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The Materials Science portfolio includes titles covering core knowledge and new research and applications across the field: nanotechnology and nanomaterials; polymers and plastics; textiles; composites and ceramics; electronic, magnetic, and optical materials; metals and alloys; biomaterials; surface and film science and coating technologies; materials chemistry, and more. In-depth coverage, innovative state-of-the-art approaches, and real-world application examples provide valuable, actionable insights for researchers, students, and the corporate sector. Elsevier's Materials Science portfolio places special attention on areas of current and emerging interest such as additive manufacturing / 3D printing, graphene and 2D materials, smart materials, biomimetics... The content in Elsevier's Materials Science titles program addresses core challenges facing science and society: sustainable energy technologies, the circular economy, health and human welfare.

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    • MXenes for Supercapacitors

      • 1st Edition
      • June 1, 2026
      • Mayank Pandey + 2 more
      • English
      • Paperback
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      MXenes for Supercapacitors: Design, Performance and Applications presents the latest developments in this important research field. The book will serve as a comprehensive guide addressing both fundamental aspects and practical implications for this cutting-edge technology and its use in supercapacitors. At its core, the book focuses on design principles and strategies for optimizing performance that are crucial for harnessing the full potential of these materials in supercapacitors, which include detailed discussions on MXene-based electrode materials, electrolyte systems, and device configurations. The book also offers new insights into enhancing energy storage capacity, power density, and cycling stability. By bridging the gap between fundamental research and practical implementation, the book will equip the reader (researchers, engineers, and industry professionals) with the knowledge and tools necessary to develop the next generation of supercapacitor technologies with MXenes at the forefront of research.

    • Piezoelectric Composite Materials

      • 1st Edition
      • June 1, 2026
      • Satyaranjan Bairagi + 2 more
      • English
      • Paperback
        9 7 8 0 4 4 3 4 0 4 5 9 7
      • eBook
        9 7 8 0 4 4 3 4 0 4 6 0 3
      Piezoelectric Composite Materials: Theory, Design and Applications provides a detailed overview of the latest advances in this important research field. Comprehensive in its coverage, the book offers a detailed review of the theoretical foundations, practical design considerations, and wide-ranging applications of these materials. The book will be an essential reference resource for academic and industrial researchers, materials scientists and engineers, manufacturers, industrial R&D, and other professionals who are working on the development and use of piezoelectric composite materials for a broad range of different applications.

    • Metal Matrix Composites

      • 1st Edition
      • June 1, 2026
      • Yashas Gowda T G + 1 more
      • English
      • Paperback
        9 7 8 0 4 4 3 4 0 3 7 1 2
      • eBook
        9 7 8 0 4 4 3 4 0 3 7 2 9
      Metal Matrix Composites: Materials, Processing, Properties and Applications provides a comprehensive examination of these materials, covering the basics, as well as sophisticated processing methods to real-world applications. The chapters cover materials selection, manufacturing techniques, mechanical and thermal characteristics and other important factors that need to be considered when applying these materials in practical situations across various industrial sectors. With contributions from prominent authorities in the field, the book will be a valuable reference resource for academic and industrial researchers, materials scientists and engineers, manufacturers and other professionals, that offers in-depth information and knowledge on the possible advantages, difficulties and uses of applying these materials across various industrial applications.

    • Applied Nanoplasmonics

      • 1st Edition
      • June 1, 2026
      • Prasanta Mandal + 2 more
      • English
      • Paperback
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      • eBook
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      Applied Nanoplasmonics: Applications in Chemical Sensing and Radiation Detection dives into the world of plasmonics and its various applications in modern technology. It covers fundamental concepts, detailed nanofabrication methods for creating plasmonic and photonic structures, computational modeling, and practical uses. Notable advancements like plasmonic SERS chemical sensing, absorbing metamaterials, and plasmonic tweezers are comprehensively discussed, bridging the gap between theoretical understanding and practical implementation. In addition to fundamentals, the book reviews surface plasmons and their dispersion, excitation techniques, nanofabrication, and applications in solar energy, radiation sensing, photodetection, and opto-electronic devices.The chapter on SPASER examines its core principles and limitations, making the book an essential reference for researchers in this multidisciplinary field.

    • Fiber Production Technologies for Biomedical Applications

      • 1st Edition
      • June 1, 2026
      • Mariappan Rajan
      • English
      • Paperback
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      • eBook
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      Fiber Production Technologies for Biomedical Applications is an essential resource for researchers and professionals in the field. It provides a comprehensive review of the latest developments in nanofiber materials, focusing on their sources, properties, characterization, and diverse applications. This book is invaluable for understanding the cutting-edge fiber production processes and their impact on biomedical advancements. Additionally, the book delves into the structural properties of fibrous materials, their commercial potential, and future market needs. It addresses the critical challenges in biomedical applications and highlights the innovative solutions provided by fibrous technologies.

