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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.

  • Hydrogels in Orthopedic Tissue Engineering

    Advances in Bone and Cartilage Regeneration
    • 1st Edition
    • Balaji Ayyanar Chinnappan + 6 more
    • English
    Hydrogels in Orthopaedic Tissue Engineering: Advances in Bone and Cartilage Regeneration is a comprehensive evaluation of new and existing biomaterials transforming orthopedic care: in particular, it examines the science and application of hydrogels, showcasing their remarkable ability to mimic natural tissue environments, promote healing, and integrate seamlessly with the body. It reviews recent advances in hydrogel technology, including their design, synthesis, and functionalization for enhanced biocompatibility and mechanical properties. Each chapter provides an in-depth analysis of hydrogel-based strategies for repairing and regenerating bone and cartilage, addressing critical challenges such as vascularization, cell differentiation, and long-term stability. Through detailed case, the book offers invaluable insights for researchers, clinicians, and biomedical engineers

  • Conducting Polymers and their Functionalization

    Synthesis, Characterization, and Applications
    • 1st Edition
    • Sapana Jadoun
    • English
    Conducting Polymers and their Functionalization: Synthesis, Characterization, and Applications offers a comprehensive guide on the synthesis techniques, characterization methods, functionalization approaches, and diverse applications of conducting polymers. The book begins with an overview of different types of conductive polymers, their electrical properties, and conductivity mechanisms. It then progresses to strategies for functionalization, including chemical, doping, hybridization, copolymerization, and post-polymerization modifications. Further sections explore various chemical synthesis approaches, detailing their resulting properties and discussing the advantages and disadvantages of each technique. Case studies on potential applications are also included to enhance the learning process.The book features a dedicated chapter on the applications of functionalized conducting polymers in several fields, from water treatment to bioelectronics, environmental sensing, imaging, and optoelectronics. As a valuable resource to researchers, polymers scientists, engineers, and advanced students working with conductive polymers, the book covers present challenges and future research directions, highlighting potential applications of functionalized conducting polymers.

  • Comprehensive Polymer Science

    • 2nd Edition
    • Ray Suprakas Sinha
    • English
    Polymer Science: A Comprehensive Reference, Second Edition, Eight Volume Set presents an authoritative and comprehensive treatment on the role of polymers in modern science and technology. Like the book's first edition, this update 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. Readers will find discussions on a myriad of applications of polymeric materials, with this fully revised and updated edition including a greater focus on issues surrounding sustainability, energy, and biomedical fields.As 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.

  • 3D Printing of Polymer Composites

    Fibers, Particles and Matrix
    • 1st Edition
    • Vinod Ayyappan + 4 more
    • English
    3D Printing of Polymer Composites: Fibers, Particles and Matrix explores the complexities of the dynamic interplay between these three components and their interactions in the polymer-based 3D printing process. The book includes theoretical foundations as well as practical applications, providing insights into optimizing material compositions, overcoming challenges related to fiber and particle integration, and for enhancing the overall print quality of materials and final components. It will be a valuable reference for researchers on the intricacies of this technology, enabling them to make informed decisions, troubleshoot key challenges, and push future boundaries on what is possible.

  • Advanced Smart Hydrogel Modeling

    • 1st Edition
    • Hua Li
    • English
    Advanced Smart Hydrogel Modeling provides structured computational models alongside experimental validation for predicting hydrogel performance under complex biochemical and physical stimuli. Guidance on using these models in specific biomedical and engineering applications is also covered, as are the latest developments in the area of hydrogels. Stimuli discussed include magnetic field, pressure coupled with temperature, pH coupled with magnetic field, salt concentration, light, glucose or carbohydrate concentration, urea concentration, and pH coupled with oxygen concentration.The book also includes a chapter discussing the plant mimosa pudica as a smart natural plant system, focusing on two-dimensional biochemical-electric... transient models to capture its rapid collapse and slow recovery movements, providing a bridge from smart artificial synthesis materials to smart natural materials.

