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Author Manuel Vázquez
Magnetic nanowires and microwires are key tools in the development of enhanced devices for information technology (memory and data processing) and sensing. Offering the combined characteristics of high density, high speed, and non-volatility, they facilitate reliabl....
Release Date 2015/05 -
Modeling the Effect of Damage in Composite Structures: Simplified Approaches
Author Christos Kassapoglou
Comprehensively covers new and existing methods for the design and analysis of composites structures with damage presentProvides efficient and accurate approaches for analysing structures with holes and impact damageIntroduces a new methodology for fatigue analysis....
Release Date 2015/05 -
Superconductors in the Power Grid
Author C. Rey
Superconductors offer high throughput with low electric losses and have the potential to transform the electric power grid. Transmission networks incorporating cables of this type could, for example, deliver more power and enable substantial energy savings. Superco....
Release Date 2015/04 -
Fundamentals of Plastic Optical Fibers
Author Yasuhiro Koike
Polymer photonics is an interdisciplinary field which demands excellence both in optics (photonics) and materials science (polymer). However, theses disciplines have developed independently, and therefore the demand for a comprehensive work featuring the fundamental....
Release Date 2015/02 -
Adhesives Technology Handbook, 3rd Edition
Author Arthur H. Landrock , Sina Ebnesajjad
Covering a wide range of industrial applications across sectors including medical applications, automotive/aerospace, packaging, electronics, and consumer goods, this book provides a complete guide to the selection of adhesives, methods of use, industrial applicatio....
Release Date 2014/11 -
Fatigue and Fracture of Adhesively-Bonded Composite Joints
Author Anastasios P. Vassilopoulos
It is commonly accepted that the majority of engineering failures happen due to fatigue or fracture phenomena. Adhesive bonding is a prevailing joining technique, widely used for critical connections in composite structures. However, the lack of knowledge regarding ....
Release Date 2014/10 -
Author Thomas E. Nowlin
The history of the business and technology that was responsible for the enormous growth of the global polyethylene industry from the laboratory discovery in 1933 to reach an annual production of over 75 million metric tons in 2012 and become the leading plastic mate....
Release Date 2014/10 -
Fluoroplastics, Volume 1, 2nd Edition
Author Sina Ebnesajjad
Fluoroplastics, Volume 1, compiles in one place a working knowledge of the polymer chemistry and physics of non-melt processible fluoropolymers with detailed descriptions of commercial processing methods, material properties, fabrication and handling information, te....
Release Date 2014/10 -
Ion Beam Treatment of Polymers, 2nd Edition
Author Marcela Bilek , Alexey Kondyurin
Ion Beam Treatment of Polymers, Second Edition presents the results of polymer investigations and technique development in the field of polymer modification by high-energy ion beams. It shows how to use ion beam equipment in the polymer industry, as well as how to u....
Release Date 2014/09 -
Wave Mechanics and Wave Loads on Marine Structures
Author Paolo Boccotti
Wave Mechanics and Wave Loads on Marine Structures provides a new perspective on the calculation of wave forces on ocean structures, unifying the deterministic and probabilistic approaches to wave theory and combining the methods used in field and experimental measu....
Release Date 2014/09 -
Polymer Composites in the Aerospace Industry
Author Philip Irving , Costas Soutis
Polymer composites are increasingly used in aerospace applications due to properties such as strength and durability compared to weight. Edited by two leading authorities in the field, this book summarises key recent research on design, manufacture and performance o....
Release Date 2014/09 -
Rare Earth-Based Corrosion Inhibitors
Author Bruce Hinton , Maria Forsyth
Corrosion inhibitors are an important method for minimizing corrosion; however traditional inhibitors such as chromates pose environmental problems. Rare earth metals provide an important, environmentally-friendly alternative. This book provides a comprehensive revi....
Release Date 2014/08 -
High Performance Polymers, 2nd Edition
Author Johannes Karl Fink
Approaching the material from a chemistry and engineering perspective, High Performance Polymers presents the most reliable and current data available about state-of-the-art polymerization, fabrication, and application methods of high performance industrial polymers. Chap....
Release Date 2014/07 -
Author S. Ranganathan , Jien-Wei Yeh , B.S. Murty
This book provides a complete review of the current state of the art in the field of high entropy alloys (HEA). The conventional approach to alloy design is to select one principal element and add elements to it in minor quantities in order to improve the properties....
Release Date 2014/06 -
Polymer Science and Technology, Third Edition
Author Joel R. Fried
The Definitive Guide to Polymer Principles, Properties, Synthesis, Applications, and SimulationsNow fully revised, Polymer Science and Technology, Third Edition, systematically reviews the field’s current state and emerging advances. Leading polymer specialist Joel ....
