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Books in Materials science general

Bridging chemistry, physics, and engineering, this selection supports multidisciplinary research on material development, processing, and applications. It features fundamental theories, cutting-edge innovations, and sustainability considerations that drive technological progress.

  • Digital Fashion and Sustainability

    • 1st Edition
    • Abu Sadat Muhammad Sayem
    • English
    Digital Fashion and Sustainability explores the sustainability of digitalisation in the fashion industry and supply chain. As today’s fashion supply chain spans multiple continents and diverse elements, seamless digitalisation is essential for achieving transparency and sustainability. While the Covid-19 pandemic accelerated digitalisation in many industries, the fashion supply chain has lagged behind. Increased scrutiny on product transparency and sustainability highlights the need for digital innovation. Digital fashion encompasses more than just computer-aided design (CAD) and manufacturing (CAM); it integrates product lifecycle management, sustainable business models and virtual and augmented reality to enhance consumer experiences. This multidisciplinary work appeals to academics, researchers and professionals from fashion design, technology, computer science, supply chain management and sustainability, examining how digitalisation can transform the fashion industry for a sustainable future.

  • 3D Printing in Materials Engineering

    Recent Developments and Future Perspectives
    • 1st Edition
    • Sayan Ganguly + 2 more
    • English
    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.

  • 2D Bio-based Nanomaterials

    Sustainable Production and Applications
    • 1st Edition
    • Vineet Kumar + 1 more
    • English
    2D Bio-based Nanomaterials: Sustainable Production and Applications provides a thorough overview of the synthesis, properties, and various applications of 2D nanomaterials derived from renewable and biodegradable resources, focusing on their environmental impact and sustainable practices. The book begins by covering the fundamentals of 2D bio-based nanomaterials, including their synthesis methods, chemical functionalization, characterization, and properties. It then discusses the applications of these materials in various fields such as biomedicine, electronics and photonics, energy storage, agriculture, and the textile industry.Following sections cover practical case studies that showcase real-world applications and review sustainability and the environmental implications of these materials, including environmentally-frie... production methods and emerging industry trends. This book is a valuable resource for researchers, scientists, and advanced students who are interested on the fundamentals of 2D bio-based nanomaterials, their application in different industries, and future research directions.

  • Techniques and Protocols for Evaluating Nanosystems

    From Design and Development to Biological Applications
    • 1st Edition
    • Natassa Pippa + 1 more
    • English
    Techniques and Protocols for Evaluating Nanosystems: From Design and Development to Biological Applications is a comprehensive guide on the main techniques used in the characterization of nanoparticulate systems. Covering a wide range of techniques such as thermal analysis, imaging, light scattering, analytical, optical spectroscopic, and statistical and AI-based optimization techniques, the book provides a thorough explanations of each technique, highlighting their advantages and limitations and providing characterization protocols and case studies for their application. Special attention is given to the regulatory and pharmaceutical industry requirements.This book offers researchers and advanced students a valuable resource on application of these techniques in the fields of nanotechnology, pharmaceutical technology, and chemical engineering.

  • Nanomaterials Perovskites Oxides and Halides Catalysts

    Applications in Sustainable Catalytic Processes
    • 1st Edition
    • Peter R. Makgwane + 3 more
    • English
    Nanomaterials Perovskites Oxides and Halides Catalysts: Applications in Sustainable Catalytic Processes delivers a comprehensive introduction to the dynamic world of perovskite-based nanomaterials, emphasizing their use as highly effective catalysts. The book is structured into four well-defined sections, beginning with an accessible overview of fundamental concepts, material properties, synthesis techniques, and innovative design approaches. Readers are guided through the essential processes that underpin the development of these advanced materials, providing a solid foundation for understanding their significance in modern science and technology. This resource is invaluable for those seeking to deepen their knowledge of perovskite nanomaterials and their catalytic capabilities.The following chapters highlight perovskite-based catalysts in energy-related applications, including fuel cells, batteries, supercapacitors, and chemical conversion reactions. The book further explores their contribution to chemical conversion processes and environmental solutions such as pollution control, water purification, and advanced sensing technologies. By offering key strategies for designing nanomaterials with enhanced structural qualities, it serves as an essential guide for researchers and professionals in materials science, environmental science, renewable energy, and chemical engineering.

