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Materials Science & Engineering 2012 

Contents 

Latest Titles (published between 2010- 2011) ........... 1-39 

Online Journal Information .................. 1 

Ordering Information/Order Form .. 40 

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http://www.scientific.net is one of the largest and fastest 

growing (over 250,000 new pages added in 2011) websites 

devoted entirely to the area of Materials Science and 

Engineering related topics. The site features the following 

online periodicals: 

Materials Science Forum (32 volumes per year) 

Key Engineering Materials (30 volumes per year) 

Solid State Phenomena (12 volumes per year) 

Defect and Diffusion Forum (12 volumes per year) 

Journal of Nano Research (6 volumes per year) 

Advanced Materials Research (100+ volumes per year) 

Applied Mechanics and Materials (60+ volumes per year) 

Journal of Biomimetics, Biomaterials, and Tissue 

Engineering (4 volumes per year) 

Journal of Engineering Research in Africa (4 vols./y) 

Advanced Engineering Forum (4-10 vols. per year) 

Nano Hybrids (4 volumes per year) 

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A New Sight towards Dye-sensitized Solar Cells: 

Material and Theoretical 

Ed. Hong Lin 

Key Engineering Materials Vol. 451 

Dye-sensitized solar cell (DSC) technology is emerging, against the 

current background of drastic consumption-rates of irreplaceable 

natural resources, as the Cinderella solution to many energy-related 

problems, Almost since its first appearance, it has been regarded 

as being the most promising alternative to conventional silicon 

solar cell technology due to the tremendous advantages of low 

cost and high theoretical energy-conversion efficiency. This delicate 

combination of multiple disciplines and materials yields materials 

which can be fabricated in multitudinous shapes and colors. Most 

of all, it allows for fantastic innovations to be introduced into each 

of its components; thus promising a bright future of applications 

and commercialization. 

Available in print (978-0-87849-247-3), 150 pages, 2011, 

US$124.00/€90.00, also available on CD (978-3-908452-39-3) 

and eBook (sold separately) 

Advance in Ecological Environment Functional Materials 

and Ion Industry 

Eds. Jinsheng Liang and Lijuan Wang 

Advanced Materials Research Vol. 96 

This collection aims to promote increased international research 

and academic communication in the field of ecological environmentfunctional 

materials and ion technology. It focuses on the theory of 

ion-technology industries, industrialization of ion processing and the 

development of ecological environment-functional materials. Most 

of the papers concentrate on the topics of: (1) Academic Frontier of 

Ecological Environment Functional Materials and Ion Technology; 

(2) Testing Technology and Evaluation Method of Ecological 

Environment Functional Materials; (3) University Education in 

Ecological Environment Functional Materials. The work will serve 

an a unique guide to this increasingly important topic. 




Advance in Ecological Environment Functional Materials 

and Ion Industry II 

Eds. Jinsheng Liang and Lijuan Wang 


This work focuses on the importance of healthy water for an 

harmonious life, water quality-estimation methods and standards, 

ions and healthy materials and the industrial and academic 

development of micro-environment control functional materials. 

Based upon papers presented at the forum, most of the selected 

papers concentrate on the topics of: (1) Academic Frontiers of 

Ecological Environment Functional Materials and Ion Technology, 

(2) Testing Technology and Evaluation Methods of Ecological 

Environment Functional Materials, (3) University Education in 

Ecological Environment Functional Materials. This is an invaluable 

guide to an important, but often overlooked, subject. 




Call for Guest Editors 

We are always interested in suggestions for special topic 

volumes to be published in our periodicals “Materials 

Science Forum”, “Key Engineering Materials”, “Solid 

State Phenomena” and “Defect and Diffusion Forum”. To 

discuss further details, please contact Thomas Wohlbier, 

Editorial Director TTP, email: t.wohlbier@ttp.net 

We are looking forward to hearing from you. 

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Advance in Mechatronics Technology 

Eds. Long Chen, Yongkang Zhang, Aixing Feng, Zhenying Xu, 

Boquan Li and Han Shen 

Applied Mechanics and Materials Vol. 43 

The present volume comprises a collection of peer-reviewed papers 

covering a wealth of innovations and practical experience in the fields 

of mechatronics and MEMS, advanced laser manufacturing and 

testing technology, control theory, methods and application, robotics 

and electrical control, smart materials, structures and instruments, 

transducers, actuators and mechanisms, machine dynamics, 

simulation and signal process, computers, communications and 

network techniques, bio-manufacturing and bionics, new theories 

and techniques of design and manufacturing, HSM and NTM, 

advanced techniques and devices of electronics manufacturing, 

production technologies of fiber materials and textile industries, 

LDAC air conditioning new technology and materials, and 

automobile electronics for inter-vehicle sensor networks. This work 

will be invaluable to production and research engineers, and also to 

research students and academics interested in these fields. 




Advanced Bioceramics in Nanomedicine and 

Tissue Engineering 

Eds. M. Vallet-Regí and M.Vila 


Nanoscience is revolutionizing the design of medical devices, tissue 

scaffolding and drug-delivery systems. New discoveries regarding 

nano-system, made in other research areas, have opened up the 

possibility of using them in biomedicine. However, such nanoscience 

and its possibilities, which sometimes border on science fiction, have 

to be kept in perspective so as not to lose sight of the limitations 

with respect to safety that applications within the human body 

impose. Nevertheless, nanomedicine focuses nowadays upon the 

treatment of cancer, upon tissue regeneration, and upon diagnosis 

and imaging. The main goal of this book is to bring together some 

of the advanced new trends in biomedicine that involve potential 

nano candidates for future treatments in the control of biological 

systems and in regenerative medicine. It will become an essential 

guide to the subject. 




Advanced Building Materials 

Eds. Guangfan Li, Yong Huang and Chaohe Chen 

Advanced Materials Research Vols. 250-253 

This collection of papers, which was subjected to strict peer-review 

by 2 to 4 expert referees, aims to collect together the latest advances 

in, and applications of, traditional constructional materials, advanced 

constructional materials and green building materials. It cannot fail to 

suggest new ideas and strategies to be tried in this field. 




Advanced Computational Engineering and Experimenting 

Eds. Andreas Öchsner, Lucas F.M. da Silva and Holm Altenbach 


The goal of this special collection was to provide an unique 

opportunity to exchange information, to present the latest results 

as well as to review relevant issues concerning contemporary 

research in mechanical engineering. Young scientists in particular 

were encouraged to submit their latest research results, and this is 

reflected in the final result. 


