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Books in Materials science

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.

    • Bio-joining

      • 1st Edition
      • October 1, 2025
      • Lucas F. M. da Silva + 4 more
      • English
      • Paperback
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      Bio-joining: Adhesion in Biomaterials, Biological adhesives, and Biomimetic Adhesive Systems explores the use of adhesives in biomedical applications, with a focus on sustainable development. This book introduces the core concepts of adhesive bonding and the different types of biological adhesives, before reviewing applications in dentistry and joint design and engineering. Biodegradability, sustainability, and degradation impact of bioadhesives are recurring themes throughout each chapter, with an emphasis on development and engineering of natural materials. This book is of interest to researchers, engineers and academics working in the fields of materials science, biomedical engineering, and orthopaedics, with a focus on bio-joining and joint development.
    • Advances in Biomaterials for Drug Delivery: Properties, Clinical Applications and Challenges

      • 1st Edition
      • June 1, 2025
      • 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.
    • Nanopaints

      • 1st Edition
      • May 23, 2025
      • Bhasha Sharma + 3 more
      • English
      • Paperback
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      Nanopaints: Characterization, Formulation and Emerging Applications provides a comprehensive overview of the state-of-the-art and recent advancements in the development and applications of natural nanopaints. It delves into the classification and formulation of paints using natural resources and discusses their characterization techniques. The subsequent chapters shed light on the challenges posed by the environmental and economic feasibility analysis of nano-enabled paints, highlighting the opportunities they present as well as the obstacles they face.This book is an important resource for researchers and professionals seeking to explore the utilization of green nanoparticles in the development of nanopaints, offering valuable information into how these nanopaints can surpass the durability and performance of traditional paints.
    • Pyroelectric Ceramics

      • 1st Edition
      • November 1, 2025
      • Satyanarayan Patel
      • English
      • Paperback
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      Pyroelectric Ceramics: Fundamentals, Synthesis and Emerging Applications discusses the latest advances in this important research field. The book explores the pyroelectric effect in various types of ceramics and discusses various routes to enhance properties for applications like sensors, energy harvesting, and catalysis. It provides insights into processing and design choices for optimizing pyroelectric properties and sensitivity, illustrating new approaches to leveraging the pyroelectric effect in ceramics for a broad range of different industrial applications. In will be a valuable reference resource for academic and industrial researchers, scientists, engineers, and postgraduate students working with ceramics, in pyroelectricity, and related fields.
    • Advances in Bio-Based Materials for Construction and Energy Efficiency

      • 1st Edition
      • February 26, 2025
      • Fernando Pacheco-Torgal + 1 more
      • English
      • Paperback
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      Advances in Bio-Based Materials for Construction and Energy Efficiency fills a gap in the published literature, discussing bio-based materials and biotechnologies that are crucial for a more sustainable construction industry. With comprehensive coverage and contributions from leading experts in the field, the book includes sections on bio-based materials and biotechnologies for infrastructure applications, bio-based materials and biotechnologies for building energy efficiency, and other applications, such as using biotechnology to reduce indoor air pollution, for water treatment, and in soil decontamination. The book will be an essential reference resource for academic researchers, civil engineers, contractors working in construction works, postgraduate students and other professionals.
    • Spinel Nanoferrites

      • 1st Edition
      • December 1, 2025
      • Ashwini Salunkhe + 2 more
      • English
      • Paperback
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      Spinel Nanoferrites: Physicochemical and Biological Applications follows a comprehensive and multidisciplinary approach to spinel nanoferrites and their cutting-edge applications across energy, environment, and biomedicine, offering a roadmap to the development of future nano system-based tools. Sections cover structure, properties, classification, characterization techniques, and processing methods. Subsequent chapters guide the reader through various key energy and environmental applications of spinel nanoferrites, including electronics, devices, sensors, wastewater treatment, and catalysts. Magnetic and tailorable properties of nanoferrites are also examined, as is the role of spinel nanoferrites in novel therapeutic applications. Finally, current outlook and future opportunities for these novel nanostructures are considered. This is a valuable resource for all those with an interest in nanoferrites and novel nanomaterials, including researchers and advanced students across nanotechnology, biomedicine, pharmaceutical science, chemistry, materials science, and environmental science, and industrial scientists, engineers, and R&D professionals.
    • Fundamentals of Microstructural Characterization of Materials

      • 1st Edition
      • November 1, 2025
      • Hamid Garmestani + 1 more
      • English
      • Paperback
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      Fundamentals of Microstructure Characterization of Materials is an essential resource for understanding the various techniques and methods used in material characterization. This book delves into spectroscopic methods involving electromagnetic radiation, X-ray photoelectron analysis, atomic emission spectroscopy, and more. It provides thorough explanations of scanning electron microscopy and sample preparation techniques, including cutting, grinding, polishing, and etching.Other important points covered in the book include microscopy fundamentals such as lens types, optical image formation principles, depth of field, and depth of focus. Statistical analysis methods, including cumulative distribution function, probability density function, and Gaussian distribution, are also discussed. Additionally, the application of X-ray diffraction in phase analysis of materials is explored in detail.
    • Properties and Characterization of Nanocellulose and Nanocellulose-Based Composites

      • 1st Edition
      • December 1, 2025
      • Mohammad Jawaid + 2 more
      • English
      • Paperback
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      Properties and Characterization of Nanocellulose and Nanocellulose-Based Composites delves into the intrinsic properties of nanocellulose and the resulting characteristics of nanocellulose-based composites. It covers mechanical, thermal, optical, and barrier properties, and discusses various characterization techniques. This book is part of a three-volume set that consolidates current knowledge, spanning processing, properties, and applications. Each volume focuses on a different aspect of nanocellulose research, offering comprehensive insights and methodologies. This volume serves as an essential reference for understanding structure-property relationships and the impact of processing on final properties.Researche... will gain valuable knowledge for tailoring nanocellulose-based composites by fine-tuning their properties through manipulation of parameters and processing conditions.
    • Comprehensive Green Materials

      • 1st Edition
      • March 1, 2025
      • Abdul Ghani Olabi
      • English
      • Hardback
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      Green Materials are materials that are understood to have at least one of the two following attributes: sustainability or low environmental impact. Optimally, they have these two labels simultaneously.Compr... Green Materials, 3 volume set, is the first fully-integrated resource to provide a full and comprehensive source of information and knowledge for both researchers and practitioners around the world on the fundamental, characteristics, applications, latest developments and case studies of Green Materials. Each in-depth review chapter is written by internationally recognized experts and contributions come from scientists working in a broad range of topics, including materials science, green energy, green industry and construction, engineering and green chemistry.
    • Electromagnetic Heterostructures

      • 1st Edition
      • January 21, 2025
      • Christian Brosseau
      • English
      • Paperback
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      Electromagnetic Properties of Heterostructures: Background and Calculation Methods covers the fundamental aspects of the electromagnetic properties of heterostructures and the theoretical knowledge of the computational techniques needed to understand dielectric phenomena in quantitative and physical terms. The book re-establishes the conceptual foundations of the physics associated with numerical simulation tools of the Laplace or the Poisson equations and shows their immediate implementation. It is relevant for all practicing engineers and materials scientists who develop composite materials that are capable of handling specified technological requirements by utilizing their electromagnetic properties.