Encyclopedia of Materials: Composites provides a point-of-entry, foundational-level resource for all scientists and practitioners interested in this exciting field. All composite materials technologies, processes, and applications are covered, with contributions written and expertly curated by the world's leading scientists. The result is a 3 volume, comprehensive collection of the most important data, concepts, and studies published in the field. This title is clearly structured in thematic sections and is an invaluable tool for researchers in the fields of materials science, energy, engineering, chemistry, and physics, and from both industry and academia. One-stop resource -offers a comprehensive and contemporary review of current composite materials research, and an insight into the future direction of the field, thus negating the need for the purchase of multiple publications in the areaClearly structured - meticulously organized, articles are split into sections on key topics and clearly cross-referenced to allow students, researchers, and professionals to find relevant information quickly and easilyInterdisciplinary - chapters written by academics and practitioners from various fields and regions will ensure that the knowledge within is easily understood by, and applicable to, a large audience INDICE: 1. Metal Matrix Composite Materials 2. Polymer Matrix Composite Materials 3. Ceramics Matrix Composites 4. Smart Composite Materials 5. Processing of Composite Materials and Physical Characteristics 6. Design Methods for Composite Materials 7. Nature Based and Inspired Composite Materials 8. Life Cycle Analysis and Sustainability of Composite Materials 9. Joining of Composite Materials
- ISBN: 978-0-12-819724-0
- Editorial: Elsevier
- Encuadernacion: Cartoné
- Páginas: 2798
- Fecha Publicación: 01/07/2021
- Nº Volúmenes: 1
- Idioma: Inglés