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A Quantum Approach to Alloy Design - An Exploration of Material Design and Development Based Upon Alloy Design Theory and... A Quantum Approach to Alloy Design - An Exploration of Material Design and Development Based Upon Alloy Design Theory and Atomization Energy Method (Paperback)
Masahiko Morinaga
R3,024 Discovery Miles 30 240 Ships in 10 - 15 working days

A Quantum Approach to Alloy Design: An Exploration of Material Design and Development Based Upon Alloy Design Theory and Atomization Energy Method presents a molecular orbital approach to alloy design that is based on electronic structure calculations using the DV-X alpha cluster method and new alloying parameters obtained from these calculations. Topics discussed include alloy properties, such as corrosion resistance, shape memory effect and super-elasticity that are treated by using alloying parameters in biomedical titanium alloys. This book covers various topics of not only metals and alloys, but also metal oxides, hydrides and even hydrocarbons. In addition, important alloy properties, such as strength, corrosion resistance, hydrogen storage and catalysis are treated in view of electron theory.

Fuel Cells for Transportation - Fundamental Principles and Applications (Paperback): Prodip K. Das, Kui Jiao, Yun Wang, Frano... Fuel Cells for Transportation - Fundamental Principles and Applications (Paperback)
Prodip K. Das, Kui Jiao, Yun Wang, Frano Barbir, Xianguo Li
R5,170 Discovery Miles 51 700 Ships in 10 - 15 working days

Fuel Cells for Transportation: Fundamental Principles and Applications is the first comprehensive reference on the application of fuel cells for light- and heavy-duty transportation. Addressing the subject from both a materials and engineering perspective, the book examines integration, modeling, and optimization of fuel cells from fundamentals to the latest advances. Chapters address every aspect of fuel cell systems for transport applications, including performance optimization, stack characterization, low-cost materials and catalysts, design of bipolar plates and flow fields, water and thermal management, durability under automotive driving cycles, cold start, state of the art characterization, optimization of various components, and more. Each chapter reviews the fundamental principles of the topic before going on to examine the latest developments alongside current applications and real-world case studies. This is an essential reference for graduate students and researchers working on fuel cells for transport applications, as well as professional engineers involved in the application of fuel cells and clean energy and working in any sector of the transportation industry.

Databook of Adhesion Promoters (Hardcover): Anna Wypych Databook of Adhesion Promoters (Hardcover)
Anna Wypych
R6,310 R5,831 Discovery Miles 58 310 Save R479 (8%) Ships in 10 - 15 working days

Databook of Adhesion Promoters contains data on the most important adhesion promoter products in use today. The information on each adhesion promoter is divided into five sections: General Information, Physical Properties, Health and Safety, Ecological Properties, and Use and Performance. This databook is an extremely useful source of data for engineers, technicians and researchers involved in development, manufacture, legislation or the production of a variety of products. Adhesion promoters form a very important group of additives without which many industrial products cannot perform according to requirements. Silanes originally formed the most widely used group of adhesion promoters, but increasing numbers of new additives have been entering the market, increasing the options and possibilities. These additives are needed for a variety of products in which silanes do not function or are too expensive, or where better performance can be achieved with the new additive.

Functionalized Graphene Nanocomposites and Their Derivatives - Synthesis, Processing and Applications (Paperback): Mohammad... Functionalized Graphene Nanocomposites and Their Derivatives - Synthesis, Processing and Applications (Paperback)
Mohammad Jawaid, Rachid Bouhfid, Abou El Kacem Qaiss
R4,240 R3,993 Discovery Miles 39 930 Save R247 (6%) Ships in 10 - 15 working days

Functionalized Graphene Nanocomposites and Their Derivatives: Synthesis, Processing and Applications explains how the functionalization technique is used to create graphene nanocomposites, also exploring its current uses in industrial applications. Graphene-based nanocomposites are one of the major advancements in polymer-based materials, thus the synthesis, nanoscale dimensions, high aspect ratio, mechanical, electrical and thermal properties of graphene and its derivative have all been major areas of research in the last decade. This important reference covers these updates and is a critical book for those working in the fields of materials processing and characterization.

