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Nickel-Titanium Smart Hybrid Materials: From Micro- to Nano-structured Alloys for Emerging Applications describes advanced properties that can be adapted in NiTi-alloys. Nickel-Titanium (NiTi) systems are receiving wide demand in growing industries due to their smart, high-temperature or biocompatible behavior. These influenced behaviors are carefully described in the micro-scale and nanoscale range, with NiTi smart materials described on the basis of their shape memory effect (SME) and super-elastic (SE) properties for sensor and actuator application. This book discusses novel properties of nickel-titanium systems, helping materials scientists and engineers produce smart technologies and systems for the aeronautical, automobile, mechanical, healthcare and electronics industries. Describes the use of nanotechnology and microtechnology in nickel-titanium-based systems Outlines the major properties of Nickel-Titanium Nanoalloys Assesses the major challenges of manufacturing nickel-titanium nanoalloys at an industrial scale

Advanced Flexible Ceramics: Design, Properties, Manufacturing, and Emerging Applications provides detailed information on the properties and applications of advanced flexible ceramics. Sections cover materials dependent flexible behavior, microstructure and phases, the operational life of ceramics, how flexible materials can influence smart behavior (shape memory and self-healing), and thermal, physical, mechanical, electrical and optical properties. Various processing routes such as powder metallurgy, both physical and chemical vapor deposition, sol-gel, 3D print, and roll-to-roll processing are also explained in detail. The later section of the book provides detailed coverage of emerging technological applications.

Additional chapters cover cost-effectiveness and the global market and recycling and future challenges and perspectives. This will be an essential reference resource for academic and industrial researchers working in the fields of refractory linings, high-temperature equipment, shielding, and MEMS/NEMS.

Covers a new class of flexible ceramic materials for advanced technological applications Discusses a broad range of topics, including characterization, synthesis, microstructure and properties Provides advanced technological aspects such as applications, manufacturing processes, industrial assessments and economics

Antiviral and Antimicrobial Smart Coatings: Fundamentals and Applications provides a critical analysis of all types of smart antiviral and antimicrobial coatings currently being researched. The book opens with a discussion of the microbial and viral pathogens, including how to identify them and their interaction with surfaces. The next three sections look at the concept of smart coatings, specifically antibacterial, antifungal, and antiviral smart coatings, types, effects, and applications. The book concludes by discussing the methods and standards for characterization of coatings and then presents several real world case studies. A valuable resource for those working in the smart coatings field. Introduces the concepts of smart coatings and the synthesis, characterization, and classification Provides insights into the pros and cons of established processes and thereby provides guidance on how to select the appropriate techniques for specific applications Discusses the process of applying smart antimicrobial and antiviral coatings on various surfaces Presents the methods for characterization of smart and multifunctional coatings

Advanced Ceramic Coatings for Energy Applications covers recent developments in conducting electrodes, photovoltaics, solar cells, battery applications, fuel cells, electrocatalysts, photocatalysts, and supercapacitors. The book is one of four volumes that together provide a comprehensive resource in the field of Advanced Ceramic Coatings, also including titles covering: fundamentals, manufacturing, and classification; biomedical applications; and emerging applications. These books will be extremely useful for academic and industrial researchers and practicing engineers who need to find reliable and up-to-date information about recent progresses and new developments in the field of advanced ceramic coatings.Smart ceramic coatings contain multifunctional components are now finding application in transportation and automotive industries, in electronics, and energy, sectors, in aerospace and defense, and in industrial goods and healthcare. Their wide application and stability in harsh environments are only possible due to the stability of the inorganic components that are used in ceramic coatings.

Includes comprehensive coverage of advanced ceramic coatings for energy applicationsFeatures the latest progress and recent technological developmentsIncludes comparisons to other coatings types (e.g., polymers, metals, and enamel) to demonstrate potential, limitations, and differencesContains extensive case studies and worked examples

Advanced Ceramic Coatings for Emerging Applications covers new developments in automotive, construction, electronic, space and defense industries. The book is one of four volumes that together provide a comprehensive resource in the field of Advanced Ceramic Coatings, also including titles covering fundamentals, manufacturing and classification, energy and biomedical applications. These books will be extremely useful for academic and industrial researchers and practicing engineers who need to find reliable and up-to-date information about recent progresses and new developments in the field of advanced ceramic coatings. These books will also be of value to early career scientists providing background knowledge to the field.

