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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.

  • 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.

  • Applications of Nanotechnologies in Biomedicine, Agriculture, and the Environment

    • 1st Edition
    • Surender Kumar Sharma + 1 more
    • English
    Applications of Nanotechnologies in Biomedicine, Agriculture, and the Environment provides a comprehensive overview of the synthesis, design, and utilization of various nanomaterials, exploring their potential applications in fields ranging from agriculture and environmental remediation to healthcare and medicine. With contributions from leading experts in the field, the book starts with an overview of various synthesis methods, along with a thorough discussion on the benefits and limitations of each method. Subsequent chapters focus on specific areas of innovation, encompassing a broad array of applications within food and agriculture, biomedicine and environmental science. This is a valuable resource for researchers and advanced students across a range of disciplines, but it is also ideal for industrial scientists, engineers and R&D professionals with an interest in nanotechnology and sustainable technologies for diverse applications.

  • High Entropy Materials

    Fundamentals and Potential Applications
    • 1st Edition
    • An-Chou Yeh + 3 more
    • English
    High Entropy Materials: Fundamentals and Potential Applications covers the fundamental science of high entropy materials (HEMs) and advances in the development of various structural and functional HEMs: topics covered include strength and ductility combination; hydrogen embrittlement resistance; shape memory properties; fatigue properties as well as detailed reviews of high-entropy superalloys; refractory high entropy alloys; ferroelectric high entropy oxides; nanocrystal library for catalytic applications; water splitting for hydrogen production; thermoelectric properties; lithium and sodium batteries; high-entropy polymers; high-entropy coatings for elevated temperatures and wear resistance; and AI-based approaches to explore the high entropy materials composition space. The book is written by international experts in the field including the director and principal investigators of the High Entropy Materials Center in Taiwan: the first research center dedicated to the development of HEMs

  • Permeability Properties of Plastics and Elastomers

    • 5th Edition
    • Laurence W. McKeen
    • English
    Permeability properties are essential data for the selection of materials and design of products across a broad range of market sectors from food packaging to automotive applications to medical devices. In its fourth edition, Permeability Properties of Plastics and Elastomers is a comprehensive resource that brings together a wealth of permeability data in a form that enables quick like-for-like comparisons between materials. Authored by industry insider Larry McKeen, the book is structured with four introductory chapters followed by detailed chapters organized by plastic type. Each chapter includes a manufacturer and trade name list, applications and uses list, as well as tabular and graphical data. It features explanatory text aimed at making the content accessible and the data is supported by a full explanation of its interpretation. This book is a valuable resource for professionals in the field looking to stay up-to-date on the latest permeability information and its application in various industries.

  • Handbook of Natural Polymers, Volume 3

    Versatile Applications
    • 1st Edition
    • Sreekala Meyyarappallil Sadasivan + 3 more
    • English
    The Handbook of Natural Polymers: Versatile Applications offers a comprehensive and current overview of advanced uses of natural biopolymers across diverse fields. Beginning with an introduction to the state-of-the-art and emerging opportunities, the book explores natural polymers in areas such as biosensing, drug delivery, cosmetics, tissue engineering, textiles, adhesives, food technology, super adsorbents, automotive and construction materials, 3D printing, paper, nanoelectronics, separation processes, military uses, smart devices, water purification, dentistry, agriculture, packaging, and energy storage.Each section details polymer sources, preparation, properties, and applications, highlighting innovations and new directions. Sustainable themes including environmental remediation and conversion of natural polymers into biofuels are also addressed.As part of a three-volume handbook offering comprehensive coverage of natural polymers, this book will appeal to academic researchers, scientists, advanced students, engineers, and R&D professionals across multiple disciplines and industries seeking broad and detailed knowledge of natural polymers and their applications.