  • Peptide Applications in Biomedicine, Biotechnology and Bioengineering

    • 2nd Edition
    • Sotirios Koutsopoulos
    • English
    Peptide Applications in Biomedicine, Biotechnology and Bioengineering, Second Edition offers a practical approach to the field of peptide science and applications of peptide-based materials in biomedicine, biotechnology, and bioengineering. This thoroughly revised new edition provides a much-needed update on the field, as well as introducing a new section on the use of artificial intelligence and machine learning in peptide design and discovery. After a general introduction to peptides, the book reviews a broad range of peptide applications, from immunoengineering, vaccines, imaging, cancer therapy, antimicrobial treatment and much more.Peptide Applications in Biomedicine, Biotechnology and Bioengineering, Second Edition is a valuable resource for biomaterial experts, bioengineers, chemical engineers, synthetic chemists, and drug discovery scientists.

  • Microbial–material Interfaces for Environmental and Human Health

    Design, Function, and Sustainability of Bio-Interactive Materials
    • 1st Edition
    • Matthew Chidozie Ogwu + 1 more
    • English
    Microbial–Material Interfaces for Environmental and Human Health: Design, Function, and Sustainability of Bio-Interactive Materials provides a comprehensive materials science framework explaining how microbial ecology and biofilm processes at material surfaces govern degradation, transformation, and health risks. Researchers, engineers, and applied scientists will use this content to understand and predict microbial impacts on metals, polymers, minerals, and emerging materials like nanomaterials and 3D-printed structures. This book supports problem-solving at multiple workflow stages—from fundamental research and interface characterization to materials design and risk assessment—helping users anticipate biodeterioration, contaminant mobility, antimicrobial resistance, and exposure pathways. It enables the development of safer, more durable, and sustainable materials under environmental and climate pressures.

  • Graphene Quantum Dots

    Synthesis, Properties, and Applications
    • 1st Edition
    • Srikanta Moharana + 1 more
    • English
    Graphene Quantum Dots: Synthesis, Properties, and Applications provides a detailed exploration of graphene quantum dots (GQDs), covering their synthesis methods, unique properties, and applications. The book begins with fundamental aspects of GQDs, discussing synthesis techniques, doping, and functionalization methods, and highlighting their distinctive characteristics. It also examines the electronic, magnetic, and optical properties of GQDs, followed by a look at their diverse applications in fields such as energy storage, optoelectronics, and biomedicine. This resource serves as a valuable tool for academic and industrial researchers, materials scientists, engineers, chemists, physicists, and others working on the development of graphene quantum dots and related materials.By providing insights into current research, challenges, and future possibilities, the book offers a comprehensive guide for those working with GQDs to advance their understanding and applications in various industries.

  • Photonic Crystal, Plasmonic, and Hybrid Interfaces

    Fundamentals and Applications of Photo-plasmonic Modalities
    • 1st Edition
    • Seemesh Bhaskar + 4 more
    • English
    Photonic Crystal, Plasmonic, and Hybrid Interfaces: Fundamentals and Applications of Photo-plasmonic Modalities explores the field where photonic crystals and plasmonic materials meet, bringing together concepts from optics, electromagnetism, chemical physics, and materials science to explain light-matter interactions at photo-plasmonic modalities. The initial chapters discuss the basic principles, such as physics of photonic crystals and design methods. Then it moves on to discuss how to create photonic crystal structures with specific optical properties for various applications. The book also explores the fundamentals and latest developments in plasmonic technologies and their unique optical properties. Finally, it explores the many applications of combining photonic crystals and plasmonic materials, including practical examples and case studies to help readers understand how theoretical concepts are applied in real life. This is a valuable resource to academic and industrial researchers, graduate students, engineers, and professionals who need comprehensive information on photonics and plasmonics, and both theory and practical knowledge on hybrid interfaces.

  • Nanobiosensors Technology

    From Theory to Practice
    • 1st Edition
    • Nabeel Ahmad + 2 more
    • English
    Nanobiosensors Technology: From Theory to Practice offers a comprehensive overview of the fundamentals and research advancements concerning the transition of biosensors nanotechnology from laboratory settings to practical, real-world applications, emphasizing the journey from concept to commercialization. With a multidisciplinary approach, this book serves as a one-stop resource for researchers and scientists across various fields seeking to understand the process of translating nanotechnology-enabl... biosensors into practical applications. It covers the latest advancements, regulatory considerations, commercialization strategies, and future trends.

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