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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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    • Smart Functional Hybrid Nanocomposites

      • 1st Edition
      • November 3, 2025
      • Tawfik Abdo Saleh
      • English
      • Paperback
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      Smart Functional Hybrid Nanocomposites: Fundamentals and Applications for Environmental Sustainability and Energy introduces readers to the fundamental principles behind these materials, covering their chemical and physical properties, synthesis methods, characterization techniques, and various applications. Modeling methods, approaches to tailoring their functional response, processing techniques (including additive manufacturing), and assessment techniques are each covered. Various applications are also discussed such as water purification, environmental remediation, energy harvesting and conversion, their use in light-emitting diodes, solar cells, photodiodes, field-effect transistors, and more.The book concludes with chapters outlining the sustainability, recyclability, and lifecycle assessment of these materials, as well as current challenges and future directions associated with their use.

    • Biopolymer-based Composites for Energy Generation and Storage

      • 1st Edition
      • October 1, 2025
      • Satyaranjan Bairagi + 2 more
      • English
      • Paperback
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      Biopolymer-Based Composites for Energy Storage and Generation covers the properties and performance of various biopolymers, examining their potential applications in batteries, supercapacitors, and solar cells, alongside considerations of their environmental impact, economic benefits, and associated challenges and limitations. Chapters discuss the fundamentals of biopolymers used in the energy field, cover their essential properties and performance, and feature specific applications, including batteries, supercapacitors, solar cells, portable electronics, electric vehicles, and grid energy storage. The book concludes by discussing the role of biopolymers in energy harvesting and generation, energy efficiency, and conservation.It critically examines challenges and limitations, considering both environmental impact and economic benefits. Research advancements and future directions are also discussed, making this a valuable resource for researchers and professionals interested in the application of sustainable materials in the energy sector.

    • Polybenzimidazole-Based Materials

      • 1st Edition
      • September 26, 2025
      • Hongting Pu
      • English
      • Paperback
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      Polybenzimidazoles (PBIs) represent a unique class of polymers with exceptional thermo-mechanical properties and chemical resistance suitable for a variety of applications. It is primarily used to produce temperature and flame-resistant fibers but because of its high thermal stability and interesting structure of imidazole-based polymers, PBIs are attracting steadily increasing interest for applications in different fields.Polybenzimida... Materials: From Synthesis to Application presents readers with comprehensive and cutting-edge information on the synthesis, structure modification, processing, properties, and applications of PBIs with various structure as well as their related copolymers. Recent advances and new applications of PBIs are also discussed, making this a valuable reference for material scientists, polymer scientists and engineers in academia and industry.

    • Nanostructured Thin Film Deposition by Sputtering

      • 1st Edition
      • June 16, 2025
      • Kanak Kalita + 3 more
      • English
      • Paperback
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      Nanostructured Thin Film Deposition by Sputtering: From Fundamentals to Applications provides an exhaustive overview of the significant influence of sputtering in the production of nanostructured thin films. It begins with a review of the historical evolution and fundamental principles inherent to sputtering before delving into a thorough examination of thin films, covering their distinctive properties, the impact of sputtering, and the role of target materials. Building upon this base, the book unveils advanced sputtering methodologies, augmented with applicable case studies. The book provides an in-depth study of nanostructured thin films, addressing their diverse forms, and the elaborate procedures for nanostructure characterization. Finally, it embarks on an extensive analysis of the broad range of applications of sputtered nanostructured thin films, with a focus on sectors such as electronics, optics, biomedicine, and environmental science, as well as promising domains like automotive, oil and gas, food, and energy sectors. This approach offers a sweeping view of sputtering, bridging basic concepts and sophisticated aspects, thereby crafting an invaluable compendium for both researchers and learners in the field.

    • Characterization Techniques for Advanced Polymer Composite Materials

      • 1st Edition
      • December 1, 2025
      • Majid Baniassadi + 3 more
      • English
      • Paperback
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      Characterization Techniques for Advanced Polymer Composite Materials outlines methods for assessing the properties of advanced polymer composite materials, discussing sample preparation, microscopy and scattering techniques, data analysis and interpretation, microstructure identification, constitutive models, and more. It introduces the constituting laws of soft materials and demonstrates how to identify microstructure based on microscopy images. Techniques for measuring the thermal properties, electrical, and thermal characterization of these materials are covered including scanning electron microscopy, transmission electron microscopy, focused ion beam microscopy, as well as scattering techniques such as wide-angle X-ray, small-angle x-ray, and small-angle neutron. Each chapter starts with a brief explanation of the characterization technique followed by practical examples demonstrating methods of interpreting experimental results.

