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    • 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.

    • Ohring's Materials Science of Thin Films

      • 3rd Edition
      • April 1, 2026
      • Tomas Kubart + 4 more
      • English
      • Paperback
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      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.

    • Mechanical Aspects of High Entropy Alloys

      • 1st Edition
      • January 4, 2026
      • Weidong Li + 2 more
      • English
      • Paperback
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      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.

    • Complete Casting Handbook

      • 3rd Edition
      • January 1, 2026
      • John Campbell
      • English
      • Hardback
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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.

    • Handbook of Flame Retardants

      • 2nd Edition
      • March 1, 2026
      • George Wypych
      • English
      • Hardback
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      Handbook of Flame Retardants, Second Edition contains an extensive evaluation of the existing literature, products, and patents related to flame retardance. The book provides fundamental information on the ignition and spread of fire, energy effects on ignition, ignition sources, as well as the effects of pressure, oxygen concentration, gravity, buoyancy, airflow, and heat absorption. The topics of combustion, pyrolysis, smoke, and char formation are each covered, as are the properties of 30 chemical groups of flame retardants and the mechanisms of action and outcomes in preventing, delaying, or extinguishing burning material for 21 groups of flame retardants. The final chapter discusses flame retardants, their peculiarities of action, specific mechanisms, applications to different products, and the results of their incorporation. The book is a perfect complement to The Databook of Flame Retardants, Second Edition.

    • Sonochemistry for Textile and Fibre Engineering

      • 1st Edition
      • March 1, 2026
      • Shahid Ul Islam + 1 more
      • English
      • Paperback
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      • eBook
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      Conventional textile production is an energy-hungry process characterized by the huge consumption of water and other chemicals. To overcome these challenges, interest in advanced sustainable technologies in textile chemical processing have been growing exponentially over recent years. With recent breakthroughs in the textile sector involving sonochemistry, the consumer market is expanding, and textiles find a wide range of applications, such as in the field of defence, the medical sector, sports, fire protection, radiation protection, etc. Sonochemistry offers several advantages in terms of energy savings, low environmental impact, ease of use, economy, and high treatment speed, and therefore has been rapidly gaining attention for use in the textile industry. Sonochemistry for Textile and Fibre Engineering introduces major topics related to sonochemical processing, including sonocleaning, scoring, dye extractions, sonodyeing, printing, ultrasound enzyme-assisted finishing, and sonosynthesis of nanoparticles for textile modifications. It also highlights a broad range of potential applications with an emphasis on how sonochemistry allows the development of novel, prominent functionalities on different natural and synthetic textile substrates. Providing a comprehensive overview of the latest research in the textile sonochemistry area coupled with contributions from leading researchers in this field, this book will be a valuable resource for both academia and industry interested in textile chemistry and fibre engineering.

    • Advances in Ferric Oxide- and Zinc Oxide-Based Photocatalysis

      • 1st Edition
      • March 1, 2026
      • Athira Krishnan + 5 more
      • English
      • Paperback
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      • eBook
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      In this book, the authors integrate both the fundamentals and the most recent studies on ferric oxide- and zinc oxide-based photocatalysis in a structured and systematic fashion. Emphasis is given to the basics of the structure and properties of the selected photocatalysts. Advances in Ferric Oxide- and Zinc Oxide-Based Photocatalysis will prove particularly helpful for researchers in situations where the potential of ferric oxide and zinc oxide is yet to be established, as it will illuminate how these oxides can be utilized in a range of different applications and situations. Studies on photocatalysis for different applications provide clear evidence for the importance and role of ferric oxide and zinc oxide, materials that are now receiving significant attention for various photocatalytic applications due to their activity, availability, and stability. This book fills a gap in the literature by focusing exclusively on ferric oxide and zinc oxide, allowing a full consideration of the importance of the materials, their mechanisms of action, and the future scope for further investigation.

    • Cellulose Based Hydrogels

      • 1st Edition
      • January 24, 2025
      • Kalim Deshmukh + 3 more
      • English
      • Paperback
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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.

    • Sustainable Materials in Supercapacitors

      • 1st Edition
      • October 24, 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.

    • Databook of UV Stabilizers

      • 3rd Edition
      • January 23, 2025
      • Anna Wypych + 1 more
      • English
      • Hardback
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      Databook of UV Stabilizers, Third Edition provides key information on the most frequently-used UV stabilizers, specifically catering to various industries including automotive, aerospace, polymers, plastics, rubber, cosmetics, food preservation, adhesives, coatings, medical equipment, packaging materials, solar cells, and more. Health and safety concerns are covered, including issues related to skin penetration, toxic degradation products, and the effect of converted radiation energy to heat on the skin’s temperature. The environmental effect of UV stabilizers is also discussed, with an emphasis on responsible use and disposal.Other data provided includes acronyms, molecular weight, odor, product form, transmittance, DOT hazard class, NFPA flammability/reactiv... aquatic toxicity, typical applications, processing methods, conditions to avoid, and much more for each stabilizer covered. The book is an excellent companion to the Handbook of UV Stabilizers. Both books supplement each other without repeating the same information – one contains data the other theory, mechanisms of action, practical effects, and implications of application.

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