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.

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Fundamentals of 3D Printing for Metals

1st Edition
December 1, 2099
Swee Leong Sing + 1 more
English

Fundamentals of 3D Printing for Metals examines state-of-the-art and new challenges in the development of 3D printing for metals across a wide range of potential applications. Recent developments in the field of 3D printing for metals are explained in detail. The influence of preparation techniques on feedstocks and the effect of various processes and processing parameters on various metals are also comprehensively discussed. The book summarizes many of the recent technical research accomplishments in the area of metal 3D printing for a wide range of potential applications in major industries such as the biomedical, aerospace and automotive sectors.In addition, important characterization techniques are discussed and compared, assisting scientists in their selection of the most appropriate technique for specific applications.

Additive Manufacturing for Multifunctional Materials and Smart Composite Structures

1st Edition
December 1, 2099
Jonathan Tran
English

Additive manufacturing (AM) has created a unique opportunity to revolutionize the way we manufacture complex products with customized features, tunable properties and multifunctional applications. AM has penetrated its way into various engineering areas ranging from defense, aerospace, automotive, biomedical, consumer, and most recently, construction industry. Additive Manufacturing for Multifunctional Materials and Smart Composites takes the readers beyond design freedom, allowing them to have a unique overview of the current development in this interdisciplinary frontier. This book discusses recent advances in Additive Manufacturing technology for composites, which have attracted special interest due to their promise in improving, modifying, and diversifying the properties of generic materials with reinforcements. A detailed review of AM processes for fibre-reinforced composites with various material formulations, and strengths and drawbacks are covered, as well as the design-led-innovation frameworks for AM including the most recent development in design, optimization and modelling tools, which are essential for the rapid development in this field. This work helps to fill the gap between fundamental knowledge, technology and novel applications with the specific focus on multimaterial printing, soft robotics, metamaterial and structures, 4D printing, 3D printing fibre reinforced composite.

Emerging nanomaterials in energy storage and heat transfer applications

1st Edition
December 1, 2099
Adarsh Kumar Pandey + 3 more
English

Several effective storage methods, such as electrochemical, thermal, mechanical and hydrogen energy has been utilized to fulfil the supply and demand gap. Energy storage has become more prominent in the case of solar energy, which is available only during the daylight hours, and for it to be a viable solution for the rest of the time, is dependent on storage. Batteries, as a means of electrochemical storage, have proved to be the most effective method in solar photovoltaic for electrical energy. Modern solar thermal systems use molten salts and phase-change materials for thermal energy storage. This book presents information on new and emerging nanomaterials and their applications in energy storage and heat transfer. It covers areas from theory to experiment and from design and prototyping to commercialization. There is growing interest in new and advanced nanomaterials, such as MXenes, graphene, hybridized nanomaterials for energy storage, and heat transfer applications. This is an important reference source for materials scientists and engineers who are looking for information on how nanomaterials are being used in a range of energy harvesting and heat transfer applications.

Friction Stir Welding of Steels

1st Edition
December 1, 2099
Koteswararao V. Rajulapati + 3 more
English

Friction Stir Welding of Steels presents the use of the FSW process on thick sectioned Ferritic-Martensitic steels whose success is credited for the use of advanced tool designs, tool materials, proper choice of heat input parameters, traverse speeds, and in-line monitoring of temperature rise at the tool/sample interface. The book covers all these unique aspects pertaining to FSW for different classes steels and their applications, including high strength Bainitic steels for automotive applications, maraging steels for space and missile applications, the variation in microstructure and mechanical properties, austenitic stainless steels, and chemical plants (pipe steels).

Sustainable Nanostructured Batteries

1st Edition
December 1, 2099
Aditya Narayan Singh + 2 more
English

Sustainable Nanostructured Batteries: Fundamentals, Applications and Future Challenges is designed systematically to offer its audience a taste of the fundamental aspects of batteries, leading to the existing challenges, while also highlighting the progress made to date.Sustainable Nanostructured Batteries: Fundamentals, Applications and Future Challenges has been divided into four parts. The first part provides introductory information about the significance of the role of an energy storage device to promote sustainability and to alleviate pressure from conventional energy resources. The second section discusses the synthesis of various novel nanostructured materials, their characterization, and functionalization. Part three highlights the role of nanostructured materials in energy storage devices, their working principles, strategies evolved to mitigate voltage, capacity, structural, and oxygen evolutions in advanced materials. Emphasis is also given on the recently developed theories to design novel high-power-density materials. The book concludes with a look at the application of novel energy materials in innovative energy practices, for instance, plug-in-hybrid electric vehicles, grid interconnections, and smart electrification.Sustainable Nanostructured Batteries: Fundamentals, Applications and Future Challenges is designed to appeal to a broad audience, from a novice in the field to an experienced researcher interested in a resource with the latest advanced in nanostructured energy storage materials.

