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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.

  • Additive Manufacturing of Functional Polymers and Nanocomposites

    Recent Progress, Applications, Challenges and Future Opportunities
    • 1st Edition
    • Chaudhery Mustansar Hussain + 1 more
    • English
    Additive Manufacturing of Functional Polymers and Nanocomposites: Recent Progress,Application... Challenges and Future Opportunities provides up-to-date knowledge in thisimportant research field. The book provides a comprehensive overview of the whole developmentphase, from material synthesis to component design and manufacturing and applications. Thecontents are divided into five key parts. Section 1 introduces additive manufacturing of functionalpolymers and nanocomposites and discusses the numerous developments and perspectives that have been perceived over recent years. Section 2 looks at the various types of functional polymers and nanocomposite materials, including their characterization, and the various synthesis techniques that can be employed to fabricate customized objects using AM technologies. Section 3 focuses on the use of functional polymers and nanocomposites in a broad range of applications including health care, electronics, automotive, robotics, aerospace, and other industrial sectors. Section 4 focuses on theoretical modeling and machine learning approaches. Section 5 discusses key challenges, the environmental and health impact, commercialization aspects and opportunities for the future.
  • Emerging Sensors for Environmental Monitoring

    • 1st Edition
    • James McLaughlin + 2 more
    • English
    Emerging Sensors for Environmental Monitoring presents a comprehensive overview of chemical sensors, ranging from the choice of material to sensor validation, modeling, simulation, and manufacturing. It discusses the process of data collection by intelligent techniques such as deep learning and multivariate analysis, incorporates different types of sensors, and discusses each under a common set of sub-sections so that readers can fully understand the advantages and disadvantages of the relevant transducers—dependin... on the design, transduction mode, and final applications.This book provides a practical reference for Scientists, Researchers, Students, and Practitioners to deepen their knowledge base on the management of emerging contaminants, degradation of air, soil and water quality and indicators of ecological degradation.
  • Nanophotonics with Diamond and Silicon Carbide for Quantum Technologies

    • 1st Edition
    • Mario Agio + 1 more
    • English
    Nanophotonics with Diamond and Silicon Carbide for Quantum Technologies provides an in-depth overview of key developments in diamond and silicon carbide photonics to enable spin-photon interfaces, quantum computing, quantum imaging, and quantum sensing. Written by world experts, chapters discuss nanophotonics effects (atomic size point center properties in the materials), fabrication of photonic components and integrated photonics circuits, photonics and nanophotonics enabling quantum sensing, and quantum information and networks via spin-photon interface. This book is a valuable resource to researchers and professionals interested on the fundamentals, trends, and diamond and silicon carbide applications in the quantum technology industry.
  • Molecular Dynamics Simulation of Nanocomposites using BIOVIA Materials Studio, Lammps and Gromacs

    • 2nd Edition
    • Sumit Sharma
    • English
    Molecular Dynamics Simulation of Nanocomposites using BIOVIA Materials Studio, Lammps and Gromacs, Second Edition introduces the three major software packages essential for the molecular dynamics simulation of nanocomposites, providing detailed instructions on utilizing each. This content is accompanied by real-world examples that illustrate when each should be applied. Numerous case studies demonstrate how each software package predicts various properties of nanocomposites, encompassing metal-matrix, polymer-matrix, and ceramic-matrix based nanocomposites. Explored properties include mechanical, thermal, optical, and electrical characteristics. This is a valuable resource for students, researchers, and scientists working in the field of molecular dynamics simulation.All chapters have been fully updated to reflect the latest developments in the field, and this new edition has been enriched with additional chapters covering Al composites, machine learning, polymer coatings, and graphene-based materials and carbon nanotubes.
  • Bamboo-Based Polymer Composites

    Fundamentals, Properties, Applications and Performance
    • 1st Edition
    • N. M. Nurazzi + 2 more
    • English
    Bamboo-Based Polymer Composites: Fundamentals, Properties, Applications and Performance presents the latest developments in this important research field. The book begins with a thorough introduction to bamboo resources, bamboo anatomy, its growth origin, and the extraction process used to obtain the fiber. Following sections cover polymer composites, the fabrication process and performance, and new progress in the isolation and functionalization of nanocellulose-based bamboo, chemical modification, manufacturing techniques, and structure-property relationships. This comprehensive resource on topics presented provides insights into potential applications for structural, construction and building materials.
  • Functionalized Magnetic Nanohybrids