US$110.00/€80.00, also available on CD (978-3-03785-136-4) and 

eBook (sold separately) 

Advanced Design and Manufacture II 

Eds. Daizhong Su, Qingbin Zhang and Shifan Zhu 

Key Engineering Materials Vols. 419-420 

This volume comprises a prestigious collection of refereed papers on 

Advanced Design and Manufacture. In the face of the current global 

financial crisis, it is extremely important to identify new technological 

needs and priorities in the fields of design and manufacture. The 

major topics tackled are: Engineering/product/industrial design, - 

Manufacture and production, - Engineering materials, - CAD/CAM/ 

CAE, - Robotics, automation and control, - Sustainable technology, 

environment-friendly design and manufacture, - Web/Internet 

technologies, artificial intelligence and smart computing in design and 

manufacture, - Enterprise, management and supply chains. These 

217 selected peer-reviewed papers, chosen from among over 400 

originally submitted, offer an incomparable insight into the subject. 




Advanced Design and Manufacture III 

Eds. Daizhong Su, Qingbin Zhang and Shifan Zhu 


This volume comprises a prestigious collection of refereed papers 

selected from those submitted to the 3rd International Conference 

on Advanced Design and Manufacture (ADM2010), held of the 8th 

to the 10th of September, 2010, in Nottingham, UK. This conference 

was hosted by Nottingham Trent University and was jointly organized 

by Nottingham Trent University, Harbin Engineering University and 

the Harbin Institute of Technology. The major topics covered by the 

conference themes, as reflected by the present papers, included: 

Product/industrial/engineering design, CAD/CAM/CAE, Computer 

simulation, virtual reality, Web/Internet technologies, Sustainable 

development, life-cycle assessment, Eco-design, Eco-manufacture 

and renewable energy, Materials science and engineering materials, 

Manufacturing technologies, production, control, Mechanical 

transmissions, Engineering management, industrial engineering, 

Concurrent engineering, rapid prototyping, Artificial intelligence and 

evolutionary computing, Engineering education. This collection will 

be of great interest to all those working in design and manufacturing. 




Advanced Design and Manufacture IV 

Eds. Daizhong Su, Kai Xue and Shifan Zhu 


This special issue on Advanced Design and Manufacture is a 

prestigious collection of peer-reviewed original contributions 

reflecting the state-of-the-art emerging technologies, recent 

successes and major research challenges to be found in this 

subject area. The main topics covered include: Engineering/ 

Product/Industrial Design, Manufacture and Production, Sustainable 

Technology, Eco-Design, Eco-Production, Renewable Energy, 

Materials Science and Engineering Materials, CAD/CAM/CAE, 

Computer Simulation, Web/Internet Technologies, Artificial 

Intelligence, Mechanical Transmission, Automation and Control, 

Engineer Management and Industrial Engineering. A comprehensive 

guide to the subject matter. 




Advanced Design and Manufacturing Technology I 

Eds. Hun Guo, Zuo Dunwen, Tang Guoxing 


The present volume comprises a collection of peer-reviewed papers 

covering manufacture and production, engineering materials, CAD/ 

CAM/CAE, robotics, automation and control, environment-friendly 

design and manufacture, web/internet technologies, artificial 

intelligence and smart computing in design and manufacture, 

enterprise, management, and other related topics. This work will 

therefore be invaluable to production and research engineers, but 

also to research students and academics interested in the field. 




Advanced Design Technology 

Ed. Jian Gao 


This book, containing only papers subjected to strict peer-review by 

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experts, covers the subject areas of innovative design methodology, 

product life-cycle design, intelligent optimization design, structural 

strength and robustness, reverse engineering, green design and 

manufacturing, design for sustainability, dynamics of machinery, 

new mechanisms and robotics, driven-train mechanisms, complex 

electro-mechanical system design, advanced CAE techniques and 

other related topics. It thus represents a veritable handbook guide 

to the topics covered. 




Advanced Electron Microscopy and Nanomaterials 

Eds. Arturo Ponce and Darío Bueno 

Materials Science Forum Vol. 644 

The aim of this special volume was to bring together scholars, from 

diverse regions of the world, whose scientific achievements bear 

witness to their outstanding contributions to current developments 

in, and applications of, electron microscopy as applied to materials 

science and nanomaterials research. The topics covered include: 

Multifunctional Nanocomposites, Smart materials, Nanoparticles: 

synthesis and applications, Structure phenomena and modeling, 

Growth of thin films, Semiconductors and optoelectronic materials, 

Other Nanomaterials and Interdisciplinary Topics. This edition thus 

provides a detailed state-of-the-art overview of current topics in 

nanoscience materials research and in applications of electron 

microscopy to the field. 




Advanced Engineering Ceramics and Composites 

Eds. Takashi Goto, Yi-Bing Cheng and Takashi Akatsu 


The cutting edge of engineering ceramic research is evolving 

rapidly, leading into new fields far beyond the conventional image 

of ceramics. Careful tailoring of micro- and nano-structures, in 

particular, is yielding superior mechanical and chemical properties, 

such as high hardness, high strength, good heat/corrosion 

resistance and good tribological properties. This special collection 

comprises papers from researchers working in the fields of 

ceramics and composites and thus provides an opportunity for the 

cross-pollination of knowledge and experience in interdisciplinary 

fields of materials science and engineering. Intensive discussions 

were held on the topics of silicon carbide and composites, nitride 

ceramics, the mechanical properties of ceramics, the sintering 

of ceramics, ceramics coating and the processing of functional 

ceramics. This work constitutes an invaluable handbook guide to a 

rapidly evolving subject. 




Advanced Engineering Materials 

Eds. Jianmin Zeng, Taosen Li, Shaojian Ma, et al. 


This special volume brings together the latest advances in, and 

applications of, iron and steel, micro/nano materials, metal alloy 

materials, composites, earthquake-resistant structures, materials 

and design, tooling testing and evaluation of materials, waste 

engineering and management, etc. It will not only provide readers 

with a broad overview of the latest advances, but also constitute a 

handbook for use by researchers in this field. 




Advanced Manufacturing Systems 

Eds. Zhijiu Ai, Xiaodong Zhang, Yun-Hae Kim and Prasad 

Yarlagadda 


These papers, subjected to peer-review by expert referees, describe 

the latest advances in, and applications of, measurement control 

technologies and intelligent systems, transmission and control 

of fluids, embedded systems, NEMS/MEMS technology and 

equipment, monitoring and control of manufacturing processes, 

Current Publications (alphabetically) 

petroleum machinery and engineering and other related topics. 




Advanced Manufacturing Systems 

Eds. Daoguo Yang, Tianlong Gu, Huaiying Zhou, Jianmin Zeng 

and Zhengyi Jiang 


This work brings together the latest applications of, and advances 

in, CAD/CAM/CAE, energy storage and energy development, 

mining machinery manufacturing, new energy equipment and 

manufacturing, cloud manufacturing and extreme manufacturing, 

bio-manufacturing, enterprise informationization, integrated 

manufacturing systems, quality monitoring and control of 

manufacturing processes, measurement control technologies and 

intelligent systems, embedded systems, etc. This broad overview of 

the latest advances also provides a reference source for researchers 

in this field. 




