Materials Science

This book discusses fundamentals of nanostructured ceramics involving functional, structural and high temperature materials. It provides both solve...

The surfaces and composition of flooring make a decisive contribution to the perceived atmosphere, quality and appreciation of rooms. At the same t...

Designed for advanced undergraduate students and as a useful reference book for materials researchers, Physical Properties of Materials, Third Edit...

Many varieties of new, complex diseases are constantly being discovered, which leaves scientists with little choice but to embrace innovative metho...

Textile reinforced concrete (TRC) has emerged in recent years as an attractive new high performance cement-based composite. Textiles can significan...

Surface tension provides a thermodynamic avenue for analyzing systems in equilibrium and formulating phenomenological explanations for the behavior...

Radiophysical and Geomagnetic Effects of Rocket Burn and Launch in the Near-the-Earth Environment describes experimental and theoretical studies on...

This comprehensive tutorial guide to silicon nanomaterials spans from fundamental properties, growth mechanisms, and processing of nanosilicon to e...

Photon-in-photon-out core level spectroscopy is an emerging approach to characterize the electronic structure of catalysts and enzymes, and it is e...

Advanced Nanomaterials for Aerospace Applications has been developed for a community interested in space science and nanotechnology. Scientists and...

Natural fibre composites are increasingly being viewed as viable and environmentally responsible alternatives to synthetic fibre composites and pla...

Alkali-Aggregate Reaction in Concrete: A World Review is unique in providing authoritative and up to date expert information on the causes and effe...

This book describes in detail the scientific philosophy of the formation and stabilization-destabilization of foams. It presents all hierarchical s...

The properties of woven and knitted fabrics differ largely due to the path yarn follows in the fabric structure. This path determines the fabrics p...

Carbon nanotubes and graphene have been the subject of intense scientific research since their relatively recent discoveries. This book introduces ...

Instrumentation, Measurements, and Experiments in Fluids, Second Edition is primarily focused on essentials required for experimentation in fluids,...

Superhydrophobic coatings have attracted substantial scientific research in recent years due to their real-world applications in a variety of field...

Automotive manufacturers are required to decrease CO2 emissions and increase fuel economy while assuring driver comfort and safety. In recent years...

Arguably the first book of its kind, Computational Bioengineering explores the power of multidisciplinary computer modeling in bioengineering. Writ...

The monograph critically reviews most commonly used geotextile structures, their properties and performance characteristics. In general, both natur...

Connecting theory with real-life applications, this is the first ever textbook to equip students with a comprehensive knowledge of all the key conc...

Modern Applied Fracture Mechanics presents a practical, accessible guide to understanding and applying basic linear elastic fracture mechanics (LEF...