Books in Materials science general

Current Advancements in Nanomaterials for Wastewater Remediation

1st Edition
November 1, 2025
Igor Krupa + 2 more
English
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Current Advancements in Nanomaterials for Wastewater Remediation: Challenges and Mitigation Strategies provides a comprehensive overview of recent developments in wastewater treatment supported mainly by nanotechnology-assisted techniques. It brings together the latest advances in nanomaterials and technologies and their diverse applications for wastewater remediation.The book begins by discussing water quality standards, monitoring strategies and different sources of water pollution, including various organic and inorganic contaminants like oil spills, dyes, metal pollutants, food waste and pharmaceutical wastes. Subsequent chapters provide the latest developments on the science, engineering and application of advanced nanomaterials for a wide range of technologies used for wastewater treatment and produced water treatment, such as physical, chemical, nanomaterial assisted, and membrane supported methods and techniques.Scientists and researchers in academia and industry will benefit from this comprehensive resource on the nanomaterials behind the technologies at which wastewater sources can be purified from contaminants.

Micro- and Nanostructured Epoxy Thermosetting Polymer Blends and their Nanocomposites

1st Edition
November 1, 2025
Vasudevan R. Remya + 3 more
English

Micro- and Nanostructured Epoxy Thermosetting Polymer Blends and their Nanocomposites provides an in-depth overview of the existing knowledge on nanostructured thermoset blends and nanocomposites, from the basic concepts of synthesis and design to their applications as toughening, viscoelastic and thermally stable materials. The book begins with a detailed description of epoxy and block copolymers, and then reviews the morphology and toughening mechanism of various block copolymers and nanoparticles. The following chapters feature several epoxy/block copolymer blends and their mixture of nanocomposites, providing detailed descriptions of possible synthesis, viscoelastic properties, thermal stability, rheology, surface properties, and mechanical properties. The final chapters offer insights into the future directions of this rapidly evolving field. This is a valuable reference tool for both the research community and industry professionals wanting to learn about these materials and the development of highly toughened micro and nanostructured high-performance materials.

Microfluidics in Chemical Engineering

1st Edition
November 1, 2025
Wei Wang + 3 more
English
Paperback
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Microfluidics for Chemical Engineering: Flow and Reaction, Microreaction, On-line Detection, and Product Engineering presents the fundamentals of microfluidic flow and dispersion and provides new insights on the use of microfluidics in the field of chemical engineering. The book provides a timely, comprehensive, and detailed overview, demonstrating this state-of-the-art methodology, research advances, and classic instances, and providing insightful, forward-looking perspectives. Content ranges from flow and dispersion in microfluidics, microreaction regulation via the coalesce and transfer of droplets, to product engineering regarding controllable fabrication of microparticles and microfibers with advanced functions.The chapters clearly summarize the design concepts and general strategies involved as well as the involved mechanisms and classic instances. Instructive advice is also featured throughout on rational regulation of multiphase flows and interfaces in microfluidics, thus offering guidance for process intensification of chemical engineering. It is primarily written for advanced graduate/postdoc students and researchers chemical engineering, but with relevance to materials scientists, physical and materials (including polymer) chemists, physicists, biochemists, as well as pharmaceutical and biomedical scientists.

Surface Modifications of Nanomaterials for Energy, Environmental and Biomedical Applications

1st Edition
November 1, 2025
Subash C.B. Gopinath + 4 more
English
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Surface Modifications of Nanomaterials for Energy, Environmental and Biomedical Applications explores various strategies and techniques for successful surface modification of nanomaterials, focusing on the potential benefits of such modifications in a wide range of applications, including energy and environmental sectors, as well as biomedical applications. This book initially presents an overview of surface modification methods and characterization techniques of various nanomaterials, including two-dimensional materials, carbon nanomaterials, metals, and more. Other sections dive into the applications of surface modified nanomaterials in the fields of energy, biomedicine and environmental science. Future research directions and risk assessment are covered in the final section. This is an essential reference for academic and industrial researchers working to improve the properties of nanomaterials for several applications.