Advanced Manufacturing Technology 

Eds. Jingtao Han, Zhengyi Jiang and Sihai Jiao 

Advanced Materials Research 156-157 

This collection of 338 peer-reviewed papers, in a two-volume 

format, brings together the latest advances and applications of 

robotics, artificial intelligence, programmable controllers, lasers 

and other advanced processes, programmable assembly, flexible 

manufacturing systems, inspection; automatic test equipment, 

simulation, motors, controls and drives, local area networking, 

computer-integrated manufacturing, production planning and 

control, logistics and supply-chain management, human factors, 

and economics. This work will therefore be an invaluable guide and 

handbook for those involved in these fields. 




Advanced Manufacturing Technology 

Ed. Jian Gao 


This collection of peer-reviewed papers covers the subject areas 

of surface engineering/coatings, modeling, analysis and simulation 

of manufacturing processes, materials processing technology, 

mechanical behavior and fracture, computer-aided materials design, 

tooling testing and evaluation of materials, thermal engineering 

theory and applications, CAM/CAE, high-speed/precision machining 

and inspection technology, micro-machining technology, laser 

processing technology, bionic mechanisms and bio-manufacturing, 

digital manufacture and management, and other related topics. The 

work thus provides a thorough and up-to-date coverage of the topics. 




Advanced Material Science and Technology 

Eds. Yi Tan and Dongying Ju 

Materials Science Forum Vols. 675-677 

This two-volume set comprises more than 306 peer-reviewed 

papers, grouped together under the headings of: invited papers, 

new energy materials, ceramics, metallic glasses, nanomaterials, 

biomaterials, polymer and composite materials, performance 

evaluation and applications of materials, mechanical behaviour 

of materials, materials processing and technology, modeling and 

simulation, catalyst materials, functional materials, smart materials 

and intelligent structures, coatings and thin films. This book will 

provide a valuable reference source for researchers in the field of 

advanced materials science and technology. 





Advanced Materials 


Eds. Zhong Cao, Lixian Sun, Xueqiang Cao, Yinghe He 


This work aims to bring together the latest advances in, and 

applications of, chemical materials and equipment, sensors and 

sensor materials, energy materials technology, materials protection 

technology, materials processing technology, functional materials, 

etc. A useful and timely review of the subject. 




Advanced Materials and Computer Science 

Ed. Garry Zhu 


The aim of this collection of papers was to bring together innovative 

academics and industrial experts in the field of Advanced Materials 

and Computer Science, and to gather together their current expertise 

in this field. The 450 peer-reviewed papers are grouped into the 

chapters: 1: Advanced Materials and Computer Science - 2: Materials 

Science and Mechatronics - 3: Automation, Mechatronics and 

Robotics. Overall, the contents provide a timely guide to the subject. 




Advanced Materials and Information Technology Processing 

Ed. Junqiao Xiong 


The objective of this collection was to bring together researchers 

from academia and industry, as well as end-users, in order to share 

ideas, problems and solutions related to the multitudinous aspects 

of Advanced Materials and Information Technology Processing. 

The 387 peer-reviewed papers are presented under the chapter 

headings: 1 Machine Vision and Materials Science, 2 Information 

Technology and Materials Science, 3 Education Engineering. This 

makes the book a useful guide to those subjects. 




Advanced Materials and Processes 

Ed. Zhongning Guo 


The peer-reviewed papers comprising this book treat the topics of: 

composites, micro-/nano-materials, metal-alloy materials, steel and 

iron, polymer materials, optical/electronic/magnetic materials, new 

energy materials, environmentally-friendly materials, biomaterials, 

thin films, structural materials, new functional materials, earthquakeresistant 

structures and materials, smart/intelligent materials/ 

intelligent systems, hydrogen and fuel-cell science, engineering 

and technology and other related topics. The work offers nearencyclopedic 

guide to these fields. 




Advanced Materials and Structures 

Eds. Yun-Hae Kim, Prasad Yarlagadda, Xiaodong Zhang and 

Zhijiu Ai 


This collection of peer-reviewed papers brings together the latest 

advances and applications in the fields of composites, micro-/nanomaterials, 

steel and iron, ceramics, metal-alloy materials, polymer 

materials, optical/electronic/magnetic materials, materials physics 

and chemistry, structural materials and functional materials. 




Advanced Materials for Applied Science and Technology 

Eds. Arshad Munir and Zaffar M. Khan 


These 19 peer-reviewed papers cover emerging topics in Advanced 

Materials (e.g.: polymer composites, nanocomposites, ceramics, 

thin-film coatings and shape-memory alloys) and thus offer an unique 

insight into current progress. 




Advanced Materials for Sustainable Development 

Eds. Atsushi Suzuki and G. Sundararajan 


The purpose of this special volume was to provide young scientists 

from Asian countries with the opportunity of exchanging information 

on scientific research. It covers recent progress, achievements 

and innovations made in the field of advanced materials research 

and technology for a sustainable future world; especially in India, 

Japan and other Asian countries. The selected papers include 

experimental studies of structure, electrical and magnetic properties, 

thermodynamic and electrochemical properties, absorption, 

luminescence, permeability and self-assembly in systems involving 

steel and aluminum alloys, nanoparticles, nanowires, nanoplates, 

multilayers, thin films, membranes and multifunctional materials. The 

work thus provides a clear up-to-date survey of this important topic. 




Advanced Materials Forum V 

Eds. Luís Guerra Rosa and Fernanda Margarido 


This collection comprises 232 peer-reviewed papers, grouped into 

chapters according to materials-type, applications, characterization 

or simulation: Chapter 1: biomaterials and integration of materials 

into biological systems; Chapter 2: ceramics; Chapter 3: composite 

materials; Chapter 4: electronic, magnetic and photonic materials; 

Chapter 5: metals and alloys; Chapter 6: nanoscaled materials; 

Chapter 7: polymers; Chapter 8: materials for energy production, 

transport and storage; Chapter 9: powder materials and powder 

technology processes; Chapter 10: surface modification, thin films, 

coatings, and corrosion; Chapter 11: simulation and modelling 

of materials and structures; Chapter 12: aggregate, petrous and 

cementitious materials; Chapter 13: recycling, eco-friendly materials 

and processes; Chapter 14: fracture, fatigue, creep and wear; 

Chapter 15: sensors and inspection techniques. In its two soft-cover 

volumes (Part 1 and Part 2), are addressed the latest advances 

in the theory, modelling, simulation, characterization, processing, 

industrial application and innovations covering the entire spectrum 

of Materials Science and Engineering. The comprehensive coverage 

will be a boon to researchers. 




Advanced Materials Research 

Ed. Zhang Yushu 


These proceedings comprise the refereed papers presented at the 

International Conference on Advanced Material Research (ICAMR 

2011) held on January 21 - 23, 2011 in Chongqing, China. The 

main goal of this, and other events, was to provide an international 

scientific forum for the exchange of new ideas in a number of fields 

via in-depth discussions with peers from around the world. Both 

inward research; core areas of advanced materials research and 

outward research; multi-disciplinary, inter-disciplinary research and 

applications were covered; thus providing a thorough overview of 

the subject. 