Polymeric Nanomaterials in Nanotherapeutics (Paperback): Cornelia Vasile Polymeric Nanomaterials in Nanotherapeutics (Paperback)
Cornelia Vasile
R3,557 Discovery Miles 35 570 Ships in 10 - 15 working days

Polymeric Nanomaterials in Nanotherapeutics describes how polymeric nanosensors and nanorobotics are used for biomedical instrumentation, surgery, diagnosis and targeted drug delivery for cancer, pharmacokinetics, monitoring of diabetes and healthcare. Key areas of coverage include drug administration and formulations for targeted delivery and release of active agents (drug molecules) to non-healthy tissues and cells. The book demonstrates how these are applied to dental work, wound healing, cancer, cardiovascular diseases, neurodegenerative disorders, infectious diseases, chronic inflammatory diseases, metabolic diseases, and more. Methods of administration discussed include oral, dental, topical and transdermal, pulmonary and nasal, ocular, vaginal, and brain drug delivery and targeting. Drug delivery topics treated in several subchapters includes materials for active targeting and cases study of polymeric nanomaterials in clinical trials. The toxicity and regulatory status of therapeutic polymeric nanomaterials are also examined. The book gives a broad perspective on the topic for researchers, postgraduate students and professionals in the biomaterials, biotechnology, and biomedical fields.

Nanomaterials in Rocket Propulsion Systems (Paperback): Qi-Long Yan, Guo-Qiang He, Pei-Jin Liu, Michael Gozin Nanomaterials in Rocket Propulsion Systems (Paperback)
Qi-Long Yan, Guo-Qiang He, Pei-Jin Liu, Michael Gozin
R3,636 Discovery Miles 36 360 Ships in 10 - 15 working days

Nanomaterials in Rocket Propulsion Systems covers the fundamentals of nanomaterials and examines a wide range of innovative applications, presenting the current state-of-the-art in the field. Opening with a chapter on nano-sized energetic materials, the book examines metal nanoparticles-based fuels, ballistic modifiers, stabilizers and catalysts as the components of rocket propellants. Hydrogen storage materials for rocket propulsion based on nanotubes are then discussed, as are nano-porous materials and metal organic frameworks, nano-gelled propellants, nano-composite ablators and ceramic nano-composites. Other applications examined include high thermal conductivity metallic nano-composite nozzle liners, nano-emitters for Coulomb propulsion of space-crafts, and highly thermostable nano-ceramics for rocket motors. The book finishes with coverage of combustion of nano-sized rocket fuels, nano-particles and their combustion in micro- and nano-electromechanical systems (MEMS/NEMS), plasma propulsion and nano-scale physics. Users will find this to be a valuable resource for academic and government institutions, professionals, new researchers and graduate students working in the application of nanomaterials in the aerospace industry.

Nanomaterials and Polymer Nanocomposites - Raw Materials to Applications (Paperback): Niranjan Karak Nanomaterials and Polymer Nanocomposites - Raw Materials to Applications (Paperback)
Niranjan Karak
R6,280 R5,801 Discovery Miles 58 010 Save R479 (8%) Ships in 10 - 15 working days

Nanomaterials and Polymer Nanocomposites: Raw Materials to Applications brings together the most recent research in nanoparticles and polymer nanocomposites for a range of applications. The book's coverage is comprehensive, starting with synthesis techniques, then moving to characterization and applications of several different classes of nanomaterial and nanoparticle in nanocomposites. By presenting different nanomaterials, such as metal and metal oxides, clay and POSS, carbon nanotubes, cellulose and bio-based polymers in a structured manner, the book enables an efficient comparison of properties and capabilities for these advanced materials, making it relevant both for researchers in an academic environment and also industrial R&D. This book is particularly distinctive because it centers on the raw materials on which the nanocomposites are based, the biological properties of the range of materials discussed, and the environmental and economic considerations of different polymer systems.

