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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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    • Nanomaterials Perovskites Oxides and Halides Catalysts

      • 1st Edition
      • April 1, 2026
      • Peter R. Makgwane + 3 more
      • English
      • Paperback
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      Nanomaterials Perovskites Oxides and Halides Catalysts: Applications in Sustainable Catalytic Processes offers an insightful overview of perovskite-based nanomaterials as efficient catalysts for various applications. Organized into four sections, the book begins by covering the fundamentals of these materials, including their properties, synthesis methods, and design strategies. The second section reviews their application in the energy industry, focusing on energy generation and storage technologies such as fuel cells, batteries, supercapacitors, and conversion reactions. The third section explores their role in chemical conversion processes. Lastly, the book addresses the environmental applications of perovskite-based nanomaterials, including pollution remediation, water treatment, and sensing. Providing fundamental knowledge and strategies for designing novel perovskite-based catalytic nanomaterials with improved structural properties, this book is essential for researchers and professionals working with materials science, advanced nanomaterials, environmental science, renewable energy, and chemical conversion.

    • Metallurgy and Design of Alloys with Hierarchical Microstructures

      • 2nd Edition
      • February 1, 2026
      • Krishnan K. Sankaran + 2 more
      • English
      • Paperback
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      Metallurgy and Design of Alloys with Hierarchical Microstructures, Second Edition provides an in-depth exploration of the intricate connections between processing, microstructure, and material properties. Focusing on metallic materials, particularly those used in aircraft structures, the book lays the groundwork for understanding how hierarchical microstructures influence performance. It bridges the gap between computational materials science, physical metallurgy, and alloy design. By balancing multiple engineering properties such as strength, durability, and corrosion resistance, this resource equips readers with the tools to optimize materials for critical structural applications.The book stands out by offering new coverage of fundamental metallurgy concepts, worked examples, and applications. It introduces the latest developments in the field and integrates structure-property relationships in a manner not previously achieved. With a focus on solving practical problems through calculations and microstructural design, it empowers engineers and scientists to address real-world challenges. Additionally, its emphasis on multi-component materials broadens its applicability across material systems, ensuring relevance beyond aerospace applications.

    • Ohring's Materials Science of Thin Films

      • 3rd Edition
      • April 1, 2026
      • Tomas Kubart + 4 more
      • English
      • Paperback
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      Ohring's Materials Science of Thin Films: Deposition and Structure, Third Edition is an ideal resource for science and engineering students in advanced undergraduate or first-year graduate level courses on thin films as well as scientists and engineers who are entering the field or require an overview of thin films. The book provides the most comprehensive coverage of materials science and technology related to thin films and coatings of any book, bringing the most important advances made since the publication of the previous edition. All chapters have been fully revised and include new illustrations, examples, and exercises.

    • Mechanical Behavior of Fiber-reinforced Polymer Composites

      • 1st Edition
      • April 1, 2026
      • Manoj Kumar Singh + 4 more
      • English
      • Paperback
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      The Mechanical Behavior of Fiber-reinforced Polymer Composites: Fundamentals, Advanced Studies, and Current Trends provides a detailed review of important developments in this field. The book covers fundamental principles, materials, manufacturing processes, and testing methodologies. The fundamental principles that are discussed focus on the mechanical properties of polymers and fibers, emphasizing their interactions and resulting behavior in composite materials. Detailed discussion is given on various mechanical testing methods used to characterize fiber-reinforced composites, including tensile, compression, flexural, impact, and fatigue testing. The book investigates the significance of fiber orientation in composites and how different manufacturing processes can affect the alignment of fibers, subsequently impacting mechanical properties. Failure mechanisms including delamination, matrix cracking, and fiber breakage are discussed in detail. The book also covers aging effect in outdoor environment applications, as well as numerical analysis, modelling, and artificial intelligence. The book will serve as a comprehensive reference for researchers, and other professionals interested in gaining in-depth knowledge about the mechanical aspects of these materials, offering essential insights into their structural integrity and their diverse range of applications.

    • Mechanical Aspects of High Entropy Alloys

      • 1st Edition
      • January 4, 2026
      • Weidong Li + 2 more
      • English
      • Paperback
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      Mechanical Aspects of High Entropy Alloys: Fundamentals, Modeling, and Properties is structured by the sub-category of mechanical behavior, covering almost all key themes in this area, including strength, ductility, creep, fracture, fatigue, small-scale mechanical behavior, strengthening mechanisms, deformation mechanisms, and serrated plastic flow. For each individual topic, the focus is geared towards the distinctive characteristics of high-entropy alloys (HEA). This book is a valuable resource to advanced students and researchers in need of an entry point to the field of HEAs, and experienced academic and industrial researchers who wish to either deepen their knowledge or gain inspiration during the process of their HEA research.