Advanced Materials Research QiR 12 

Ed. Bondan Tiara Sofyan 


The development of new engineering materials and technologies 

continues at a rapid pace. However, the application and dissemination 

of many of these materials and technologies is especially limited with 

regard to their incorporation into integrated design in urban eco- 


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technologies, their market perspectives and their timely contribution 

to the existing and future requirements of mankind. The topics 

covered in this volume include: nanomaterials, materials for energy, 

metals, polymers, ceramics, composites, biomaterials, thin films and 

materials processing. The work is sure to have a stimulating effect 

in the development of new ideas. 




Advanced Materials Science and Technology 

Eds. Qi Luo and Yuanzhi Wang 


The objective of this volume is to provide up-to-date information for 

researchers, educators, engineers, and government officials who 

are involved in the general area of Materials Science & Technology, 

mechatronics, robotics, automation, power and sensors. It will serve 

well in disseminating the latest research results and alternative views 

concerning the future research directions in these fields. 




Advanced Materials XI 

Eds. Shaheed Khan, Iftikhar us Salam and Karim Ahmed 


The main theme of this special volume encompasses the major 

technological advances of recent times, especially with respect to the 

significance of advanced materials and the associated technology. 

Young scientists, researchers and engineers working in almost any 

area of advanced materials science would benefit from reading 

this special volume. 




Advanced Measurement and Test 

Eds. Riza Esa and Yanwen Wu 


This second collection on “Advanced Measurement and Test II” is 

dedicated to the electronic testing of devices, boards and systems; 

covering the complete cycle from design verification, design-fortesting, 

design-for-manufacturing, silicon de-bugging, manufacturing 

testing, system testing, diagnosis, failure analysis … and back to 

process and design improvement. This will be an invaluable guide 

to the topics. 




Advanced Measurement and Test 

Ed. Yanwen Wu 


This special collection on Advanced Measurement and Test is 

dedicated to the electronic testing of devices, boards and systems 

and covers the complete cycle: from design verification, designfor-testing, 

design-for-manufacturing, silicon debug, manufacturing 

test, system test, diagnosis, failure analysis and back to process 

and design improvement. Design, testing and yield professionals 

were invited to confront the challenges which the industry faces, 

and to learn how these challenges are being addressed by the 

combined efforts of academia, design tool and equipment suppliers, 

designers and test engineers. Readers will find this to be an unique 

and imaginative guide to the subject. 




Advanced Mechanical Engineering 

Eds. Zhenyu Du and Bin Liu 

Applied Mechanics and Materials 26-28 

This collection of peer-reviewed papers contain new research results 

in the field of advanced mechanical engineering. The object was to 

bring together researchers, development engineers and users from 

around the world, and from both industry and academia, in order 


to share state-of-art ideas for exploring new areas of research and 

development, and to discuss emerging issues facing advanced 

mechanical engineering. Workers in the field will welcome this timely 

coverage of the subject. 




Advanced Mechanical Properties and Deformation Mechanisms 

of Bulk Nanostructured Materials 

Ed. Yonghao Zhao 

Materials Science Forum Vol.683 

Bulk nanostructured (NS) materials have emerged as a new 

class of materials having unusual structures and properties. As 

a result, they have attracted considerable attention in recent 

years. Bulk NS materials are single or multi-phase polycrystals 

with a nanoscale grain size and can usually be classified into 

nanocrystalline (

Advanced Powder Technology VII 


Eds. Lucio Salgado and Francisco Ambrozio Filho 


This specially chosen collection focuses on the technology of metal 

and ceramic powders, with the topics discussed ranging over powder 

production, ceramics processing, properties, powder compaction and 

sintering, injection moulding and mechanical alloying. Also covered 

are nanomaterials, biomaterials, sintering atmospheres, the PM 

market, characterization and applications. The work will thus be a 

useful handbook for those working with such materials. 




Advanced Research on Automation, Communication, 

Architectonics and Materials 

Eds. Helen Zhang, Gang Shen and David Jin 


In this special collection of over 304 peer-reviewed papers, are to be 

found some original ideas and angles on every aspect of Automation, 

Communication, Architectonics and Materials. Researchers here 

exchange their innovative ideas and new perspectives. The book 

will provide invaluable guidance to scientists, physicists, chemists 

and teachers concerning the topics covered. 




Advanced Research on Industry, Information System and 

Material Engineering 



In this special collection of over 470 peer-reviewed papers are to be 

found many original ideas and new angles on aspects of industry, 

information systems and materials engineering. It offers a good basis 

upon which researchers can exchange their innovative ideas from 

a new perspective. In addition, the proceedings provide guidance 

for scientists, physicists, chemists, teachers, etc. all over the world. 




Advanced Research on Information Science, Automation and 

Material System 



The goal of this collection of peer-reviewed papers was to provide 

researchers from the fields of Information Science, Automation 

and Materials Systems with a forum for sharing new ideas, 

innovations and solutions. The 371 peer-reviewed papers are 

grouped into the chapters: 1: Information Science and Automation, 

2: Industry and Computer Applications, 3: Network Technology and 

Materials Engineering, 4: Intelligent Information and Applications, 

5: Information Systems, Automation and Control, 6: Materials 

Engineering, Information and Automation, 7: Programming, Image 

and Industrial Application. Overall, the contents provide a useful 

handbook on the field. 




Advanced Research on Intelligent Materials and 

Mechanical Engineering 

Eds. Helen Zhang and David Jin 


These proceedings offer original ideas and new perspectives on 

the topics of Intelligent Materials and Mechanical Engineering. 

They arose from an excellent forum within which researchers could 

exchange innovative ideas and new points of view. They will also 

provide guidance for scientists, physicists, chemists, teachers, 

engineers, etc., all over the world. 




Advanced Research on Material Engineering, 

Chemistry, Bioinformatics 

Ed. Helen Zhang and David Jin 


In this special collection are to be found original ideas and new visual 

angles on many aspects of Materials Engineering, Chemistry and 

Bioinformatics. It is the result of a forum within which researchers 

could exchange their innovative ideas from new perspectives. 

The work will therefore provide excellent guidance to scientists, 

physicists, chemists, teachers and others all over the world. 




Advanced Research on Material Science, Environmental 

Science and Computer Science 



In these proceedings are to be found original ideas and new 

perspectives on aspects of Materials Science, Environmental 

Science and Computer Science. They are the outcome of a forum 

which permitted researchers to exchange innovative ideas from a 

refreshing point of view. The proceedings will also provide guidance 

to scientists, physicists, chemists, teachers and others all over 

the world. 




Advanced Research on Mechanical Engineering, Industry and 

Manufacturing Engineering 


Applied Mechanics and Materials Vols. 63-64 

In this collection of peer-reviewed papers are to be found many 

original ideas and new angles on all aspects of Mechanical, Industrial 

and Manufacturing Engineering. The work is divided into: Chapter 

1: Mechanical Engineering, Design and Materials Science, Chapter 

2: Materials Engineering, Industry and Manufacturing Engineering, 

Chapter 3: Intelligent Materials, Information Engineering and Energy 

Engineering, Chapter 4: Design Science, Materials and Mechanical 

Manufacturing Technology. A comprehensive and very current guide 

to the subject matter. 




