Overview :Mechanochromism (or piezochromism) refers to the emission of radiation as a result of the stressing, deforming or breaking of solids. The gr... Read More
Overview :There is much current interest in transparent metallic materials. These are optical materials based upon photonic band-gap structures which ... Read More
Overview :Self-healing techniques are most successful in preventing concrete from cracking or breaking. The book reviews the most promising methods, i... Read More
Overview :The healing of cracks in metallic components fundamentally involves the exchange of material and energy within an open system. The processes... Read More
Overview :Due to the limited availability of lithium in the world, there is much research on the possibility of using calcium instead of lithium. Calc... Read More
Overview :The book presents a complete overview on the topic of Transient Liquid Phase Bonding (TLPB) which has many high-tech applications, ranging f... Read More
Overview :Bonding by Self-Propagating Reaction represents a highly promising approach for the joining of dissimilar materials in such fields as microe... Read More
Overview :The book focuses on the direct production of hydrogen, using solar energy. Photocatalytic water-splitting by exposing semiconductors to sunl... Read More
Overview :The book reviews the Hall-Petch law, one of the most useful equations of materials science, and the reverse or inverse Hall-Petch relation, ... Read More
Overview :Lead halide perovskite materials have a huge potential in solar cell technology. They offer the combined advantages of low-cost preparation ... Read More
Overview :No matter what your goals, who you know is as important as what you know. In the 21st century, networking is a combination of sales, marketi... Read More
Overview :All you want to know about Rhenium disulfide in an easy to read condensed format. Rhenium disulfide, especially in low-dimensional form, is ... Read More
Overview :Topological semimetals are quantum materials that are not only extremely interesting from a theoretical point of view but also have a great ... Read More
Overview :The existential threat of global warming has triggered the need to reduce the energy consumption of vehicles. This can be achieved by reduci... Read More
Overview :Boron Arsenide offers very interesting electronic properties, as well as a high thermal conductivity; nearly 10 times higher than that of si... Read More
Overview :One of the greatest revolutions in materials science in recent years has been the literal renaissance of age-old materials in new and unexpe... Read More
Overview :Additive manufacturing of metals is an increasingly important process for producing or repairing structural components in the aerospace, med... Read More
Overview :The interface structure of joined materials is a key factor in the development of high-tech components. The book reviews recent experimental... Read More
Overview :Design and operation of Janus particles have a great potential for applications in fields such as environmental remediation, electronic engi... Read More