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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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    • Electrochemical Sensors and Biosensors

      • 1st Edition
      • July 1, 2025
      • Hasan Bagheri + 6 more
      • English
      • Paperback
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      Electrochemical Sensors and Biosensors: New Attitudes in Chemical and Biological Analysis offers a comprehensive resource for traditional and novel applications within electrochemistry and electrochemical sensors. The book addresses prevalent receptors, detectors and transducers while also comparing their advantages and disadvantages. Other chapters cover current developments of electrochemical methods to solve the limitations of various fields such as food, environment, medicine, forensics and engineering. Users will find information about new discoveries for the extracellular and intracellular sensing, the formation of paper and wearable sensors, sensing elements, receptors and device components used in the immune and enzymatic sensors. This book will allow readers to get acquainted with the well-known factories working in the field of electrochemical kits besides the commercialization path of the sensors. In addition, the latest reports on electrochemical methods coupled with bioengineering and biofuels applications will be discussed.

    • Hydrogels in Drug Delivery

      • 1st Edition
      • February 22, 2025
      • Alejandro J. Paredes + 3 more
      • English
      • Paperback
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      Hydrogels in Drug Delivery: Advances in the Manufacture, Characterization, and Application of Hydrogels to Address Current Global Healthcare Challenges presents the latest advances in hydrogels, ranging from their basic chemistry to specific application of existing and novel hydrogels in controlled drug delivery and biomedicine. Hydrogels have been increasingly used in the development of novel formulations in a wide variety of therapeutic and monitoring applications. Multidisciplinary work carried out by researchers working in synthetic chemistry, drug delivery, biomedicine and other fields has led to the development of novel polymers, enabling the preparation of hydrogels with adjustable physicochemical properties. Accordingly, these materials offer multiple advantages over other drug delivery systems, including an increased patient compliance by reducing the required number of medication doses, reducing the healing time in injuries, and simplifying patient monitoring by reducing the invasiveness of current methods.Hydrogels in Drug Delivery is an essential resource for graduate students and researchers working within drug delivery and synthetic chemistry, biomedicine, material science, pharmacology, and chemical engineering.

    • Bioresorbable Materials and Bioactive Surface Coatings

      • 1st Edition
      • September 8, 2025
      • Anoushka Khanna + 3 more
      • English
      • Paperback
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      Bioresorbable Materials and Bioactive Surface Coatings: Biomedical Implants and Tissue Regeneration provides a detailed review of biomaterials specially designed for use in biomedical implants, tissue repair, and regeneration. A wide range of resorbable materials are covered, including polymers, bioceramics, metallic alloys, and dissolvable electronics, as well as their properties, degradation kinetics, and potential clinical uses. The book also explores bioactive surface modifications, highlighting their importance in enhancing the functionality of bioresorbable materials.Various coatings and surface modifications are covered, such as bioactive ceramic coatings, biofunctional polymer coatings, and surface modifications for enhanced osseointegration, cardiovascular applications, and neural interfaces. Additionally, regulatory guidelines for bioresorbable medical devices, ethical considerations, and environmental implications are analyzed.

    • Nanobiomaterials and Nanomedicines for Metabolic Disorders

      • 1st Edition
      • December 1, 2025
      • Subhash C. Mandal + 2 more
      • English
      • Paperback
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      Nanobiomaterials and Nanomedicines for Metabolic Disorders delves into the transformative role of nanotechnology in addressing metabolic disorders. The book begins with an overview of nanoparticle classifications and then explores the synthesis of biomaterials and drug delivery systems. In addition, it explores innovative diagnostic and imaging techniques while presenting cutting-edge therapeutic approaches. Later chapters focus on specific metabolic disorders, such as cardiovascular and lifestyle-related conditions. The book is tailored to researchers, students, and healthcare professionals seeking advanced theranostic approaches to these disorders. By bridging nanotechnology with metabolic pathways, the text offers insights into how targeted nanomedicines can improve therapeutic outcomes.