    Synthetic Approaches, Biomedical and Environmental Applications
    • 1st Edition
    • Komal Rizwan + 1 more
    • English
    Functionalized Magnetic Nanohybrids: Synthetic Approaches, Biomedical and Environmental Applications provides a comprehensive overview of the basic principles, fabrication, self-assembling strategies, and potential applications of magnetic nanohybrids in the fields of biomedicine, sensors, and environmental remediation. Sections cover an introduction to the synthesis methods, functionalization, and characterization of magnetic nanohybrids, focus on the potential applications of these nanostructured materials in the biomedical field and for the removal of environmental pollutants, and cover challenges associated with fabrication techniques, and in the application of magnetic nanohybrids.
  • Databook of Antioxidants

    • 2nd Edition
    • Anna Wypych + 1 more
    • English
    Databook of Antioxidants, Second Edition covers general information, physical properties, health and safety considerations, ecological properties, and the use and performance of each featured antioxidant. A general information section includes CAS #, common name/synonym, acronym, chemical category, moisture content, and more. The physical properties section features data on state, odor, color (Gardner and Platinum-cobalt scales), acid number, ash contents, and other characteristics. The health and safety section displays data on flashpoint, autoignition temperatures, explosive LEL and UEL, NFPA flammability and reactivity, ingestion, first aid, and beyond.The ecological properties portion of the book contains data on biodegradation probability, aquatic toxicity LC50, and partition coefficients, and the book concludes with a chapter on use and performance considerations with information on manufacturer, outstanding properties, typical applications, recommended dosage, concentration used, food approval, and more. This book is an excellent companion to the Handbook of Antioxidants, Second Edition which has also been published recently. Both books supplement each other without repeating the same information – one contains data another theory, mechanisms of action, practical effects and implications of application.
  • Multifunctional Nanostructured Coatings

    Biomedical, Environmental, and Energy Applications
    • 1st Edition
    • Manviri Rani + 1 more
    • English
    Multifunctional Nanostructured Coatings: Biomedical, Environmental, and Energy Applications offers core and advanced information about various nanomaterials and their synthetic approaches to nanostructured coatings. The book focuses on the application of multifunctional nanostructured coatings (MNCs) in the areas of biomedicine, the environment, and energy, and presents the latest advances in the design, preparation, characterization, and fabrication of MNCs. Techniques covered in the book include chemical deposition (including plasma-assisted deposition) and physical deposition methods such as magnetron sputtering, arc evaporation, electron-beam evaporation, and ion-beam sputtering.In addition, the book also explores the use of multifunctional ZnO/TiO2 nanoarray composite coatings, Ta- and Si-doped multifunctional bioactive nanostructured films, in situ-generated titanium-oxo clusters, and silver nanoparticles. It will be useful for researchers working in the areas of materials science, coating technologies, nanotechnology, sustainability, and environmental engineering.
  • Protein-Based Nanocomposites for Tissue Engineering

    • 1st Edition
    • Showkat Ahmad Bhawani + 2 more
    • English
    Protein-based Nanocomposites for Tissue Engineering details the design, development, efficacy and tissue engineering applications of a range of protein-based nanocomposite materials. Protein-based nanocomposites offer advantageous properties in that they are biodegradable, biocompatible, nonantigenic, highly stable and possess strong binding capacity. These unique properties make protein-based nanocomposite carriers promising candidates for controlled cell delivery in tissue engineering. This book covers a selection of protein types in their nanocomposite form, from albumin and keratin to collagen and silk. Each protein nanocomposite is described in detail, exploring their application in cell delivery and tissue engineering.The design, development, properties and molecular mechanism of protein-based nanocomposites is thoroughly discussed before going on to analyze the advantages and limitations of these useful materials, making this book an ideal resource for readers who want to explore biocompatible and naturally derived material options for tissue engineering applications. Academics and researchers in the fields of materials science, biomedical engineering, regenerative medicine and nanotechnology will find the book a must have.
  • Control of Underactuated Mechanical Systems

    Stabilisation and Limit Cycle Generation
    • 1st Edition
    • Afef Hfaiedh + 1 more
    • English
    Control of Underactuated Mechanical Systems: Stabilization and Limit Cycle Generation clearly explains stabilization and limit cycle generation in underactuated mechanical systems (UMS),addressing control design challenges and demonstrating concepts through real-time experiments.The book begins with advancements in UMS, introducing key concepts such as stabilization and limit cycle generation, supported by literature examples. It then focuses on the inertia wheel inverted pendulum, presenting a detailed discussion. The second part tackles stabilization, offering various control solutions validated through numerical simulations and real-time experiments. The final part addresses stable limit cycle generation, detailing three proposed control solutions and their validation through different case studies.This book is a valuable resource for PhD and Master students, engineers, researchers, and educators. It provides guidance in robotics and automatic control, utilizing a simplified methodology for controlling underactuated mechanical systems.