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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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Carbon Nanomaterials-based Wearable Health Monitoring Devices

  • 1st Edition
  • January 1, 2029
  • Mina Hoorfar + 3 more
  • English
Carbon nanomaterials have become a valuable resource in our electronic materials toolbox for applications requiring mechanically flexible systems for photovoltaics, electronics, sensing, and energy storage/harvesting, largely due to their superior mechanical stability, versatility, and tunability. Since the development of carbon nanostructures, such as graphene, carbon-based electronics have been intensely studied at both the fundamental level as well as the industrial and commercial applications and have revolutionized wearable and foldable sensing technologies. These advances have led to a rapid growth in the carbon-based wearable sensing market, capitalizing on the inexpensive and textile-integrated applications of carbon nanomaterials. This book summarizes different mechanisms of sensing using flexible electronics and presents newer studies on the piezoresistive, piezocapacitive, and piezoelectric properties of sensors. In addition, this book details the conditions that sensors can respond to, such as mechanical deformations, environmental conditions, and chemicals, that will be of use in various applications. The final chapters present an outlook to the future directions in the field, such as self-powered sensors and wireless communication, especially for applications involving real-time monitoring of human body performance, diagnosis and disease. This is an important reference source for materials scientists, materials engineers and electrical engineers who are seeking to increase their unsteadying of how carbon-based nanomaterials are being used to create higher performing, more reliable and less expensive devices for health montiroing.

Electroluminescence in inorganic semiconductors, polymers and their composites

  • 1st Edition
  • January 1, 2029
  • Sanjay J. Dhoble + 3 more
  • English
Electroluminescence in inorganic semiconductors, polymers and their composites covers the basic knowledge of electroluminescence including the fundamentals, materials and their properties, synthesis methods, and enhancement of optical performance for ultraviolet, visible and near-infrared light through doping using rare earth elements. Recent years have seen massive advances in electroluminescent materials for new technologies, for example, OLEDs for lighting and display applications. The book addresses the application of electroluminescent materials in optical devices and technologies. The chapters cover all the perspectives of the material and electroluminescence applications from the fundamentals to the latest advances in nanomaterial applications. Synthesis methods are emphasized in relation to their impact on the materials’ optical property performance in different luminescent materials for applications in bio-imaging, phototherapy, data storage, and security advancements. Chapters 1-3 elaborate on the basic properties and theory of luminescence, the various types of luminescence, and modelling of the luminescence mechanism with the crystal properties of the material. The up-conversion processes and application of materials in different environments is also discussed. Nanoscale luminescent materials, conductive materials, and organic semiconductors are touched on. Chapters 4-5 discuss the fabrication of current electroluminescent devices. There is emphasis on inconspicuous, sustainable, and durable device structures. Techniques for fabricating thin and thick film electroluminescent materials are reviewed. Chapters 6-7 give a brief review of electroluminescent materials and their application in instrumentation required for characterization including their pros and cons for application in imaging and biomedical imaging technologies. Chapters 8-9 review materials for luminescence on the basis of crystallography and atomic arrangement of materials including special attention on their energy conversion, electrical, and optical properties. Chapters 10-11 review the application of electroluminescent materials in a variety of fields such as LEDs. Electroluminescence in inorganic semiconductors, polymers and their composites is suitable for researchers in academia in the materials science and engineering, chemistry and physics disciplines and practitioners working in R&D in industry.

Conductive Polymers and Nanocomposites

  • 1st Edition
  • January 1, 2029
  • Sabu Thomas + 1 more
  • English
Conductive Polymers and Their Nanocomposites deals with conjugated polymers known as inherently conducting polymers (ICPs) and polymer conductive nanomaterials and nanocomposites First, there is a brief overview on chemical structure, synthesis, properties, processing, and nanostructures. The second part of the book deals with the main concepts attributed to conducting nanofillers and their synthesis, preparation and properties of conductive polymer nanocomposites. Then there is a discussion of conductive polymer nanocomposites containing carbon nanomaterials and ICPs as the conductive fillers. Modelling, simulation, and predictions of properties of the ICPs is reviewed based on quantum mechanical calculations, which also include mathematical modeling strategies for conductive polymer nanocomposites. Environmental and health concerns associated with ICPs and conductive polymer nanocomposites are touched on. Applications of ICPs and conductive polymer nanocomposites in various are summarized; these applications include organic electronics, environmental protection technologies, biomedical applications, corrosion protection, smart materials, sensors, packaging, and catalysis. Finally, the book concludes with a discussion of the current challenges and future perspectives in the field of conductive polymers and their composites. Conductive Polymers and Their Nanocomposites is suitable for researchers and practitioners in academia and R&D in industry in the disciplines of materials science and engineering.

