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    • Textile Chemistry

      • 1st Edition
      • May 1, 2026
      • Asim Kumar Roy Choudhury
      • English
      • Paperback
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      Textile chemistry covers an expansive realm involving the analysis and treatment of fibres across various stages leading to fabric creation. Textile Chemistry: Theory, Processing and Manufacturing comprehensively addresses all aspects of this field, encompassing preparation, dyeing, printing, finishing, and notably, testing methods like colour measurement. It also extensively explores ecological considerations. These subjects inherently interconnect, making it challenging to concisely cover their scope in a single volume. However, this title promises to be a valuable reference for students, researchers, and technicians alike.

    • Textile Waste Management

      • 1st Edition
      • May 1, 2026
      • Mohammad Shahid + 2 more
      • English
      • Paperback
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      The textile industry is a resource-intensive global business that produces significant amounts of garments and textiles annually, but also generates substantial waste, raising environmental and social concerns. In response to growing recognition of these issues, various stakeholders are calling for sustainable practices, circular economy strategies, regulatory interventions and consumer education campaigns to minimise waste and promote recycling. Textile Waste Management: Strategies for Sustainability delves into these challenges, providing insights, analysis and practical solutions for managing textile waste in a sustainable and responsible manner. It aims to contribute to a more sustainable future by addressing the complexities of textile waste management and advocating for successful strategies to reduce environmental impact and promote circularity.

    • Phosphorous Nanomaterials

      • 1st Edition
      • April 1, 2026
      • Gautam Patel + 3 more
      • English
      • Paperback
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      Phosphorous Nanomaterials: Synthesis, Properties, and Multifaceted Applications provides a thorough overview of the chemistry, physics, and engineering aspects of phosphorous-based nanomaterials. It explores classifications, structure, chemistry, synthesis, processing, and functionalization, providing insights into the fundamental properties and practical applications across various fields, including electronics, optoelectronics, tissue engineering, biosensing, and environmental remediation. Additionally, this book addresses environmental impact, cytotoxicity, and safety concerns associated with phosphorous nanomaterials, making it a valuable resource for researchers and engineers in materials science and nanotechnology interested in both the fundamentals and applications of these materials.

    • Materials Informatics

      • 1st Edition
      • April 1, 2026
      • Krishna Rajan
      • English
      • Paperback
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      Materials Informatics: Molecules, Crystals and Beyond discusses the role of information science in aiding the discovery and interpretation of multiscale relationships that are critical for materials discovery, design, and optimization. The book covers key challenges in applying information science methods to materials science, including the multidimensional nature of structure-property relationships, data sparsity, and the nature and sources of uncertainty, along with a brief overview of the algorithmic tools used for unsupervised and supervised learning.Building on these topics, chapters then cover the development of physics/chemistry informed data representations of structure and properties, the application of machine learning for structure and property prediction and screening for targeted properties, and the utilization of techniques such a graphics recognition, natural language processing, and statistically driven visualization tools in deciphering processing-structure... relationships in materials.

    • Sustainable Zinc Oxide Nanostructures

      • 1st Edition
      • April 1, 2026
      • S. Shankar Subramanian + 3 more
      • English
      • Paperback
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      Sustainable ZnO Nanostructures: Fundamentals, Recent Advances, and Applications offers a comprehensive overview of the synthesis and characterization methods of zinc oxide nanostructures and their applications across various fields. With a focus on sustainability, the book begins with a thorough discussion of green synthesis techniques for nanoparticles, utilizing biological materials such as plant-mediated and microbial-mediated synthesis, as well as enzyme-assisted synthesis and characterization. It then provides a detailed overview of the diverse applications of these nanoparticles in various fields, including energy, environmental remediation, sensing, and healthcare. The final section focuses on toxicity, challenges, and future prospects for ZnO nanostructures research, providing readers with an in-depth and practical discussion of the topic. Addressing the increasing need for eco-friendly nanotechnology, this book serves as a valuable resource to researchers, scientists, and engineers interested in environmentally friendly nanotechnology solutions.

