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This book provides readers with the latest developments in materials science research. Topics covered include research on the main achievements, drawbacks and applicable scope of two-dimensional layered crystals; polyethylene/sepiolite nanocomposites; the development of ultrasonic signal processing techniques for the testing of carbon fiber-reinforced polymers (CFRP); analytical techniques for the characterization of historical building materials; precise…
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These 2 volume books strive to provide to our readers the most up-to-date core information available in the published literature as well as our yet to be published studies with ample illustrations (total 416) on biodegradable polymers. Much of the information used in this book is from the authors’ own research activities over the past…
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These 2 volume books strive to provide to our readers the most up-to-date core information available in the published literature as well as our yet to be published studies with ample illustrations (total 416) on biodegradable polymers. Much of the information used in this book is from the authors’ own research activities over the past…
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Silica translucent aerogels are unique materials able to improve the thermal insulation performance of buildings without compromising daylight transmission. The aim of the book is to give a general overview on state of the art research on translucent aerogels and their applications in buildings and to provide a data set about thermal and physical properties,…
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This book presents a comprehensive review of recent advances in materials science research. The chapters included in this volume are conductive composites as versatile substrates for modeling of interfaces and sensors; the use of fiber reinforced polymers to improve load carrying capacity of damaged concrete; functionally graded materials in dentistry; electrochemical synthesis and characterization of…
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Superconductivity: Properties, Applications and New Developments
Materials Science and Technologies, Semiconductor Materials, Materials Science, Technology and Engineering$192.00Quick ViewThis book presents research on superconductivity. The first chapter discusses the physical properties of two nonmagnetic noncentrosymmetric superconductors, LaRhSi3 and LaIrSi3. Chapter two reviews the SrFe2As2 and FeTe0.8S0.2 compounds, which are perspective for developing new superconducting materials on their basis. The possibility of selective excitation of the nonlinear lattice vibrations in high-temperature superconductors formed from…
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The book Dielectric Materials and Applications focuses on the recent research advancements in the area of dielectrics that can be utilized in a variety of technology-oriented applications. The topics covered in this book include the investigations of materials having low dielectric constants for Cu interconnects, a two-layer metallic waveguide as a tool to determine the…
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The authors of this book discuss the latest advances in materials science research. The chapters include a discussion on a mathematical model used to study the behavior of piezoelectric materials and its applications in energy harvesting; the highly reactive etchant gas, chlorine trifluoride, and its applications relating to the silicon carbide (SiC) device process; the…
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Polyurethanes are commonly prepared from polyols, diisocyanates and chain extenders. The polyols are polyesters, polyethers or polycarbonates, while the chain extenders are low molecular weight diols or diamines. In general only a limited number of diisocyanates are used, such as toluene diisocyanate, methylene diphenyl diisocyanate (MDI), hydrogenated MDI and hexamethylene diisocyanate. The first chapter of…
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The goal of the first chapter is to express the main achievements in use of the Jahn-Teller effect (JTE) and pseudo JTE (PJTE) in search of materials with enhanced or novel properties, are presented as a part of what is known as materials science. The hallmark of this entire chapter is the commitment to identify…
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This book provides readers with the latest developments in materials science research. Topics covered include calcium orthophosphate bioceramics; eco-friendly epoxy thermosets; polymer materials for advanced optical applications; Density Functional Theory (DFT) studies of metal-hydrogen systems for hydrogen storage; and the characterization and properties of bitumen/montmorillonite nanocomposites. (Imprint: Nova)
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Conductive Materials and Composites
Materials Science and Technologies, Composite Materials, Materials Science, Technology and Engineering$160.00Quick ViewThe authors of this book provide recent research on conductive materials and composites. Chapter One studies the electromagnetic properties of microwire composites CoFeNiBSiMo, CoFeSiB and CoFeBSiCr, in the X and Ku band frequency. Chapter Two presents the results of the investigation of microstructure, electrical conductivity of nanocarbon-polymer composites, and the parameters of interaction with microwave…
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Plastic Deformation: Processes, Properties and Applications
