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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Multi-scale Mechanics of 2D Triaxially Braided Composites

1st Edition
February 1, 2026
Chao Zhang + 1 more
English

Multi-scale Mechanics of 2D Triaxially Braided Composites: Characterization, Mechanics and Machine-learning Based Modelling presents the latest advances in this important research field. The book begins with a brief introduction to these materials including their mechanical features, damage and failure mechanisms and typical applications. The contents are then divided into three main sections on experimental characterization; mechanics-based modeling and machine-learning based modeling approaches. By taking a multi-scale modeling approach, that includes progressive damage and impact simulation, as well as theoretical modelling, machine-learning and multi-scale mechanics aspects, the author presents key findings in this important field. A systematic introduction is given to the multi-scale and machine-learning based modeling approach, along with their corresponding source codes for the progressive damage model. Then an up-to-date theoretical model is also presented, as well as, high-efficient finite element mesh of the unit cell, for conducting multi-scale analysis and design of these materials and structures. Numerical examples are also presented to illustrate the application of presented methods for quasi-static and impact problems. To enhance the reader’s understanding numerous engineering case studies are also included, together with examples of material/structure optimization. The book provides the latest knowledge and methodology for the design and analysis of aerospace structures and other materials technologies, guiding the researcher to understand this cutting-edge research framework.

Porous Bioceramics for Biomedical Applications

1st Edition
February 1, 2026
Francesco Baino + 1 more
English

Porous Bioceramics for Biomedical Applications: Fundamentals, Properties, Processing and Applications presents the latest advances in this very important research field. Comprehensive in its coverage, the book spans a broad range of topics including design, processing, and engineering aspects. Medical ceramics with macro-, nano- and multiscale porosity are considered, as well as hierarchical porous bioceramics. With contributions from leading experts in the field the book will be an indispensable reference resource for academic researchers, industrial professionals, manufacturers, and clinical practitioners who are working on the development of porous bioceramics for biomaterials, tissue engineering and regenerative medicine.

Advanced Functional Materials for Membrane-Assisted Water Purification

1st Edition
February 1, 2026
Sabu Thomas + 3 more
English

Advanced Functional Materials for Membrane-Assisted Water Purification provides readers with a thorough overview of the principles and practices involved in membrane-assisted water purification. It explains the concepts and procedures involved in membrane-assisted water filtration, as well as some of its practical applications. Various types of membranes are discussed, including porous polymeric, ultrafiltration, 3D-printed, biochar-based, hydrogel, air-gap, and more. The morphology, structure, properties, and best-use applications of each are outlined, and other considerations such as preparation techniques, characterization techniques, reverse osmosis, deep eutectic solvents, and modeling techniques are covered as well.

Sensing

1st Edition
February 1, 2026
Léonard Dobrzyński + 6 more
English

Sensing: Long-Lived Resonances investigates and provides a solid understanding of long-lived resonance sensing, illustrated by simple examples. Each chapter introduces and defines the sensing resonances, their localized paths, and applications. Many examples in the book apply these methods to materials and sensing systems. The ultimate aim of the book is to pave the way for the creation and improvement of sensors and devices for telecommunications and applied natural sciences. The different examples presented within each chapter of this book can help close the gaps in communication between physicists and specialists using sensor results within their practices.

Biopolymer-Based Materials for Medical Applications

1st Edition
February 1, 2026
Manasa Mohan + 2 more
English

Biopolymer-Based Materials for Medical Applications: Fundamentals and Applications explores the latest developments in preparing and using bio-based polymers in biomedical science. Organized into three sections, the book starts by discussing the structures, chemical compositions, and physical properties of biopolymers. It further explores the methods for their preparation and characterization and provides a comprehensive discussion of their practical applications in medicine, covering areas such as drug and gene delivery, soft tissue engineering, dentistry, bone tissue engineering, and more. This book is an essential resource for researchers, scientists and advanced students in biopolymer science, polymer science, biomaterials, and materials science. It is also of interest to R&D professionals, scientists and engineers across the plastics and biomedical industries.

