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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.

  • Smart Self-Healing Polymer Nanocomposites

    Processes, Performance and Applications
    • 1st Edition
    • June 30, 2026
    • Md Enamul Hoque + 1 more
    • English
    Smart Self-Healing Polymer Nanocomposites: Processes, Performance and Applications provides a detailed review of the latest advances in this important research field. The book explores the fundamental principles, synthesis methodologies, characterization techniques, performance characteristics, and practical applications associated with these materials. It focuses on the underlying mechanisms driving self-healing behavior, including the encapsulation of healing agents, reversible chemical bonds, and stimuli-responsive triggers, offering readers a detailed understanding of the molecular-level interactions that enable these materials to repair damage. Moreover, the book examines the influence of nanofillers, such as nanoparticles and nanofibers, on enhancing mechanical properties, imparting multifunctionality, and facilitating self-healing capabilities.This will be a valuable reference resource for both researchers and engineers who are seeking to push the boundaries in materials science and harness the transformative power of self-healing polymer nanocomposites for a sustainable future.
  • Green Synthesized Nanofillers for Smart Polymer Composites

    Synthesis, Properties and Applications
    • 1st Edition
    • June 1, 2026
    • Srikanta Moharana + 3 more
    • English
    Green Synthesized Nanofillers for Smart Polymer Composites: Synthesis, Properties and Applications provides a precise and extensive review of green chemistry mediated synthesis for various types of nanofillers and their use in hybrid polymer nanocomposites. Emphasis is placed on their properties, characterization, and practical use in a broad range of different technological applications. This book will be a valuable reference resource for academic and industrial researchers, materials scientists and engineers, chemists, and manufacturers who are working in the development of green polymer nanocomposites and their related applications.
  • Nanocomposites for Membranes and Environmental Remediation Applications

    • 1st Edition
    • June 1, 2026
    • N. M. Nurazzi + 2 more
    • English
    Nanocomposites for Membranes and Environmental Remediation Applications delves into the transformative potential of nanomaterials, shedding light on their theoretical foundations, chemistry, and practical uses. The book examines both synthetic and naturally sourced nanomaterials, detailing their processing techniques, such as modification and synthesis, and their applications in creating high-performance composites for sustainable membranes. With its comprehensive approach, the text integrates case studies that explore nanocomposite design, materials selection, and characterization, alongside their role in environmental remediation. These studies demonstrate the innovative synergy between nanotechnology and sustainability, positioning the book as an essential resource for advancing this cutting-edge field.Beyond these foundational insights, the book discusses the versatility of nanomaterial resources and their influence on product innovation. It concludes by addressing critical challenges, environmental implications, and future prospects for nanocomposites in sustainable applications. Ideal for researchers, postgraduate students, engineers, and policymakers, this book serves as a guide for pioneering sustainable practices and shaping eco-friendly technologies.
  • Advanced Manufacturing and Joining Technologies for Composite Materials

    • 1st Edition
    • June 1, 2026
    • Pawan Kumar Rakesh + 1 more
    • English
    Advanced Manufacturing and Joining Technologies for Composite Materials delves into pivotal advancements that have enhanced performance and cost-effectiveness. The book covers topics not commonly addressed in other references, including automated composite manufacturing, out-of-autoclave curing, nanostructured composites, smart composites, recycling and sustainability, and hybrid composites. Additionally, it addresses the modeling and simulation of composite manufacturing processes and the joining of composite laminates for product development, offering an exciting exploration for readers and learners.Automation and robotics have transformed manufacturing processes, with techniques like automated fiber placement and automated tape laying ensuring precise and consistent reinforcement fiber placement. This minimizes human error, improves repeatability, and expedites production. Material science breakthroughs have given rise to smart composites capable of sensing, responding, and adapting to environmental changes. These smart composites find applications in structural health monitoring, shape-shifting structures, and adaptive aerodynamics.
  • Polymer, Metal, and Ceramic Composites Manufacturing