  • Handbook of Polymers for Electronics

    • 2nd Edition
    • George Wypych
    • English
    Polymers used in electronics and electrical engineering are essential to the development of high-tech products, with applications in space, aviation, health, automotive, communication, energy harvesting and storage, light-emitting and sensing, flexible electronics, robotic systems, analytical sensors, consumer products, and more. Conductivity is the first feature that comes to mind with these polymers, but they are currently much more complex, having shape-memory, piezoelectric, ferroelectric, and many other properties. Typical features of mainstream polymers, such as mechanical performance, optical behavior, and environmental stability, are required by polymers used in electronics, but frequently they must be enhanced to perform in these demanding applications. In many applications, the properties of typical polymers (usually included in popular handbooks) are not sufficient, creating the need to develop special grades or simply use completely new chemistry for their synthesis. Similarly, the typical set of properties included in the description of the mainstream polymer is not sufficient for polymer selection for these applications as they require different data, data that is meticulously detailed in the Handbook of Polymers for Electronics. The book provides readers with the most up-to-date information from the existing literature, manufacturing data, and patent filings. Presenting data for all polymers based on a consistent pattern of arrangement, the book provides details organized into the following sections: General; history; synthesis; structure; commercial polymers; physical properties; electrical properties; mechanical properties; chemical resistance; flammability; weather stability; thermal stability; biodegradation; toxicity; environmental impact; processing; blends; analysis. The contents, scope, treatment and novelty of the data makes this book an essential resource for anyone working with polymeric materials used in modern electronic applications.

  • Handbook of UV Degradation and Stabilization

    • 4th Edition
    • George Wypych
    • English
    Handbook of UV Degradation and Stabilization, Fourth Edition, has been completely updated with the most recent literature and patents, discussing different aspects of UV-related phenomena that occur when polymeric materials are exposed to UV radiation. It reviews existing literature, looking at how plants, animals, and humans protect themselves against UV radiation. This review permits the evaluation of mechanisms of protection against UV used by living things and potential application of these mechanisms in the protection of natural and synthetic polymeric materials. Other chapters look at more specific aspects of UV degradation and stabilization, such as photophysics, specific polymers and rubbers, analytical methods used in UV stabilization, health and safety, and more. This book is an excellent companion to the Databook 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.

  • Handbook of Fillers, Volume 1

    Properties of Fillers
    • 6th Edition
    • George Wypych
    • English
    Handbook of Fillers, Volume 1, Sixth Edition covers the properties of fillers, providing a deep understanding of their diverse functions in materials that can lead to well-designed material formulation. The book defines terms and methods of classifications of fillers, their typical properties, and expected performance. Over 100 groups of fillers are presented by their average properties and available data, including a list of manufacturers, brand names and grades, applications of groups of fillers in products and polymers, and their major advantages. Methods of transportation, storage, processing, and quality control of fillers are also outlined. The final section of the book features chapters discussing the physical properties, chemical properties, and influence of fillers on the performance of other additives, as well as testing methods of filler systems and health and safety considerations related to the use and processing of fillers. This 6th edition has been split into 2 volumes, this volume covering properties, and the second volume covering applications. Each volume is complementary and required for the understanding and implementing the benefits of filler use.

  • Databook of Nucleating Agents

    • 3rd Edition
    • Anna Wypych + 1 more
    • English
    Databook of Nucleating Agents, Third Edition gives engineers and materials scientists the information they need to increase the production rate, modify structure and morphology, and reduce the haze of polymeric products through proper selection of nucleating and clarifying agents. Chemical origin and related properties of nucleating agents are analyzed in general terms to highlight the differences in their properties, including the essential theoretical knowledge required for correct selection and use of nucleating and clarifying agents. This includes methods of chemical modification of nucleating agents and their deposition on suitable substrates, methods and results of dispersion of nucleating agents, influence of their concentration and cooling rate on final result and rate of crystallization, nucleation efficiency of different products and the reasons behind it, and generally accepted mechanisms of nucleation. The book also covers application aspects in different formulations. Patent literature and research papers are extensively reviewed for different applications, and polymer processing methods which require the use of nucleating agents are discussed, with an emphasis on the intricacies of using nucleating agents in different polymers and products. Production of many nucleating agents included in the previous editions has been discontinued, and those agents have been replaced by recently developed ones. Existing additives have been modified and repurposed, and this new edition also contains revised data on currently available generic and commercial nucleating agents.

  • Green and Sustainable Synthesis of Iron Oxide-Based Nanomaterials for Energy and Environmental Applications

    • 1st Edition
    • Uma Shanker + 1 more
    • English
    Green and Sustainable Synthesis of Iron Oxide-Based Nanomaterials for Energy and Environmental Applications explores various synthesis methods of iron and iron oxide nanoparticles, with an emphasis on green synthesis – a sustainable and eco-friendly method. The book investigates a range of alternative routes to the synthesis of iron-based nanomaterials, such as using microorganisms (fungi, bacteria, actinomycetes), algae, green plants, and various biocompatible green reagents such as biopolymers, cellulose, and biomass. Furthermore, the effects of various parameters used in the green synthesis approach are examined in order to provide a clear image of the physicochemical features of the nanomaterials created.

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