Smart ceramic coatings containing multifunctional components are now finding application in transportation and automotive industries, in electronics, and energy, sectors, in aerospace and defense, and in industrial goods and healthcare. Their wide application and stability in harsh environments are only possible due to the stability of the inorganic components that are used in ceramic coatings.

Provides comprehensive coverage of emerging applications in advanced ceramic coatings Features the latest progress and recent technological developments Includes comparisons to other coatings types (e.g., polymers, metals and enamel) to demonstrate potential, limitations and differences Contains extensive case studies and worked examples

Advanced Ceramic Coatings for Biomedical Applications covers tissue engineering, scaffolds, implant and dental application, wound healing and adhesives. The book is one of four volumes that together provide a comprehensive resource in the field of Advanced Ceramic Coatings, also including titles covering: fundamentals, manufacturing, and classification; energy applications; and emerging applications. This books will be extremely useful for academic and industrial researchers and practicing engineers who need to find reliable and up-to-date information about recent progresses and new developments in the field of advanced ceramic coatings. It will also be of value to early career scientists providing background knowledge to the field.

Smart ceramic coatings containing multifunctional components are now finding application in transportation and automotive industries, in electronics, and energy sectors, in aerospace and defense, and in industrial goods and healthcare. Their wide application and stability in harsh environments are only possible due to the stability of the inorganic components used. Ceramic coatings are typically silicon nitride, chromia, hafnia, alumina, alumina-magnesia, silica, silicon carbide, titania, and zirconia-based compositions. The increased demand for these materials and their application in energy, transportation, and the automotive industry, are considered, to be the main drivers.

Provides comprehensive coverage of biomedical applications of advanced ceramic coatings Covers basic principles of surface chemistry and the fundamentals of ceramic materials and engineering Features the latest progress and recent technological developments Includes comparisons to other coating types (e.g., polymers, metals, and enamel) to demonstrate the potential, limitations, and differences Contains extensive case studies and worked examples

Handbook of Advanced Ceramic Coatings: Fundamentals, Manufacturing and Classification introduces ceramic coating materials, methods of fabrication, characterizations, the interaction between fillers, reinforcers, and environmental impact, and the functional classification of ceramic coatings. The book is one of four volumes that together provide a comprehensive resource in the field of Advanced Ceramic Coatings, also including titles covering energy, biomedical and emerging applications. These books will be extremely useful for academic and industrial researchers and practicing engineers who need to find reliable and up-to-date information about recent progresses and new developments in the field of advanced ceramic coatings.

Smart ceramic coatings containing multifunctional components are now finding application in transportation and automotive industries, in electronics, and energy sectors, in aerospace and defense, and in industrial goods and healthcare. Their wide application and stability in harsh environments are only possible due to the stability of the inorganic components used. Ceramic coatings are typically silicon nitride, chromia, hafnia, alumina, alumina-magnesia, silica, silicon carbide, titania, and zirconia-based compositions. The increased demand for these materials and their application in energy, transportation, and the automotive industry, are considered, to be the main drivers.

Comprehensively covers the production, characterization and properties of advanced ceramic coatings Features the latest manufacturing processes Covers basic principles of surface chemistry, along with the fundamentals of ceramic materials and engineering Features the latest progress and recent technological developments Discusses basic science relevant to both the materials and preparation methods

Advanced Materials in Bioimplants: Processing and Applications thoroughly reviews the core concepts, processing routes, and applications of nanomaterials in bioimplants. Divided into three sections, this book systematically guides the reader through each stage of bioimplant materials development, helping them make informed decisions when selecting appropriate materials for their work. A range of implant nanomaterials is considered including smart, piezoelectric, magnetostrictive, and light nanomaterials. Various fabrication and synthesis techniques are detailed, as well as key applications as antiviral smart nanocoatings, loadbearing, flexible, wear-resistant nanomaterials, and futuristic bioimplants. This book acts as a reference to the researchers and practitioners in the fields of nanotechnology, biomedical engineering, and biosciences.