  • Physical Metallurgy

    • 6th Edition
    • David E. Laughlin + 1 more
    • English
    Physical Metallurgy, Sixth Edition preserves the excellence of the previous editions of this popular work, keeping everything up-to-date and offering definitive, in-depth chapters with superb coverage and clarity of explanations. The book provides comprehensive and in-depth coverage of both ferrous and non-ferrous materials, written by leaders in the respective field, going from fundamental and foundational understanding to a higher level of knowledge. The book expertly integrates fundamental theory with advanced materials characterization techniques. It is an excellent resource for students and early-career metallurgists, while also offering great depth and insight for more experienced readers.The chapters have been revised and expanded, with new chapters on the physical metallurgy of light alloys and titanium alloys, as well as atom probe field ion microscopy, computational metallurgy, and orientational imaging microscopy. Emphasis on sustainability is encouraged throughout, and the volumes incorporate the latest experimental research results and theoretical insights.

  • Eggshell for Biomedical Applications

    • 1st Edition
    • Mahesh K. Sah + 2 more
    • English
    Eggshell for Biomedical Applications is an authoritative exploration of eggshell's diverse biomedical uses. Offering a sustainable resource for biomaterials development, eggshell is an important natural alternative to traditional synthetic materials; this book reviews advances in this area and provides a holistic overview of the benefits and uses of eggshell for biomedical applications. This guide covers the unique properties of eggshell and eggshell membrane, such as high biocompatibility and antimicrobial activity, as well as a broad range of suitable biomedical applications, including drug delivery, tissue engineering, wound healing, and biosensors. The commercialization of eggshell products is explored, detailing new-to-market products as well as key patents. Eggshell for Biomedical Applications is of interest to researchers and academics in the fields of materials science, biomaterials, biomedical engineering, pharmaceutical sciences, and regenerative medicine.

  • Electronics Use in Harsh Environments

    Challenges and Perspectives
    • 1st Edition
    • Rajan Ambat + 2 more
    • English
    Electronics 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.

  • Applications of Biopolymers and Biocomposites

    • 1st Edition
    • Mohammad Jawaid + 3 more
    • English
    Applications of Biopolymers and Biocomposites, part of a Two-Volume set, provides comprehensive information on the latest advances in this important research field. The book showcases how these materials are being used to address environmental challenges and create new and innovative solutions in fields such as packaging, where biopolymers offer biodegradability and reduced environmental impact; in the automotive industry, where lightweight and sustainable materials are much sought after; in construction, where biocomposites find use in structural components; and in biomedical fields, where biopolymers are being explored for drug delivery, tissue engineering, and medical devices.By highlighting these real-world applications, the volume facilitates the reader’s understanding on how these materials are contributing to sustainable development and new innovative emerging technologies. As an accompaniment to its sister volume, which focuses on the preparation, processing, and properties of these materials, the two volumes work together to create a comprehensive picture of new developments in biopolymers and biocomposites.

  • Preparation, Processing, and Properties of Biopolymers and Biocomposites

    • 1st Edition
    • Mohammad Jawaid + 3 more
    • English
    Preparation, Processing and Properties of Biopolymers and Biocomposites, part of a Two-Volume set, provides comprehensive information on the latest advances in this important research field. This volume focuses on the preparation, processing, and properties of these materials, providing fundamental principles of processing biopolymers and creating their associated biocomposites are covered in detail. It covers topics such as extraction and purification of biopolymers from natural sources, synthesis of biopolymers through fermentation and bioengineering, and the incorporation of fillers and reinforcements to create biocomposites with unique tailored properties.The volume also explores the characterization techniques used to assess the physical, mechanical, thermal, and chemical properties of these materials. By providing insights into their processing techniques and structure-property relationships, this volume will equip the reader with the knowledge needed to design and engineer these materials for a specific range of applications. As an accompaniment to its sister volume, which focuses on applications of these materials, the two volumes work together to create a comprehensive picture of new developments in biopolymers and biocomposites.

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