9781632386977
NY Research Press
English
2019
Materials Science
255
150 $
The field of materials science and engineering is concerned with the design and discovery of new materials. Some of the important areas of study in this field include the structure of materials such as atomic, nano, macro and microstructure, chemical bonding, materials properties, kinetics and thermodynamics of materials, synthesis and processing, besides others. Advances in this field facilitate theoretical and practical advancements in nanotechnology, metallurgy, semiconductor physics and biomaterials. Besides these, the industrial applications of materials science and engineering are immense. Some of them include development in crystal growth, ion implantation and thin-film deposition in the design and manufacture of ceramics, polymers, etc. This book is compiled in such a manner, that it will provide in-depth knowledge about the principles and applications of materials science and engineering. It unfolds the innovative aspects of this field, which will be crucial for the holistic understanding of the subject matter. This textbook will serve as a reference to a broad spectrum of readers.