    Material Fundamentals and Conventional and Additive Manufacturing Techniques
    • 1st Edition
    • May 1, 2026
    • Kuldeep Agarwal
    • English
    Polymer, Metal, and Ceramic Composites Manufacturing: Material Fundamentals and Conventional and Additive Manufacturing Techniques offers a detailed comparative analysis of the various techniques that can be used to create these materials, from the conventional to the cutting-edge. It provides insight into the fundamentals of composite materials, covering their properties and applications, then discusses options for their manufacture, highlighting challenges, solutions, and best-use applications. Conventional techniques such as vacuum bagging, filament winding, powder metallurgy, solid state welding, and more are outlined. Additive manufacturing techniques covered include fused deposition modeling, stereolithography, selective laser sintering, digital light processing, and more. The book also provides a comparative analysis of these manufacturing techniques, discussing the material properties, manufacturing process efficiency, and environmental impact of both conventional and additive manufacturing of these materials. Case studies, quality control and testing methods, and future trends are each included as well.
  • Polymer Composites for Intelligent Food Packaging Solutions

    • 1st Edition
    • May 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.
  • Preparation, Processing, and Properties of Biopolymers and Biocomposites

    • 1st Edition
    • May 1, 2026
    • Mohammad Jawaid + 3 more
    • English
    Preparation, Processing and Properties of Biopolymers and Biocomposites is one of a two-volume set of titles that provides comprehensive information on the latest advances in this important research field. The first volume focuses on the preparation, processing, and properties of these materials and the second on their diverse range of applications. In this volume the fundamental principles of processing biopolymers and creating their associated biocomposites are covered in detail. It covers topics such as extraction and purification of biopolymers from natural sources, synthesis of biopolymers through fermentation and bioengineering, and the incorporation of fillers and reinforcements to create biocomposites with unique tailored properties. The volume also explores the characterization techniques used to assess the physical, mechanical, thermal, and chemical properties of these materials. By providing insights into their processing techniques and structure-property relationships, the volume will equip the reader with the knowledge needed to design and engineer these materials for a specific range of applications.
  • Applications of Biopolymers and Biocomposites

    • 1st Edition
    • May 1, 2026
    • Mohammad Jawaid + 3 more
    • English
    Applications of Biopolymers and Biocomposites is one of a two-volume set that provides comprehensive information on the latest advances in this important research field. The first volume focuses on the preparation, processing, and properties of these materials and this volume on their diverse range of applications. This volume covers practical applications of biopolymers and biocomposites across various industrial sectors. It showcases how these materials are being used to address environmental challenges and to create new innovative solutions. The volume covers applications in fields such as packaging, where biopolymers offer biodegradability and reduced environmental impact; in the automotive industry, where lightweight and sustainable materials are much sought after; in construction, where biocomposites find use in structural components; and in biomedical fields, where biopolymers are being explored for drug delivery, tissue engineering, and medical devices. By highlighting these real-world applications, the volume facilitates the reader’s understanding on how these materials are contributing to sustainable development and new innovative emerging technologies.
  • 3D Printing of Polymer Composites

    Fibers, Particles and Matrix
    • 1st Edition
    • May 1, 2026
    • Vinod Ayyappan + 4 more
    • English
    3D Printing of Polymer Composites: Fibers, Particles and Matrix explores the complexities of the dynamic interplay between these three components and their interactions in the polymer-based 3D printing process. The book includes theoretical foundations as well as practical applications, providing insights into optimizing material compositions, overcoming challenges related to fiber and particle integration, and for enhancing the overall print quality of materials and final components. It will be a valuable reference for researchers on the intricacies of this technology, enabling them to make informed decisions, troubleshoot key challenges, and push future boundaries on what is possible.
  • Fire-Resistant Nature-Derived Composite Materials for Industrial Applications

    • 1st Edition
    • March 2, 2026
    • Rajeshkumar Lakshminarasimhan + 4 more
    • English
    Fire-Resistant Nature-Derived Composite Materials for Industrial Applications presents the latest advances in this important field. The book provides an in-depth understanding of the materials, their properties including both fire resistance and structural integrity, and their industrial applications, including compliance guidelines and safety regulations. The detailed case study examples of successful implementation in industry will bridge the gap between theory and practice. The book will be a valuable reference resource for academic and industrial researchers, as well as materials scientists and engineers who need to keep updated on the latest advances and technologies in fire-resistant composite materials.