Advances in Surface Engineering and Tribology – serie

Metal Oxides explores the multidimensional applications of metal oxides from nanostructured innovations to sustainable solutions.The book begins with the fundamentals of metal oxides, covering aspects such as their structure, synthesis techniques, characterization methods, and surface modification strategies. It expands into nanostructured metal oxide thin films, photocatalytic applications, nanocomposites for energy storage, and nanoengineering approaches to enhance surface reactivity. Sustainable development and environmental impact are also addressed, including green synthesis approaches, life cycle assessment, recycling and reuse strategies, and environmental applications for water purification and remediation.This book is intended for researchers and upper-level students studying materials science, chemistry, nanotechnology, and environmental science.

Thermal Spray Coatings for High-Temperature Conditions provides an in-depth analysis of thermal spray coatings covering a wide range of types and applications in aerospace, automotive, and heavy-duty equipment maintenance. It considers the various thermal spray processes available, including high-velocity oxy-fuel spraying, plasma spraying, and flame spraying.Focusing on the importance of surface preparation for thermal spray coatings, this book demonstrates the significance of establishing a strong bond between the substrate and the coating. It explores a range of surface preparation techniques like grit blasting and laser texturing. This book showcases the wide range of uses for thermal spray coatings, such as protecting against corrosion, enhancing wear resistance, preventing erosion, and prolonging the lifespan of industrial equipment.This book is intended for researchers and graduate students studying surface engineering, thermodynamics, high-temperature materials, and wear resistance.

Fabrication of Wear and Corrosion Resistant Materials presents cutting-edge surface processing methods, incorporating concepts from the fields of metallurgy, chemistry, physics, and nanotechnology. It covers developments in manufacturing processes that aim to improve materials' and components' resistance to wear and corrosion.Investigating techniques such as plasma treatment, laser cladding, chemical vapor deposition, and nanostructuring, the book evaluates each technique by its capability of ensuring durability and resistance to corrosion to prolong the life of materials. In addition, the book explores smart surfaces, digital surface design, machine learning tools, and biomedical applications. It discusses new materials, coatings, surface treatments, and additive manufacturing techniques using an interdisciplinary approach.This book is intended for researchers and graduate students studying surface engineering, coatings and claddings, and corrosion and wear resistance of materials.

Slurry Erosion: Flow Phenomenon, Complexities, and Protection Methods presents the necessary fundamentals to understand slurry flows and erosion phenomenon. It describes the complexities in the critical assessment on minimizing erosion and the process of selecting an appropriate protection technique.Addressing new technologies for modeling and achieving reduction in slurry erosion with optimized design, the book highlights how CFD simulations and AI techniques are used to predict slurry erosion. It explores the application of slurry erosion in various industries, such as thermal power plants, hydropower plants, mining, chemical and food processing, and offshore structures. The chapters cover various problems in slurry erosion including head loss, erosion-corrosion, erosion-abrasion, leakage flow, puncture point failure, and leaching.This resource is intended to support researchers and graduate students studying slurry erosion, surface engineering, tribology, erosion and corrosion prevention.

Microwave Claddings presents an effective approach for improving the surface properties of materials, providing distinct advantages compared to conventional procedures such as flame spraying or arc welding. It explains how composites, metals, ceramics, and polymers can be coated with microwave claddings to improve resistance to corrosion, durability, and strength.Exploring this promising application of microwave technology, the book demonstrates its usage in various industries, including automotive, aerospace, and oil and gas, due to its capacity to accurately regulate heat input, reduce distortion, and attain exceptional metallurgical bonding. It discusses the mechanics of microwave heating, cladding processes and materials, computational modeling, and quality control methods. The book includes practical case studies and the critical factors that impact microwave cladding, including substrate material, power level, frequency, and particle feed rate.The book will interest engineering students and researchers studying tribology, cladding and microwave technology, and manufacturing.

Microwave Processing of Metallic Materials presents the adaptability and efficiency of microwave processing with interdisciplinary applications across the industrial sector. It explores a diverse variety of issues, including the production of superalloys and biomaterials, the analysis of internal structures, and the study of erosion wear behavior.Offering a comprehensive understanding of the basic concepts of microwave processing, this book illustrates its practical uses in creating materials with improved surface qualities, such as resistance to erosion and stability at high temperatures. It demonstrates how the use of microwave technology in surface engineering both enhances material performance and reduces energy consumption and environmental impact toward a sustainable future for manufacturing.The book will interest industry researchers and graduate students studying advances in materials science, surface engineering, and manufacturing.

Artificial Intelligence in Tribology presents the use of machine learning, AI, neural networks, and optimization algorithms in studying friction, wear, and lubrication. It explores the selection of materials, modeling of the tribo‑system, prediction of tribological behavior, and assessment and optimization of performance across numerous systems.Addressing tribological problems from macroscale to nanoparticles, this book discusses AI‑driven methods to improve productivity, detect disasters, and support sustainable engineering. Case studies from various industries, such as automotive, aerospace, renewable energy, and marine engineering, highlight the transformative impact of AI in real‑world scenarios.This book will interest researchers and graduate students studying AI integration and advances in surface engineering, tribology, and materials science.

Multifunctional and Smart Materials presents advancements in multifunctional, sustainable, and smart materials that enhance performance and improve processes across a wide range of engineering fields, including renewable energy, automotive, and aerospace. It provides a comprehensive overview of material design, properties, and emerging applications.Offering a deep dive into sustainable materials, this book addresses how eco-friendly, recyclable, and renewable materials are reducing environmental impact and contributing to a circular economy. It explores advanced materials that perform multiple functions, such as power generation, energy storage, and structural integrity. This book highlights recent developments in materials research from 3D-printed materials for enhanced efficiency and waste reduction in manufacturing processes to smart coatings for multifunctional protection against environmental and operational stresses.This book is intended for researchers and graduate students studying advanced materials and multidisciplinary engineering applications for intelligent, eco-friendly, and multipurpose materials.

Thermal Spray Technology for Advanced Composite Materials presents advancements in multifunctional, sustainable, and smart materials towards enhancing performance and improving processes across a wide range of engineering fields, including renewable energy, automotive, and aerospace.From nano-composite feedstock materials to CNT reinforcement and high entropy alloy composites, the book provides an authoritative examination of cutting-edge developments that address the limitations of traditional single-component materials. It guides readers through the complete lifecycle of composite coatings, from material selection and fabrication techniques to performance optimization and parameter control using machine learning approaches.This book will interest researchers and graduate students studying composite materials processing and fabrication.