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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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    • Artificial Intelligence in Biomaterials Design and Development

      • 1st Edition
      • November 21, 2025
      • Mohsen Khodadadi Yazdi + 4 more
      • English
      Artificial Intelligence in Biomaterials Design and Development delves into the transformative role of artificial intelligence, particularly machine learning, in creating new biomaterials. Traditional challenges in this field, such as chemical waste, spatial constraints, and inadequate tools, have hindered the swift design and synthesis of versatile biomaterials. Machine learning methods address these barriers by enhancing discovery and development processes, reducing time, costs, and wastage. Generative models now enable the creation of novel molecular structures with desired properties, making inverse materials design a reality. This book is essential for those in materials science, machine learning, and biomedical engineering.Addition... this comprehensive resource explores the application of AI in various aspects of biomaterials science, from computational engineering to data science. The book provides insights into how novel machine learning models can expedite materials discovery and improve accuracy. It is an invaluable guide for academics and industry professionals alike, seeking to leverage AI for innovative biomaterials research and development.

    • Fundamentals of Microstructural Characterization of Materials

      • 1st Edition
      • November 21, 2025
      • Hamid Garmestani + 1 more
      • English
      • Paperback
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      • eBook
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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.

    • Graphene Hydrogels

      • 1st Edition
      • November 21, 2025
      • Tejraj M. Aminabhavi + 3 more
      • English
      • Paperback
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      • eBook
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      Graphene Hydrogels: Synthesis, Properties, and Applications provides the latest information on synthesis approaches, mechanisms of action, and major application developments in graphene-based hydrogels. In addition, the book also presents directions for future research, particularly with regard to achieving sustainability. Graphene, with its unique features, blends well with various organic and inorganic molecules, and is utilized in various fields such as electronics, sensors, environment, agriculture, and biomedicine. This book covers recent progress in the field, along with associated challenges and future perspectives.Contemp... applications of graphene hydrogels are discussed in extensive detail, making this book of particular interest to researchers and industrialists working in nanotechnology, polymer science, and materials science.

    • Smart Functional Hybrid Nanocomposites

      • 1st Edition
      • November 18, 2025
      • Tawfik Abdo Saleh
      • English
      • Paperback
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      • eBook
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      Smart Functional Hybrid Nanocomposites: Fundamentals and Applications for Environmental Sustainability and Energy introduces readers to the fundamental principles behind these materials, covering their chemical and physical properties, synthesis methods, characterization techniques, and various applications. Modeling methods, approaches to tailoring their functional response, processing techniques (including additive manufacturing), and assessment techniques are each covered. Various applications are also discussed such as water purification, environmental remediation, energy harvesting and conversion, their use in light-emitting diodes, solar cells, photodiodes, field-effect transistors, and more.The book concludes with chapters outlining the sustainability, recyclability, and lifecycle assessment of these materials, as well as current challenges and future directions associated with their use.

    • Advances in Technical Nonwovens

      • 2nd Edition
      • November 17, 2025
      • George Kellie
      • English
      • Paperback
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      • eBook
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      Advances in Technical Nonwovens, Second Edition provides an up-to-date accounting of the nonwoven industry's journey in a time of significant transformation. The book delves into the latest advancements in technology and showcases a wide array of innovative applications that have emerged in recent years. In summary, it offers an enriched and detailed exploration of nonwovens, introducing new chapters that cover Sustainable Developments, Nonwovens in Sports Apparel and Footwear, and Medical and Hygiene Nonwoven developments. With its extensive updates and comprehensive content, this edition is a must-have resource for anyone seeking to deepen their knowledge of the evolving world of nonwovens.Nonwovens, a versatile class of materials, have experienced continuous growth for over five decades, evolving from being predominantly used in hygiene products such as baby diapers, to becoming indispensable and technologically intricate components across various industries. Despite their modest nature, nonwovens play a crucial role in our daily lives.

    • Current Advancements in Nanomaterials for Wastewater Remediation

      • 1st Edition
      • November 14, 2025
      • Igor Krupa + 2 more
      • English
      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-assis... 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.Scientist... 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.

    • Inorganic Biomaterials for Drug Delivery

      • 1st Edition
      • November 14, 2025
      • Amit Kumar Nayak + 2 more
      • English
      • Paperback
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      Inorganic Biomaterials for Drug Delivery covers a wide range of inorganic biomaterial types and their properties, from traditional materials like ceramics, metallics, and bioglasses to novel composites and nano-engineered inorganic biomaterials. 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.

    • Handbook of Magnetic Materials

      • 1st Edition
      • Volume 34
      • November 14, 2025
      • English
      • Hardback
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      Handbook of Magnetic Materials, Volume 34 highlights new advances in the field, with this new volume presenting interesting chapters on a variety of timely and field specific topics, with each contributed to by an international board of authors.

    • Recent Advances in Movement Disorders

      • 1st Edition
      • Volume 9
      • November 14, 2025
      • English
      • Hardback
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      • eBook
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      International Review of Movement Disorders series, highlights new advances in the field, with this new volume presenting interesting chapters. Each chapter is written by an international board of authors.series, highlights new advances in the field, with this new volume presenting interesting chapters. Each chapter is written by an international board of authors.

    • Sustainable Green Nanomaterials for Mitigation of Microplastics and Plastic Additives Pollution

      • 1st Edition
      • November 10, 2025
      • Manviri Rani + 1 more
      • English
      • Paperback
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      • eBook
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      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.

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