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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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    • High Strength Steels

      • 1st Edition
      • June 5, 2025
      • Mingxin Huang + 3 more
      • English
      • Paperback
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      High Strength Steels: Microstructure, Properties, and Applications summarizes the historical context and recent research directions of new high strength steels including high-strength low alloyed steel (HSLA), dual-phase (DP) steel, transformation-induc... plasticity (TRIP) assisted steel, quenching and partitioning (Q&P) steel, medium-Mn steel, high-Mn twinning induced plasticity (TWIP) steel, bainitic steel, martensitic steel and maraging steel. In particular, the state-of-the-art understanding of the processing-microstru... relationship of these high-strength steels is the focus of this book. More importantly, the authors’ understanding on the deformation mechanisms of high-strength steels, which is based on their extensive research works over the last two decades, is thoroughly incorporated. Engineering applications of these materials are also discussed.High Strength Steels is suitable for new entrants or those working in related fields in academia and R&D in the subject areas of materials science and engineering and metallurgy.

    • Multifunctional Nanostructured Coatings

      • 1st Edition
      • March 29, 2025
      • Manviri Rani + 1 more
      • English
      • Paperback
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      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.

    • Doping of Metal Oxides

      • 1st Edition
      • December 1, 2025
      • Subhendu Chakroborty + 3 more
      • English
      • Paperback
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      • eBook
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      Doping of Metal Oxides: From Fundamentals to Applications covers the concepts, synthesis, characterization, and applications of doped metal oxides. The book begins with an introduction to the fundamentals of doping, including electronic structure, band gap engineering, and types of dopant agents, before exploring the various synthesis methods and characterization techniques. The book also explores the challenges and limitations in doping metal oxides, and offers insights into emerging trends and prospects.The book adopts a systematic and logical approach focused on providing an in-depth understanding of the concept of doping, synthesis and characterization techniques, and applications of doped metal oxides, making it an essential resource for anyone seeking to gain deeper knowledge of this exciting field.

    • Metal Oxide-Based Thermoelectric Materials

      • 1st Edition
      • December 1, 2025
      • Jai Singh + 3 more
      • English
      • Paperback
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      • eBook
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      Thus far the top-performing thermoelectric materials have included toxic elements or materials that are not abundant or expensive and difficult to produce. Consequently metal oxide materials are now being investigated as potential thermoelectric materials. Metal oxide-based thermoelectric materials reviews the characteristics of metal oxide materials in comparison to other materials utilized for thermoelectric applications. In particular, there is discussion of the intrinsic advantages of metal oxide materials such as their chemical and thermal stability, environmental friendliness, cheap raw material costs, and chemical flexibility. In addition, the book includes information on their high-temperature stability, adjustable electronic and phonon transport behavior, and well-established simple production processes. Strategies to enhance the thermoelectric properties of metal oxide materials are emphasized in the book. Finally, emerging applications of metal oxide-based thermoelectrics are touched on with an overview of the remaining challenges and opportunities towards commercial translation. Metal oxide-based thermoelectric materials is a suitable reference book for researchers and scientists in academia and R&D in the subject areas of materials science and engineering and energy

    • Smart Halloysite Nanotubes

      • 1st Edition
      • September 22, 2025
      • Deepak Rawtani + 2 more
      • English
      • Paperback
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      • eBook
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      Due to their distinctive characteristics, halloysite nanotubes (HNTs) have garnered more and more attention from the scientific community in both academia and industry in recent years. Smart Halloysite Nanotubes: Fundamentals and Applications takes its readers on a journey that starts with an understanding of fundamentals and leads through the presentation of current research results to the latest developments and possibilities of applied use. Interesting discussions on commercialization strategies for the materials and their environmental viability conclude the 5-part manuscript.Written by expert authors, the book is an essential reference for students and professional scientists or engineers in equal measure.

    • Electrospun Nanofibers

      • 2nd Edition
      • September 26, 2025
      • Mehdi Afshari
      • English
      • Paperback
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      • eBook
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      Electrospun Nanofibers covers advances in the electrospinning process including characterization, testing and modeling of electrospun nanofibers, and electrospinning for particular fiber types and applications. Electrospun Nanofibers offers systematic and comprehensive coverage for academic researchers, industry professionals, and postgraduate students working in the field of fiber science. This new edition will additionally cover areas related to the area of biomedical, tissue engineering and drug applications of electrospun nanofibers with eight brand new chapters. Electrospinning is the most commercially successful process for the production of nanofibers and rising demand is driving research and development in this field. Rapid progress is being made both in terms of the electrospinning process and in the production of nanofibers with superior chemical and physical properties. Electrospinning is becoming more efficient and more specialized in order to produce particular fiber types such as bicomponent and composite fibers, patterned and 3D nanofibers, piezoelectric, functional, and nanofibers derived from biodegradable polymers.