Offers an interdisciplinary perspective on nanomaterials' development for bioimplants, bringing together key elements from nanotechnology, biomedical engineering, and biosciencesAids selection of the most appropriate materials for various bioimplant types, improving efficacyCovers a range of nanomaterial subtypes, fabrication techniques, and synthesis approaches

Multi-material Additive Manufacturing: Processing, Properties, Opportunities, and Challenges outlines various methods for the additive manufacturing of multi-material polymers, metals, ceramics, and metal-ceramics, showing readers how to tailor these materials with specific properties and specialized applications. The first section of the book discusses the role of machine and process parameters, the selection of raw materials, interface control, thermodynamic calculations, and process simulations. The second section covers additive manufacturing techniques for multi-materials, and the book concludes with a section covering the different multi-materials that can be produced and their various applications, such as in electronics, biomedical engineering, and high-end mechanical instruments.Provides methods for additive manufacturing in multi-material polymers, metals, ceramics, composites, and metal-ceramicsDiscusses machine and process parameters, raw materials, thermodynamics of multi-materials, and applications of multi-materialsWeighs the pros and cons of various multi-materials and their manufacturing processes

Micro- and Nano-scale Surface and Interface Engineering: Synthesis, Characterization, and Applications addresses the challenges of micro- and nano-scale surface and interface engineering by providing a comprehensive exploration of surface design, texture, porous structure, surface reaction, degradation, and surface strengthening processes. It offers solutions for understanding interface reactions of materials, particularly in the context of micro-electromechanical systems (MEMS), biomaterials surfaces, self-cleaning structures, and surface modeling and characterization. The content extends to practical applications across diverse sectors, including microelectronics and nanoelectronics, microfluidics and lab-on-a-chip systems, nanomanufacturing, and nanofabrication.The focus lies on the scientific principles underpinning surface and interface engineering at the micro- and nano-scale, incorporating various surface modification techniques utilizing a spectrum of materials, ranging from traditional structural materials to advanced smart materials.Explores a comprehensive array of techniques, from surface and interface modification techniques and interface engineering, to modeling and simulation methods, along with surface characterization techniquesDiscusses numerical, experimental, and computational approaches to micro- and nano-engineering at the surface and interfaceAddresses the challenges and limitations inherent in micro- and nano-engineering at the surface and interface, providing insightful perspectives on overcoming hurdles in this dynamic field

Examining smart 3D printing at the nanoscale, this book discusses various methods of fabrication, the presence of inherent defects and their annihilation, property analysis, and emerging applications across an array of industries. The book serves to bridge the gap between the concept of nanotechnology and the tailorable properties of smart 3D-print products.FEATURES Covers surface and interface analysis and smart technologies in 3D nanoprinting Details different materials, such as polymers, metals, semiconductors, glassceramics, and composites, as well as their selection criteria, fabrication, and defect analysis at nanoscale Describes optimization and modeling and the effect of machine parameters on 3D-printed products Discusses critical barriers and opportunities Explores emerging applications in manufacturing industries, such as aerospace, healthcare, automotive, energy, construction, and defenseSmart 3D Nanoprinting: Fundamentals, Materials, and Applications is aimed at advanced students, researchers, and industry professionals in materials, manufacturing, chemical, and mechanical engineering. This book offers readers a comprehensive overview of the properties, opportunities, and applications of smart 3D nanoprinting.

Examining smart 3D printing at the nanoscale, this book discusses various methods of fabrication, the presence of inherent defects and their annihilation, property analysis, and emerging applications across an array of industries. The book serves to bridge the gap between the concept of nanotechnology and the tailorable properties of smart 3D-print products.FEATURES Covers surface and interface analysis and smart technologies in 3D nanoprinting Details different materials, such as polymers, metals, semiconductors, glassceramics, and composites, as well as their selection criteria, fabrication, and defect analysis at nanoscale Describes optimization and modeling and the effect of machine parameters on 3D-printed products Discusses critical barriers and opportunities Explores emerging applications in manufacturing industries, such as aerospace, healthcare, automotive, energy, construction, and defenseSmart 3D Nanoprinting: Fundamentals, Materials, and Applications is aimed at advanced students, researchers, and industry professionals in materials, manufacturing, chemical, and mechanical engineering. This book offers readers a comprehensive overview of the properties, opportunities, and applications of smart 3D nanoprinting.

