Materials Science

Nanoindentation is ideal for the characterization of inhomogeneous biological materials. However, the use of nanoindentation techniques in biologic...

Considerable attention has been paid to ion beam sputtering as an effective way to fabricate self-organized nano-patterns on various substrates. Th...

This book concentrates on the luminescence and structural properties of the new generation of europium and terbium activated phosphors, associated ...

Most books on nondestructive evaluation (NDE) focus either on the theoretical background or on advanced applications. Bridging the gap between the ...

Discovered in the twentieth century, carbon nanotubes (CNT) were an integral part of science and industry by the beginning of the twenty first cent...

Applications of nanotechnology continue to fuel significant innovations in areas ranging from electronics, microcomputing, and biotechnology to med...

Among all building materials, concrete is the most commonly usedand there is a staggering demand for it. However, as we strive to build taller stru...

This book presents the material necessary for understanding the physics, operation, design, and performance of modern MOSFETs with nanometer dimens...

Metal Oxide Nanostructures as Gas Sensing Devices explores the development of an integrated micro gas sensor that is based on advanced metal oxide ...

Structural Analysis of Polymeric Composite Materials, Second Edition introduces the mechanics of composite materials and structures and combines cl...

This new edition of An Introduction to Materials and Chemistry, the first in the updated Science for Conservators series, provides conservators and...

This book provides insights into cutting-edge developments in energy materials, devices, and systems, as presented at the International Conference ...

Dynamics of Civil Structures, Volume 2: Proceedings of the 41st IMAC, A Conference and Exposition on Structural Dynamics, 2023, the second volume o...

This book covers the application technology of lasers, focusing more on the vast range of processes than on individual applications, in order to mo...

Fundamentals of Geothermal Heat Pump Systems: Design and Application is written for upper-level undergraduate and graduate courses in renewable ene...

The primary reference for the modeling of hydrodynamics and water quality in rivers, lake, estuaries, coastal waters, and wetlands This comprehensi...

Microbial Products: Applications and Translational Trends offers complete coverage of the production of microbial products, including biopolymers, ...

This handbook provides an insight into the advancements in surface engineering methods, addressing the microstructural features, properties, mechan...

This book is the culmination of over 40 years of teaching, research, consulting, and international technology transfer activities. It consists of s...

It has been observed that rapid population expansion has raised the amount of anthropogenic activity, resulting in high levels of pollution in wate...

Heating and Cooling with Ground-Source Heat Pumps in Cold and Moderate Climates: Fundamentals and Basic Concepts covers fundamentals and design pri...

This book discusses the 3D printing of sensors, actuators, and antennas and illustrates how manufacturers can create smart materials that can be ef...

Due to the structural flexibility, large surface area, tailorable pore size and functional tenability, metal-organic frameworks (MOFs) can lead to ...