Applied Nanoplasmonics

1st Edition
November 1, 2025
Prasanta Mandal + 2 more
English

Applied Nanoplasmonics: Applications in Chemical Sensing and Radiation Detection covers the fundamental concepts of plasmonics, nanofabrication approaches for plasmonic and photonic metastructures, computational modelling, and applications. Recent developments, such as plasmonic SERS chemical sensing at ultrasensitive detection, absorbing metamaterials and plasmonic tweezers are also thoroughly discussed. The book begins by reviewing the fundamentals of surface plasmons and their dispersion, as well as the excitation of surface plasmons using techniques like grating coupling and prism coupling. Subsequent chapters cover nanofabrication of plasmonic nanostructures and metasurfaces, including an overview of lithography and non-lithographic methods. It also explores applications in diverse fields such as solar energy harvesting, radiation sensing, photodetection and opto-electronic devices. The book concludes by exploring the emerging field of SPASER, examining its fundamental concepts, applications, and limitations. This is a valuable reference for researchers and scientists looking to stay updated on the latest developments in this multidisciplinary field as it bridges the gap between theory and practical implementation.

Fundamentals of Microstructural Characterization of Materials

1st Edition
November 1, 2025
Hamid Garmestani + 1 more
English

Fundamentals of Microstructure Characterization of Materials covers a wide range of topics, methods, and fundamental information for the characterization of materials. Techniques discussed include spectroscopic ones such as electromagnetic radiation, X-ray photoelectron, atomic emission, and more. Scanning electron microscope techniques are outlined, as are sample preparation methods such as cutting, grinding and polishing, etching, and others. Microscopy fundamentals are discussed as well, with coverage of types of lenses, optical imaging formation principles, depth of field and depth of focus included. A full chapter is dedicated to statistical analysis, covering concepts such as cumulative distribution function, probability density function, and Gaussian distribution. X-ray diffraction and its application in phase analysis of materials is discussed as well.

Engineered Biomaterials for Drug delivery

1st Edition
October 1, 2025
Amit Kumar Nayak + 2 more
English

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.

Biodegradable Metals and Their Medical Applications

1st Edition
October 1, 2025
Yufeng Zheng
English

Biodegradable Metals and Their Medical Applications presents an authoritative overview of all aspects of biodegradable metals and their biomedical applications, from the definition, criteria, classification and alloying design of biodegradable metals, to the mechanical property optimization, degradation control, biological effect, surface treatment, and advanced manufacture technologies of various biodegradable alloying systems. In vitro and in vivo biocompatibility evaluations for each kind of degradable metallic biomaterials are also discussed, and medical devices designed for usage within bone, blood and other body microenvironments are presented, making this a complete resource for researchers in the fields of materials science and biomedical engineering.

Sustainable Green Nanomaterials for Mitigation of Microplastics and Plastic Additives Pollution

1st Edition
October 1, 2025
Manviri Rani + 1 more
English

Sustainable Green Nanomaterials for Mitigation of Microplastics and Plastic Additives Pollution offers a comprehensive overview of the sustainable nanotechnologies available to manage and mitigate microplastics and plastic additives pollution. The book reviews research on green sustainable nanomaterials synthesis for industrial and environmental applications in the mitigation of various types of flame retardants, antioxidants, plasticizers, and light stabilizers that are released from industrial waste or consumer products. Moreover, state-of-the-art methods to eradicate microplastic pollution from ecosystems and future research directions are also discussed.This book is a valuable resource to polymer scientists, environmental scientists, and academic and industrial researchers interested in green sustainable nanomaterials and microplastic pollution control strategies.

Magnetic Nanomaterials for Plant and Soil Systems Improvement

1st Edition
October 1, 2025
Azamal Husen
English

Magnetic Nanomaterials for Plant and Soil Systems Improvement discusses the impact of nanotechnology on plant growth, disease resistance, and soil enrichment, specifically focusing on magnetic nanomaterials like iron, iron oxide, cobalt, and nickel ferrite nanoparticles. The book starts with an introduction to the properties and fabrication processes of magnetic nanomaterials for plant and soil system application. It then extensively examines the influence of these materials on plant biology, growth, production, and the broader plant-soil system. This book includes discussions on the environmental safety of nanomaterials, plant stress management, plant disease control, and ethical considerations associated with the use of magnetic nanomaterials in plant and soil systems. Tailored for advanced students, scientists, and researchers in materials science, nanotechnology, and agriculture, this book provides a comprehensive exploration of how magnetic nanomaterials can effectively enhance crop performance.

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