    • Plant Extract Loaded Biopolymers For Wound Healing

      • 1st Edition
      • September 30, 2025
      • Balaji Ayyanar Chinnappan + 5 more
      • English
      • Paperback
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      • eBook
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      Plant Extract Loaded Biopolymers For Wound Healing focuses on the naturally available different plant extracts loaded with biopolymers for wound healing. The book reviews the different structural, mechanical, thermal, in-vitro, and in-vivo characterizations of such extracts and introduces biocomposites, thin film, scaffolds, and natural plants for wound healing. In addition, it discusses the antimicrobial and anti-cancerous properties of plants, together with the synthesis of plant extracts, phytochemicals, and other forms of analysis of plant extracts. The book covers the fabrication of plant extracts loaded with biopolymers and their structural/mechanica... vitro characterization.In later chapters, the following aspects are also discussed: the histopathology analysis of plant extracts loaded with biopolymers; biopolymers for local drug delivery and tissue/bone regeneration; drug release, drug kinetics and swelling studies; contact angle analysis of biopolymers; and FEM simulation of biopolymers.

    • Green Carbon Dots for Theranostic Applications

      • 1st Edition
      • December 1, 2025
      • Hamed Barabadi + 1 more
      • English
      • Paperback
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      Green Carbon Dots for Theranostic Applications: Synthesis, Characterization and Applications addresses the growing need for environmentally friendly and sustainable materials in the field of biomedicine. Carbon dots, a class of carbon-based nanoparticles, offer unique optical properties and biocompatibility compared to traditional semiconductor-based nanomaterials, providing a promising alternative by utilizing renewable and low-cost carbon sources and employing eco-friendly synthesis methods. A wide range of theranostic applications for green carbon dots are thoroughly reviewed, including bioimaging, drug delivery, cancer therapy, and many more. Green Carbon Dots for Theranostic Applications: Synthesis, Characterization and Applications provides a comprehensive understanding of green carbon dots and their applications in theranostics, with a focus on bridging sustainable nanotechnology and biomedical innovation. This book is of interest to academics and researchers working in the fields of materials science, nanotechnology, biomedical engineering, and pharmaceutical science.

    • Polymer-Based Nanostructured Barrier Materials

      • 1st Edition
      • December 1, 2025
      • V. Prajitha + 2 more
      • English
      • Paperback
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      • eBook
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      Polymer-Based Nanostructured Barrier Materials offers an in-depth exploration into the latest advancements in nanostructured barrier technologies. The book covers a range of topics including processing, characterization, and applications, with a focus on polymeric materials utilized in barrier contexts. It details thermoplastics, thermoset polymers, elastomers, specialty elastomers, and biopolymers. The book delves into barrier mechanisms, testing standards, theoretical modeling, simulation, and industrial requirements for nanostructured barrier materials in packaging. It also addresses preparation for specific properties and applications such as edible packaging, active and intelligent packaging, corrosion protection, tire engineering, environmental remediation, and other novel uses.This comprehensive resource is aimed at researchers, advanced students, industrial scientists, engineers, and R&D professionals interested in barrier and nanomaterials.

    • Biobased Epoxy Vitrimer Composites

      • 1st Edition
      • September 10, 2025
      • Sudheer Kumar + 5 more
      • English
      • Paperback
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      • eBook
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      Biobased Epoxy Vitrimer Composites: Design, Manufacture, Properties, Applications, and Environmental Impacts outlines the latest production techniques, opportunities, and applications of biobased epoxy vitrimers and their related composites, with a particular emphasis on their sustainable development. The book features 17 chapters on the design, manufacture, properties, degradation capability, environmental impacts, and application of these composites while also covering current challenges and opportunities in their development. Special attention is paid to their unique properties, how to reprocess and recycle them, preparation and characterization techniques, as well as future trends.Applications covered include shape-memory materials, self-healing materials, adhesives, coatings, flame retardants, and their use in additive manufacturing

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