    • Applications of Nanocellulose and Nanocellulose-Based Composites

      • 1st Edition
      • December 1, 2025
      • Mohammad Jawaid + 2 more
      • English
      • Paperback
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      Applications of Nanocellulose and Nanocellulose-Based Composites is a three-volume set of titles that provides comprehensive information on the emerging field of nanocellulose and its application in composite materials. The handbook consolidates current knowledge, spanning the entire spectrum from processing, properties, and characterization right through to modern applications. Each volume is dedicated to a distinct aspect of nanocellulose research, offering in-depth insights, methodologies, and case studies. This volume will serve as an inspiration for researchers, engineers, and those working in industries to envision and create novel applications using nanocellulose-based materials.Sections provide insights into packaging, textiles, electronics, biomedical engineering, environmental remediation, and much more. Through case studies and practical examples, readers will discover how nanocellulose imparts unique properties into materials, enabling innovations and advancements in existing and emerging technologies.

    • Inorganic Biomaterials for Drug Delivery

      • 1st Edition
      • October 1, 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.

    • Additive Manufacturing of Piezoelectric Ceramic-Based Biocomposites

      • 1st Edition
      • December 1, 2025
      • Anuj Kumar + 1 more
      • English
      • Paperback
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      Additive Manufacturing of Piezoelectric Ceramic-based Biocomposites: Design, Strategies, and Challenges presents the latest developments in this important research field. The book is designed to present an in-depth insight into additive manufacturing technology, as well as piezoelectric ceramic-based bioink development, and their utility in biomedical applications. The book begins with an introduction to additive manufacturing technology and its role in piezoelectric ceramic-based bioinks development. It then goes on to discuss the utility of 3D constructs developed through additive manufacturing techniques using piezoelectric ceramic-based bioinks for biomedical applications. Design approaches for modifying piezoelectric ceramic-based materials are also discussed in detail as well as additive manufacturing strategies for developing piezoelectric ceramic laden bioinks. Post-processing strategies are also discussed as well as computational modelling and analysis and troubleshooting and optimization. The book also contains selected case studies and real-world applications. The book will be a valuable reference resource for academic and industrial researchers, materials scientists and engineers, chemists, and manufacturers working on the research and development of advanced piezoelectric ceramics, with a particular interest in additive manufacturing processes, and biomedical applications.

    • Handbook of Material Weathering

      • 7th Edition
      • January 23, 2025
      • George Wypych
      • English
      • Hardback
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      Handbook of Material Weathering, Seventh Edition is an essential guide on the effects of weathering on polymers and industrial products, presenting theory, stress factors, methods of weathering and testing, and the effects of additives and environmental stress cracking. The book provides graphical illustrations and numerical data to examine the weathering of major polymers and industrial products, including mechanisms of degradation, effect of thermal processes, and characteristic changes in properties. Final sections discuss recycling, corrosion, weathering, and the weathering of stone.This book is an important reference source for those involved in studying material durability, producing materials for outdoor use and actinic exposure, research chemists in the photochemistry field, chemists and material scientists designing new materials, users of manufactured products, those who control the quality of manufactured products, and students who want to apply their knowledge to real materials.

    • Current Advancements in Nanomaterials for Wastewater Remediation

      • 1st Edition
      • November 1, 2025
      • Igor Krupa + 2 more
      • English
      • Paperback
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      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.

    • Metals as Clean Fuels

      • 1st Edition
      • June 23, 2025
      • Eric Detsi + 1 more
      • English
      • Paperback
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      Metals as Clean Fuels explores the innovative use of metals as a sustainable energy source. It presents a scalable selective leaching method to activate metal fuels by increasing their surface-to-volume ratio, significantly enhancing their reactivity with water for hydrogen and heat generation. This approach positions metal fuels as a superior alternative to fossil fuels, offering higher energy density and the crucial benefit of generating energy without CO2 emissions. Additionally, the book addresses key questions and working principles in its initial chapters before delving into the energy densities of various metals, from zinc to aluminum.Chapters 8 and 9 focus on novel sustainable fabrication methods for metal/metal nanocomposites, while Chapter 10 introduces an advanced methodology for analyzing porous material systems. This monograph is a pioneering work in discussing nanostructured metals as clean fuels, with the potential to drive significant advancements in energy applications and material science research.

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