Advanced Structural Materials 

Eds. Yafang Han, Fusheng Pan, Jianmao Tang, Chungen Zhou 


These 136 peer-reviewed papers cover the current understanding of 

researchers working in the fields of magnesium alloy use, structural 

composite materials, advanced materials processing technologies, 

high-temperature coatings, surface protection and aerospace 

materials. The result is an uniquely helpful guide to the subject. 




Advanced Textile Materials 

Eds. Xiaoming Qian and Huawu Liu 


This book, comprising internationally peer-reviewed papers, 

covers the subject areas of natural fibers, chemical fibers, fiber 

manufacturing technology, principles of textile design, structure, 

properties and processing of textile materials, measurement 

technology and instrumentation, non-woven materials, structure, 

properties and processing of non-woven materials, coloration 

technology, finishing technology, pollution control and treatment 

of dyeing and finishing, materials and their applications, materials 

processing technologies and other related topics. The volume will 

be of interest to anyone working in these fields. 





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Advanced Transportation 

Ed. Shucai Li 


This collection, of contributions reviewed by international experts, 

covers: Road and Railway Engineering, Transportation Planning, 

Construction and Operation Organization, Modern Logistics 

System Planning and Optimization, Vehicle Engineering, Carrier 

Operation Engineering, ITS Theory and Applications, Traffic 

Control and Information Technology, Transportation and Social 

Economic Development, Low-Carbon Transportation Technology 

and Urban Transportation Planning and Management. It provides 

many valuable insights. 




Advances in Abrasive Technology XIII 

Eds. Yunn-Shiuan Liao, Chao-Chang A. Chen, Choung-Lii Chao 

and Pei-Lum Tso 


Abrasive machining is one of the oldest technologies, and continues 

to have a far-reaching impact on a broad spectrum of industries. 

In particular, there is an ever-increasing demand by modern 

manufacturing for advanced abrasive techniques and other precision 

machining technologies. As well as abrasive-related technologies, 

electrical discharge machining (EDM), glass molding, machine tool 

systems, green manufacturing, laser-beam machining, tribology, 

advanced cutting methods, etc. are addressed here. The more than 

167 presentations contributed by workers from all over the world will 

make this volume essential reading. 




Advances in Abrasive Technology XIV 

Ed. Taghi Tawakoli 


Abrasive technology is the most important aspect of precision 

technology. A total of 117 full-color papers are to be found in this 

book. Developments in precision turning, milling, and drilling, 

machining of difficult-to-cut materials, such as chromium-nickel 

alloys, titanium alloys, carbides and ceramics, and glass are 

addressed. In addition, special processes of precision technology, 

including polishing, lapping, jet-machining, magnetic finishing, 

micro and nano-machining, machine-tool design, silicon wafers 

and spinning, are presented. This work is a handy guide to the 

state of the art. 




Advances in Building Materials 

Ed. Jingying Zhao 


This collection of 367 peer-reviewed papers covers the latest 

advances in Concrete Materials, Green Building Materials, 

Nanotechnology and Nano-Materials, Experimental Studies of 

Materials Properties, New Building Materials, Steel and Alloy 

Materials, Applied Mechanics and Materials, Geotechnical 

Engineering and Geosynthetics. Taken together with its coverage 

of their applications, this collection will be welcomed by anyone 

interested in these topics. 




Advances in Building Materials 

Ed. Lijuan Li 


This collection of 501 peer-reviewed papers, presented as a 

three-volume set, covers the latest advances in micromechanical 

characterization, mechanical properties, durability analysis, failure 

mechanisms and non-destructive evaluation of building materials. 

Taken together with its coverage of applications, this collection will 


be welcomed by anyone interested in these subjects. 




Advances in Civil Engineering 

Ed. Jingying Zhao 


This collection of 835 peer-reviewed papers covers state-of-theart 

developments in Structural Engineering, Road and Bridge 

Engineering, Geotechnical Engineering, Architecture and Urban 

Planning, Transportation Engineering, Hydraulic Engineering, 

Engineering Management, Computational Mechanics, Construction 

Technology, Building Materials, Environmental Engineering, 

Computer Simulation and CAD/CAE. Emphasis was placed on basic 

methodologies, scientific development and engineering applications. 




Advances in Civil Engineering 

Ed. Xuejun Zhou 


This compilation of peer-reviewed papers covers the subjects 

of geotechnical engineering, bridge engineering, geological 

engineering, seismic engineering, tunnel, subway and underground 

facilities, hydraulic engineering, coastal engineering, surveying 

engineering, water supply and drainage engineering, heating, 

gas supply, ventilation and air conditioning works, disaster 

prevention and mitigation, environmentally-friendly construction and 

development and cartography and geographic information systems. 

The work will be of value to anyone working in these fields. 




Advances in Civil Engineering and Architecture 

Eds. Chaohe Chen, Yong Huang and Guangfan Li 


This volume comprises a collection of papers which were subjected 

to strict peer-review by 2 to 4 expert referees. It aims to present the 

latest advances in, and applications of, structural engineering, bridge 

engineering, tunnel, subway and underground facilities, seismic 

engineering, environment-friendly construction and development, 

monitoring and control of structures, structural rehabilitation, 

retrofitting and strengthening, reliability and durability of structures, 

computational mechanics, construction technology, etc. This will 

be essential reading matter for those involved in public works, at 

every level. 




Advances in Composites 

Eds. Jinglong Bu, Zhengyi Jiang and Sihai Jiao 


This work, in two volumes, is a collection of 365 peer-reviewed 

papers which describe the latest advances made in the 

understanding of micromechanical characterization, stress, 

failure, mechanical properties of composites and nanocomposite 

multilayers, durability and performance analysis, failure mechanisms, 

non-destructive evaluation, metal-matrix and oxide/oxide 

composites. The applications of composite materials are also 

covered. This will provide readers with valuable insights into the 

latest advances, and also provide researchers with a veritable 

handbook guide to the field. 




Advances in Electrical and Magnetic Ceramics 

Eds. Pietro Vincenzini, Vojislav V. Mitic, Alois Loidl and Dino Fiorani 

Advances in Science and Technology Vol. 67 

The 31 peer-reviewed papers collected here together offer a 

plenitude of up-to-date information on “Advances in Electrical 



and Magnetic Ceramics”. The papers are conveniently arranged 

into ELECTRICAL AND MAGNETIC CERAMICS, Dielectric and 

Microwave Materials, Ferroelectrics, Piezoelectrics, Magnetic 

Ceramics, Varistors and Thermistors, Multiferroics, MAGNETIC AND 

TRANSPORT PROPERTIES OF OXIDES. This special volume is 

part of CIMTEC 2010 and has also been published online in the 

series, “Advances in Science and Technology”. 




