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Books in Materials chemistry

    • Complete Casting Handbook

      • 3rd Edition
      • May 1, 2026
      • John Campbell
      • English
      • Hardback
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      • eBook
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      Complete Casting Handbook: Metal Casting Processes, Metallurgy, Techniques and Design, Third Edition provides modern principles and processes in both breadth and depth while also retaining a clear, practical focus. The book has a unique viewpoint, interpreting the behavior of castings and metals as a whole, in terms of their biofilm content, the largely invisible casting defects which control much of the structure and behavior of metals. This new edition has been thoroughly revised, with updated sections on extended fluidity, additive manufacturing of molds, porosity as an entrainment defect, tensile properties and other failure aspects, metrology and much more. The third edition has also been updated to include two brand new chapters, one focused on avoidance of fracture through good casting, and the other on sustainability in the casting industry.
    • Ohring's Materials Science of Thin Films

      • 3rd Edition
      • April 1, 2026
      • Tomas Kubart + 4 more
      • English
      • Paperback
        9 7 8 0 1 2 8 2 2 5 4 0 0
      • eBook
        9 7 8 0 1 2 8 2 2 5 4 1 7
      Ohring's Materials Science of Thin Films: Deposition and Structure, Third Edition is an ideal resource for science and engineering students in advanced undergraduate or first-year graduate level courses on thin films as well as scientists and engineers who are entering the field or require an overview of thin films. The book provides the most comprehensive coverage of materials science and technology related to thin films and coatings of any book, bringing the most important advances made since the publication of the previous edition. All chapters have been fully revised and include new illustrations, examples, and exercises.
    • Sonochemistry for Textile and Fibre Engineering

      • 1st Edition
      • March 1, 2026
      • Shahid Ul Islam + 1 more
      • English
      • Paperback
        9 7 8 0 4 4 3 2 7 5 3 6 4
      • eBook
        9 7 8 0 4 4 3 2 7 5 3 7 1
      Sonochemistry for Textile and Fibre Engineering explores the transformative impact of ultrasound-driven chemical processes in textile production. This book offers an in-depth look at how sonochemical techniques—such as sonocleaning, dye extraction, and nanoparticle synthesis—are revolutionizing the industry by enhancing efficiency, reducing environmental impact, and enabling the development of advanced textile functionalities. By addressing challenges like high energy and water consumption in conventional processes, it presents sonochemistry as a promising solution for sustainable textile engineering. The text brings together cutting-edge research, making it an essential reference for both academic and industrial professionals.In addition, the book discusses ultrasound-assisted finishing, enzyme treatments, and printing processes, illustrating how sonochemistry accelerates production, lowers costs, and improves material properties. Contributions from leading researchers provide a comprehensive overview of recent advancements, positioning the book as a valuable resource for those seeking to understand or apply sonochemical methods in textile chemistry and fiber engineering.
    • Handbook of Flame Retardants

      • 2nd Edition
      • March 1, 2026
      • George Wypych
      • English
      • Hardback
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      • eBook
        9 7 8 1 7 7 4 6 7 0 8 3 5
      The Handbook of Flame Retardants, Second Edition serves as an in-depth reference for professionals and researchers focused on fire safety and flame retardant technologies. This comprehensive book systematically reviews current literature, commercial products, and relevant patents related to flame retardance. It offers foundational knowledge about how fires start and spread, examining the influence of various factors such as ignition sources, energy effects, and environmental conditions like pressure, oxygen concentration, and airflow. Through a clear presentation of these core principles, the handbook provides readers with the necessary background to understand the complexities of fire prevention and suppression.The book thoroughly discusses the properties of thirty distinct chemical groups of flame retardants, detailing the mechanisms by which twenty-one of these groups act to prevent, delay, or extinguish burning materials. The concluding chapter focuses on the unique behaviors and specific mechanisms of flame retardants, their application to various products, and the effectiveness of their incorporation. The book is a perfect complement to The Databook of Flame Retardants, Second Edition.
    • Mechanical Aspects of High Entropy Alloys

      • 1st Edition
      • January 4, 2026
      • Weidong Li + 2 more
      • English
      • Paperback
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      • eBook
        9 7 8 0 4 4 3 2 3 8 2 3 9
      Mechanical Aspects of High Entropy Alloys: Fundamentals, Modeling, and Properties is structured by the sub-category of mechanical behavior, covering almost all key themes in this area, including strength, ductility, creep, fracture, fatigue, small-scale mechanical behavior, strengthening mechanisms, deformation mechanisms, and serrated plastic flow. For each individual topic, the focus is geared towards the distinctive characteristics of high-entropy alloys (HEA). This book is a valuable resource to advanced students and researchers in need of an entry point to the field of HEAs, and experienced academic and industrial researchers who wish to either deepen their knowledge or gain inspiration during the process of their HEA research.
    • Metal and Metal Oxide Nanoparticles in Textile Applications

