Materials Science A Field Of Diverse Industrial Applications

Materials Science: A Field of Diverse Industrial Applications provides a comprehensive overview of recent developments in new materials and their applications across various fields. With ten chapters from reputed experts in materials chemistry, the book covers a wide range of topics including thin-film nanomaterials (including chalcogenide, zinc oxide and barium fluoride thin films), multiferroic nanoceramics, synthetic nanofibers, and polymer electrolytes. The content is divided into three sections, covering modified materials, functionalized nanomaterials, and the role of nanomaterials and modified materials in waste removal, chemical synthesis, and energy production. This book is an essential resource for researchers, scientists, and professionals in materials science, nanotechnology, and related fields who want to stay updated with recent advancements and their industrial applications. It also serves as a reference for advanced materials science courses.

Materials science includes those parts of chemistry and physics that deal with the properties of materials. It encompasses four classes of materials, the study of each of which may be considered a separate field: metals; ceramics; polymers and composites. Materials science is often referred to as materials science and engineering because it has many applications. Industrial applications of materials science include processing techniques (casting, rolling, welding, ion implantation, crystal growth, thin-film deposition, sintering, glassblowing, etc.), analytical techniques (electron microscopy, x-ray diffraction, calorimetry, nuclear microscopy (HEFIB) etc.), materials design, and cost/benefit tradeoffs in industrial production of materials. This book presents new research directions in a very new field which happens to be an old field as well.

Materials engineering is the branch of engineering which studies the identification and design of materials. Some of the examples of materials that are studied in this field are metals, ceramics, nanomaterials, polymers, etc. It is an interdisciplinary field with applications in diverse industries like ceramics, aviation, medicine, electronic engineering, etc. This book elucidates new techniques and their applications in a multidisciplinary approach. It consists of contributions made by international experts. Researchers and students actively engaged in field of materials science and engineering will find this book of crucial and unexplored concepts.

The first edition of "Composite Materials" introduced a new way of looking at composite materials. This second edition expands the book’s scope to emphasize application-driven and process-oriented materials development. The approach is vibrant yet functional.

Green Chemical Synthesis with Microwaves and Ultrasound A guide to the efficient and sustainable synthesis of organic compounds Chemical processes and the synthesis of compounds are essential aspects of numerous industries, and particularly central to the creation of drug-like structures. Their often significant environmental biproducts, however, have driven substantial innovations in the areas of green and organic synthesis, which have the potential to drive efficient, solvent-free synthesis and create more sustainable chemical processes. The use of microwaves and ultrasounds in chemical synthesis has proven an especially fruitful area of research, with the potential to produce a more sustainable industrial future. Green Chemical Synthesis with Microwaves and Ultrasound provides a comprehensive overview of recent advances in microwave- and ultrasound-driven synthesis and their cutting-edge applications. Green Chemical Synthesis with Microwaves and Ultrasound readers will also find: Introduction to the key equipment and tools of green chemical synthesis Detailed discussion of methods including ultrasound irradiation, metal-catalyzed reactions, enzymatic reactions, and many more An authorial team with immense experience in environmentally friendly organic chemical production Green Chemical Synthesis with Microwaves and Ultrasound is ideal for chemists, organic chemists, chemical engineers, biochemists, and any researchers or industry professionals working on the synthesis of chemicals and/or organic compounds.

Up-to-date, comprehensive coverage on radiation-processed polymer materials and their applications Offering a unique perspective of the industrial and commercial applications of the radiation processing of polymers, this insightful reference examines the fundamental scientific principles and cutting-edge developments advancing this diverse field. Through a variety of case studies, detailed examples, and economic feasibility analysis, Radiation Processing of Polymer Materials and Its Industrial Applications systematically explains the commercially viable ways to process and use radiation-processed polymeric materials in industrial products. In addition, this one-of-kind text: Covers important chemistry and processing fundamentals, while emphasizing their translation into practical applications of radiation-processed polymers Incorporates new applications in nanotechnology, biomaterials, and recycling Systematically discusses new developments in the field and summarizes past achievements By helping readers—from students to scientists, engineers, technicians, and sales and marketing professionals—understand and solve problems associated with radiation processing of polymers, Radiation Processing of Polymer Materials and Its Industrial Applications serves as an essential reference and fills an important gap in the literature.

Nanocomposites are attractive to researchers both from practical and theoretical point of view because of combination of special properties. Many efforts have been made in the last two decades using novel nanotechnology and nanoscience knowledge in order to get nanomaterials with determined functionality. This book focuses on polymer nanocomposites and their possible divergent applications. There has been enormous interest in the commercialization of nanocomposites for a variety of applications, and a number of these applications can already be found in industry. This book comprehensively deals with the divergent applications of nanocomposites comprising of 22 chapters.

The field of materials science and engineering is concerned with the design and discovery of new materials. Some of the important areas of study in this field include the structure of materials such as atomic, nano, macro and microstructure, chemical bonding, materials properties, kinetics and thermodynamics of materials, synthesis and processing, besides others. Advances in this field facilitate theoretical and practical advancements in nanotechnology, metallurgy, semiconductor physics and biomaterials. Besides these, the industrial applications of materials science and engineering are immense. Some of them include development in crystal growth, ion implantation and thin-film deposition in the design and manufacture of ceramics, polymers, etc. This book is compiled in such a manner, that it will provide in-depth knowledge about the principles and applications of materials science and engineering. It unfolds the innovative aspects of this field, which will be crucial for the holistic understanding of the subject matter. This textbook will serve as a reference to a broad spectrum of readers.