Materials Science for Dentistry

11th Edition
February 1, 2026
B. W. Darvell
English

Materials Science for Dentistry, Eleventh Edition, is a must-have resource for undergraduate and postgraduate courses in dentistry. This book provides fundamental coverage of the materials on which dentistry depends, covering the structure and chemistry that govern the behavior and performance of materials. Particular classes of materials include gypsum, polymers, acrylic, cements, waxes, ceramics and metals. Other chapters review surfaces, corrosion, mixing, casting, cutting and bonding, and mechanical testing. This updated edition, which includes substantial chapters on chemistry, has been extensively refined and reworked to provide the most useful content for a broad readership, from undergraduate students through to senior researchers and teachers. Mindfully written to provide explanations for behavior, formulation, clinical and laboratory instructions and procedures, there is no comparable resource for researchers, students, instructors and practitioners in the field of dentistry.

Industrial Applications of Functionalized Magnetic Nanoparticles

1st Edition
February 1, 2026
Kalim Deshmukh + 1 more
English

Industrial Applications of Functionalized Magnetic Nanoparticles (FMNPs) exhibit exceptional mechanical properties owing to their polymer matrix, substantial surface area to volume ratios, and heightened interfacial reactivity. These versatile tools find application in various industrial sectors, and their functionalization with diverse chemical groups can enhance their affinity toward specific targets. Industrial Applications of Functionalized Magnetic Nanoparticles thoroughly explores recent progress in FMNPs, addressing their properties, industrial-scale fabrication methods, and applications across various industrial sectors at both experimental and theoretical scales. This comprehensive book offers detailed insights into the latest technologies, serving as an invaluable resource for researchers keen on understanding the characteristics, unique properties, and synthesis methods of magnetic nanoparticles. Additionally, professionals seeking to apply these nanoparticles in various industries will find this book to be a guiding resource, seamlessly transitioning from laboratory insights to real-world applications.

Harnessing Fiber-based Natural Biomaterials

1st Edition
February 1, 2026
Mohit Hemanth Kumar + 4 more
English

Harnessing Fiber-based Natural Biomaterials: For Tissue Engineering and Regeneration explores in detail the utilization of these materials in tissue engineering and regenerative medicine. The chapters cover fabrication techniques, scaffold design, cell interactions, and regenerative therapies along with their mechanical aspects. The book begins with an introduction to fundamental concepts, key challenges, and future opportunities for utilizing these materials in biomedical applications. Emphasis is placed on their characteristics and properties, fabrication strategies such as electrospinning, and 3D printing, as well as the source of biomaterials such as plant, animal, marine or microbial-derived biomaterials. A range of applications in tissue engineering and regenerative medicine are detailed, including bone, cartilage, skin, and nervous tissue. This book is a valuable reference for academic and industrial researchers, materials scientists and engineers, manufacturers, chemists, biomedical engineers, and those working in the research and development of natural-based scaffolds for tissue engineering and regenerative medicine.

Natural Compounds and Polymer Blends in Wound Healing Applications

1st Edition
February 1, 2026
Beata Kaczmarek-Szczepańska
English

Natural Compounds and Polymer Blends in Wound Healing Applications explores the integration of diverse multifunctional natural compounds into polymer-based materials. Early chapters introduce natural polymers and their blends, and present the unique physicochemical characteristics and biological activities of these materials. A range of naturally-derived compounds is assessed, including peptides, phenolic compounds, carotenoids, flavonoids, plant extracts, and carbon additives. The sustainable benefits of these natural compounds and polymeric materials is emphasized, with a detailed review of recent patents, commercial products, and the challenges and opportunities in the field. Natural Compounds and Polymer Blends in Wound Healing Applications is a valuable resource for academics and researchers in the fields of materials science, biomaterials, pharmaceutical sciences, and medicinal chemistry.

Iron Oxide-Based Nanomaterials

1st Edition
January 15, 2026
Nisar Ali + 3 more
English
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Iron Oxide-Based Nanomaterials: From Fundamentals to Emerging Applications provides a detailed description of iron oxide nanomaterials, their synthesis, and characterization, while also exploring a wide range of applications of iron oxide nanocomposites and nanomaterials in different fields, including energy, sensing, environmental remediation, biomedical, and enzymes. The book provides all the necessary basic information about iron-oxide-based nanomaterials, including structural aspects, synthesis-to-structu... relationships, and applications of these materials in various areas. It also explains the different synthesis parameters that control the surface morphology, crystallinity, and activity of iron oxides desirable for different applications. Starting with an initial section on fundamentals, the book then focuses the following three sections on the key application area of these particles: energy, biomedicine, and the environment.

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