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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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    • Nanostructured Carbon Materials from Plant Extracts

      • 1st Edition
      • August 15, 2025
      • Sreeraj Gopi + 4 more
      • English
      • Paperback
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      Nanostructured Carbon Materials from Plant Extracts: Synthesis, Characterization, and Applications guides the reader through the preparation and utilization of carbon nanomaterials based on various biomass sources, including fruits, vegetables, leaves, pulp and other plant extracts. The book covers the fundamentals of nanostructured carbon materials and synthesis methods from a range of plant sources. Other chapters focus on characterization, analysis, simulation and modeling in order to prepare plant extract based carbon nanomaterials with the required properties. Final sections highlight key application areas, presenting methods and approaches to prepare these materials for specific uses. This book will be of interest to researchers and advanced students across nanomaterials, polymer science, composite science, sustainable materials, chemistry, chemical engineering, and materials science, as well as industrial scientists, engineers, and R&D professionals with an interest in sustainable carbon nanomaterials.

    • The Foundations of Rheology

      • 1st Edition
      • January 23, 2025
      • Alexander Y. Malkin
      • English
      • Hardback
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      The Foundations of Rheology discusses the main theoretical concepts of rheology as well as its practical applications in medicine, engineering, pharmacology, process technology, marine settings, cosmetics, and more. The book starts with coverage of the fundamental aspects of continuum mechanics that define stresses and related deformations, describing key principles such as equations of conservation and applications of continuum mechanics in rheology. Discussion of the commonly understood principles of flow follows, such as those in Newtonian liquids and Hookean solids, as well as more complex phenomena of plasticity and linear viscosity are also included.Non-linear effects in rheology are covered next, including fundamental treatment of non-Newtonian viscosity, elasticity of liquids, nonlinear viscoelasticity, and structural and temporary effects. Topics that are essential for commercial applications of many products such as thixotropy, other principles of structure formation, phase transitions, and system heterogeneities are also discussed. Subsequent chapters concentrate on applications of rheology to polymeric and dispersed systems, including discussion of the effects of molecular weight, concentration, temperature, elasticity, as well as instabilities, viscoelasticity, uniaxial extension, stress, rheokinetics, and structural transitions.

    • Zirconia

      • 1st Edition
      • December 1, 2025
      • Jashanpreet Singh + 1 more
      • English
      • Paperback
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      Zirconia: Properties, Synthesis, and Applications is a comprehensive and up-to-date overview of the research in the field of zirconia-based materials. As Zirconia displays a unique combination of mechanical, thermal, electrical, and optical properties, this book focuses on the growing number of applications of zirconia-based materials, including their usage in biomedical, energy, and environmental applications. In addition to zirconia’s properties, synthesis, and applications, a brief historical introduction is provided, along with future guidance. This book will be of interest to a broad audience, including students, academics, and industrial researchers working in materials science, chemistry, and physics.

    • Control of Underactuated Mechanical Systems

      • 1st Edition
      • March 21, 2025
      • Afef Hfaiedh + 1 more
      • English
      • Paperback
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      Control of Underactuated Mechanical Systems: Stabilization and Limit Cycle Generationclearly 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 limitcycle generation, supported by literature examples. It then focuses on the inertia wheel invertedpendulum, presenting a detailed discussion. The second part tackles stabilization, offering variouscontrol solutions validated through numerical simulations and real-time experiments. The finalpart addresses stable limit cycle generation, detailing three proposed control solutions and theirvalidation 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 forcontrolling underactuated mechanical systems.

    • Nanostructured Thin Films

      • 1st Edition
      • December 1, 2025
      • Mohd Shkir + 1 more
      • English
      Nanostructured Thin Films: Fundamentals and Multifunctional Applications provides a comprehensive introduction to the theory and deposition techniques used in the preparation of thin films at nanoscale by chemical and physical routes. The structural, optical, spectroscopic, electric, morphological, elastic, mechanical and magnetic properties of nanostructured thin films are thoroughly reviewed, and their applications in the fields of clean energy, solar cell devices, nanosensors, biomedicine, and on-chip devices are discussed. This book is a valuable resource to researchers and R&D professionals interested in thin film materials and the factors influencing their chemical/physical properties and the relationship between these properties.