Surface engineering provides one of the most important means of engineering product differentiation in terms of quality, performance, and lifecycle cost. It is essential to achieve predetermined functional properties of materials such as mechanical strength, biocompatibility, corrosion resistance, wear resistance, and heat and oxidation resistance. Surface Engineering of Biomaterials addresses this topic across a diverse range of process technologies and healthcare applications.Introduces biomaterial surface science and surface engineering and includes criteria for biomaterial surface selectionFocuses on a broad array of materials including metals, ceramics, polymers, alloys, and compositesDiscusses corrosion, degradation, and material release issues in implant materialsCovers various processing routes to develop biomaterial surfaces, including for smart and energy applicationsDetails techniques for post-modification of biomaterial surfacesThis reference work helps researchers working at the intersection of materials science and biotechnology to engineer functional biomaterials for a variety of applications.

Surface engineering provides one of the most important means of engineering product differentiation in terms of quality, performance, and lifecycle cost. It is essential to achieve predetermined functional properties of materials such as mechanical strength, biocompatibility, corrosion resistance, wear resistance, and heat and oxidation resistance. Surface Engineering of Biomaterials addresses this topic across a diverse range of process technologies and healthcare applications.Introduces biomaterial surface science and surface engineering and includes criteria for biomaterial surface selectionFocuses on a broad array of materials including metals, ceramics, polymers, alloys, and compositesDiscusses corrosion, degradation, and material release issues in implant materialsCovers various processing routes to develop biomaterial surfaces, including for smart and energy applicationsDetails techniques for post-modification of biomaterial surfacesThis reference work helps researchers working at the intersection of materials science and biotechnology to engineer functional biomaterials for a variety of applications.

The application of clinical smart nanocarriers continues to be a fruitful and challenging field for both academic and clinical disciplines as well as industries. These clinically approved micro- and nanobased products have impacted treatment of numerous predominant diseases including cancer, diabetes, and different immune disorders. This Two-Volume Set presents a comprehensive overview of the most recent studies on smart micro- and nanomaterials with a focus on their smart activity for formation of targeted and responsive drug-delivery carriers and pharmaceutical applications. Covers the global market perspective of micro- and nano-smart materials in pharmaceutical industries.Discusses smart micro- and nanomaterials processing by polymers, metals, and other composites.Describes all possible stimulated systems for drug delivery.Details swellable polymers, multi-stimuli-responsive polymers, carbon nanotubes, quantum dots, and self-assembling peptide-based nanostructures.Explains various processing routes and mechanisms for target release.Addresses applications in oral drug delivery, anticancer agents, anti-tumor drug delivery, drugs for management of infection, and MEMS and diagnostics along with their future scope.This wide-ranging reference work is written to support researchers in the fields of materials engineering and biotechnology with the goal of improving the diagnosis and treatment of disease and patient quality of life.

This book covers developments in multi-scale and multifunctional coatings, including strategies in the preparation, characterization, and properties of both thin and thick multifunctional coatings along with their corresponding application. Various technologies for processing, characterization, and tribology effects of various coating surfaces and interfaces are discussed. It describes smart surfaces like piezoelectric materials, shape memory alloys, shape memory ceramics, magnetostrictive materials, electrostrictive materials, dielectric materials, and advanced ceramics.Explains multifunctional materials with respect to their tribology behavior at surface and interface.Covers analysis techniques for multifunctional surfaces and interfaces.Discusses emerging applications of multifunctional surfaces.Explores multifunctionality of thin films as well as thick coatings.This book is aimed at graduate students and researchers in metallurgical engineering, materials science, and nanosciences.

Smart drug delivery at both the micro- and nanoscale is an evolving field with numerous potential applications. It has the potential to revolutionize drug therapy by making treatments more effective, reducing side effects, and improving patient outcomes.This book presents a comprehensive review of the most recent studies on smart micro- and nanomaterials with a focus on their “smart” activity for formation of targeted and responsive drug-delivery carriers. This volume:Introduces readers to the fundamentals of these the micro- and nanoscale materials as well as approaches to smart drug delivery and drug delivery systems.Covers polymers, metals, and composite materials as well as quantum dots and carbon nanotubes.Describes of all possible stimulated systems for drug delivery such as enzyme-responsive, small molecules-responsive, thermo-responsive, pH-responsive, electric field-responsive, magnetic field-responsive, light-responsive, ultrasound-responsive, and reductive environment responsive.Offers a critical perspective on the future scope of smart drug delivery systems.This reference work is written to support researchers in the fields of materials engineering and biotechnology with the goal of improving the diagnosis and treatment of disease and patient quality of life.

