana + 1 more
    • English
    Waste-derived Carbon Nanomaterials: Properties and Applications presents the latest advances in this important research field, offering valuable insights into the properties and uses of these materials, as well as delving into environmental concerns. The book dives into the challenges and limitations of using waste-derived carbon nanomaterials, offering a thorough grasp of the possible roadblocks that need to be overcome. It will act as a centralized source of knowledge on a wide variety of subjects, such as the various kinds of carbon-based nanomaterials derived from waste, their characterization, preparation techniques, and useful applications in a broad range of different technological fields. Readers will find this to be a comprehensive reference resource for anyone who is interested in the field of carbon nanoparticles and their potential applications in various industrial sectors.

  • Polymer Composites for Intelligent Food Packaging Solutions

    • 1st Edition
    • October 1, 2026
    • Shakeel Ahmed + 1 more
    • English
    Polymer Composites for Intelligent Food Packaging Solutions offers a comprehensive exploration on the use of polymer composites in innovative and sustainable food packaging solutions. This contemporary guide examines fundamental principles, selection criteria, characterization methods, and recent advances in polymer science and packaging technology. With a focus on bio-based, nano-enhanced, and biodegradable materials, it provides researchers, engineers, and professionals with essential knowledge on flexible, rigid, active, and intelligent packaging solutions. By analyzing upcoming trends, challenges, and real-world scenarios, it fosters progress in developing safer, and more efficient packaging solutions, benefiting those seeking to improve their understanding of polymer composites usage in food packaging applications.This book will serve as an authoritative reference on leveraging polymer composites to meet growing demands through interdisciplinary insights and emphasis on practical implementation, exploring distinct advantages of various composite categories for intelligent packaging solutions.

  • Graphene Quantum Dot-based Polymer Nanocomposites

    Synthesis, Functionalization to Applications
    • 1st Edition
    • September 1, 2026
    • Srikanta Moharana + 1 more
    • English
    Graphene Quantum Dot-based Polymer Nanocomposites: Synthesis, Functionalization to Applications presents an extensive review of the latest advances in this important research field. The chapters emphasize recent developments in the synthesis, surface modification, characterization, properties, and cutting-edge practical applications of these materials across various scientific and technological fields. The book will be a valuable reference resource for academic and industrial researchers, materials scientists and engineers, manufacturers, and all those working in the research and development of graphene quantum dots and their polymer nanocomposites for a broad range of different applications.

  • Additive Manufacturing of Polymer Composites

    Materials Processing, Structural Designs and Applications
    • 1st Edition
    • September 1, 2026
    • Yasir Beeran Pottathara + 2 more
    • English
    Additive Manufacturing of Polymer Composites: Materials Processing, Structural Designs and Applications presents the latest developments in this important technological field. Sections focus specifically on polymer composites used in additive manufacturing, offering a detailed exploration of not just the materials and their properties but also their specialized applications such as electrically conductive, metal-polymer, and shape memory polymer composites. The book also discusses the basic principles of the manufacturing processes, material selection, and structural design. Furthermore, it covers the latest advancements in surface engineering, post-treatment processes, and the use of these materials in various industrial sectors.This will be a valuable reference resource that equips the researcher with key knowledge on the latest research trends, commercialization prospects, and environmental impacts of these additively manufactured materials and their application across various industries.

  • Advanced Manufacturing and Machining Aspects of Composite Materials

    • 1st Edition
    • September 1, 2026
    • Rajesh Kumar Verma + 4 more
    • English
    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 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.Specific sections explore the field of precision machining, specifically examining the selection of tools, cutting settings, and process optimization, with a goal of improving efficiency while preserving the integrity of composite structures. 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.

  • Carbonaceous Polymer Composites

    Fundamentals, Properties and Applications
    • 1st Edition
    • September 1, 2026
    • Omar Faruk + 2 more
    • English
    Carbonaceous-based Polymer Composites: Fundamentals, Properties and Applications covers recycling processes, surface modification, various types of composites with different polymers, their manufacturing processes, properties, and current applications in various industrial sectors. Numerical modeling, future trends, and lifecycle analysis are also discussed in detail. This book will be a valuable reference resource for academic and industrial researchers, materials scientists and engineers, industrial R&D, chemists, manufacturers, and other professionals working on the development of carbon-based composite materials.