Graphene-Based Electrochemical Sensors for Biomolecules (Paperback): A Pandikumar, Perumal Rameshkumar Graphene-Based Electrochemical Sensors for Biomolecules (Paperback)
A Pandikumar, Perumal Rameshkumar
R4,244 R3,947 Discovery Miles 39 470 Save R297 (7%) Ships in 10 - 15 working days

Graphene-Based Electrochemical Sensors for Biomolecules presents the latest on these nanomaterials that have gained a lot of attention based on their unique properties of high mechanical flexibility, large surface area, chemical stability, superior electric and thermal conductivities that render them great choices as alternative electrode materials for electrochemical energy storage and sensor applications. The hybridization of graphene with other nanomaterials induces a synergetic effect, leading to the improvement in electrical conductivity, stability and an enhancement of the electrocatalytic activity of the new nanocomposite material. This book discusses the electrochemical determination of a variety of biomolecules using graphene-based nanocomposite materials. Finally, recent progress in the development of electrochemical sensors using graphene-based nanocomposite materials and perspectives on future opportunities in sensor research and development are discussed in detail.

Nanobiosensors for Biomolecular Targeting (Paperback): Subash C.B. Gopinath, Thangavel Lakshmipriya Nanobiosensors for Biomolecular Targeting (Paperback)
Subash C.B. Gopinath, Thangavel Lakshmipriya
R3,946 Discovery Miles 39 460 Ships in 10 - 15 working days

Nanobiosensors for Bio-molecular Targeting presents the latest analytical methods for the detection of different substances in the range of small molecules to whole cells, exploring the advantages and disadvantages of each method. Biosensors combine the component of biological origin and physicochemical detector to show the presence of analytes in a given sample. The use of bionanotechnology has led to a significant advancement in the progression of nanobiosensors and has been effectively used for biomedical diagnosis.

Nanomaterial-Based Metal Organic Frameworks for Single Atom Catalysis (Paperback): Awais Ahmad, Francis Verpoort, Ikram Ahmad,... Nanomaterial-Based Metal Organic Frameworks for Single Atom Catalysis (Paperback)
Awais Ahmad, Francis Verpoort, Ikram Ahmad, Sobia Tabassum, Abdur Rahim
R5,448 Discovery Miles 54 480 Ships in 10 - 15 working days

Nanomaterial-Based Metal Organic Frameworks for Single Atom Catalysis covers nanoparticles and their properties, including tunable pore size, efficient reacting capability, large surface area, and morphology, which make them effective catalytic agents. In addition, the book covers catalytic systems, in which nanomaterial-based metal organic frameworks can be applied efficiently as single atom catalysis to enable enhanced functionalities and activities of the reactions in various applications. This book is an important reference source that will be of use to materials scientists, engineers, chemists and chemical engineers who want to learn more about nanomaterials are being used for catalytic applications. Metal organic frameworks (MOFs) are hybrid organic-inorganic, porous, crystalline nanomaterials, and have aroused great attention in the field of catalysis because of their crystalized nano- (lt;2 nm) or meso- (2-50 nm) porous structure, extremely high surface area, and significant chemical diversity. This nanomaterial-based metal organic framework, as a single atom catalysis, enhances the catalytic ability of dispersed single atoms.