Two-Dimensional Materials for Mid-infrared Photonic and Photoelectric Applications

1st Edition
December 1, 2099
Han Zhang + 3 more
English

Two-Dimensional Materials for Mid-infrared Photonic and Photoelectric Applications reviews the recent developments of two-dimensional (2D) materials for applications in mid-infrared (MIR) photonics. First, the development of 2D materials is introduced beginning with the discovery of graphene in 2004. Then, MIR photonic applications are presented in detail. Third, 2D materials that are suitable for MIR photonic applications are discussed, including their synthesis processes and properties. Additionally, novel 2D materials that are suitable for MIR photonic applications beyond the commonly used graphene, black phosphorous, and transition metal dichalcogenides are presented. These include 2D Te (tellurene), transition metal trichalcogenides (TiS3, TiSe3), tetradymites (Bi2S3,Bi2Se3,Bi2Te3), multinary layered materials (CuIn7Se11, Ta2NiSe5), topological insulators, etc. Fourth, various photonic applications of 2D MIR materials are addressed, including light emission devices, modulators, photodetectors, imaging, integrated MIR chips and so forth. Finally, the unresolved challenges in this area are examined.Two-Dimensional Materials for Mid-infrared Photonic and Photoelectric Applications is suitable for those in academia and R&D in the subject areas of materials science and engineering, particularly those focusing on nanomaterials or optoelectronics and photonics application areas.

Braiding Technology and Machinery

2nd Edition
December 1, 2099
Yordan Kyosev
English

Braiding Technology and Machinery: Principles, Design and Processes, Second Edition reviews the basic principles, design and processes used in braiding, while introducing the latest computational methods and applications. Braided fabrics are made by interlacing yarns or strips of fabric, producing structures for technical textile applications from medical sutures to cables for anchoring ships. This fully updated second edition explains how to use the latest computer-controlled braiding machines for higher quality and efficiency, and also features added detail with new colour images throughout. Innovative applications in medicine, composites, sport, and filtration are also described, alongside established specialised braiding techniques such as spiral braiding and lace technology.

Dynamics of Waves and Fracture in Brittle Solid Materials

1st Edition
December 1, 2099
Koji Uenishi
English

Dynamics of Waves and Fracture in Brittle Solid Materials provides readers with a thorough understanding of the fundamental analytical, experimental, and numerical aspects of waves and dynamic fracture while also exploring the crucial relationship between dynamic fracture and wave motion. Beginning with the basic elastodynamics of waves and mechanics of fracture, the book later advances to discussion of fracture-induced waves and wave-induced fracture including practical case studies of previous seismic disasters and instances of unexpected fracture due to dynamic impact. Clear descriptions of complex dynamic phenomena involving the interaction of elastic waves and fracture in brittle solids is included throughout, as are mathematical equations needed for evaluating the effects of wave motion on fracture development and catastrophic structural and material failures.

Advances in Semiconducting Nanostructures for Photoelectrochemical Water Splitting

1st Edition
December 1, 2099
Neeraj Khare + 2 more
English

Photoelectrochemical (PEC) water splitting has emerged as a promising technology to generate hydrogen using solar energy - a source of renewable energy. Advances in Semiconducting Nanostructures for Photoelectrochemical Water Splitting presents the overall progress in this area using nanotechnology. It begins by providing an overview of the basic concepts of photoelectrochemical water splitting, including operation and efficiency. It details various strategies to design nanostructured materials of different morphologies to improve the performance of photoelectrochemical water splitting technologies. Performance indicators emphasized include stability and reliability of photoelectrochemical water splitting technologies. Nanostructured material morphologies reviewed include nanocomposites, nano heterojunctions, nanoparticles integrated with metals or other semiconducting materials. Advances in Semiconducting Nanostructures for Photoelectrochemical Water Splitting is suitable for researchers working in academia and industry in the disciplines of materials science and engineering, renewable energy, and chemical engineering.

Rechargeable Batteries

1st Edition
December 1, 2099
Nasir Mahmood + 2 more
English

Rechargeable Batteries: Electrodes Materials and Electrolyte Interfaces reviews the latest advances in nanomaterials and understanding of battery chemistry processes to enable new battery technologies. First the, mechanism of ionic storage at the nanoscale and the chemistry of solid interphase films and the electrode/electrolyte interface is considered. Then, the book explores the barriers and opportunities of nanostructures for commercial adoption and how recent research has tried to overcome these challenges through materials design and electrolyte modification for different battery chemistries. Techniques used to effectively characterize new electrode materials to fast track the development of secondary rechargeable batteries are discussed. Finally, key issues preventing the lab scale battery advancement to commercial applications, are examined. Rechargeable Batteries: Electrodes Materials and Electrolyte Interfaces is suitable for researchers and practitioners in academia and R&D in the subject areas of materials science and engineering, chemistry, chemical engineering and energy.