Green mediated synthesis-based nanomaterials for photocatalysis

  • 1st Edition
  • January 1, 2029
  • Francis Verpoort + 4 more
  • English
Photocatalysis results in the modification of the rate of a photoreaction, a chemical reaction that involves the absorption of light, by one or more reacting species, by adding substances (catalysts) that participate in the chemical reaction without being consumed. Th Nanomaterial synthesis, via green synthesis for photocatalysis, takes a heterogeneous photocatalysis approach, which leads to its use for the degradation of organic pollutants, as well as for the removal of hazardous materials, such as heavy metals and antibiotics This book offers an overview of recent advancements and developments in green synthesis of nanomaterials and their applications for photocatalysis, with regard to environmental safety. It will include coverage of recently-published research, focusing on technological, environmental pollution, and safety. It is an important reference source for materials scientists and chemical engineers who are looking to understand more about how nanomaterials are being used for photocatalytic applications.

Introduction to Heterogeneous Photonic Integration

  • 1st Edition
  • January 1, 2029
  • Yuqing Jiao + 2 more
  • English
Introduction to Heterogeneous Photonic Integration explains the key principles of heterogeneous integration for photonics and discusses the past, current and future of the field. The authors approach the topic holistically and guide the readers in how to apply these principles from materials to processes, devices and circuits. Basic theoretical principles, fabrication processes, system integration and technological approaches are demystified. There is a dedicated chapter discussing industrial activities with assessment of benefits and analysis for future opportunities for adoption of heterogeneous integration technologies. Heterogeneous photonic integration is suitable for materials scientists, telecommunication engineers, and physicists in academia and industry R&D.

Composite Materials in the Helicopter Industry

  • 1st Edition
  • January 1, 2029
  • I V Frain
  • English
The use of composites in aviation has revolutionalised the industry as a whole in terms of cost, performance and reliability. Composites in manufacturing have been around for decades and even pre World War Two however before world events took shape, the helicopter was in development and began to mature around that time with legendary pioneers such as Larry Bell and Igor Sikorsky. The many examples used in the rotorcraft industry include development of the BERP (British Experimental Rotor Program) for composite blades to assist performance and lift, the use of lightweight engine cowlings that result in the ease of maintenance. The advance of manufacturing techniques have seen the use of Computer Aided Design (CAD) , Computer Aided Engineering (CAE), Computer Aided Manufacturing (CAM) with tooling and jigs brings cost effective and on time production for now and the future. This book will begin with explaining the types of composites used in the helicopter industry followed by a section on their properties and the processing and manufacturing techniques used. The book then concludes with a section on specific applications of composites in helicopter parts and then presents various case studies within the area.

Thermoplastic Elastomers

  • 1st Edition
  • January 1, 2029
  • Geoffrey Holden + 3 more
  • English
Thermoplastic elastomers represent an important material groups. They can be processed like thermoplastics but their properties are close to those of vulcanized elastomers. This well-established standard work covers products, processing techniques, properties, and applications, including important new developments since the publication of the 3rd edition. For example, olefinic block thermoplastic elastomers and recent applications as functional/responsive materials are now included. This unique and comprehensive guide to all scientific and technical aspects of thermoplastic elastomers is indispensable for everyone working in this field.

Nontraditional Fillers and Stiffening Agents for Polymers

  • 1st Edition
  • January 1, 2029
  • Chris Defonseka
  • English
With a view to efficient, cost-effective, and environmentally friendly usage of materials, this book identifies a range of usable non-petro-based fillers/stiffening agents for polymers. It includes effective usage of materials often regarded as waste, and discusses the advantages and cost-effectiveness of the various possibilites. Practical and innovative methods for using the derived composite polymer resins are described. Furthermore, it is shown how the optimal combination of composite resin, formulation, processing method, and process efficiency leads to greater cost-efficiency and higher profitability.