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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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    • Engineered Polyvinyl Pyrrolidone Products by Microwave Techniques: Processing, Characterization, and Applications

      • 1st Edition
      • June 28, 2025
      • Pinki Pal + 2 more
      • English
      • Paperback
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      Engineered Polyvinyl Pyrrolidone Products by Microwave Techniques: Processing, Characterization, and Applications is an indispensable guide to customizing polyvinyl pyrrolidone (PVP) properties through derivatization using microwave techniques. The book showcases the benefits of microwave radiation in polymerization, providing consistency and reproducibility without altering the polymer structure. It covers the successful modifications achieved and underscores the unique advantages of these techniques. The book delves into diverse applications of these specialized plastics in agriculture, medicine, and consumer products. It also discusses scaling up synthesis processes for commercial production, making it a valuable reference for understanding the potential of engineered polymeric materials.

    • Green Antibacterial Materials

      • 1st Edition
      • October 1, 2025
      • Chaudhery Mustansar Hussain + 2 more
      • English
      • Paperback
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      • eBook
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      Green Antibacterial Materials: Eco-friendly Synthesis, Performance and Applications presents the latest developments in this important research field. It provides comprehensive coverage of the various types of green antibacterial materials that are currently available. The book emphasizes sustainable synthesis techniques, practical applications, and future perspectives and delves into the fundamental concepts of antibacterial materials, exploring their mechanisms of action and the challenges associated with their conventional options. This book will be a valuable reference resource for researchers, materials scientists, and other professionals.Sectio... discuss a wide range of green antibacterial materials, including natural sources such as plant extracts and marine organisms, biopolymers derived from renewable resources, metal-based compounds, carbon-based materials, and hybrid combinations. Each material type is thoroughly discussed, highlighting their unique properties, synthesis techniques, and mechanisms of antibacterial activity. Additionally, the book enables readers to explore and develop sustainable solutions for various applications.

    • Rubber Materials

      • 1st Edition
      • July 14, 2025
      • Marianella Hernández Santana + 1 more
      • English
      • Paperback
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      • eBook
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      Rubber Materials: Fundamentals, Sustainability, and Applications provides a fresh perspective on the potential of rubber materials in the 21st century when our global society faces unprecedented challenges related to resource consumption, waste management, and environmental impact. The book begins with an overview of the foundation of rubber science, covering fundamental principles, recent advancements, and future challenges. Sections discuss sustainability aspects and emerging trends within elastomer science and technology, all within the context of the 7Rs of the circular economy. Finally, the book presents advanced sustainable applications of rubber materials in diverse fields, including robotics, healthcare, energy, and more.This book serves as a valuable reference to materials scientists, industrial and academic researchers, and R&D professionals seeking to explore sustainable solutions in the realm of rubbers and elastomers, including their green applications.

    • Sustainable Materials in Supercapacitors

      • 1st Edition
      • October 24, 2025
      • Ananthakumar Ramadoss + 2 more
      • English
      • Paperback
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      • eBook
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      Sustainable Materials in Supercapacitors: New Developments in Green Energy Storage investigates green materials-based supercapacitors, considering not only their fundamental characteristics but also implications of their use at industrial scales. The book focuses on the special synthesis techniques, applications, and commercial challenges associated with green supercapacitors. The book sets out the components and performance-governin... parameters of green supercapacitors and identifies the challenges and limitations involved in their implementation. It is split into three parts: the first part extensively covers the fundamentals of green supercapacitors, the second part looks at applications, and the final part presents case studies and considers future developments.The book will be of value to postgraduate students and research scholars, as well as industry professionals working in sustainable energy, materials science, nanomaterials, and the electronic and automobile industries.

    • Nanomaterials and Nanomachines for Drug Delivery

      • 1st Edition
      • August 1, 2025
      • Md Enamul Hoque + 3 more
      • English
      • Paperback
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      Nanomaterials and Nanomachines for Drug Delivery: Underpinning Science and Technology offers a detailed review of the benefits and challenges of nanomachines for drug delivery applications. Nanomachines are molecular machines that are capable of producing quasi-mechanical motion in response to provided stimuli; they are highly beneficial in drug delivery due to their precise targeting and enhanced efficacy. This book provides an introduction to nanotechnology and nanomedicine, with a detailed look at drug delivery mechanisms and specialized nanomaterials used. A wide range of applications is covered, including inflammatory, neurodegenerative, and autoimmune diseases, as well as metabolic disorders and cancer treatment. The health, environmental impact and safety regulations of nanomachines is also discussed, providing a holistic perspective of the field.