    • Textile Chemistry

      • 1st Edition
      • May 1, 2026
      • Asim Kumar Roy Choudhury
      • English
      • Paperback
        9 7 8 0 4 4 3 2 9 2 2 6 2
      • eBook
        9 7 8 0 4 4 3 2 9 2 2 7 9
      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.

    • Comprehensive Polymer Science

      • 2nd Edition
      • May 1, 2026
      • Ray Suprakas Sinha
      • English
      • Hardback
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      • eBook
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      Polymer Science: A Comprehensive Reference, Second Edition, Eight Volume Set, is an authoritative and comprehensive treatment of the role of polymers in modern science and technology. Like the first edition, it gives a broad, in-depth, and fundamental understanding of polymer synthesis, polymerization processes, properties, characterization methods, and techniques to develop polymer nanostructures and soft objects. Articles also discuss the myriad applications of polymeric materials. In this fully revised and updated edition, a far more thorough focus is trained on issues surrounding sustainability, energy, and biomedical fields.A complete overview of the flourishing role of polymers in modern science and technology, this new edition retains the critically acclaimed approach of the previous edition while introducing readers to the latest developments in the field.

    • Electronics Use in Harsh Environments

      • 1st Edition
      • May 1, 2026
      • Rajan Ambat + 2 more
      • English
      • Hardback
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      • eBook
        9 7 8 0 4 4 3 2 2 2 2 6 9
      Today all industrial sectors use power electronic systems and high-power devices. They face significant humidity and gaseous exposure-related corrosion issues in harsh environments.Electro... Use in Harsh Environments: Challenges and Perspectives provides a state-of-the-art review on environmental reliability issues in electronics in different technological applications due to exposure in harsh environments. This is an important issue today in relation to both high (power electronics) and low voltage applications as well as in connection with their use in various industrial sectors such as wind energy, solar, automotive, transport, and consumer electronic sectors.The book takes an application-based approach and covers environmental reliability studies in power electronics systems and components. Chapters focus on current applications, environmental reliability issues, and remedial measures that are available. Relevant issues related to electronic processing/material use and corrosion issues, failure mechanisms due to high voltage, and thermal incidents caused by corrosion issues are also discussed in detail.The book will be a valuable reference source for academic and industrial researchers, materials scientists, and engineers, as well as corrosion specialists and all those involved in electronic reliability studies and electrification issues in transport, consumer goods and energy sectors.

    • Green Materials for a Circular Economy

      • 1st Edition
      • May 1, 2026
      • S.M. Sapuan + 3 more
      • English
      • Paperback
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      • eBook
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      Green Materials for a Circular Economy: Materials Selection, Product Development, and Life Cycle Extension Strategies provides fundamental and practical knowledge on design for circularity, especially for product development applications and throughout their entire lifecycle. Topics covered range from conceptual design to materials selection, environmental lifecycle assessment, and lifecycle extension strategies. Additionally, there are a number of recent case studies showing design for circularity in practice in applications such as automotive component design, furniture design, user behavior, and joining design. Researchers, students, design practitioners, and engineers working with green materials, biocomposites, recycling, and materials will find this book to be a comprehensive source.

    • Advances in Biomaterials for Drug Delivery: Properties, Clinical Applications and Challenges

      • 1st Edition
      • May 1, 2026
      • Teenu Sharma + 2 more
      • English
      • Paperback
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      Advances in Biomaterials for Drug Delivery: Properties, Clinical Applications and Challenges comprehensively reviews various biomaterials and biomaterial-derived carrier systems, with a specific focus on their application in drug delivery, and their clinical and regulatory challenges. A broad range of biomaterials for drug delivery are covered, including natural biomaterials, inorganic biomaterials, synthetic biomaterials, 3-D/4-D printed biomaterials, metal-based biomaterials, and polymeric and lipidic biomaterials. Various drug delivery approaches are detailed, from pulmonary and transdermal through to oral and systemic. Key to translational success of these novel platforms are the regulatory and clinical aspects of biomaterials development and application; these aspects are covered in each chapter, providing vital insight required to make informed decisions. Advances in Biomaterials for Drug Delivery: Properties, Clinical Applications and Challenges is an interesting resource for researchers and academics in the fields in biomaterials, materials science, polymer science, and pharmaceutical science, as well as clinicians and R&D groups with an interest in the development of novel biomaterials for drug delivery.

Related subjects

Biomaterials

Ceramics

Composites

Electronic optical and magnetic materials

Materials chemistry

Materials mechanics

Materials science general

Metals and alloys

Polymer science and technology