Materials Science

Chitin is one of the most important biopolymers, synthesized by an enormous number of living organisms and is a promising bioactive polymer for foo...

Can hydrogen and electricity supply all of the worlds energy needs? Handbook of Hydrogen Energy thoroughly explores the notion of a hydrogen econom...

A well-rounded and articulate examination of polymer properties at the molecular level, Polymer Chemistry focuses on fundamental principles based o...

Explores Biomedical Science from a Unique PerspectiveBiomaterials: A Basic Introduction is a definitive resource for students entering biomedical o...

This book provides working tools for the study and design of nonlinear dynamical systems applicable in physics and engineering. It offers a broad-b...

Edited by experts, one of whom developed the technology, Electrolytic In-Process Dressing (ELID) Technologies: Fundamentals and Applications provid...

Coding, Shaping, Making combines inspiration from architecture, mathematics, biology, chemistry, physics and computation to look towards the future...

Research on advanced energy conversion devices such as solar cells has intensified in the last two decades. A broad landscape of candidate material...

An Alternative to Copper-Based Interconnect TechnologyWith an increase in demand for more circuit components on a single chip, there is a growing n...

In the 1990s, nanoparticles and quantum dots began to be used in optical, electronic, and biological applications. Now they are being studied for u...

Written by a team of pioneering scientists from around the world, Low Temperature Plasma Technology: Methods and Applications brings together recen...

Most processed materials retain a memory of their production process at the molecular level. Subtle changes in productionsuch as variations in temp...

In the last few decades, significant advancements in the biology and engineering of stem cells have enabled progress in their clinical application ...

Admired for their extraordinary stimuli-sensitive behavior and shape-changing capabilities, shape-memory polymers (SMPs) and multifunctional compos...

Understanding the causes and effects of explosions is important to experts in a broad range of disciplines, including the military, industrial and ...

Published in 1974: The CRC Handbook of Materials Science provides a current and readily accessible guide to the physical properties of solid state ...

Tribology is a multidisciplinary science that encompasses mechanical engineering, materials science, surface engineering, lubricants, and additives...

Functionalized polymers are macromolecules to which chemically bound functional groups are attached which can be used as catalysts, reagents, prote...

Introduction to Brazing Technology provides practical guidance for the industrial production of an effectively brazed joint. Written in plain langu...

Phase morphology in multicomponent polymer-based systems represents the main physical characteristic that allows for control of the material design...

FROM THE PREFACE The surface modification of polymeric materials has been the object of a large number of investigations, but little attention has ...

Oxide materials have been used in mainstream semiconductor technology for several decades and have served as important components, such as gate ins...

This book introduces fundamentals, measurements, and applications of rheology of fresh cement-based materials. The rheology of a fresh cement-based...

Fluid Mechanics: A Problem-Solving Approach provides a clear distinction between integral formulation and the different formulation of conservation...

Since their discovery in 2011, MXenes (2D carbides, nitrides, and carbonitrides of early transition metals) have developed into one of the largest ...

This book deals with a subject of high interest and importance in all sectors, including biomedical, food, agriculture, energy, and environment. Bi...

Written to appeal to a wide field of engineers and scientists who work on multiscale and multiphysics analysis, Multiphysics and Multiscale Modelin...

Luminescent materials with advanced performance are in the research hot spot with the recent technical developments of the display, lighting, and f...

This edited volume features a collection of extended versions of 13 papers originally published in the proceedings of the 12th Asian Pacific Confer...

In the past few years, a few articles have been published on the solid-phase synthesis of pyridazine derivatives. These methods apply to intermedia...

This book provides chemists with technical insight on pyrotechnics and explosives. It emphasizes basic chemical principles and practical, hands-on ...

In recent years, films and coatings have been developed and applied in industries that have affected peoples lives in our current society. Films an...

A well-rounded and articulate examination of polymer properties at the molecular level, Polymer Chemistry focuses on fundamental principles based o...

The incorporation of nanomaterials into products can improve performance, efficiency, and durability in various fields ranging from construction, e...

When combined with reinforcing agents, plastics can be used for a number of high-temperature applications. Plastics Reinforcement and Industrial Ap...

Cellulose-Based Graft Copolymers: Structure and Chemistry discusses the synthesis, characterization, and properties of multifunctional cellulose-ba...

A significant portion of biomedical applications necessitates the establishment of an interface between the cells of the patient and the components...

Dynamic Mechanical Analysis (DMA) is a powerful technique for understanding the viscoelastic properties of materials. It has become a powerful tool...

Safely Design, Test, and Construct Products Made of Natural Fiber CompositesNatural fibers and their composites carry distinct advantages over indu...

The process of cryogelation has been vigorously studied over the past two decades, with recent research focussing on applications of these polymer ...

Tribology and Applications of Self-Lubricating Materials provides insight into the complex mechanisms behind the development of self-lubricating ma...

Nanometre scale cellulose fibres, or nanocellulose, are emerging materials for various advanced applications. Nanocellulose and Sustainability: Pro...

The 2016 International Conference on Energy, Environment and Materials Science (EEMS 2016) took place on July 29-31, 2016 in Singapore. EEMS 2016 h...

Following current trends toward development of novel materials and structures, this volume explores the concept of high-performance metamaterials a...

Modeling and machining are two terms closely related. The benefits of the application of modeling on machining are well known. The advances in tech...

This timely and unique publication is designed for graduate students and researchers in inorganic and materials chemistry and covers bonding models...

Omitting complicated chemistry concepts, Polyurethane Casting Primer presents practical details on the casting of polyurethane products to assist r...