Materials Science and Technologies, Composite Materials, Materials Science, Technology and Engineering$110.00Quick ViewThis book discusses the processes, properties and applications of plastic deformation. The first chapter provides short notes on the grains modification induced by local plastic deformation. Chapter Two examines energy accumulation and mechanisms of plastic deformation in organic glassy polymers. Chapter Three investigates the microstructure and texture of the pure magnesium foils obtained by room…
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This book is concerned with heavy metals, which are considered to be the most hazardous pollutants present in the water system. Heavy metals are extensively studied and their effects on human health are reviewed here. Although several adverse health effects of heavy metals are known for a long time, exposure to heavy metals continues and…
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New Developments in Gold Nanomaterials Research
Nanotechnology Science and Technology, Nanotechnology, Materials Science, Technology and Engineering$190.00Quick ViewThis book provides a broad discussion on recent research advances in gold nanomaterials. Since their use in glass staining during the Gothic and Renaissance period, gold nanomaterials have recently been more extensively studied and used in different fields, including applications in biomedical and energy domains. Although the scope of research in gold nanomaterials is enormous,…
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Nanopores and Nanoporous Materials
Nanotechnology Science and Technology, Nanotechnology, Materials Science, Technology and Engineering$160.00Quick ViewOver the past decade, the research community has been paying particular attention to organic, inorganic and hybrid porous materials, mainly due to the plethora of promising applications offered by such architectures in areas as diverse as (nano)filtration and separation techniques, heterogeneous supported catalysis, template-assisted synthesis of nanomaterials, materials for phonic and thermic isolation as well…
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This book starts with concepts of bone, its structure, remodeling, materials for implants and implant testing methods. Calcium phosphate ceramics and need for titanium surface modification are detailed in the initial chapters. Surface modification techniques include plasma spraying, sol-gel, biomimetic, electrochemical, laser, sputtering and ion-implantation methods. Chapters 5 to 19 deal with these modification techniques.…
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This book discusses the study of simulating the growth of a thin film by chemical vapor deposition (CVD) processes. In recent years, due to the research in producing high-temperature films by depositing low pressures, the processes have increased and understanding the control mechanism of such processes has become very important. An underlying hierarchy of models…
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This new book presents original research results on the leading edge of chemistry research. Each article has been carefully selected in an attempt to present substantial research results across a broad spectrum. Topics discussed include determination of hydrate stability zones of sour gases using a two parameter model; the bio-protective effectiveness of trehalose against man-made…
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Advances in Porous Ceramics
Materials Science and Technologies, Ceramics and Glasses, Materials Science, Technology and Engineering$190.00Quick ViewPorous materials are heterogeneous media with unique microstructures, leading to interesting effective properties on which many different applications are based. In particular, porous ceramics combine the generic performance features resulting from the geometry and topology of the porous microstructures with the intrinsic properties of ceramics as a specific class of materials. In this book, Chapter…
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This book provides readers with the latest developments in materials science research. Chapter One reports studies using acid leaching, use of microwaves, impregnation, funcionalization, and other possibilities that allow consideration of metakaolin as a good precursor to solid catalysts. Chapter Two discusses supramolecular adhesive complexes of stimuli-responsive polymers. Chapter Three reviews the preparation of biomedical…
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This book provides research on theories, properties and applications of porous media. Chapter One considers non-standard models of multi-component adsorption with applications to gas adsorption processes in coalbeds. Chapter Two discusses the influence of temperature dependent thermal conductivity on non-darcy flow and heat transfer in a vertical rectangular duct. Chapter Three investigates the effects of…
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Cationic surfactants, comprising a positively charged hydrophilic head, have been one of the most promising compounds due to their ability to produce a range of supramolecular aggregates of various kinds through self-organization in different media. They are used often in the chemical, industrial, pharmaceutical, environmental as well as biological fields. This book provides an overview…
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Ceramic Materials: Synthesis, Performance and Applications
Materials Science and Technologies, Ceramics and Glasses, Materials Science, Technology and Engineering$95.00Quick ViewThis book discusses the synthesis, performance and applications of ceramic materials. Chapter One presents the recycling of biomass ashes in the obtaining of clay bricks for possible use as construction material. Chapter Two summarizes the use of nanostructured ceramics for the control of heat flows. Chapter Three deals with analytical modelling of thermal stresses in…
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