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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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    • Nature-Derived Sensors

      • 1st Edition
      • January 24, 2025
      • Bahram Hemmateenejad + 2 more
      • English
      • Paperback
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      Nature-Derived Sensors: Basic Principles and Recent Advances offers a wide range of information on nature-inspired solutions for modern sensor technology. A branch of biomimetics science, biomimetic sensors, and sensing technologies have grown rapidly and widely and therefore have found real industrial applications as emerging technologies. As a result of the demand for low-cost, high-quality, and smart sensors, challenges across many scientific fields can be resolved by learning from nature solutions.This book begins with an introductory section dealing with fundamental and basic information about biomimetic mechanisms, materials, algorithms, and tools. Various classes of nature-inspired sensors are also discussed. This book is an excellent reference for graduate students and researchers working with biomimetic sensors, their industrial applications, data science, artificial intelligence, and the Internet of Things in the processing of sensory data.

    • Cellulose Based Hydrogels

      • 1st Edition
      • January 24, 2025
      • Kalim Deshmukh + 3 more
      • English
      • Paperback
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      • eBook
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      Cellulose Based Hydrogels: Production, Properties and Applications provides detailed information on the properties, characterization techniques, preparation methodologies, applications, and commercial viability of cellulose based hydrogels.The book starts with an in-depth overview of the structure of cellulosic materials and their chemical modification approaches, covering various forms of cellulose, such as nanocrystalline and nanofibrillar cellulose. The following chapters focus on characterization methods of such materials, including advanced techniques, followed by a through discussion of the strategies for preparation of cellulose based hydrogels. Finally, applications of cellulosic structures in different fields such as biomedicine, environmental science, and energy are presented.This is a valuable resource for researchers and advanced students across polymer science, nanomaterials, and materials science, as well as scientists, engineers, and R&D professionals with an interest in sustainable materials and their composites/nanocompo... for advanced applications.

    • Handbook of Antioxidants

      • 2nd Edition
      • January 23, 2025
      • George Wypych
      • English
      • Hardback
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      • eBook
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      Handbook of Antioxidants, Second Edition provides a wealth of information on the mechanics, practical effects, and applications of a wide range of antioxidants. The book starts by introducing general concepts then segues into a discussion on existing natural and synthetic antioxidants, characterizing their general properties and applications. Formation and action of oxidizing species in living organisms, ambient air, industrial environments, and chemical reactions are covered next. Subsequent chapters cover the theories and mechanisms of stabilization, performance indicators, antioxidant selection, the degradation and stabilization of different polymers and rubbers, specific effects on other components of formulation, and analytical methods.This book is an excellent companion to the Databook of Antioxidants, Second Edition, which has also recently published. Both books supplement each other without repeating the same information – one contains data another theory, mechanisms of action, practical effects, and implications of application.

    • PVC Degradation and Stabilization

      • 5th Edition
      • January 23, 2025
      • George Wypych
      • English
      • Hardback
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      • eBook
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      PVC Degradation and Stabilization, Fifth Edition contains all the information necessary for the successful design of stabilization formulas in any PVC-based product. Other topics covered include degradation by thermal energy, UV, gamma, and other forms of radiation, chemical degradation, and more. Many new topics are of particular interest today, including new stabilization methods and mechanisms (e.g., synergistic mixtures containing hydrotalcites and their synthetic equivalents, beta-diketones, functionalized fillers, Shiff bases), new approaches to plasticization, methods of waste reprocessing (life cycle assessment, reformulation, biodegradable materials, and energy recovery), accelerated degradation due to electric breakdown, and many more.Analytical methods for studying degradative and stabilization processes aids readers in establishing a system for verifying results of stabilization with different stabilizing systems.

    • Encyclopedia of Polymer Degradation

      • 1st Edition
      • January 23, 2025
      • George Wypych
      • English
      • Hardback
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      • eBook
        9 7 8 1 7 7 4 6 7 0 4 9 1
      Encyclopedia of Polymer Degradation compiles research results for the most important and commonly-used polymers, identifying their unitary degradative chemical reactions, including the fate of products resulting from primary degradation which can influence further degradation mechanisms and rates. The book proposes potential mechanisms of reactions and chemical descriptions of the sequence for events for each degradation mode. It takes a knowledge-based approach with the aim of facilitating more effective prevention of waste and environmental pollution caused by material failures, and also discusses the limitations of typical weathering studies, challenges in lab-based weathering studies, and the importance of understanding various degradation mechanisms.

    • The Foundations of Rheology

      • 1st Edition
      • January 23, 2025
      • Alexander Y. Malkin
      • English
      • Hardback
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      • eBook
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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.

    • Databook of UV Stabilizers

      • 3rd Edition
      • January 23, 2025
      • Anna Wypych + 1 more
      • English
      • Hardback
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      • eBook
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      Databook of UV Stabilizers, Third Edition provides key information on the most frequently-used UV stabilizers, specifically catering to various industries including automotive, aerospace, polymers, plastics, rubber, cosmetics, food preservation, adhesives, coatings, medical equipment, packaging materials, solar cells, and more. Health and safety concerns are covered, including issues related to skin penetration, toxic degradation products, and the effect of converted radiation energy to heat on the skin’s temperature. The environmental effect of UV stabilizers is also discussed, with an emphasis on responsible use and disposal.Other data provided includes acronyms, molecular weight, odor, product form, transmittance, DOT hazard class, NFPA flammability/reactiv... aquatic toxicity, typical applications, processing methods, conditions to avoid, and much more for each stabilizer covered. The book is an excellent companion to the Handbook 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 Material Weathering

      • 7th Edition
      • January 23, 2025
      • George Wypych
      • English
      • Hardback
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      • eBook
        9 7 8 1 7 7 4 6 7 0 5 9 0
      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.

    • PVC Formulary

      • 4th Edition
      • January 23, 2025
      • George Wypych
      • English
      • Hardback
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      • eBook
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      PVC Formulary, Fourth Edition provides PVC manufacturers, processers, and users with key information on product development, formulation, additives, and properties. The book contains a trove of data and formulations that aids in the successful development of PVC products and evaluation of formulas that others use. Commercial types and grades, polymer forms, and physical-chemical properties of PVC are discussed in detail, with all essential information required for the decision-making process clearly presented. The book contains over 600 formulations of products belonging to 23 categories that are derived from characteristic methods of production.A broad selection of formulations is used in each category to determine the essential components of formulations used in a particular method of processing, the most important parameters of successful products, troubleshooting information, and suggestions of further sources of information on the method of processing.

    • Pervious Concrete Pavements

      • 1st Edition
      • January 22, 2025
      • Hilal El-Hassan + 1 more
      • English
      • Paperback
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      • eBook
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      Pervious Concrete Pavements: Design, Performance, and Applications provides both a comprehensive theoretical background and practical experiences on the performance of pervious concrete. The book explores the effects of various materials and process parameters on the mechanical, durability, and hydraulic properties of pervious concrete while also examining their hydrological design and water quality. The ability to upscale the use of pervious concrete in construction applications is investigated through field evaluation, lifecycle assessment, and performance prediction using artificial intelligence. The volume presents the latest findings in pervious concrete research, filling a gap in previous relevant publications.

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