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Author Jinbo Bai
Nanocomposites are one of the major advances in the field of materials. They have applications in sectors as varied as aeronautics, energy and the environment. However, the effective use of nanocomposites requires new knowledge and tools in order to overcome the difficulties and benefit from....
Release Date 2022/07 -
Author Maria E. Holuszko , Amit Kumar , Denise C. R. Espinosa
Discover the latest technologies in the pursuit of zero-waste solutions in the electronics industry In Electronic Waste: Recycling and Reprocessing for a Sustainable Future, a team of expert sustainability researchers delivers a collection of resources that thoroughly e....
Release Date 2022/03 -
Author Ganesh S. Kamble
2D Functional NanomaterialsOutlines the latest developments in 2D heterojunction nanomaterials with energy conversion applicationsIn 2D Functional Nanomaterials: Synthesis, Characterization, and Applications, Dr. Ganesh S. Kamble presents an authoritative overview of the most recent progress in the....
Release Date 2022/03 -
Miniaturized Analytical Devices
Author Suresh Kumar Kailasa , Chaudhery Mustansar Hussain
Miniaturized Analytical DevicesAn in-depth overview of integrating functionalized nanomaterials with mass spectrometry, spectroscopy, electrophoresis, and other important analytical techniques Miniaturized Analytical Devices: Materials and Technology is an up-to-date resource exploring the analytica....
Release Date 2021/12 -
Author Pawel Pieranski , Maria Helena Godinho
This book on liquid crystals reports on the new perspectives that have been brought about by the recent expansion of frontiers and overhaul of common beliefs.First, it explores the interaction of light with mesophases, when the light or matter is endowed with topological defects. It goes on ....
Release Date 2021/08 -
Functional and Smart Materials
This book presents a comprehensive and broad-spectrum picture of the state-of-the-art research, development, and commercial prospective of various discoveries conducted in the real world of functional and smart materials.This book presents various synthesis and fabrication routes of function an.... -
Tunable Materials with Applications in Antennas and Microwaves
Author John N. Sahalos , George A. Kyriacou , Constantine A.
Tunable Materials with Applications in Antennas and Microwaves is a stimulating topic in these modern times.With the explosion of the new generation of the wireless world, greater emphasis than ever before is being placed on the analysis and applications of modern materia....
Release Date 2019/09 -
Advanced Mechanics of Materials and Applied Elasticity, 6th Edition
Author Saul K. Fenster , Ansel C. Ugural
The Leading Practical Guide to Stress Analysis–Updated with State-of-the-Art Methods, Applications, and ProblemsThis widely acclaimed exploration of real-world stress analysis reflects advanced methods and applications used in today's mechanical, civil, marine, ae....
Release Date 2019/07 -
Essentials of Polymer Flooding Technique
Author Antoine Thomas
Provides an easy-to-read introduction to the area of polymer flooding to improve oil productionThe production and utilization of oil has transformed our world. However, dwindling reserves are forcing industry to manage resources more efficiently, while searching fo....
Release Date 2019/05 -
High Performance Polymers and Their Nanocomposites
Author Semkin A. O. , Visakh P. M.
High Performance Polymers and Their Nanocomposites summarizes many of the recent research accomplishments in the area of high performance polymers, such as: high performance polymers-based nanocomposites, liquid crystal polymers, polyamide 4, 6, polyamideimide, pol....
Release Date 2019/01 -
Author Hartmut Yersin
The essential resource that offers a comprehensive understanding of OLED optimizationsHighly Efficient OLEDs. Materials Based on Thermally Activated Delayed Fluorescence (TADF) offers substantial information on the working principle of OLEDs and on new types of emi....
Release Date 2019/01 -
Transfer Matrix Method for Multibody Systems
Author Jianshu Zhang , Guoping Wang , Xiaoting Rui
TRANSFER MATRIX METHOD FOR MULTIBODY SYSTEMS: THEORY AND APPLICATIONSXiaoting Rui, Guoping Wang and Jianshu Zhang - Nanjing University of Science and Technology, China Featuring a new method of multibody system dynamics, this book introduces the transfer matrix met....
Release Date 2018/11 -
Author Gijsbertus de With
A practical guide to polymer coatings that covers all aspects from materials to applications Polymer Coatings is a practical resource that offers an overview of the fundamentals to the synthesis, characterization, deposition methods, and recent developments of poly....
Release Date 2018/10 -
Author Johannes Karl Fink
With the huge amount of plastics floating in the oceans, fish and other sea creatures are directly suffering the consequences. On land, city leaders and planners are banning one-use plastics as well as plastic bags from grocery stores in an effort to stem the use. ....