Advances in Engineering Design and Optimization 

Eds. Yi-Min Deng and Aibing Yu, Weihua Li and Di Zheng 


Engineering design and optimization are important tasks, and 

activities which are essential for the success of product development 

and application. This two-volume book is a collection of 349 peerreviewed 

papers that present state-of-the-art research results in 

the broad areas of engineering design and optimization; including 

those that are directly related to the design and optimization of 

engineered products, and those that are related to the design 

and optimization of engineering processes where the latter are 

essential to the manufacturing process. The list of relevant topics 

includes: Engineering Design Theory and Methodology, Product 

Design and Development, Simulation and Engineering Optimization, 

Manufacturing Systems Modeling and Optimization, and Machining 

and Materials Processing Technology. 




Advances in Engineering Design and Optimization II 

Eds. Di Zheng, Yiqiang Wang, Yi-Min Deng, Aibing Yu and Weihua Li 





Advances in Experimental Mechanics VII 

Eds. R.A.W. Mines and J.M. Dulieu-Barton 

Applied Mechanics and Materials 24-25 

The 2010 Annual British Society for Strain Measurement Conference 

is the seventh in the series on Advances in Experimental Mechanics, 

and the fifth time that the papers have been presented as a volume in 

the Applied Mechanics and Materials series. The 61 papers making 

up this volume reflect strikingly the diverse nature of experimental 

mechanics. The fourteen sessions address various disciplines: e.g. 

aerospace, mechanical and civil engineering and state-of-the-art 

technologies such as biomechanics, novel sensors, and composite 

and cellular materials. The papers were contributed by workers in 

both academia and industry; with half of the contributions coming 

from outside of the UK: thus reflecting the international flavour of 

this event. This volume will be essential reading for all of those 

interested in the subject. 




Advances in Experimental Mechanics VIII 

Eds. R. L. Burguete, M. Lucas, E. A. Patterson, S. Quinn 


This volume of Applied Mechanics and Materials contains the 

papers presented at the joint 2011 Annual British Society for Strain 

Measurement Conference and the 2011 Fall Society for Experimental 

Mechanics Conference. This is the first time that the two societies 

have held their conferences together. However, it is the sixth time that 

the papers from an Annual British Society for Strain Measurement 

Conference have been published as a collection in a volume of 

Applied Mechanics and Materials. The 82 papers in this volume 

reflect the diverse nature of Experimental Mechanics, with the 

emphasis placed on Integrating Simulation and Experimentation for 

Validation. The papers come from both academia and industry, with 

more than half of the contributions originating from outside the UK; 

thus indicating the international flavour of this event. 




Advances in Fracture and Damage Mechanics IX 

Eds. A.Saimoto and M.H Aliabadi 


This special collection covers the latest theoretical, computational 

and experimental research on fracture and damage mechanics, as 

well as on structural integrity and durability. As implied, this involves 

a remarkably wide range of topics: Fracture Mechanics, Failure 

analysis, Corrosion, Creep, Non-linear problems, Dynamic Fracture, 

Residual Stress, Environmental effects, Crack Propagation, Repair 

Techniques, Composites, Ceramics, Polymers, Metallic and concrete 

materials, Probabilistic Aspects, Risk Analysis, Damage Tolerance, 

Fracture Control, Computer Modeling Methods (Finite Element, 

Boundary Element and Meshless) and Microstructural and Multiscale 

Aspects. This work therefore presents an up-to-date overview of the 

latest developments in the fields of fracture and damage mechanics, 

and will be essential reading for anyone having an interest in this 

key research field. 




Advances in Fracture and Damage Mechanics VIII 

Eds. M.H Aliabadi, S. Abela, S. Baragetti, M. Guagliano and Han- 

Seung Lee 


This special collection covers the latest theoretical, computational 

and experimental research on fracture and damage mechanics 

as well as on structural integrity and durability. It therefore covers 

a remarkably wide range of topics: Fracture mechanics, Failure 

analysis, Corrosion, Creep, Non-linear problems, Dynamic fracture, 

Residual stress, Environmental effects, Crack propagation, Repair 

techniques, Composites, Ceramics, Polymers, Metallic and concrete 

materials, Probabilistic aspects, Risk analysis, Damage tolerance, 

Fracture control, Computer modelling methods (Finite elements, 

Boundary elements and meshless), Microstructural and Multiscale 

aspects. This work therefore presents an up-to-date overview of the 

latest developments in the fields of fracture and damage mechanics, 

and will be essential reading for anyone having an interest in this 

key research field. 




Advances in Fracture and Damage Mechanics X 

Eds. Z. Tonković and M.H. Aliabadi 


This collection of peer-reviewed papers covers a wide range of topics: 

Fracture Mechanics, Failure analysis, corrosion, Creep, Non-linear 

problems, Dynamic Fracture, Residual Stress, Environmental effects, 

Crack Propagation, Repair Techniques, Composites, Ceramics, 

Polymers, Metallic and concrete materials, Probabilistic Aspects, 

Risk Analysis, Damage Tolerance, Fracture Control, Computer 

Modelling Methods (Finite Elements, Boundary Elements and 

Meshless), Microstructural and Multiscale Aspects. The work thus 

offers a timely survey of these subjects. 




Advances in Functional Manufacturing Technologies 

Eds. Dunwen Zuo, Hun Guo, Hongli Xu et a. 


The primary goal of this special collection is to communicate the 

latest progress and research results concerning new theories, 

technologies, methods, equipment and so on, in the field of advanced 

manufacturing technology, and to explore the updated technological 

and research trends driving international communications and 

cooperation with respect to production, education and research 

in this field. The major topics covered include: Innovation and 

Experience in Manufacturing Systems and Technologies, Materials 

Science and Technology in Manufacturing and Administrative Skills 


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in Advanced Manufacturing etc. It thus constitutes a useful and 

timely guide to the subject. 




Advances in Grinding and Abrasive Technology XVI 

Eds. Feng Zhu, Xipeng Xu and Renke Kang 


The papers were selected for this volume on the basis of their 

quality and relevance to the topic of abrasive technology. The 

volume presents the reader with recent advances in the field 

of abrasive technology; including the mechanics and control 

of abrasive processes, modeling, simulation and optimization 

of abrasive processes, green and clean production in abrasive 

processes, measurement and surface-quality assessment, cooling 

and coolants, polishing, wheel-truing and dressing, novel abrasive 

techniques and novel machining techniques. It will therefore be of 

great value to production and research engineers, research students 

and academics working in the field. 




