Ceramic and glass technology

This book is a comprehensive source of information on various aspects of ceramic matrix composites (CMC).

The series Advances in Polymer Science presents critical reviews of the present and future trends in polymer and biopolymer science.

This textbook entitled Fundamentals of Perovskite Oxides: Synthesis, Structure, Properties and Applications summarizes the structure, synthesis routes, and potential applications of perovskite oxide materials.

Features twenty-five chapter contributions from an international array of distinguished academics based in Asia, Eastern and Western Europe, Russia, and the USA.

Ceramic matrix composites (CMCs) have proven to be useful for a wide range of applications because of properties such as their light weight, toughness and temperature resistance.

The Ceramic Engineering and Science Proceeding has been published by The American Ceramic Society since 1980.

The production of 'polymer nanocomposites' has recently gained considerable attention from both the academic and industrial community, especially in the area of nanoscience.

The first chemically bonded phosphate ceramics (zinc phosphate dental cements) were developed over a century ago.

The 75th Glass Problem Conference is organized according to the following themes: Glass Melting, Forming, Energy and Environmental, Refractories, Sensors and Control, Modeling.

This book presents recent advances made in materials science and engineering within Russian academia, particularly groups working in the Ural Federal University District.

This book highlights the various types of polymer and nanocomposites that can be derived from biorenewable resources.

A thorough industry analysis is of utmost importance for a study on the impact of technological changes on industry structure.

Advanced Bioceramics: Properties, Processing, and Applications describes development of bioceramics and biocomposites, which are used in various biomedical applications including bone tissue repair, remodelling and regeneration.

This proceedings volume gathers selected papers presented at the Chinese Materials Conference 2017 (CMC2017), held in Yinchuan City, Ningxia, China, on July 06-12, 2017.

Wood-plastic composite (WPC) is a non-recyclable composite material lumber or timber made of recycled plastic and wood wastes which has become one of the most dynamic sectors of the plastics industry in this decade.

This book bridges disparate fields in an exploration of the phenomena and applications surrounding molecular mobility in glassy materials experiencing inelastic deformation.

Structured Glass-Fiber Catalysts discusses the synthesis of advanced glass-fiber catalysts for various emerging applications, investigation of their properties, and development of the engineering basis required for their wide practical application.

This textbook covers the processing of advanced composites and their various technologies, with special emphasis on the distinct characteristics of processability.

Ceramic Engineering and Science Proceedings Volume 34, Issue 2 - Mechanical Properties and Performance of Engineering Ceramics and Composites VIII A collection of 21 papers from The American Ceramic Society s 37th International Conference on Advanced Ceramics and Composites, held in Daytona Beach, Florida, January 27-February 1, 2013.

A collection of Papers Presented at the 28th International Conference and Exposition on Advanced Ceramics and Composites held in conjunction with the 8th International Symposium on Ceramics in Energy Storage and Power Conversion Systems.

This book summarizes the state-of-the-art knowledge on ferrites as well as the cutting-edge applications of these versatile materials.

This book presents the relationships between tensile damage and fracture, fatigue hysteresis loops, stress-rupture, fatigue life and fatigue limit stress, and stochastic loading stress.

This book is the first to provide a comprehensive introduction to the synthesis, optical properties, and photonics applications of tellurite glasses.

Ceramic Engineering and Science Proceedings Volume 34, Issue 6 - Advances in Bioceramics and Porous Ceramics VI A collection of 13 papers from The American Ceramic Society's 37th International Conference on Advanced Ceramics and Composites, held in Daytona Beach, Florida, January 27-February 1, 2013.

This pioneering book presents new models for the thermomechanical behavior of composite materials and structures taking into account internal physico-chemical transformations such as thermodecomposition, sublimation and melting at high temperatures (up to 3000 K).

This book is an attempt to provide a comprehensive and coherent description of three widely separated aspects of clays: the science of clays; the industrial uses of clays; and the role of clays in the environment.

In most tribological applications, liquid or grease based lubricants are used to facilitate the relative motion of solid bodies to minimize friction and wear between interacting surfaces.

This book presents original results on the use of cassava wastewater as a substitute for potable water in ceramic formulations.

This book provides a broad examination of redox-based resistive switching memories (ReRAM), a promising technology for novel types of nanoelectronic devices, according to the International Technology Roadmap for Semiconductors, and the materials and physical processes used in these ionic transport-based switching devices.

In den letzten Jahren sind neuartige Schneids toffe auf dem Markt er­ schienen, die unter der Bezeichnung "Oxydkeramische Schneids toffe" be­ kannt geworden sind.

Die Verarbeitung des zähflüssigen heißen Glases, und nur die soll hier behandelt werden, unterscheidet sich grundlegend von den sonst in der Technik üblichen Herstellungsverfahren.

"e;Strength of Fibrous Composites"e; addresses evaluation of the strength of a fibrous composite by using its constituent material properties and its fiber architecture parameters.

This reference work compiles and summarizes the available information on epoxy blends.

This book describes a holistic study of the porcelain manufactured at Nantgarw and Swansea in the first quarter of the 19th Century, using both scientific analytical data and historical provenancing.

The work described in this book originates from a major effort to develop a fundamental theory of the glass and the jamming transitions.

A unique combination of the basic science and fundamental aspects of joints and interfaces with the engineering aspects of the subject.

Recent advances in nanotechnology have paved the way for the development of new smart materials.

This book gives an introduction to the mechanical behavior and degradation of dental ceramics and guides the reader through their performance under effect of oral environments.

This volume presents information on the unique topic of chemical sensors.

Ceramic Engineering and Science Proceedings Volume 34, Issue 9 - Ceramic Materials for Energy Applications III A collection of 15 papers from The American Ceramic Society's 37th International Conference on Advanced Ceramics and Composites, held in Daytona Beach, Florida, January 27-February 1, 2013.

This textbook focuses on the performance and application of highway engineering composite material.

This book presents a collection of chapters on various aspects of futuristic composite materials, from manufacturing challenges to materials characterization.

This book reviews principal topical issues on the basic science of glasses and amorphous thin-films.

Mechanical methods of the activation of chemical processes are currently widely used for the synthesis of various compounds.

Focuses on the effects of porosity and microcracking on the physical properties of ceramics, particularly nominally single phase ceramics.

This book is intended for use both in the industry and the academia.

This book focuses on polymer/silver nanocomposites as the main component in bioengineering systems.

This thesis explores the dispersion stability, microstructure and phase transitions involved in the nanoclay system.