    • Advanced Composite Materials for Wastewater Treatment

      • 1st Edition
      • May 8, 2025
      • Norzita Ngadi + 3 more
      • English
      • Paperback
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      Advanced Composite Materials for Wastewater Treatment presents the latesttechnological advancements in this important research field.This book explores recent advances in manufacturing, fabrication, and theintroduction of functional groups such as tailored layered double hydroxide(LDH)-based nanocomposites and three-dimensional hierarchical nanostructures.Among several discussed composites, those that show maximum efficiency,including graphene composites, bio-based composites (alginate, natural fiber,rubber, etc.); biochar; metal-organic frameworks; geopolymers; nanocomposites;and LDH, are all discussed.This book is an essential reference resource for researchers, scientists, andindustrial professionals as well as postgraduate students providing them with anin-depth understanding of cutting-edge developments in this field. It providesreaders with an overview of the evolution of composites in water and wastewatertreatment applications.

    • Nanogels: Fundamentals to Pharmaceutical and Biomedical Applications

      • 1st Edition
      • June 2, 2025
      • Anurag Kumar Singh + 3 more
      • English
      • Paperback
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      Nanogels: Fundamentals to Pharmaceutical and Biomedical Applications provides a comprehensive overview of nanogels, focusing on design principles, crosslinking methods, and therapeutic agent delivery. It covers nanogels' thermal properties, stabilization, chemical modifications, and biocompatibility. The book details biomedical applications, including bioimaging, sensing, drug delivery, and tissue engineering. It also explores in-vivo assessments, responsive therapies, and safety considerations, including toxicity, clearance mechanisms, and immunological responses, offering new insights into nanogel technology.Nanogels: Fundamentals to Pharmaceutical and Biomedical Applications offers an exciting look into this emerging area and is of particular interest to healthcare professionals and researchers working on nanocarrier-based drug delivery, focusing on porous nanogel nanocarriers.

    • Graphene Quantum Dots and their Derived Nanocomposites

      • 1st Edition
      • January 14, 2025
      • Ayesha Kausar
      • English
      • Paperback
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      Graphene Quantum Dots and their Derived Nanocomposites: Fundamentals and Applications presents the latest advances, with emphasis placed on the structure, design, properties, processing, and technical relevance of graphene quantum dots in thermosets, thermoplastics, conducting, rubbery, and inorganic matrix nanocomposites. Applications of graphene quantum dot reinforced nanocomposites are discussed in applications in energy storage and conversion (supercapacitors, Li ion batteries, solar cells), in coatings, radiation protection, for environmental sustainability, and for biomedical (biosensing, imaging, drug therapy) systems.The book will be a valuable reference resource for academic and industrial researchers, materials scientists and engineers, physicists, chemists, biologists, and nanotechnologists working on the research and development of high-performance graphene quantum dots-based nanomaterials.

    • Polymer and Biopolymer Nanocomposites

      • 1st Edition
      • December 1, 2025
      • Muhammad Moniruzzaman + 1 more
      • English
      • Paperback
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      Polymer and Biopolymer Nanocomposites: Recent Advances and Applications delves into the fundamental principles of polymer and biopolymer nanocomposites while examining the latest technological advancements in their fabrication and characterization. The book brings together contributions from leading scientists and researchers worldwide, offering a comprehensive review of cutting-edge developments and techniques in this field. By covering a wide spectrum of current applications, the book aims to showcase the potential for future technological progress and commercialization. It emphasizes the diverse range of applications for polymer and biopolymer nanocomposites, demonstrating their significance in various industries.Finally, the book discusses innovative fabrication methods, advanced characterization techniques, and potential commercial uses. The insights provided aim to pave the way for new technological breakthroughs and enhanced industrial applications.

    • Graphene: Synthesis, Properties, Technology and Applications

      • 1st Edition
      • October 1, 2025
      • Saritha Appukuttan + 2 more
      • English
      • Paperback
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      Graphene: Synthesis, Properties, Technology and Applications delves into the most recent advancements in the realm of graphene research. This book provides a comprehensive overview of the chemistry, synthesis, functionalization, and diverse applications of graphene-based materials, including WS2 and its hybrids. Starting with an introduction to graphene's production and characterization, it moves on to cover advanced synthesis methods and material properties. The final section explores the integration of graphene-based devices into various technological fields. It addresses environmental, health, and safety concerns, while also discussing market initiatives and commercial aspects, making it an invaluable resource for researchers and industry professionals alike.

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