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Books in Materials science

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.

  • Engineering Diamond Nanostructures

    From Fundamentals to Biomedical Applications
    • 1st Edition
    • Yun Suk Huh + 1 more
    • English
    Engineering Diamond Nanostructures: From Fundamentals to Biomedical Applications provides a comprehensive overview of the latest advancements in diamond nanostructures (DNS) and their potential applications in various biomedical fields. Beginning with an introduction to the role of DNS in nanotechnology, the book covers preparation techniques and characterization methods, focusing on innovative synthesis approaches such as detonation-based dynamic synthesis, chemical vapor deposition, and high-pressure techniques. The following chapters discuss the de-aggregation and surface modification of DNS, highlighting strategies that enhance their functionality for targeted applications. Special attention is given to the use of DNS in biosensing, bioimaging, drug delivery systems, and cancer therapy, showcasing their unique capabilities in detecting biomolecules, visualizing cellular dynamics, and delivering therapeutic agents effectively. With a focus on both fundamental concepts and practical applications, this book serves as a valuable resource for researchers, professionals, and advanced students interested in the biomedical applications of nanotechnology.

  • Nanocellulose from Agricultural Biomass

    Fundamentals, Performance, and Applications
    • 1st Edition
    • N. M. Nurazzi + 1 more
    • English
    Nanocellulose from Agricultural Biomass: Fundamentals, Performance, and Applications provides an extensive exploration of the cutting-edge advancements in this field. The book aims to cover the entire spectrum, from the origins and significance of agricultural biomass to the traditional and modern isolation methods of nanocellulose. It delves into the critical role of nanocellulose in emerging applications, especially through chemical surface modifications and composite fabrication processes involving both thermoplastic and thermosetting materials. The book is structured into three main sections: fundamentals, fabrication, and applications.The first section offers a foundational understanding of agricultural biomass resources, their morphology, and methods for sustainable green extraction and isolation of nanocellulose. The second section covers techniques for modifying and functionalizing nanocellulose, composite fabrication processes, and performance evaluations. The third section explores various cutting-edge applications, such as biomedical materials, electronics, environmental remediation, structural applications, packaging, 3-D printing, and propellants. This book is designed for a wide audience, including researchers, industry professionals, and postgraduate students working in the fields of natural fibers, nanocellulose, and polymer composites. It addresses the growing interest in sustainable materials by presenting detailed, interdisciplinary research and collaborative efforts to develop nanocellulose applications. The book highlights the economic potential and market value of nanocellulose products, making it an invaluable resource for those engaged in advancing sustainable product development.

  • Carbon Quantum Dots as Carriers for Cancer Therapy

    • 1st Edition
    • N.K Jain + 1 more
    • English
    Carbon Quantum Dots as Carriers for Cancer Therapy provides an in-depth overview of advancements in CQD synthesis, characterization, and applications in cancer drug delivery and therapy. The book details the unique chemical, physical, and optical properties of CQDs, assessing their benefits and challenges in oncology. With applications across various cancer tissue types, this book explores innovative drug delivery and therapeutic strategies aimed at improving treatment outcomes, enabling readers to make informed decisions in materials selection for cancer research and therapy. It will be of interest to academics and researchers in materials science, biomaterials, materials chemistry, cancer research, and pharmaceutical sciences.

  • Zirconia

    Properties, Synthesis, and Applications
    • 1st Edition
    • Jashanpreet Singh + 1 more
    • English
    Zirconia: Properties, Synthesis, and Applications is a comprehensive and up-to-date overview of the research in the field of zirconia-based materials. As Zirconia displays a unique combination of mechanical, thermal, electrical, and optical properties, this book focuses on the growing number of applications of zirconia-based materials, including their usage in biomedical, energy, and environmental applications. In addition to zirconia’s properties, synthesis, and applications, a brief historical introduction is provided, along with future guidance. This book will be of interest to a broad audience, including students, academics, and industrial researchers working in materials science, chemistry, and physics.

  • Smart Thin Films and Nanomaterials for the Fourth Industrial Revolution and Beyond

    • 1st Edition
    • Velumani Subramaniam + 4 more
    • English
    Smart Thin Films and Nanomaterials for the Fourth Industrial Revolution and Beyond provides an overview of various smart thin films and nanomaterials, offering detailed information on their synthesis, properties, and applications that utilize their interesting electrical, magnetic, and optical properties. The background and fundamentals of various types of smart materials are addressed throughout the book, in addition to important aspects such as the difficulty of processing control, optimization of sample synthesis, and materials design challenges. By providing insights into these functional materials, the book presents potential pathways for exploring novel phases, optimizing their properties, and tailoring them to suitable forms prior to prototype testing for a range of applications. Smart nanomaterials are notable for their advantages over other materials in the areas of cost, ease of processing, and tunable magnetic, electrical, and optical properties, and they show great promise for the development of the Fourth Industrial Revolution and beyond. From this perspective, the book focuses on different classes of smart nanomaterials targeting a broad spectrum of disciplines and applications – including engineering, medicine, biotechnology and materials science – that are all closely aligned with the ongoing evolution of Industry 4.0.