Release Date 2014/06 -
Precious Metals for Biomedical Applications
Author Thierry Copponnex , Niklaus Baltzer
Precious metals and semi-precious metals are used for an increasing number of medical applications due to the properties of these metals and their alloys. Precious Metals for Biomedical Applications reviews the properties of precious metals and their resulting appli....
Release Date 2014/05 -
Advanced Composites in Bridge Construction and Repair
Author Yail Jimmy Kim
Advanced composite materials for bridge structures are recognized as a promising alternative to conventional construction materials such as steel. After an introductory overview and an assessment of the characteristics of bonds between composites and quasi-brittle s....
Release Date 2014/05 -
Assessing the Environmental Impact of Textiles and the Clothing Supply Chain
Author Subramanian Senthilkannan Muthu
The textile industry impacts the environment in a number of ways, including its use of resources, its impact on global warming, and the amount of pollution and waste it generates. Assessing the Environmental Impact of Textiles and the Clothing Supply Chain reviews m....
Release Date 2014/03 -
High Temperature Polymer Blends
Author Mark T. DeMeuse
Polymer blends offer properties not easily obtained through the use of a single polymer, including the ability to withstand high temperatures. High Temperature Polymer Blends outlines the characteristics, developments, and use of high temperature polymer blends. The....
Release Date 2014/03 -
Aerosol Science: Technology and Applications
Author Ian Colbeck , Mihalis Lazaridis
Aerosols influence many areas of our daily life. They are at the core of environmental problems such as global warming, photochemical smog and poor air quality. They can also have diverse effects on human health, where exposure occurs in both outdoor and indoor envi....
Release Date 2014/02 -
New Functional Biomaterials for Medicine and Healthcare
Author Roy J. Crawford , Kateryna Bazaka , Elena P. Ivanova
New Functional Biomaterials for Medicine and Healthcare provides a concise summary of the latest developments in key types of biomaterials. The book begins with an overview of the use of biomaterials in contemporary healthcare and the process of developing novel bio....
Release Date 2014/02 -
Author O Tan , R Jaaniso
Semiconductor gas sensors have a wide range of applications in safety, process control, environmental monitoring, indoor or cabin air quality and medical diagnosis. This important book summarises recent research on basic principles, new materials and emerging techno....
Release Date 2013/08 -
Design and Analysis of Composite Structures: With Applications to Aerospace Structures, 2nd Edition
Author Christos Kassapoglou
New edition updated with additional exercises and two new chapters.Design and Analysis of Composite Structures: With Applications to Aerospace Structures, 2nd Edition builds on the first edition and includes two new chapters on composite fittings and the design of a....
Release Date 2013/06 -
Developments in Fiber-Reinforced Polymer (FRP) Composites for Civil Engineering
Author N Uddin
The use of fiber-reinforced polymer (FRP) composite materials has had a dramatic impact on civil engineering techniques over the past three decades. FRPs are an ideal material for structural applications where high strength-to-weight and stiffness-to-weight ratios a....
Release Date 2013/05 -
Joining and Assembly of Medical Materials and Devices
Author M Breyen , Y Zhou
As medical devices become more intricate, with an increasing number of components made from a wide range of materials, it is important that they meet stringent requirements to ensure that they are safe to be implanted and will not be rejected by the human body. Join....
Release Date 2013/05 -
Characterization of Biomaterials
Author T Arinzeh , P Tolias , W. Hammond , M Jaffe
Biomaterials and medical devices must be rigorously tested in the laboratory before they can be implanted. Testing requires the right analytical techniques. Characterization of biomaterials reviews the latest methods for analyzing the structure, properties and behav....
Release Date 2012/12 -
Advances in Polymer Nanocomposites
Author F Gao
The addition of nanoparticles to polymer composites has led to a new generation of composite materials with enhanced and novel properties. Advances in polymer nanocomposites reviews the main types of polymer nanocomposites and their applications.Part one reviews typ....
Release Date 2012/10 -
Functional Materials for Sustainable Energy Applications
Author P Edwards , S Irvine , S Skinner , J Kilner
Global demand for low cost, efficient and sustainable energy production is ever increasing. Driven by recent discoveries and innovation in the science and technology of materials, applications based on functional materials are becoming increasingly important. Functi....
Release Date 2012/09 -
Durability and Reliability of Medical Polymers
Author A Stamboulis , M Jenkins
Given the widespread use of polymers in medical devices, the durability and reliability of this material in use is an area of critical importance. Durability and reliability of medical polymers reviews the performance of both bioresorbable and non-bioresorbable medi....
Release Date 2012/08 -
Author J Hormadaly , M. Prudenziati
Whilst printed films are currently used in varied devices across a wide range of fields, research into their development and properties is increasingly uncovering even greater potential. Printed films provides comprehensive coverage of the most significant recent de....
Release Date 2012/08