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The structure-property relationship is a key topic in materials science and engineering. To understand why a material displays certain behaviors, the first step is to resolve its crystal structure and reveal its structure characteristics. Fundamentals of...

This open access book presents the novel concept of plaston, which accounts for the high ductility or large plastic deformation of emerging high-performance structural materials, including bulk nanostructured metals, hetero-nanostructured materials,...

Nanomaterials have been shown to markedly improve the mechanical properties of concrete, as well as to reduce the porosity and enhance the durability of concrete. The application of nanotechnology in concrete is still in its infancy. However, an...

This book focuses on flame retardants (FR) for textile materials. It discusses basics of flame retardancy and flammability and covers various types of flame retardants and materials, including natural FRs, halogen, phosphorous, and nanomaterial-based FRs...

This is a textbook on thermodynamics of materials for junior/senior undergraduate students and first-year graduate students as well as a reference book for researchers who would like to refresh their understanding of thermodynamics. The textbook employs...

The book provides an application-oriented approach for pH responsive membranes, a type of stimuli responsive membrane and their applications in the biomedical field including initial development and recent use. It explains types, modes, and modification...

This book presents the application of Polymer-Silica Based Composites in the Construction Industry providing the fundamental framework and knowledge needed for the sustainable and efficient use of these composites as building and structural materials. It...

Chitin is the second most abundant natural polymer in the world after cellulose, mainly derived from the food waste of shrimp and crabs. Chitosan is the most important derivative of chitin. Thanks to their biodegradability, non-toxicity,...

Amorphous semiconductors are subtances in the amorphous solid state that have the properties of a semiconductor and which are either covalent or tetrahedrally bonded amorphous semiconductors or chelcogenide glasses. * Developed from both a theoretical...

Covering fundamentals through applications, this book discusses environmentally friendly polymer nanocomposites and alternatives to traditional nanocomposites through detailed reviews of a variety of materials procured from different resources, their...

This book discusses the concepts and uses of thermal spraying including starting powder, spraying parameters, diagnostics, coating deposition, evolved microstructure, and resulting properties complemented with few case studies to associate the learnings...

Remanufacturing and Advanced Machining Processes for Materials and Components presents current and emerging techniques for machining of new materials and restoration of components, as well as surface engineering methods aimed at prolonging the life of...

State-of-the-art, flat structures called metasurfaces can filter and steer light and sound, render an object completely invisible to electromagnetic waves, and much more. They can deliver automation, remote operation, and advanced performance to a wide...

This book describes the details of the research and development of nickel-saving high nitrogen austenitic stainless steel and high nitrogen steel (HNS) with excellent corrosion resistance in the sea. This resistance was realized by using nitrogen (N),...

This book presents the key concepts and methods involved in the development of a variety of materials for lightweight constructions, including metals, alloys, polymers and composites. It provides case studies and examples to explain strategies adapted...

Reviews recent progress made in the surface functionalization of magnetic nanoparticles Discusses physico-chemical characterization and synthesis techniques Presents the effect of the external magnetic field Details biological, energy, and environmental...

Focusses on COVID-19 from cross disciplinary approach especially bio-physical management of the virus Discusses emerging 2D materials such as MXene and graphene to combat coronavirus Review development of PPEs, sterilizers, foams, antimicrobial surfaces,...

Summarizes state-of-the-art nanomaterials for energy storage and conversion applications Comprehensive coverage of a wide range of nanomaterials including synthesis and characterization Details different energy storage devices, construction, working...

Research in the field of high-entropy materials is advancing rapidly. High-Entropy Materials: Advances and Applications focuses on materials discovered using the high-entropy alloys (HEA) strategy. It discusses various types of high-entropy materials,...

This book focuses on recent advances in dental gold alloys and gold nanoparticles (GNPs) for biomedical applications. Dental gold alloys combine several highly desirable mechanical properties, such as high strength, ductility, and elasticity, with an...

Fibre reinforced composite materials are showing sustained growth in an ever widening range of applications from food trays to spacecraft as well as contributing to resolving environmental problems, including enabling the forthcoming hydrogen economy to...

In this book, a precise treatment of the experimental characterization of advanced composite materials using Digital Image Correlation (DIC) is presented. The text explains test methods, testing setup with 2D- and stereo-DIC, specimen preparation and...

The development of solid state devices began a little more than a century ago, with the discovery of the electrical conductivity of ionic solids. Today, solid state technologies form the background of the society in which we live. The aim of this book...

• The present book provides up-to-date information on the synthesis, characterization and applications of all kinds of applications using various physical and chemical methods. • It presents the latest advances in future energy materials and technologies...

Smart and Functional Textiles is an application-oriented book covering a wide range of areas from multifunctional nanofinished textiles, coated and laminated textiles, wearable e-textiles, textile-based sensors and actuators, thermoregulating textiles,...

Contains collection of papers from the below symposia held during the 10th Pacific Rim Conference on Ceramic and Glass Technology (PacRim10), June 2-7, 2013, in Coronado, California 2012: * Novel, Green, and Strategic Processing and Manufacturing...

In spite of the increasing importance of microcavities, device physics or the observable phenomena in optical microcavities such as enhanced or inhibited spontaneous emission and its relation with the laser oscillation has not been systematically...

A snapshot of the central ideas used to control fracture properties of engineered structural metallic materials, Advanced Structural Materials: Properties, Design Optimization, and Applications illustrates the critical role that advanced structural...

Explore the world of biocomposites with this one-stop resource edited by four international leaders in the field  Bio-based Composites: Characterization, Properties, and Applications delivers a comprehensive treatment of all known characterization...

This book discusses the concept of single polymer composites (SPCs), their preparation, and properties and the main factors which affect the manufacturing of this class of composites. It deals with the leading classes of polymers, chapter wise, which...

Increasingly stringent environmental regulations and industry adoption of waste minimization guidelines have thus, stimulated the need for the development of recycling and reuse options for metal related waste. This book, therefore, gives an overview of...

Provides description of functional foams, their manufacturing methods, properties, and applications Covers various blowing agents, greener methods for foaming, and emerging applicability Illustrates comparative information regarding polymeric foams and...

Polymer based advanced functional materials are one of most sought after products of this global high performance material demand as polymer based materials guarantee both processing ease and mechanical flexibilities. This volume provides a comprehensive...

This book presents an overview of the evolution and opportunities associated with traditional as well as upcoming fields in the areas of materials, metallurgy, and manufacturing. There are a lot of interesting fields at this trijunction, such as alloy...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9783527348046Author Daisuke ShindoFormat HardbackPage Count 300Imprint Wiley-VCH Verlag GmbHPublisher Wiley-VCH Verlag GmbH

Computer Simulation of Porous Materials covers the key approaches in the modelling of porous materials, with a focus on how these can be used for structure prediction and to either rationalise or predict a range of properties including sorption,...

A collection of Papers Presented at the 28th International Conference and Exposition on Advanced Ceramics and Composites held in conjunction with the 8th International Symposium on Ceramics in Energy Storage and Power Conversion Systems.Book...

Details laboratory and industrial synthesis and applications of oligomers-suggesting practical solutions to the on-the-job problems as well as exploring processing devices and techniques for industrial-scale production of new oligomer types.Book...

In this book, the author presents the results of an investigation into the response of electrorheological fluid-filled laminate beams in forced oscillation. He employs the standard Oberst test to explore the viscoelastic behavior of the laminates.Book...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781536181920Author Johan GeislerFormat PaperbackPage Count 155Imprint Nova Science Publishers IncPublisher Nova Science Publishers IncWeight(grams) 246g