Advancements in the Processing, Characterization, and Application of Lightweight Materials (Hardcover): Kaushik Kumar, B... Advancements in the Processing, Characterization, and Application of Lightweight Materials (Hardcover)
Kaushik Kumar, B Sridhar Babu, J. Paulo Davim
R7,723 Discovery Miles 77 230 Ships in 18 - 22 working days

In the automotive industry, the need to reduce vehicle weight has given rise to extensive research efforts to develop aluminum and magnesium alloys for structural car body parts. In aerospace, the move toward composite airframe structures urged an increased use of formable titanium alloys. In steel research, there are ongoing efforts to design novel damage-controlled forming processes for a new generation of efficient and reliable lightweight steel components. All these materials, and more, constitute today's research mission for lightweight structures. They provide a fertile materials science research field aiming to achieve a better understanding of the interplay between industrial processing, microstructure development, and the resulting material properties. Advancements in the Processing, Characterization, and Application of Lightweight Materials provides the recent advancements in the lightweight mat materials processing, manufacturing, and characterization. This book identifies the need for modern tools and techniques for designing lightweight materials and addresses multidisciplinary approaches for applying their use. Covering topics such as numerical optimization, fatigue characterization, and process evaluation, this text is an essential resource for materials engineers, manufacturers, practitioners, engineers, academicians, chief research officers, researchers, students, and vice presidents of research in government, industry, and academia.

Severe Plastic Deformation - Methods, Processing and Properties (Paperback): Ghader Faraji, H. S. Kim, Hessam Torabzadeh Kashi Severe Plastic Deformation - Methods, Processing and Properties (Paperback)
Ghader Faraji, H. S. Kim, Hessam Torabzadeh Kashi
R4,222 R3,925 Discovery Miles 39 250 Save R297 (7%) Ships in 10 - 15 working days

Severe Plastic Deformation: Methods, Processing and Properties examines all severe plastic deformation techniques developed over the past two decades, exploring the appropriate severe plastic deformation method for a particular case. The book offers an overview of these methods, introduces ultrafine-grained and nano-grained metals and methods for various bulk, sheet, tubular and large size samples, reviews effective parameters to make a severe plastic deformation method better, from property (mechanical) and processing (cost, time, load, etc.) viewpoints, discusses mechanical, physical and chemical properties of UFG and NS metals, and concludes with various applications for these methods. Over the last several decades, a large number of severe plastic deformation methods have been developed for processing a wide array of metals for superior properties, making this a timely resource.

Nanoelectronics - Devices, Circuits and Systems (Paperback): Brajesh Kumar Kaushik Nanoelectronics - Devices, Circuits and Systems (Paperback)
Brajesh Kumar Kaushik
R3,802 R3,547 Discovery Miles 35 470 Save R255 (7%) Ships in 10 - 15 working days

Nanoelectronics: Devices, Circuits and Systems explores current and emerging trends in the field of nanoelectronics, from both a devices-to-circuits and circuits-to-systems perspective. It covers a wide spectrum and detailed discussion on the field of nanoelectronic devices, circuits and systems. This book presents an in-depth analysis and description of electron transport phenomenon at nanoscale dimensions. Both qualitative and analytical approaches are taken to explore the devices, circuit functionalities and their system applications at deep submicron and nanoscale levels. Recent devices, including FinFET, Tunnel FET, and emerging materials, including graphene, and its applications are discussed. In addition, a chapter on advanced VLSI interconnects gives clear insight to the importance of these nano-transmission lines in determining the overall IC performance. The importance of integration of optics with electronics is elucidated in the optoelectronics and photonic integrated circuit sections of this book. This book provides valuable resource materials for scientists and electrical engineers who want to learn more about nanoscale electronic materials and how they are used.

Noble Metal-Metal Oxide Hybrid Nanoparticles - Fundamentals and Applications (Paperback): Satyabrata Mohapatra, Tuan Anh... Noble Metal-Metal Oxide Hybrid Nanoparticles - Fundamentals and Applications (Paperback)
Satyabrata Mohapatra, Tuan Anh Nguyen, Phuong Nguyen-Tri
R3,934 Discovery Miles 39 340 Ships in 10 - 15 working days

Noble Metal-Metal Oxide Hybrid Nanoparticles: Fundamentals and Applications sets out concepts and emerging applications of hybrid nanoparticles in biomedicine, antibacterial, energy storage and electronics. The hybridization of noble metals (Gold, Silver, Palladium and Platinum) with metal-oxide nanoparticles exhibits superior features when compared to individual nanoparticles. In some cases, metal oxides act as semiconductors, such as nano zinc oxide or titanium oxide nanoparticles, where their hybridization with silver nanoparticles, enhanced significantly their photocatalytic efficiency. The book highlights how such nanomaterials are used for practical applications.

