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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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    • Textile Chemistry

      • 1st Edition
      • May 1, 2026
      • Asim Kumar Roy Choudhury
      • English
      • Paperback
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      • eBook
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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.

    • Comprehensive Polymer Science

      • 2nd Edition
      • May 1, 2026
      • Ray Suprakas Sinha
      • English
      • Hardback
        9 7 8 0 3 2 3 9 5 4 8 6 0
      • eBook
        9 7 8 0 3 2 3 9 5 4 8 7 7
      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
        9 7 8 0 4 4 3 2 6 7 1 6 1
      • eBook
        9 7 8 0 4 4 3 2 6 7 1 7 8
      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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      • eBook
        9 7 8 0 4 4 3 3 1 6 0 5 0
      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.

    • Advanced Manufacturing and Machining Aspects of Composite Materials

      • 1st Edition
      • May 1, 2026
      • Rajesh Kumar Verma + 4 more
      • English
      • Paperback
        9 7 8 0 4 4 3 3 4 7 3 5 1
      • eBook
        9 7 8 0 4 4 3 3 4 7 3 6 8
      Advanced Manufacturing and Machining Aspects of Composite Materials explores the complex world of composite materials, focusing on advanced manufacturing techniques and machining processes. The book begins by explaining the fundamentals of composite materials, including their distinct features and characteristics. It then goes on to investigate various production procedures, from traditional to cutting-edge technology, providing insights into the complexities of constructing these robust structures. A significant proportion of the book focuses on machining elements, with detailed descriptions on how to perform it more efficiently. The book explores the field of precision machining, specifically examining the selection of tools, cutting settings, and process optimization, with the goal to improve efficiency, whilst preserving the integrity of the composite structure. Readers will learn how to pick the most suitable tools, adjust cutting settings, and optimize process parameters to improve productivity whilst avoiding harm to the delicate composite structure. The book provides a comprehensive analysis of these important elements, making it a helpful tool for comprehending, implementing, and enhancing the latest techniques in the production and processing of composite materials.

    • Additive Manufacturing of Polymer Composites

      • 1st Edition
      • May 1, 2026
      • Yasir Beeran Pottathara + 2 more
      • English
      • Paperback
        9 7 8 0 4 4 3 4 0 5 4 7 1
      • eBook
        9 7 8 0 4 4 3 4 0 5 4 8 8
      Additive Manufacturing of Polymer Composites: Materials Processing, Structural Designs and Applications presents the latest developments in this important technological field. The book focuses specifically on polymer composites used in additive manufacturing. It offers a detailed exploration of not just the materials and their properties but also their specialized applications such as electrically conductive, metal-polymer, and shape memory polymer composites. The book discusses the basic principles of the manufacturing processes, material selection, and structural design. Furthermore, it covers the latest advancements in surface engineering, post-treatment processes, and the use of these materials in various industrial sectors. The book will be a valuable reference resource that will equip the researcher with key knowledge on the latest research trends, commercialization prospects, and environmental impacts of these additively manufactured materials and their application across various industries.

    • Carbon Fiber Reinforced Thermoplastic Composites

      • 1st Edition
      • May 1, 2026
      • Md Zillur Rahman + 2 more
      • English
      • Paperback
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      • eBook
        9 7 8 0 4 4 3 4 0 3 6 5 1
      Carbon Fiber Reinforced Thermoplastic Composites: Fabrication, Properties and Applications presents the latest developments in this important research field. The chapters cover both current and emerging research trends in the development of multifunctional CFRTCs, as well as their fabrication, properties and performance evaluation. The book also addresses significant issues and emerging challenges related to CFRTC manufacture, including processing parameters, damage mechanisms, machining, recycling, and sustainability. Additionally, it covers molecular modeling, dynamic simulations, and 3D printing of CFRTCs. The book will be a valuable reference resource for academic and industrial researchers, materials scientists and engineers, manufacturers, and other professionals working in the development of carbon fiber reinforced thermoplastic composites and their related applications.

    • Polymer, Metal, and Ceramic Composites Manufacturing

      • 1st Edition
      • May 1, 2026
      • Kuldeep Agarwal
      • English
      • Paperback
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      • eBook
        9 7 8 0 4 4 3 4 0 6 0 5 8
      Polymer, Metal, and Ceramic Composites Manufacturing offers a detailed comparative analysis of the various techniques that can be used to create these materials, from the conventional to the cutting-edge. It provides insight into the fundamentals of composite materials, covering their properties and applications, then discusses options for their manufacture, highlighting challenges, solutions, and best-use applications. Conventional techniques such as vacuum bagging, filament winding, powder metallurgy, solid state welding, and more are outlined. Additive manufacturing techniques covered include fused deposition modeling, stereolithography, selective laser sintering, digital light processing, and more. The book also provides a comparative analysis of these manufacturing techniques, discussing the material properties, manufacturing process efficiency, and environmental impact of both conventional and additive manufacturing of these materials. Case studies, quality control and testing methods, and future trends are each included as well.

    • Polymer Composites for Intelligent Food Packaging Solutions

      • 1st Edition
      • May 1, 2026
      • Shakeel Ahmed + 1 more
      • English
      • Paperback
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      • eBook
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      Polymer Composites for Intelligent Food Packaging Solutions offers a comprehensive exploration on the use of polymer composites in innovative and sustainable food packaging solutions. This contemporary guide examines fundamental principles, selection criteria, characterization methods, and recent advances in polymer science and packaging technology. With a focus on bio-based, nano-enhanced, and biodegradable materials, this book provides researchers, engineers, and professionals with essential knowledge on flexible, rigid, active, and intelligent packaging solutions. By analyzing upcoming trends, challenges, and real-world scenarios, this book fosters progress in developing safer, more efficient packaging solutions, benefiting those seeking to improve their understanding of polymer composites usage in food packaging applications. This book will serve as an authoritative reference on leveraging polymer composites to meet growing demands through interdisciplinary insights and emphasis on practical implementation, exploring distinct advantages of various composite categories for intelligent packaging solutions.

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