    • Conducting Polymers and their Functionalization

      • 1st Edition
      • March 1, 2026
      • Sapana Jadoun
      • English
      • Paperback
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      Conducting Polymers and their Functionalization: Synthesis, Characterization, and Applications offers a comprehensive guide on the synthesis techniques, characterization methods, functionalization approaches, and diverse applications of conducting polymers. The book begins with an overview of different types of conductive polymers, their electrical properties, and conductivity mechanisms, and then progresses to discuss strategies for functionalization, including chemical, doping, hybridization, copolymerization, and post-polymerization modifications. It further explores various chemical synthesis approaches, detailing their resulting properties and discussing the advantages and disadvantages of each technique. The book also features a dedicated chapter on the applications of functionalized conducting polymers in several fields, from water treatment to bioelectronics, environmental sensing, imaging, and optoelectronics. Case studies on applications are also included. A valuable resource to researchers, polymers scientists, engineers, and advanced students working with conductive polymers, the book covers present challenges and future research directions, highlighting potential applications of functionalized conducting polymers.

    • Nanocellulose: Harnessing Sustainability from Biomass to Biocomposites

      • 1st Edition
      • January 1, 2026
      • S.M. Sapuan + 2 more
      • English
      • Paperback
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      Nanocellulose: Harnessing Sustainability from Biomass to Biocomposites presents a detailed review of the latest advances in nanocellulose-reinfo... biocomposites, with a particular emphasis on their processing, properties, and performance. Through detailed case studies, the chapters cover the conceptual design process, including materials selection, fabrication processes, characterization techniques and innovations in applications and performance. The book also emphasizes the need for meticulous design and tailored process development, which are crucial for selected applications. The book also includes a dedicated chapter on the market value of the global nanocellulose industry and assesses its contribution to sustainability. The mechanical, thermal and electrical performance properties of these materials are also discussed in detail, as well as the structure-property relationship. With its focus on idea generation and informed decision-making, the book will serve as a valuable reference resource for all individuals engaged in this area of research, fostering a vision for sustainable product development in the future.

    • Functionalized Metal Nanoparticles

      • 1st Edition
      • April 1, 2026
      • Bibhuti Bhusan Sahu + 3 more
      • English
      • Paperback
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      Functionalized Metal Nanoparticles: Current Research Trends and Applications provides a comprehensive overview of synthesis techniques, characterization methods, and the potential for functionalization of metal nanoparticles and their hybrid materials. It offers guidance on selecting metal nanoparticles for optimal material properties and practical utilization across various fields. Additionally, the book explores a wide range of applications for metal nanoparticles, including catalysis, sensors, optics, and electronics, with a focus on emerging topics such as bio-hydrogen production, energy technologies, and drug delivery systems. This book serves as a valuable resource for researchers, engineers, and academics interested in the fundamentals, latest research advances, and emerging technological applications of metal nanoparticles and their functionalization.

    • Additive Manufacturing of Advanced Ceramic Materials

      • 1st Edition
      • January 1, 2026
      • Chaudhery Mustansar Hussain
      • English
      • Paperback
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      Advanced ceramics exhibit exceptional properties such as high-temperature resistance, superior strength, and excellent electrical and thermal conductivity, making them integral in various industries like aerospace, healthcare, and electronics. However, traditional manufacturing methods for ceramics still pose various challenges for achieving intricate designs and complex structures. Additive Manufacturing of Advanced Ceramic Materials provides a comprehensive exploration of additive manufacturing techniques that are tailored to overcome these challenges, offering researchers, engineers, and industry professionals a roadmap to harness the full potential of advanced ceramics through innovative 3D printing and related processes. The reader will gain valuable insights into the intricacies of additive manufacturing processes such as selective laser sintering, binder jetting, and stereolithography as applied to ceramics, along with discussions on material properties, design considerations, and post-processing techniques. Additionally, the book explores emerging trends such as multi-material printing, hybrid manufacturing, and the integration of advanced characterization techniques, empowering readers to leverage additive manufacturing technologies to innovate and optimize the production of high-performance ceramic components for various applications ranging from aerospace and automotive to biomedical and electronics industries.

    • Applications of Nanotechnologies in Biomedicine, Agriculture, and the Environment

      • 1st Edition
      • February 2, 2026
      • Surender Kumar Sharma + 1 more
      • English
      • Paperback
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      Applications of Nanotechnologies in Biomedicine, Agriculture, and the Environment provides a comprehensive overview of the synthesis, design, and utilization of various nanomaterials, exploring their potential applications in fields ranging from agriculture and environmental remediation to healthcare and medicine. With contributions from leading experts in the field, the book starts with an overview of various synthesis methods, along with a thorough discussion on the benefits and limitations of each method. Subsequent chapters focus on specific areas of innovation, encompassing a broad array of applications within food and agriculture, biomedicine and environmental science. This is a valuable resource for researchers and advanced students across a range of disciplines, but it is also ideal for industrial scientists, engineers and R&D professionals with an interest in nanotechnology and sustainable technologies for diverse applications.

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