Advances in Innovative Materials and Applications 

Eds. Maher Soueidan, Mohamad Roumié and Pierre Masri 


This volume is divided into 3 chapters. The first, focused on Materials 

and Elaboration Techniques, describes various types of material 

such as composites, polymers, semiconductors, metals, ceramics, 

bio-materials, inorganic alloys, textile, porous, crystalline, amorphous 

and hybrids elaborated by various means such as vapor-phase, 

liquid-phase, plasma, ion-based and laser-assisted techniques, 

soft chemistry, self- assembly, bonding, sintering, and including 

bulk, surface, interface, thin-film and nano-materials. The second 

chapter, on Characterization Techniques and Properties, covers 

both physical (optical, structural, electrical, mechanical, magnetic, 

damage, aging…) and chemical (surface and bulk composition, 

imaging, impurity, reactivity, catalysis, aging, oxidation, corrosion) 

aspects. The last chapter, Applications, focuses on subjects such as: 

(i) environment and energy (renewable energy, storage and energy 

conversion, transport), (ii) health, biomedical and life science, (iii) 

electronic devices and systems (micro-nano electronics, power 

electronics, photonics and optoelectronics, systems, storage and 

heat management) and (iv) cultural heritage (e.g. archeology). 




Advances in Key Engineering Materials 

Ed. Zeng Zhu 


These proceedings consist of the fully refereed papers presented at 

the International Conference on Key Engineering Materials (ICKEM 

2011) held on March 25 - 27, 2011 in Sanya, China. The main aim 

was to provide an international scientific forum for the exchange 

of new ideas in a number of fields via in-depth discussions with 

peers from around the world. Both inward research; core areas of 

key engineering materials and outward research; multi-disciplinary, 

inter-disciplinary, and applications are covered in this timely work. 




Advances in Liquid Crystals 

Ed. Yuan Ming Huang 


Liquid crystals are substances that have properties which are 

intermediate between those of a conventional liquid and those of a 

solid crystal. This special collection comprises peer-reviewed papers 

that are concerned with all aspects of liquid crystal science and 

technology. The volume consists of five parts: plenary lectures, the 

molecular design and synthesis of liquid crystals, the characterization 

of liquid crystals, the applications of liquid crystals, and the emerging 

technologies and materials relevant to information display. The 

information contained in this special volume will serve both as an 


educational aid and as a technical guide for anyone involved with 

liquid crystals from the viewpoint of materials science, physics, 

chemistry and information display. 




Advances in Magnetic Shape Memory Materials 

Ed. V.A. Chernenko 

Materials Science Forum Vol.684 

This second Special Topic edition follows the success of the first one: 

edited and published by TTP in 2008. It is intended to communicate 

the latest progress and research advances made in the theory, 

research and development of MSMMs. It comprises a collection 

of fifteen invited peer-reviewed papers; each detailing a particular 

aspect of fundamental and/or practical investigations of MSMMs and 

related phenomena. The comprehensive overview provided by these 

contributions strikingly reflects the diverse facets of this materials 

science field. The papers show how research is continuing to evolve 

and to address new challenges, and are a source of the most upto-date 

information on ongoing studies of MSMMs. 




Advances in Material Engineering and Mechanical Engineering 

Ed. Liang Gao 


This book provided researchers and practitioners with the 

opportunity of highlighting current research directions and novel 

applications in materials engineering and mechanical engineering. 

The topics covered by the papers include functional materials, 

structural materials, composite materials, automotive engineering, 

manufacturing processes. It will be a useful reference work for 

engineers and academics worldwide who are interested in these 

topics. 




Advances in Materials and Processing Technologies 

Eds. M.S.J. Hashmi, S. Mridha and S. Naher 


Advanced Materials and Processing are important areas of research 

in Engineering Science and Technology, which have to focus on 

bridging the critical gap between researchers and engineers in 

order to shape the new world. Advanced Materials and Processing 

play an increasingly important role in the global economy and 

in daily life. Researchers and engineers strive to develop new 

devices and processes, using mathematical and analytical tools, 

in order to create technologies for a rapidly expanding range of 

materials and manufacturing processes. A large proportion of the 

present papers addressed current scientific research and provided 

solutions to industrial problems; thereby creating an environment of 

mutual interest to industry and academia. The papers are grouped 

into 10 chapters: 1. Forming Processes, 2. Casting, Joining and 

Related Processes, 3. Materials, 4. Materials Removal Processes, 

5. High Energy Beam Removal Process, 6. Precision Engineering 

and Nano-Technology, 7. Surface Engineering, 8. Computer-Aided 

Engineering, 9. Green Manufacturing and Management, 10. Others. 

This comprehensive coverage will be much appreciated by readers. 




Advances in Materials and Processing Technologies 

Eds. M.S.J. Hashmi, B.S. Yilbas and S. Naher 


Advanced Materials and Processing are important areas of research 

in Engineering Science and Technology, and require a critical focus 

on bridging the gap between researchers and engineers. Advanced 

materials and processing play an increasingly important role in 

the global economy and in daily life. Researchers and engineers 

strive to develop new devices and processes, using mathematical 

and analytical tools to create technologies to handle the rapidly 

expanding range of materials and manufacturing processes. The 



Advances in Materials and Processing Technologies conference 

series creates a stimulating environment for the research 

collaboration of scholars at the local, national and international 

levels, contributes to the collective development of a knowledgebased 

society and economy. This special collection of peer-reviewed 

papers addresses current scientific research and provides solutions 

to industrial problems; thereby creating an environment of mutual 

interest to industry and academia. It therefore constitutes a timely 

and up-to-date guide to the subject matter. 




Advances in Materials Manufacturing Science and 

Technology XIV 

Eds. Tian Huang, Dawei Zhang, Bin Lin, Anping Xu, Yanling Tian 

and Weiguo Gao 


This book contains selected papers from the 14th International 

Manufacturing Conference, IMCC2011, held in China. The 

papers disclose the latest developments in the field of materials 

manufacturing technology: from fundamentals to new technologies 

and applications. In particular, these papers cover the topics of 

advanced manufacturing technology and equipment, materialsforming 

science and technology, digital manufacturing systems and 

management, modern design theory and methodology, and MEMS 

and Ultra-precision machining. 




Advances in Materials Processing IX 

Eds. Jun Wang,Philip Mathew, Xiaoping Li, Chuanzhen Huang 

and Hongtao Zhu 


Materials processing is an important and essential step in the 

production of useful products, and is one of the major wealthgenerating 

activities. With the increasing demand for the production 

of high precision, high integrity and high density devices and systems 

in modern life, materials processing has become more important 

than ever before. Following on from the previous eight publications 

in the series, “Asia-Pacific Conference on Materials Processing”, 

this volume presents the latest developments in this field, and a 

new understanding of the underlying mechanisms. The volume 

consists of a collection of 124 peer-reviewed papers contributed 

by experts from all over the world. The topics covered include: new 

developments and applications in materials forming, subtractive, 

additive and joining processes, processing of advanced materials 

such as composites, polymers, semiconductors and bio-materials, 

and new development in the micro/nano-fabrication of engineering 

materials. This work will provide a valuable reference source for 

researchers in the materials processing field who wish to deepen 

their understanding of the underlying mechanisms and thereby 

create new and practical technologies, systems and processes. 