    • Cellulose Science and Technology

      • 1st Edition
      • December 1, 2025
      • Majid Montazer + 1 more
      • English
      • Paperback
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      Cellulose Science and Technology: Recent Findings and Emerging Applications presents the latest research in cellulose materials, including properties, synthesis, characterization, and applications. The book begins with an overview of developments in cellulose science, exploring biosynthesis, advanced modification techniques, and the challenges of molecular simulation in cellulose interactions. Further sections highlight recent discoveries regarding cellulose properties, such as aggregation-induced emissions, photoluminescence properties, and cellulose nanocrystals.Final chapters discuss applications in energy harvesting, wastewater treatment, and biomedical fields, making it a valuable resource for researchers and professionals in sustainable materials.

    • Advanced Cutting and Machining Processes for Composites and Biocomposites

      • 1st Edition
      • December 1, 2025
      • S. M. Sapuan + 5 more
      • English
      • Paperback
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      • eBook
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      Advanced Cutting and Machining Processes for Composites and Biocomposites focuses on the latest advances in this important research field, covering a broad range of composites and presenting various case studies related to conventional and unconventional cutting processes in terms of optimization, cutting analysis, and cutting tools. Key challenges in terms of quality and their impact on the final product are also discussed in detail. The book also contains experimental studies that explain how various machining and cutting techniques can be used to obtain the best results by controlling different operating input parameters.This will be a valuable reference resource for materials scientists, designers, manufacturers, and engineers as it provides extensive information on cutting and machining of composite materials as well as the cutting properties of these materials. It also presents experimental results and final concepts that will benefit manufacturers to achieve efficient cutting operations to avoid defects and reduce their impact on the final product.

    • Databook of UV Stabilizers

      • 3rd Edition
      • January 23, 2025
      • Anna Wypych + 1 more
      • English
      • Hardback
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      Databook of UV Stabilizers, Third Edition provides key information on the most frequently-used UV stabilizers, specifically catering to various industries including automotive, aerospace, polymers, plastics, rubber, cosmetics, food preservation, adhesives, coatings, medical equipment, packaging materials, solar cells, and more. Health and safety concerns are covered, including issues related to skin penetration, toxic degradation products, and the effect of converted radiation energy to heat on the skin’s temperature. The environmental effect of UV stabilizers is also discussed, with an emphasis on responsible use and disposal.Other data provided includes acronyms, molecular weight, odor, product form, transmittance, DOT hazard class, NFPA flammability/reactiv... aquatic toxicity, typical applications, processing methods, conditions to avoid, and much more for each stabilizer covered. The book is an excellent companion to the Handbook of UV Stabilizers. Both books supplement each other without repeating the same information – one contains data the other theory, mechanisms of action, practical effects, and implications of application.

    • Design of Functional Polymer Nanocomposites

      • 1st Edition
      • July 8, 2025
      • Rotimi Sadiku + 3 more
      • English
      • Paperback
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      Design of Functional Polymer Nanocomposites: Interface and Interphase Reactions, Compatibilization and Bond Behavior, and Functionalization Procedures reviews the latest developments in this fast-moving research field. The book discusses interface and interphase interactions in polymer nanocomposites, as well as compatibilization behavior and different functionalization procedures. It illustrates how each of these essential tools can be used in the design of new polymer nanocomposites for a broad range of different industrial-scale applications.In the research and development of polymer nanocomposites, the interface and interphase reactions of different constituents is extremely important. They play a vital role in introducing additional features and in the final resultant properties of the nanocomposite. In addition, final properties are also dependent upon the bond behavior and the reaction and interface created between the two constituents.

    • Copper Oxides and Related Materials

      • 1st Edition
      • September 7, 2025
      • Suresh Sagadevan + 2 more
      • English
      • Paperback
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      Copper Oxides and Related Materials: Properties, Synthesis, and Applications provides a thorough description of the physical, structural, electrophysical, chemical, electronic, and biological properties of copper oxides in one convenient volume. The book focuses on human and environmental aspects, paying particular attention to health, environmental remediation, electronic applications, energy storage, and solar energy conversion.Copper oxides are widely used in many applications such as antibacterial, antimicrobial, and anticancer treatments; as biocide agents against phytopathogens or hospital-acquired diseases; and, they are also a standard material used for superconductivity. This volume thoroughly explores the most exciting and relevant applications of copper oxides, a class of material with a sometimes bewilderingly wide array of potential uses.

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