Synthesis, Technology and Applications of Carbon Nanomaterials (Paperback): Suraya Abdul Rashid, Raja Nor Izawati Raja Othman,... Synthesis, Technology and Applications of Carbon Nanomaterials (Paperback)
Suraya Abdul Rashid, Raja Nor Izawati Raja Othman, Mohd Zobir Hussein
R3,947 Discovery Miles 39 470 Ships in 10 - 15 working days

Synthesis, Technology and Applications of Carbon Nanomaterials explores the chemical properties of different classes of carbon nanomaterials and their major applications. As carbon nanomaterials are used for a variety of applications due to their versatile properties and characteristics, this book discusses recent advances in synthesis methods, characterization, and applications of 0D -3D dimensional carbon nanomaterials. It is an essential resource for readers focusing on carbon nanomaterials research.

Ni-free Ti-based Shape Memory Alloys (Hardcover): Hee-Young Kim, Shuichi Miyazaki Ni-free Ti-based Shape Memory Alloys (Hardcover)
Hee-Young Kim, Shuichi Miyazaki
R5,576 R4,539 Discovery Miles 45 390 Save R1,037 (19%) Ships in 10 - 15 working days

Ni-free Ti-based Shape Memory Alloys reviews the fundamental issues of biomedical beta-type Ti base shape memory and superelastic alloys, including martensitic transformation, shape memory and superelastic properties, alloy development, thermomechanical treatment and microstructure control, and biocompatibility. Some unique properties, such as large nonlinear elastic behavior and low Young's modulus, observed in metastable Ti alloys are discussed on the basis of phase stability. As it is expected that superelastic Ti alloys will further expand the applications of shape memory alloys within the biomedical field, this book provides a comprehensive review of these new findings in Ti-base shape memory and superelastic alloys.

Handbook of Adhesion Promoters (Hardcover): George Wypych Handbook of Adhesion Promoters (Hardcover)
George Wypych
R6,254 R5,775 Discovery Miles 57 750 Save R479 (8%) Ships in 10 - 15 working days

Handbook of Adhesion Promoters provides a comprehensive review of the current options and the latest knowledge on adhesion promoters. Essential aspects of adhesion promoters are discussed, including properties and potential applications of all adhesion promoters. The book outlines known mechanisms, principles of use and the application of different groups, and includes two chapters explaining requirements for preparing substrate surface. A full chapter is devoted to polymer modification, which can help improve adhesion. The last four chapters contain information on the evaluation and selection of adhesion promoters, which work with different polymers or products, improve filler-matrix performance or help prevent corrosion. This handbook is a useful source of information for engineers, technicians and researchers involved in development, manufacture, legislation or production of a variety of products. Adhesion promoters form a very important group of additives, without which many industrial products cannot perform according to requirements. Silanes originally formed the most widely used group of adhesion promoters, but increasing numbers of new additives have been entering the market, increasing options and possibilities. These additives are needed for a variety of products in which silanes do not function or are too expensive, or where better performance can be achieved with the new additive.