  • Natural Fiber Composites

    Emerging Trends and Applications
    • 1st Edition
    • August 3, 2026
    • P. Senthamaraikannan + 2 more
    • English
    Natural Fiber Composites: Emerging Trends and Applications presents recent developments in this important field. The book discusses the properties and applications of plant fibers used as reinforcements in composite materials. Additionally, potential applications of plant fiber-reinforced composites across various industries are discussed in detail, via practical case study examples along with the most recent developments in testing and fabrication. Valuable insights into sophisticated surface modification methods that aim to optimize composite performance by enhancing fiber-matrix adhesion are also discussed in detail. In addition to discussing challenges and optimization strategies, the book will be a valuable reference resource giving the reader (researcher and engineer) the knowledge required to fabricate environmentally sustainable composite materials that exhibit superior performance.

  • Multi-scale Mechanics of 2D Triaxially Braided Composites

    Characterization, Mechanics and Machine-Learning Based Modelling
    • 1st Edition
    • August 1, 2026
    • Chao Zhang + 1 more
    • English
    Multi-scale Mechanics of 2D Triaxially Braided Composites: Characterization, Mechanics and Machine-Learning Based Modelling presents the latest advances in this important research field. The book begins with a brief introduction to these materials including their mechanical features, damage and failure mechanisms and typical applications. The contents are then divided into three main sections on experimental characterization; mechanics-based modeling and machine-learning based modeling approaches. By taking a multi-scale modeling approach, that includes progressive damage and impact simulation, as well as theoretical modelling, machine-learning and multi-scale mechanics aspects, the author presents key findings in this important field. A systematic introduction is given to the multi-scale and machine-learning based modeling approach, along with their corresponding source codes for the progressive damage model. Then an up-to-date theoretical model is also presented, as well as, high-efficient finite element mesh of the unit cell, for conducting multi-scale analysis and design of these materials and structures. Numerical examples are also presented to illustrate the application of presented methods for quasi-static and impact problems. To enhance the reader’s understanding numerous engineering case studies are also included, together with examples of material/structure optimization. The book provides the latest knowledge and methodology for the design and analysis of aerospace structures and other materials technologies, guiding the researcher to understand this cutting-edge research framework.

  • Carbon Fiber Reinforced Thermoplastic Composites

    Fabrication, Properties and Applications
    • 1st Edition
    • August 1, 2026
    • Md Zillur Rahman + 2 more
    • English
    Carbon Fiber Reinforced Thermoplastic Composites: Fabrication, Properties and Applications covers both current and emerging research trends in the development of multifunctional CFRTCs, as well as their fabrication, properties, and performance evaluation. The book also addresses significant issues and emerging challenges related to CFRTC manufacturing, including processing parameters, damage mechanisms, machining, recycling, and sustainability. Additionally, it covers molecular modeling, dynamic simulations, and 3D printing. It will be a valuable reference resource for academic and industrial researchers, materials scientists and engineers, manufacturers, and other professionals working in the development of carbon fiber reinforced thermoplastic composites and their related applications.

  • Life Cycle Assessment of the Environmental Impact of Natural Materials

    • 1st Edition
    • August 1, 2026
    • Sanjay Mavinkere Rangappa + 3 more
    • English
    Life Cycle Assessment of the Environmental Impact of Natural Materials explores the LCA of natural materials that are currently being utilized in product development. The book covers LCA theories, strategies, and current methodologies and presents the vital role that LCA plays in assessing the environmental impact of natural resources in different industries, including agriculture, mining, bio-based products, and textiles. It demonstrates how LCA can be used to steer the creation of environmentally-frie... products and to advance sustainability within the circular economy. In addition, the book demonstrates ways of incorporating LCA into everyday decision-making processes, with a particular emphasis on diverse industrial sectors.It will be a valuable reference resource for all those who are concerned about the environmental safety and sustainability of natural materials that are used in the development of environmentally- friendly products. It will allow the reader to make well-informed decisions regarding natural resources to actively participate in environmentally-cons... practices.

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