    • Digital Technologies in Olfaction

      • 1st Edition
      • January 27, 2025
      • Takamichi Nakamoto
      • English
      • Paperback
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      Digital Technologies in Olfaction: Fundamentals to Applications provides a comprehensive overview addressing how recent, digital, technological advances can be applied to olfaction. With an informatics approach into chemistry, the book introduces the extension of chemometrics in a modernized way such as deep learning and AI and applies it to machine olfaction.The book is systematically divided into three main sections: Odor sensing systems: Provides an overview for a variety of devices for odor sensing systems and addresses the concept of active sensing (sensing methodology) and its application to machine olfaction; Cheminformatics: Introduces chemometrics and the concept of odor space. This section also addresses odor reproduction and odor impression predictions; Olfactory displays: Addresses the applications of odor presentation and olfactory display. This section enables its readers to learn a modernized way of scent presentation.Digital Technologies in Olfaction: Fundamentals to Applications is a valuable resource for chemists and biologists who are interested in olfaction and artificial intelligence.

    • Protein-Based Nanocomposites for Tissue Engineering

      • 1st Edition
      • March 22, 2025
      • Showkat Ahmad Bhawani + 2 more
      • English
      • Paperback
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      Protein-based Nanocomposites for Tissue Engineering details the design, development, efficacy and tissue engineering applications of a range of protein-based nanocomposite materials. Protein-based nanocomposites offer advantageous properties in that they are biodegradable, biocompatible, nonantigenic, highly stable and possess strong binding capacity. These unique properties make protein-based nanocomposite carriers promising candidates for controlled cell delivery in tissue engineering. This book covers a selection of protein types in their nanocomposite form, from albumin and keratin to collagen and silk. Each protein nanocomposite is described in detail, exploring their application in cell delivery and tissue engineering.The design, development, properties and molecular mechanism of protein-based nanocomposites is thoroughly discussed before going on to analyze the advantages and limitations of these useful materials, making this book an ideal resource for readers who want to explore biocompatible and naturally derived material options for tissue engineering applications. Academics and researchers in the fields of materials science, biomedical engineering, regenerative medicine and nanotechnology will find the book a must have.

    • Innovations in Nanocomposites for Advanced Energy Storage and Conversion

      • 1st Edition
      • October 1, 2025
      • Raghvendra Kumar Mishra + 2 more
      • English
      • Paperback
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      Innovations in Nanocomposites for Advanced Energy Storage and Conversion delves into the transformative role nanocomposites play in modern energy technologies. By blending foundational insights with contemporary advancements, this book provides researchers, students, academics, and professionals with the knowledge to harness nanocomposites for significant progress in energy storage and conversion. Addressing topics from basic principles to cutting-edge synthesis methods and applications, the book emphasizes nanocomposites' extraordinary potential in developing cleaner and more efficient energy solutions. The book offers a multifaceted exploration of nanocomposites, covering fundamental principles, advanced synthesis techniques, characterization methods, and various applications.Through both theoretical and practical examples, readers will understand how nanocomposites can revolutionize energy storage systems and contribute to sustainable energy advancements.

    • Biocomposites in Manufacturing

      • 1st Edition
      • October 1, 2025
      • Faissal Chegdani + 1 more
      • English
      • Paperback
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      Biocomposites in Manufacturing: Properties, Processes and Industrial Applications presents the latest developments in this important research field. All the different manufacturing steps for the production of biocomposite products are covered, from extraction of the plants to the finishing of the final product, such as machining. The book also highlights innovative industrial applications that have recently appeared due to renewed interest from industry and academia.It will be a valuable reference resource for academic and industrial researchers, materials scientists, engineers, and all those working in industrial R&D in the development of composite materials, specifically biocomposites (natural fiber reinforced composites) for a broad range of industrial applications including aerospace, automotive, marine, energy, construction, and sporting equipment.

    • Ferroelectricity in Doped Hafnium Oxide

      • 2nd Edition
      • August 5, 2025
      • Uwe Schroeder + 2 more
      • English
      • Paperback
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      Ferroelectricity in Doped Hafnium Oxide: Materials, Properties and Devices, Second Edition covers all aspects relating to the structural and electrical properties of HfO2 and its implementation into semiconductor devices. Fundamentals of ferroelectric and piezoelectric properties, HfO2 processes, and the impact of dopants on ferroelectric properties are extensively discussed, along with phase transition, switching kinetics, epitaxial growth, thickness scaling, and more. Additional chapters consider the modeling of ferroelectric phase transformation, structural characterization, and the differences and similarities between HfO2 and standard ferroelectric materials. Finally, HfO2-based devices are summarized.The new edition extends the first edition in the following areas: Detailed discussion of the causes and dependencies for ferroelectric properties; Broader coverage of all known deposition techniques; Comparison of ferroelectric with antiferroelectric, piezoelectric, and pyroelectric properties; More aspects on switching and field cycling behavior; Wider overview of simulation results; Further applications of new HfO2-based materials for energy storage, and pyroelectric, piezoelectric, and neuromorphic applications.

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