Smart drug delivery refers to a targeted drug delivery or precision drug delivery system that allows drugs to be administered to a specific location in the body or at a specific time with enhanced precision and control. This approach has several advantages, including maximizing the therapeutic effects of a drug while minimizing side effects.This book presents various stimuli-responsive micro- and nanomaterials for pharmaceutical industries. This volume:Covers the global market perspective of micro- and nano-smart materials in pharmaceutical industries.Details various processing routes.Discusses mechanisms for target release.Addresses applications in oral drug delivery, anticancer agents, anti-tumor drug delivery, and drugs for management of infection.This reference work is written to support researchers in the fields of materials engineering and biotechnology with the goal of improving the diagnosis and treatment of disease and patient quality of life.

Smart drug delivery refers to a targeted drug delivery or precision drug delivery system that allows drugs to be administered to a specific location in the body or at a specific time with enhanced precision and control. This approach has several advantages, including maximizing the therapeutic effects of a drug while minimizing side effects.This book presents various stimuli-responsive micro- and nanomaterials for pharmaceutical industries. This volume:Covers the global market perspective of micro- and nano-smart materials in pharmaceutical industries.Details various processing routes.Discusses mechanisms for target release.Addresses applications in oral drug delivery, anticancer agents, anti-tumor drug delivery, and drugs for management of infection.This reference work is written to support researchers in the fields of materials engineering and biotechnology with the goal of improving the diagnosis and treatment of disease and patient quality of life.

Shape memory materials constitute a distinct category capable of recovering their original shape after deformation. This book covers fabrication methodologies including exploration of diverse shape recovery mechanisms across alloys, polymers, ceramics, and hybrid compositions. Furthermore, the focus extends to emerging applications and discussion of the relationship between shape actuation rates and associated properties including the training procedures post-synthesis.Key Features:Elaborates on the development of properties at high temperatures and hostile conditions.Details the emerging applications of shape memory materials, presenting a thorough overview of alloys and polymers.Provides evidence related to shape memory materials, covering aspects such as training, exact properties, mechanisms, and applications.Unveils a smart system developed based on shape memory materials, spanning from low to high operating temperatures.Communicates synthesis techniques by controlling the chemical composition toward the exact properties and their sustainability.This book is aimed at graduate students and researchers in materials and polymer engineering.

This book provides a thorough introduction to the essential topics in modern materials science. It brings together the spectrum of materials science topics, spanning inorganic and organic materials, nanomaterials, biomaterials, and alloys within a single cohesive and comprehensive resource. Synthesis and processing techniques, structural and crystallographic configurations, properties, classifications, process mechanisms, applications, and related numerical problems are discussed in each chapter. End-of-chapter summaries and problems are included to deepen and reinforce the reader's comprehension.Provides a cohesive and comprehensive reference on a wide range of materials and processes in modern materials science;Presents material in an engaging manner to encourage innovative practices and perspectives;Includes chapter summaries and problems at the end of every chapter for reinforcement of concepts.

This book provides a thorough introduction to the essential topics in modern materials science. It brings together the spectrum of materials science topics, spanning inorganic and organic materials, nanomaterials, biomaterials, and alloys within a single cohesive and comprehensive resource. Synthesis and processing techniques, structural and crystallographic configurations, properties, classifications, process mechanisms, applications, and related numerical problems are discussed in each chapter. End-of-chapter summaries and problems are included to deepen and reinforce the reader's comprehension.Provides a cohesive and comprehensive reference on a wide range of materials and processes in modern materials science;Presents material in an engaging manner to encourage innovative practices and perspectives;Includes chapter summaries and problems at the end of every chapter for reinforcement of concepts.

This book offers a comprehensive overview of cutting-edge developments in materials science and industrial practices that support next-generation manufacturing. It covers innovative approaches to processing advanced materials—including smart materials, superalloys, nanomaterials, and biomaterials—alongside strategies for optimization, automation, and sustainability in production. It also addresses simulation and prediction techniques for quality control and explores emerging trends in process metallurgy and green technologies.

This book presents the select proceedings of the National Conference on Research and Developments in Material Processing, Modelling and Characterization (RDMPMC 2020). The book explains various manufacturing process technologies based on surface modification, welding, mechanical deformation, and heat treatment.

This book presents the select proceedings of the National Conference on Research and Developments in Material Processing, Modelling and Characterization (RDMPMC 2020). The book explains various manufacturing process technologies based on surface modification, welding, mechanical deformation, and heat treatment.