      • 1st Edition
      • January 1, 2026
      • Seiko Jose + 2 more
      • English
      • Paperback
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      • eBook
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      In today's consumer-driven market, textiles are valued not only for their aesthetic appeal but also for their functional protection properties. The use of nanoparticles for specialty finishing has emerged as a promising area in textile processing and engineering. Among these nanoparticles, inorganic metal and metal oxides are particularly significant due to their large surface area and high surface energy, allowing them to impart multifunctional properties to textiles. Metal and Metal Oxide Nanoparticles in Textile Applications serves as a comprehensive guide, offering authors a profound understanding of the application of various metal and metal oxide nanoparticles on textiles. The content is thoughtfully organized, beginning with the first five chapters providing insights into the introduction of metal nanoparticles, their conventional and advanced synthesis methods, and characterization techniques. Subsequently, the following eight chapters delve into the effects of different metal nanoparticles, such as Ag, Au, Cu, Al, Ti, and others, along with their oxides, on textiles. The final section of the book encompasses chapters covering metal nanocomposites, electrospinning techniques, toxicology considerations, branding applications, and the challenges and future prospects of metal nanoparticles on textiles. This title serves as an invaluable asset to academicians, scholars, researchers, and professionals in the industry.
    • Sustainable Materials in Supercapacitors

      • 1st Edition
      • November 28, 2025
      • Ananthakumar Ramadoss + 2 more
      • English
      • Paperback
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      • eBook
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      Sustainable Materials in Supercapacitors: New Developments in Green Energy Storage investigates green materials-based supercapacitors, considering not only their fundamental characteristics but also implications of their use at industrial scales. The book focuses on the special synthesis techniques, applications, and commercial challenges associated with green supercapacitors. The book sets out the components and performance-governin... parameters of green supercapacitors and identifies the challenges and limitations involved in their implementation. It is split into three parts: the first part extensively covers the fundamentals of green supercapacitors, the second part looks at applications, and the final part presents case studies and considers future developments.The book will be of value to postgraduate students and research scholars, as well as industry professionals working in sustainable energy, materials science, nanomaterials, and the electronic and automobile industries.
    • Electrospun Nanofibers

      • 2nd Edition
      • September 25, 2025
      • Mehdi Afshari
      • English
      • Paperback
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      • eBook
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      Electrospun Nanofibers covers advances in the electrospinning process including characterization, testing and modeling of electrospun nanofibers, and electrospinning for particular fiber types and applications. Electrospun Nanofibers offers systematic and comprehensive coverage for academic researchers, industry professionals, and postgraduate students working in the field of fiber science. This new edition will additionally cover areas related to the area of biomedical, tissue engineering and drug applications of electrospun nanofibers with eight brand new chapters. Electrospinning is the most commercially successful process for the production of nanofibers and rising demand is driving research and development in this field. Rapid progress is being made both in terms of the electrospinning process and in the production of nanofibers with superior chemical and physical properties. Electrospinning is becoming more efficient and more specialized in order to produce particular fiber types such as bicomponent and composite fibers, patterned and 3D nanofibers, piezoelectric, functional, and nanofibers derived from biodegradable polymers.
    • Treatise on Process Metallurgy

      • 2nd Edition
      • June 9, 2025
      • Seshadri Seetharaman + 4 more
      • English
      • Hardback
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      • eBook
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      Treatise on Process Metallurgy: Volume Two, Process Phenomena provides academics with the fundamentals of the manufacturing of metallic materials, from raw materials into finished parts or products. In these fully updated volumes, coverage is expanded into four volumes, including Process Fundamentals, encompassing process fundamentals, structure and properties of matter; thermodynamic aspects of process metallurgy, and rate phenomena in process metallurgy; Processing Phenomena, encompassing interfacial phenomena in high temperature metallurgy, metallurgical process phenomena, and metallurgical process technology; Metallurgical Processes, encompassing mineral processing, aqueous processing, electrochemical material and energy processes, and iron and steel technology, non-ferrous process principles and production technologies, and more.The work distills the combined academic experience from the principal editor and the multidisciplinary four-member editorial board.
    • Cellulose Based Hydrogels

      • 1st Edition
      • January 24, 2025
      • Kalim Deshmukh + 3 more
      • English
      • Paperback
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      • eBook
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      Cellulose Based Hydrogels: Production, Properties and Applications provides detailed information on the properties, characterization techniques, preparation methodologies, applications, and commercial viability of cellulose based hydrogels.The book starts with an in-depth overview of the structure of cellulosic materials and their chemical modification approaches, covering various forms of cellulose, such as nanocrystalline and nanofibrillar cellulose. The following chapters focus on characterization methods of such materials, including advanced techniques, followed by a through discussion of the strategies for preparation of cellulose based hydrogels. Finally, applications of cellulosic structures in different fields such as biomedicine, environmental science, and energy are presented.This is a valuable resource for researchers and advanced students across polymer science, nanomaterials, and materials science, as well as scientists, engineers, and R&D professionals with an interest in sustainable materials and their composites/nanocompo... for advanced applications.