  • Graphene Quantum Dots

    Synthesis, Properties, and Applications
    • 1st Edition
    • Srikanta Moharana + 1 more
    • English
    Graphene Quantum Dots: Synthesis, Properties, and Applications provides a detailed exploration of graphene quantum dots (GQDs), covering their synthesis methods, unique properties, and applications. The book begins with fundamental aspects of GQDs, discussing synthesis techniques, doping, and functionalization methods, and highlighting their distinctive characteristics. It also examines the electronic, magnetic, and optical properties of GQDs, followed by a look at their diverse applications in fields such as energy storage, optoelectronics, and biomedicine. This resource serves as a valuable tool for academic and industrial researchers, materials scientists, engineers, chemists, physicists, and others working on the development of graphene quantum dots and related materials.By providing insights into current research, challenges, and future possibilities, the book offers a comprehensive guide for those working with GQDs to advance their understanding and applications in various industries.

  • Textile Surface Engineering

    Techniques, Applications, and Future Directions
    • 1st Edition
    • Robert Mather
    • English
    Textile Surface Engineering: Techniques, Applications, and Future Directions highlights the wide range of approaches available for modifying textile surfaces while also considering textile surface modification strategies for a variety of textile applications and discussing the actual practical benefits arising from these strategies. The book concludes with outline discussions of emerging trends and potential future developments in the field of surface modified textiles. Readers will find this to be an updated critique of the practical benefits of textile surface modifications and the improvements that they can bestow on textile products.Textiles possess an enormous range of diverse applications. The diversity of these applications requires an astonishing range of textile properties, and it is widely recognized that the structure and geometry of textile fibers and the types of fabric constructed from them are key factors. Important additional factors, however, are the nature of the fiber surface and the nature of the surface of the constructed fabric. These surfaces can often be modified to provide much improved performance in the application for which the fabric is intended.

  • Polymeric Gels

    Characterization, Properties and Biomedical Applications
    • 2nd Edition
    • Kunal Pal + 1 more
    • English
    Polymeric Gels: Characterization, Properties and Biomedical Applications, Second Edition offers a fully revised and expanded reference, featuring five new chapters and a stronger emphasis on practical translation, in a new, detailed collection of case studies. This updated edition is organized into three essential sections, opening with an introduction to polymeric gels and the technologies for their design and development. The second section systematically covers the subtypes of polymeric gels, dedicating each chapter to one subtype. Readers are guided through the core concepts, synthesis methods and preparation techniques, characterization, unique properties, and potential applications, allowing for a fundamental overview of each gel type. The final section focuses on key biomedical applications, supported by practical and clinical case studies to aid understanding and assist with translation from research to practice. Polymeric Gels: Characterization, Properties and Biomedical Applications, Second Edition is a comprehensive guide for an interdisciplinary audience, including researchers, academics, and postgraduate students new to biomedical polymeric gels who seek an in-depth overview. This book may also appeal to clinicians interested in exploring innovative biomaterial treatments.

  • Advances in Ocular Biomaterials and Delivery Systems

    • 1st Edition
    • Katelyn Swindle-Reilly + 1 more
    • English
    Advances in Ocular Biomaterials and Delivery Systems provides a focused look at key ocular biomaterials and the latest advances in drug and gene delivery for ophthalmic applications, covering their use in ocular implants, medical devices, and targeted delivery systems. The benefits and challenges of select biomaterials are assessed, including hydrogels, nanoemulsions, and polymers, aiding materials selection for improved outcomes. Practical applications are detailed, such as the use of nanoformulations, contact lenses, corneal implants, and intravitreal injections, as well as the development of eye drops and other formulations targeting the anterior and posterior chambers, such as the cornea, retina, and optic nerve.With a clear emphasis on translating research into clinical practice, this book is essential for those working on the forefront of novel biomaterials for vision care and ocular disease therapy.

  • Ion Irradiation in Emerging Materials and Devices

    From Fundamentals to Advanced Applications
    • 1st Edition
    • Vishnu Chauhan + 3 more
    • English
    Ion Irradiation in Emerging Materials and Devices: From Fundamentals to Advanced Applications presents new paradigms in the modification of existing materials and the discovery of new materials by modifying materials at specific locations at the nanoscale. This book explores the effects of ion irradiation on different materials and devices and describes the resultant modifications in their structural, electrical, morphological, optical, and magnetic properties. It also provides assessment of device performance and a comprehensive literature review. The book provides a thorough examination of ion beam-induced synthesis and characterization of various materials, and also reports the recent advances in materials modification through radiation, a promising technique for creating materials better suited for a range of specific applications. Lastly, the book highlights new materials, showcasing promising technologies and enhanced properties. This book will appeal especially to new and early-career researchers, as it examines the work done in the field of ion implantation over the past few decades, and proposes potential new areas of research and their applications.

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