    • Nanomaterials Perovskites Oxides and Halides Catalysts

      • 1st Edition
      • April 1, 2026
      • Peter R. Makgwane + 3 more
      • English
      • Paperback
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      Nanomaterials Perovskites Oxides and Halides Catalysts: Applications in Sustainable Catalytic Processes offers an insightful overview of perovskite-based nanomaterials as efficient catalysts for various applications. Organized into four sections, the book begins by covering the fundamentals of these materials, including their properties, synthesis methods, and design strategies. The second section reviews their application in the energy industry, focusing on energy generation and storage technologies such as fuel cells, batteries, supercapacitors, and conversion reactions. The third section explores their role in chemical conversion processes. Lastly, the book addresses the environmental applications of perovskite-based nanomaterials, including pollution remediation, water treatment, and sensing. Providing fundamental knowledge and strategies for designing novel perovskite-based catalytic nanomaterials with improved structural properties, this book is essential for researchers and professionals working with materials science, advanced nanomaterials, environmental science, renewable energy, and chemical conversion.

    • 3D Printing in Materials Engineering

      • 1st Edition
      • April 1, 2026
      • Sayan Ganguly + 2 more
      • English
      • Paperback
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      From aerospace to medicine, 3D printing is poised to reshape the future of manufacturing in many industries. Additive manufacturing is a game-changing technology that will in the future drastically alter the product development, manufacturing, and distribution processes. 3D Printing in Materials Engineering presents the latest developments in this important field. The book covers the fundamentals, materials, types of 3D printing techniques, and their multi-dimensional applicability over various engineering applications. The book will be a valuable reference resource for academic and industrial researchers, materials scientists and engineers, manufacturers, chemists, and other professionals who are working with 3D printing over various engineering applications.

    • Functionalized Metal Nanoparticles

      • 1st Edition
      • April 1, 2026
      • Bibhuti Bhusan Sahu + 3 more
      • English
      • Paperback
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      Functionalized Metal Nanoparticles: Current Research Trends and Applications provides a comprehensive overview of synthesis techniques, characterization methods, and the potential for functionalization of metal nanoparticles and their hybrid materials. It offers guidance on selecting metal nanoparticles for optimal material properties and practical utilization across various fields. Additionally, the book explores a wide range of applications for metal nanoparticles, including catalysis, sensors, optics, and electronics, with a focus on emerging topics such as bio-hydrogen production, energy technologies, and drug delivery systems. This book serves as a valuable resource for researchers, engineers, and academics interested in the fundamentals, latest research advances, and emerging technological applications of metal nanoparticles and their functionalization.

    • Industrial Applications of Carbon Nanomaterials

      • 1st Edition
      • March 1, 2026
      • Inamuddin + 2 more
      • English
      • Paperback
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      Industrial Applications of Carbon Nanomaterials explores the uses of carbon nanomaterials across diverse industries. The book comprehensively covers their synthesis and characterization methods, properties, and applications in renewable energy, as well as the chemical, cosmetic, pharmaceutical, and food sectors. A section on regulatory policies is also included, making it an essential guide to industry professionals. Written by experts in the field, this book serves as a valuable resource for researchers, engineers, professionals, and students seeking insights into the applications of carbon nanomaterials in various industrial settings.

    • Engineered Biomaterials for Drug Delivery

      • 1st Edition
      • March 1, 2026
      • Amit Kumar Nayak + 2 more
      • English
      • Paperback
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      Engineered Biomaterials for Drug Delivery covers a core selection of engineering approaches and methods to optimize materials for drug delivery, including grafting, cross-linking, thiolation, conjugation, and the functionalization of biomaterials. A wide range of engineered biomaterial types are described, from biopolymers and nanobiomaterials, to metals, ceramics, and composites. Biocompatibility, toxicity, and regulatory considerations are also thoroughly discussed, ensuring the reader is fully equipped for efficient biomaterials selection and utilization in drug delivery applications.This is a must-have reference for those working in the fields of materials science, biomedical engineering, pharmaceutical science, pharmacology, chemical engineering, and clinical science.

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