Engineering applications of polymers and composites

A fundamental understanding of polymers has evolved in recent years concurrent with advances in analytical instrumentation.

Recent development of a new generation of Ziegler-Natta Catalysts using either magnesium dichloride as carrier or methylaluminoxane as cocatalyst has markedly stimulated the research activity in the field of olefin polymerization.

This book presents a thorough overview on workable theories and reliable experimental data on the use of plastic materials for sliding parts.

Friction and Wear of Polymers

Smart materials have been produced by conceiving of the idea of materials/systems having a fourth dimension.

Smart materials have been produced by conceiving of the idea of materials/systems having a fourth dimension.

This book provides a methodical compilation of deriving composites from the hidden treasure of the aquatic world.

This expert and self-contained authored handbook provides comprehensive coverage of liquid crystals from the fundamental materials science, physics, and modeling through cutting-edge applications.

This expert and self-contained authored handbook provides comprehensive coverage of liquid crystals from the fundamental materials science, physics, and modeling through cutting-edge applications.

Polymer materials are used in different fields of industries, from microelectronice to medicine.

The fourth edition of Krishan Chawla's widely used textbook, Composite Materials, offers integrated and completely up-to-date coverage of composite materials.

The aesthetic appearance of various objects is important to human beings.

In recent years, the application of composites and nanocomposites has been increasing steadily in industries such as aerospace, automotive, marine, and civil engineering.

This book contains a selection of fully peer-reviewed papers which were presented at the 2nd ESIS TC4 Conference, held in Les Diablerets, Switzerland 13 - 15 September 1999.

* A succinct source of information for designers and manufacturers.

This book offers comprehensive coverage of sustainable materials and manufacturing techniques in aviation that reduce fuel consumption, increase operational efficiency, and make more sustainable use of raw materials, energy, and water during manufacturing.

This book offers comprehensive coverage of sustainable materials and manufacturing techniques in aviation that reduce fuel consumption, increase operational efficiency, and make more sustainable use of raw materials, energy, and water during manufacturing.

Science and Technology of Rubber, Second Edition provides a general survey of elastomers and an examination of rubberlike elasticity, with an emphasis on a unified treatment ranging from physical theory to final applications.

Tremendous developments in the field of polymer science, its growing importance, and an increase in the number of polymer science courses in both physics and chemistry departments have led to the revision of the First Edition.

Phase Change Materials for Thermal Energy Management and Storage: Fundamentals and Applications provides the latest advances in thermal energy applications of phase change materials (PCMs).

In this textbook for students of laminated composite materials, composite structures, and anisotropic elasticity, Chyanbin Hwu draws on more than three decades of research and applications experience to provide a leading resource on many unique topics related to laminated composite structures.

Microplastic pollution is a global problem, and its severity only threatens to get worse.

Nanofillers for Sustainable Applications provides an in-depth review of the wide-ranging applications of nanofillers.

Nanofillers for Sustainable Applications provides an in-depth review of the wide-ranging applications of nanofillers.

This book provides detailed descriptions of material design, from the development of new materials and innovation to the promotion of social acceptance of the products invented.

Microplastic pollution is a global problem, and its severity only threatens to get worse.

Polyurea: Synthesis, Properties, Composites, Production, and Applications is a comprehensive and practical guide to polyurea, a material used for its exceptional properties and performance in a range of high value industrial applications.

Nanofiber Composite Materials for Biomedical Applications presents new developments and recent advances in nanofiber-reinforced composite materials and their use in biomedical applications, including biomaterial developments, drug delivery, tissue engineering, and regenerative medicine.

Polymer Science and Nanotechnology: Fundamentals and Applications brings together the latest advances in polymer science and nanoscience.

Since 1930 more than 100,000 new chemical compounds have been developed and insufficient information exists on the health assessment of 95 percent of these chemicals in which a relevant percentage are used in construction products.

This book offers comprehensive insight into recent advances in geopolymer composites and emerging processing technologies such as 3D printing that offer promising application prospects in a wide range of industries.

This book covers advanced 3D printing processes and the latest developments in novel composite-based printing materials, thus enabling the reader to understand and benefit from the advantages of this groundbreaking technology.

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.

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.