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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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    • Microsystems for Bioelectronics

      • 3rd Edition
      • March 1, 2026
      • Victor V. Zhirnov + 1 more
      • English
      • Hardback
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      The advances in microsystems offer new opportunities and capabilities to develop systems for biomedical applications, such as diagnostics and therapy. In its third edition, Microsystems for Bioelectronics offers a comprehensive treatment of microsystems by thoroughly covering basic physics, chemistry, biology, materials, and engineering concepts, with an emphasis on the performance limits associated with the shrinking scale of microsystems. Microsystems for Bioelectronics: Scaling and Performance Limits considers physical principles and trends in extremely scaled autonomous microsystems such as integrated intelligent sensor systems, with a focus on energy minimization. It explores the implications of energy minimization on device and system architecture. It further details behavior of electronic components and its implications on system-level scaling and performance limits. In particular, fundamental scaling limits for energy sourcing, sensing, memory, computation and communication subsystems are developed and new applications such as optical, magnetic and mechanical sensors are presented. This fully revised and updated edition includes information on DRAM and 3D NAND semiconductor memories, betavoltaic energy conversion, advanced packaging, recent technology trends, and new technology roadmaps. The new edition of this well-proven book with its unique focus and interdisciplinary approach shows the complexities of the next generation of nanoelectronic microsystems in a clear and easy-to-understand manner, and is aimed for a broad audience within several disciplines.

    • Recycling and Reuse of Composite Materials

      • 1st Edition
      • March 1, 2026
      • N. M. Nurazzi + 3 more
      • English
      • Paperback
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      Recycling and Reuse of Composite Materials presents the latest developments in this important research field. The book begins with a brief introductory section explaining the fundamentals of composite recycling including sorting and separation techniques for waste composites. Thermal, mechanical and chemical recycling processes are then discussed in detail as well as information on the additives used in recycled composites. The middle section of the book then discusses the various types of recycled composites that are currently commercially available and their related technology. These include thermoplastic, thermoset-matrix waste, metal-waste and rubber-polymer based composites. The utilization of lignocellulosic waste is also discussed in detail. The chapters address the challenges and solutions in recycling these complex structures for a board range of different applications. With its focus on idea generation and informed decision-making, the book will serve as a valuable reference resource for individuals engaged in research, design, and engineering across both public and private sectors, fostering a vision for sustainable product development.

    • Handbook of Fillers, Volume 1

      • 6th Edition
      • March 1, 2026
      • George Wypych
      • English
      • Hardback
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      Handbook of Fillers, Volume 1, Sixth Edition covers the properties of fillers, providing a deep understanding of their diverse functions in materials that can lead to well-designed material formulation. The book defines terms and methods of classifications of fillers, their typical properties, and expected performance. Over 100 groups of fillers are presented by their average properties and available data, including a list of manufacturers, brand names and grades, applications of groups of fillers in products and polymers, and their major advantages. Methods of transportation, storage, processing, and quality control of fillers are also outlined. The final section of the book features chapters discussing the physical properties, chemical properties, and influence of fillers on the performance of other additives, as well as testing methods of filler systems and health and safety considerations related to the use and processing of fillers. This 6th edition has been split into 2 volumes, this volume covering properties, and the second volume covering applications. Each volume is complementary and required for the understanding and implementing the benefits of filler use.

    • Handbook of Nucleating Agents

      • 3rd Edition
      • March 1, 2026
      • George Wypych
      • English
      • Hardback
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      Handbook of Nucleating Agents, Third Edition provides information on how to increase the production rate, modify structure and morphology, improve mechanical performance, and reduce the haze of polymeric products with proper selection of nucleating agents (and/or the so-called clarifying agents). It also analyzes important publications found in open and patent literature, with special attention given to the findings of the last five years which brought many new important developments. The book is divided into 14 chapters, each of which concentrates on the essential performance of nucleating agents. Chemical origin and related properties of nucleating agents are analyzed in general terms to highlight the differences in their properties. The specific agents are discussed in Databook of Nucleating Agents, which is published as a separate book to help in the selection of products available in the commercial markets and analyze the properties of different products. Information in Databook and Handbook is totally different without any repetition. The next six chapters of the Handbook discuss the most essential theoretical knowledge required for the proper selection and use of nucleating and clarifying agents. These include polymer crystallization with and without nucleating agents, parameters of crystallization, essential influences on the nucleation processes, measures of nucleation efficiency, mechanisms of nucleation, and effective methods of dispersion of nucleating agents. The following three chapters concentrate on the application aspects in different formulations. Here, extensive use is being made of patent literature and research papers available for different applications. Discussed are nineteen polymer processing methods that require the use of nucleating agents, forty different polymers that are known to use nucleating agents, and sixteen groups of commercial products in which nucleating agents found applications. This shows that the modern use of nucleating agents is widespread in industry. The last three chapters discuss the effects of nucleating agents on the physical and mechanical properties of materials, the essential analytical techniques used to analyze systems containing nucleating agents, and health and safety in the use of nucleating agents.