Experimental Researches on Reinforced Concrete (Hardcover): Armand Considere Experimental Researches on Reinforced Concrete (Hardcover)
Armand Considere
R807 Discovery Miles 8 070 Ships in 18 - 22 working days
New Technologies in Protective Coatings (Hardcover): Carlos Giudice, Guadalupe Canosa New Technologies in Protective Coatings (Hardcover)
Carlos Giudice, Guadalupe Canosa
R3,080 Discovery Miles 30 800 Ships in 18 - 22 working days
Nanorods and Nanocomposites (Hardcover): Morteza Sasani Ghamsari, Soumen Dhara Nanorods and Nanocomposites (Hardcover)
Morteza Sasani Ghamsari, Soumen Dhara
R3,111 Discovery Miles 31 110 Ships in 18 - 22 working days
Essential Guide to Semiconductors (Hardcover): John Holland Essential Guide to Semiconductors (Hardcover)
John Holland
R3,267 R2,957 Discovery Miles 29 570 Save R310 (9%) Ships in 18 - 22 working days
Nanomaterials for Food Packaging - Materials, Processing Technologies, and Safety Issues (Paperback): Miguel Angelo Parente... Nanomaterials for Food Packaging - Materials, Processing Technologies, and Safety Issues (Paperback)
Miguel Angelo Parente Ribei Cerqueira, Jose Maria Lagaron, Lorenzo Miguel Pastrana Castro, Antonio Augusto Martins de Oliveira Soares Vicente
R3,617 Discovery Miles 36 170 Ships in 10 - 15 working days

Nanotechnology for Food Packaging: Materials, Processing Technologies, and Safety Issues showcases the latest research in the use of nanotechnology in food packaging, providing an in-depth and interdisciplinary overview of the field. Nanoscale advances in materials science, processing technology and analytical techniques have led to the introduction of new, cheaper and safer packaging techniques. Simultaneously, the increasing use of renewable nanomaterials has made food packaging more sustainable. Chapters provide a comprehensive review on materials used, their structure-function relationship, and new processing technologies for the application and production of nanotechnology-based packaging materials. In addition, the book discusses the use of functional materials for the development of active, smart and intelligent packaging, possible migration and toxicity of nanomaterials for foods and regulatory aspects, and commercial applications.

Databook of Surface Modification Additives (Hardcover): George Wypych Databook of Surface Modification Additives (Hardcover)
George Wypych
R6,313 R5,833 Discovery Miles 58 330 Save R480 (8%) Ships in 10 - 15 working days

Databook of Surface Modification Additives contains data on 7 groups of additives, including anti-scratch and mar-preventing additives, gloss enhancement and surface matting additives, additives for formation of tack-free surface and tackifiers, and stain inhibiting additives. The information on each adhesion promoter is divided into five sections, including General Information, Physical Properties, Health and Safety, Ecological Properties and Use and Performance. This databook will be an extremely useful source of data for engineers, researchers and technicians interested in using additives to modify and improve the surface properties of materials.

Nanomaterials for Green Energy (Paperback): Bharat A Bhanvase, Vijay B Pawade, Sanjay J. Dhoble, Shirish Hari Sonawane,... Nanomaterials for Green Energy (Paperback)
Bharat A Bhanvase, Vijay B Pawade, Sanjay J. Dhoble, Shirish Hari Sonawane, Muthupandian Ashokkumar
R3,818 R3,562 Discovery Miles 35 620 Save R256 (7%) Ships in 10 - 15 working days

Nanomaterials for Green Energy focuses on the synthesis, characterization and application of novel nanomaterials in the fields of green science and technology. This book contains fundamental information about the properties of novel nanomaterials and their application in green energy. In particular, synthesis and characterization of novel nanomaterials, their application in solar and fuel cells and batteries, and nanomaterials for a low-toxicity environment are discussed. It will provide an important reference resource for researchers in materials science and renewable energy who wish to learn more about how nanomaterials are used to create cheaper, more efficient green energy products.

Electrospinning Method Used to Create Functional Nanocomposites Films (Hardcover): Tomasz Tanski, Pawel Jarka, Wiktor Matysiak Electrospinning Method Used to Create Functional Nanocomposites Films (Hardcover)
Tomasz Tanski, Pawel Jarka, Wiktor Matysiak
R3,070 Discovery Miles 30 700 Ships in 18 - 22 working days
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