Release Date 2018/09 -
Electrically Conductive Polymers and Polymer Composites
Author Abdullah M. Asiri , Aftab Aslam Parwaz Khan , Mohammad Jawaid , Anish Khan
A comprehensive and up-to-date overview of the latest research trends in conductive polymers and polymer hybrids, summarizing recent achievements. The book begins by introducing conductive polymer materials and their classification, while subsequent ch....
Release Date 2018/05 -
Smart Sensors and MEMS, 2nd Edition
Author A. Luque , S Nihtianov
Smart Sensors and MEMS: Intelligent Devices and Microsystems for Industrial Applications, Second Edition highlights new, important developments in the field, including the latest on magnetic sensors, temperature sensors and microreaction chambers. The book outlines....
Release Date 2018/02 -
Author Tetsuzo Yoshimura
Among the many atomic/molecular assembling techniques used to develop artificial materials, molecular layer deposition (MLD) continues to receive special attention as the next-generation growth technique for organic thin-film materials used in photonics and electron....
Release Date 2017/12 -
Advanced Digital Optical Communications, 2nd Edition
Author Le Nguyen Binh
This second edition of Digital Optical Communications provides a comprehensive treatment of the modern aspects of coherent homodyne and self-coherent reception techniques using algorithms incorporated in digital signal processing (DSP) systems and DSP-based transmit....
Release Date 2017/11 -
Defect Structure and Properties of Nanomaterials, 2nd Edition
Author J Gubicza
Defect Structure and Properties of Nanomaterials: Second and Extended Edition covers a wide range of nanomaterials including metals, alloys, ceramics, diamond, carbon nanotubes, and their composites. This new edition is fully revised and updated, covering important....
Release Date 2017/03 -
Natural Fiber-Reinforced Biodegradable and Bioresorbable Polymer Composites
Author Ada Pui Yan Hung , Alan Kin-tak Lau
Natural Fiber-Reinforced Biodegradable and Bioresorbable Polymer Composites focuses on key areas of fundamental research and applications of biocomposites. Several key elements that affect the usage of these composites in real-life applications are discussed. There....
Release Date 2017/02 -
Author Randika Jayasinghe , Caroline Baillie
Green Composites: Waste-based Materials for a Sustainable Future, Second Edition presents exciting new developments on waste-based composites. New, additional, or replacement chapters focus on these elements, reflecting on developments over the past ten years. Auth....
Release Date 2017/01 -
Nanotechnology and Functional Materials for Engineers
Author Yaser Dahman
Nanotechnology and Functional Materials for Engineers focuses on key essentials and examples across the spectrum of nanomaterials as applied by engineers, including nanosensors, smart nanomaterials, nanopolymers, and nanotubes. Chapters cover their synthesis and ch....
Release Date 2017/01 -
Microfabrication and Precision Engineering
Author J Paulo Davim
Microfabrication and precision engineering is an increasingly important area relating to metallic, polymers, ceramics, composites, biomaterials and complex materials. Micro-electro-mechanical-systems (MEMS) emphasize miniaturization in both electronic and mechanica....
Release Date 2017/01 -
Early Nutrition and Long-Term Health
Author Anne M. Dattilo , Jose M Saavedra
The nutrition of an individual during gestation and the first two years of life—the first 1,000 days—sets the stage for lifelong health. Nutrition quality and quantity in this period can influence the risk of developing diseases that constitute today’s epidemics. E....
Release Date 2016/11 -
Author Stephane P.A. Bordas , Daniel S. Balint
Advances in Applied Mechanics draws together recent, significant advances in various topics in applied mechanics. Published since 1948, the book aims to provide authoritative review articles on topics in the mechanical sciences. While the book is ideal for scientis....
Release Date 2016/10 -
Author Arshak Khachatrian
Explore the whole new world of web development and create responsive web apps using PolymerAbout This BookGet to grips with the principles of Material Design and Google Web componentsMake full use of the Polymer Designer Tool, Polymer Starter Kit, and Dart to creat....
Release Date 2016/06 -
Author Li Ran , Chong Ng
Offshore Wind Farms: Technologies, Design and Operation provides the latest information on offshore wind energy, one of Europe’s most promising and quickly maturing industries, and a potentially huge untapped renewable energy source which could contribute signific....
Release Date 2016/03 -
A Profile of the Hospitality Industry
Author Charles G. Partlow , Betsy Bender Stringam
The hospitality industry is one of the world's largest and oldest industries. A Profile of the Hospitality Industry provides an inside look to the strategies of this industry. This book reviews the developments, challenges, and opportunities for the hotel, restau....
Release Date 2015/11 -
Structural Integrity and Durability of Advanced Composites
Author Alma Hodzic , Constantinos Soutis , Peter Beaumont
Structural Integrity and Durability of Advanced Composites: Innovative Modelling Methods and Intelligent Design presents scientific and technological research from leading composite materials scientists and engineers that showcase the fundamental issues and practic....
Release Date 2015/05