Materials science Books

This book pans through three major sections of materials and methods used in the engineering of nanomaterials-their applications, ethical issues, and present market share in the field of food and drugs. It presents information on the kind of materials...

Derived from the well-known Plastics Technology Handbook, this volume is for those whose work focuses on the latest designs in and applications for industrial and specialty polymers. It discusses industrial polymers that are produced using a free-radical...

This book focuses on the research and development of the renowned two-dimensional nanomaterial, white graphene, also known as boron nitride nanosheets.

This textbook serves as an introductory quantitative course on the fundamental elements of the hydraulic cycle. It further enhances students' understanding by discussing the latest advancements in hydrological science, covering both experimental and...

This book is aimed at undergraduate students and researchers in materials sciences. It aims to provide a greater understanding of the potential of semiconductor materials for environmental applications such as renewable energy, energy storage systems,...

Explore the influential research on the effects of calcium aluminate (Cal) as an accelerator in the hardening process of Portland cement mixtures. Authored by Roy Norton Young, this study delves into the chemical reactions and physical property changes...

Shattering the Plastics Illusion: Debunking Environmental Myths with ScienceIn a world awash with alarming headlines and emotional rhetoric, Shattering the Plastics Illusion cuts through the noise with calm, clear-eyed scientific analysis...

This book presents engineering applications of polymer-based nano-blends. It discusses the recent developments, in the area of engineering applications, and summarizes many of the important polymer-based  nano-blends.  In particular, it looks...

This book is a collection of articles by eminent scientists from different countries who participated in the traditional international conference “Topical Problems of Continuum Mechanics” held at the Institute of Mechanics of the National...

The invention of Mauveine by Perkin in 1856 led to a revolution in the world of textiledyeing. In the second half of the 19th century, natural dyes were quickly replaced by newly developed synthetic dyes which resulted in a bright palette of colours. The...

This book offers groundbreaking insights into transforming the concrete industry with innovative, environmentally conscious solutions. It explores the latest advancements in sustainable technologies, including climate-improved concrete, green binders,...

With contributions from a community of experts, the book focuses on the use of ionic functions to define the principle of operation in polymer devices. It begins by reviewing the scientific understanding and important scientific discoveries made on the...

Not only is this the first text devoted to electroviscoelasticity, but it also describes a new theory developed through the authors' research. This theory is likely to impact other research and applications as the modeling of liquid-liquid interfaces is...

MOSFET and related high-speed semiconductor devices are spearheading the drive toward smaller, faster, and low-power electronics. This work concentrates on technology computer aided design (TCAD) and its integration into the IC fabrication process flow...

This book includes peer-reviewed articles from the 4th International Conference on Biomass Utilization and Sustainable Energy 2024 (ICoBiomasSE 2024) organized by the Centre of Excellence for Biomass Utilization (COEBU), Universiti Malaysia Perlis...

This book presents the latest achievements and current challenges in the broad field of biocybernetics and biomedical engineering. The contributions include original scientific research and well-elaborated reviews of significant scientific problems...

With chapters by the editors and other experts in the field of polymer science, this book covers a broad selection of important research advances in the field, including updates on enzymatic destruction and photoelectric characteristics, studies on the...

Wireless networking covers a variety of topics involving many challenges. The main concern of clustering approaches for mobile wireless sensor networks (WSNs) is to prolong the battery life of the individual sensors and the network lifetime. For a...

The use of conducting polymers for the anticorrosion protection of metals has attracted great interest during the last 30 years. The design and development of conducting polymers-based coating systems with commercial viability is expected to be advanced...

Guided Wave Optics and Photonic Devices introduces readers to a broad cross-section of topics in this area, from the basics of guided wave optics and nonlinear optics to biophotonics. The book is inspired by and expands on lectures delivered by...

Oxide semiconductors, including titanium dioxide (TiO2), are increasingly being considered as replacements for silicon in the development of the next generation of solar cells. Oxide Semiconductors for Solar Energy Conversion: Titanium Dioxide presents...

While global demand for photovoltaic (PV) modules has increased approximately 45 percent per year over the past decade, PV modules must be durable and inexpensive to compete with traditional energy resources. Often overlooked as a means to improve solar...

This book gathers the proceedings of the 19th International Conference on Civil Engineering and Buildings Services (CIBv), held in Brașov, Romania, on November 7–8, 2024. It covers highly diverse topics such as structural analysis and optimization,...

This book gathers the latest advances, innovations, and applications in the field of engineering optimization, presented at the 2nd Engineering and Applied Sciences Optimization (OPT-ii) and held in Amman, Jordan, on October 1–4, 2024, jointly with...

Nature has developed a diverse of materials, structures, and processes that are highly optimized for various functions. Through the field of biomimicry and bioinspiration, engineers are enhancing their understanding of natural design principles and...

Thermal Spray Coatings for High-Temperature Conditions provides an in-depth analysis of thermal spray coatings covering a wide range of types and applications in aerospace, automotive, and heavy-duty equipment maintenance. It considers the various...

The book starts with a novel unified approach to homogenization, and develops a general theory of microstructure-independent (exact) relations for composite materials that applies to most physical properties of interest, such as conductivity, elasticity,...

"Tables of Refractive Indices, Volume II: Oils, Fats and Waxes" presents a compilation of refractive index data for various oils, fats, and waxes. This volume serves as a valuable reference for scientists, engineers, and researchers working in fields...

"Magnetic and Other Properties of Electrolytic Iron Melted in Vacuo" explores the effects of vacuum melting on the magnetic characteristics of electrolytic iron. This study by Trygve D. Yensen (1884-1950) provides detailed insights into how altering the...

"A Practical Treatise On the Strength of Materials, Including Their Elasticity and Resistance to Impact" by Thomas Box, originally published in 1902, offers a comprehensive exploration of material strength, a cornerstone of engineering. This treatise...

Metal Surface Engineering offers updated and advanced information on tribology for ferrous and non-ferrous materials and discusses the practical application and performance of surface engineering

Optoelectronics and Spintronics in Smart Thin Films presents a comprehensive overview of this emerging area and details the current and near future integration of smart thin films in solar cells, sensors, and memory storage.

The development and application of assistive technology can help those with reduced abilities improve their quality of life and reduce their dependence on others. Written in layman's terms, Devices for Mobility and Manipulation for People with Reduced...

Since the 1950s shock compression research contributed greatly to scientific knowledge and industrial technology. As a result, for example, our understanding of meteorite impacts has substantially improved, and shock processes...

The rise and rationalization of the industrial phosphates industry have gone hand in hand with the development and maturation of technologies to purify phosphoric acid. In the 1960s and 70s, driven by the exponential sales growth of the detergent-builder...

Wood has played a major role throughout human history. Strong and versatile, the earliest humans used wood to make shelters, cook food, construct tools, build boats, and make weapons. Recently, scientists, politicians, and economists have renewed their...

Waste to Profit: Environmental Concerns and Sustainable Development gives information about selecting the most suitable technology for waste treatment and energy recovery under different conditions. It contains techno-economic analysis, life cycle...

This book focuses on equivalent circuit modeling, parameter identification, and state estimation in Li-ion battery power applications.

This book gives an overview of Fenton process principles, explains the main factors influencing this technology, includes applications, kinetic and thermodynamic calculations, presents a strong overview on the heterogeneous catalytic approach, and shows...

Compression Textiles for Medical, Sports, and Allied Applications provides an overview of compression devices and products. It includes testing methods to measure properties of materials, design considerations based on dynamic body measurements and a...