    • Sonochemistry for Textile and Fibre Engineering

      • 1st Edition
      • March 1, 2026
      • Shahid Ul Islam + 1 more
      • English
      • Paperback
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      • eBook
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      Conventional textile production is an energy-hungry process characterized by the huge consumption of water and other chemicals. To overcome these challenges, interest in advanced sustainable technologies in textile chemical processing have been growing exponentially over recent years. With recent breakthroughs in the textile sector involving sonochemistry, the consumer market is expanding, and textiles find a wide range of applications, such as in the field of defence, the medical sector, sports, fire protection, radiation protection, etc. Sonochemistry offers several advantages in terms of energy savings, low environmental impact, ease of use, economy, and high treatment speed, and therefore has been rapidly gaining attention for use in the textile industry. Sonochemistry for Textile and Fibre Engineering introduces major topics related to sonochemical processing, including sonocleaning, scoring, dye extractions, sonodyeing, printing, ultrasound enzyme-assisted finishing, and sonosynthesis of nanoparticles for textile modifications. It also highlights a broad range of potential applications with an emphasis on how sonochemistry allows the development of novel, prominent functionalities on different natural and synthetic textile substrates. Providing a comprehensive overview of the latest research in the textile sonochemistry area coupled with contributions from leading researchers in this field, this book will be a valuable resource for both academia and industry interested in textile chemistry and fibre engineering.

    • Tribology of Fiber Materials and Composites

      • 1st Edition
      • March 1, 2026
      • Vijay Raghunathan + 4 more
      • English
      • Paperback
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      Tribology of Fiber Materials and Composites presents the latest advances in this important research field. The book explores the friction and wear characteristics of various types of composites, namely polymeric, at both dry and wet conditions that influence the service life. Focusing on proficient tribological testing methods it examines the impact of testing conditions on overall performance. Along with relevant case study examples, the book provides valuable insights into the factors affecting tribological performance in a diverse range of different sectors including automotive, aerospace, and marine applications. Covering materials selection, test methodologies, and parameter choices, the book will provide valuable insights into the latest advancements on the analysis of friction and wear properties, as well as the factors that influence tribological behaviour for a broad range of composites made from different types of fibers. The book will be a valuable reference resource for academic and industrial researchers, materials scientists and engineers, manufacturers, and other professionals who want to know more about the tribological behavior and performance of fiber-reinforced composites and their associated applications.

    • Fiber-Optic Distributed Acoustic Sensing

      • 1st Edition
      • March 1, 2026
      • Marcelo A. Soto + 3 more
      • English
      • Paperback
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      • eBook
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      Fiber-Optic Distributed Acoustic Sensing: Principles and Applications addresses the fundamentals of fiber optic distributed acoustic sensors (DAS) and their most important application fields. It is divided into three parts, the first of which covers the theoretical aspects of the working principle of DAS technology, including the description of the main optical components used for DAS monitoring, concepts of Rayleigh scattering, and approaches for resolving the spatial information based on optical time-domain and optical frequency-domain reflectometry. The second part focuses on the different interrogation techniques existing today, including dedicated signal processing and other advanced methods for enhancing sensing performance. The third part of the book is devoted to the main industrial applications of DAS technology, such as structural health monitoring, security, geophysical studies and seismic monitoring, including also relevant aspects related to the industrial standardization of the technology. For a reader with a basic background in photonics, the book provides the basis for knowing and understanding distributed acoustic sensing technology and its applications, in a single volume. It is relevant for a broad range of scientists and researchers working in the fields of photonics, sensing, environmental and structural health monitoring, optical communications, and optical fiber systems.

    • Industrial Applications of Carbon Nanomaterials

      • 1st Edition
      • March 1, 2026
      • Inamuddin + 2 more
      • English
      • Paperback
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      • eBook
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      Industrial Applications of Carbon Nanomaterials explores the uses of carbon nanomaterials across diverse industries. It comprehensively covers their synthesis and characterization methods, properties, and applications in renewable energy, as well as the chemical, cosmetic, pharmaceutical, and food sectors. A section on regulatory policies is also included, making it an essential guide to industry professionals. Written by experts in the field, this book serves as a valuable resource for researchers, engineers, professionals, and students seeking insights into the applications of carbon nanomaterials in various industrial settings.

    • High Entropy Materials

      • 1st Edition
      • March 1, 2026
      • Devesh Misra + 3 more
      • English
      • Paperback
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      High Entropy Materials: Fundamentals and Potential Applications covers the fundamental science of high entropy materials (HEMs) and advances in the development of various structural and functional HEMs: topics covered include strength and ductility combination; hydrogen embrittlement resistance; shape memory properties; fatigue properties as well as detailed reviews of high-entropy superalloys; refractory high entropy alloys; ferroelectric high entropy oxides; nanocrystal library for catalytic applications; water splitting for hydrogen production; thermoelectric properties; lithium and sodium batteries; high-entropy polymers; high-entropy coatings for elevated temperatures and wear resistance; and AI-based approaches to explore the high entropy materials composition space. The book is written by international experts in the field including the director and principal investigators of the High Entropy Materials Center in Taiwan: the first research center dedicated to the development of HEMs

    • Advances in Ferric Oxide- and Zinc Oxide-Based Photocatalysis

      • 1st Edition
      • March 1, 2026
      • Athira Krishnan + 5 more
      • English
      • Paperback
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      In this book, the authors integrate both the fundamentals and the most recent studies on ferric oxide- and zinc oxide-based photocatalysis in a structured and systematic fashion. Emphasis is given to the basics of the structure and properties of the selected photocatalysts. Advances in Ferric Oxide- and Zinc Oxide-Based Photocatalysis will prove particularly helpful for researchers in situations where the potential of ferric oxide and zinc oxide is yet to be established, as it will illuminate how these oxides can be utilized in a range of different applications and situations. Studies on photocatalysis for different applications provide clear evidence for the importance and role of ferric oxide and zinc oxide, materials that are now receiving significant attention for various photocatalytic applications due to their activity, availability, and stability. This book fills a gap in the literature by focusing exclusively on ferric oxide and zinc oxide, allowing a full consideration of the importance of the materials, their mechanisms of action, and the future scope for further investigation.

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