It should also be particularly useful for practising engineers in 

materials processing who are responsible for maintaining efficient 

and effective operations. 




Advances in Materials Science 

Ed. Tianharry Chang 


Proceedings of the 2011 International Conference on Materials 

Science and Computing Science (MSCS 2011), held in Wuhan, 

China, on August 13th-14th, 2011. The objective of MSCS 2011 was 

to provide a forum within which researchers, educators, engineers, 

and government officials involved in the general areas of Materials 

Science and Computing Science could disseminate their latest 

research results and exchange views on future research directions 

in these fields. 




Advances in Mechanical Design 

Eds. Jianmin Zeng, Zhengyi Jiang, Taosen Li, Daoguo Yang and 

Yun-Hae Kim 


This book describes the latest advances in, and applications of, 

dynamic mechanical analysis, optimization and control, mechanical 

transmission theory and applications, mechanical reliability theory 

and engineering, theory and application of friction and wear, vibration, 

noise analysis and control, mechanical dynamics and its applications, 

heat and heat engineering, etc. It provides a comprehensive survey 

of the latest advance, and also constitutes a valuable reference 

source for researchers in this field. 




Advances in Mechanical Engineering 

Ed. Zhou Mark 


The objective of the ICME 2011 conference was to provide a forum 

where researchers, educators, engineers and government officials, 

involved in the general area of Mechanical Engineering, could 

disseminate their latest research results and exchange views on 

the future research directions of the field. The three-volume set 

includes over 389 peer-reviewed papers, grouped under the chapter 

headings: Materials Engineering and Manufacturing Process, and 

Mechanical Engineering and Automotive Engineering. This timely 

volume will be a useful source of new ideas. 




Advances in Metal Matrix Composites 

Eds. Lorella Ceschini and Roberto Montanari 


Metal-matrix composites (MMCs) have been the subject of scientific 

investigation and applied research for some three decades, but 

only in the past few years have these materials become realistic 

candidates for engineering components such as electronic heat 

sinks, automotive drive shafts, ground-vehicle brake rotors, fighteraircraft 

fins and jet-engine components. This special issue comprises 

12 selected peer-reviewed papers covering various aspects of MMCs 

and highlights the most recent findings in this field. The papers focus 

mainly on light metal matrix composites, based upon Al, Mg and Ti 

alloys reinforced with particles, nano-dispersoids and long fibres. The 

results arise from both experimental investigations and computer 

simulations and the contributions deal with various key issues: 

production processes, microstructural characteristics, mechanical 

behaviour, welding using advanced techniques, workability and 

tribology. An invaluable and up-to-date guide to the field. 




Advances in New Catalytic Materials 

Eds. Jin-An Wang, Guozhong Cao and José Manuel Domínguez 


The search for new catalytic materials has grown into a very 

important multidisciplinary research field; including novel strategies 

for catalytic materials synthesis, control and manipulation of solidstate 

chemistry and surfaces, innovative characterization techniques 

and rapidly expanding catalysis applications, and has thus attracted 

the attention of large numbers of scientists and engineers all over 

the world. This special volume on Advanced Materials Research 

comprises new contributions covering aspects of catalyst preparation 

and characterization, as well as various applications of catalysis. 

Among these contributions are: the syntheses of novel catalytic 

materials involving surface functionalized mesoporous materials, 

hybrid inorganic-organic solids, oxide nanotubes and nanorods, 

carbon nanotubes and activated carbon, carbides and nitrides, 

zeolites, ion exchange resins, rare-earth oxide doped solid 

superacids and superbases and double-layer hydrotalcites, etc. 

Also discussed are the application of catalysis to various reactions, 

such as: hydrogen production and storage, NO reduction and 

photocatalytic degradation of VOCs, electrocatalytic synthesis of 

fine chemicals, Although the present volume does not cover all 


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topics in the area of catalytic materials, it reflects recent advances 

and future expected trends in this field, and will undoubtedly benefit 

scientists and investigators from the academic world, as well as 

industrial engineers. 




Advances in Power Transmission Science and Technology 

Eds. Zeyong Yin, Chengyu Jiang, Datong Qin, Peixin Qiao and 

Geng Liu 


This volume comprises a selection of 202 papers covering all of 

the latest advances and developments in design, modeling and 

analysis, materials manufacturing and testing, and their engineering 

applications in power transmission systems. It will provide readers 

with a broad overview of recent progress and achievements in the 

field of power transmission. 




Advances in Precision Engineering 

Eds. Jianhong Zhao, Masanori Kunieda, Guilin Yang and Xue- 

Ming Yuan 


The objective of this special collection was to provide an excellent 

platform for updating and discussing the latest advances in 

precision engineering-related fields by researchers and engineers 

from research laboratories, academia and industry all over the 

world. The volume covers a wide gamut of topics in precision 

engineering-related fields, ranging over precision machining, 

advanced measurement techniques and green and sustainable 

manufacturing. This work will provide a stimulus and inspiration 

for future studies and advancement in precision engineering and 

manufacturing technologies. 




Advances in Precision Instrumentation and Measurement 

Ed. Qiancheng Zhao 





Advances in Rolling Equipment and Technologies 

Eds. Qingxue Huang, Cunlong Zhou, Zhengyi Jiang, Jianmei Wang, 

Hailian Gui, Lifeng Ma, Lidong Ma, Yugui Li and Chunjiang Zhao 


This volume comprises a collection of reviews of the latest 

advances in, and applications of, state-of-the-art rolling equipment 

and technologies. The articles are peer-reviewed, and cover a 

broad range of topics: advanced rolling processes, equipment 

and technologies for strip, plate, pipe, bar, profile and wire; special 

rolling equipment and technologies; advanced shearing and 

levelling equipment and technologies for strip, plate, pipe, bar, 

profile and wire; advanced testing instruments for rolling, shearing, 

levelling processes and rolled metal quality; advanced automatic 

control technologies for rolling, shearing and levelling processes; 

mathematical modelling and numerical simulation of rolling, 

shearing and levelling processes; assembly and maintenance of 

rolling equipment. This book will be a useful reference manual 

for professionals, working in the field of rolling equipment and 

associated technologies, who wish to contribute to making advances 

in those fields. 





Advances in Science and Engineering 

frontier topics in theoretical and applied science and engineering 

Eds. Zhu Zhilin, Patrick Wang 


This special collection of peer reviewed papers focuses on frontier 

topics in the fields of theoretical and applied engineering and science. 

The 170 selected high-quality papers are grouped under seven 

rubrics: Automation, Advanced Intelligence and Bio-informatics, 

Electronic & Energy, Communication, Image Processing and 

Information, Mechanical Engineering, Other Applications. This 

book therefore offers considerable insight into the state-of-the-art 

of these fields. 




Advances in Silicate Ceramics 

Eds. Pietro Vincenzini and Michele Dondi 



plenitude of up-to-date information on “Advances in Silicate 

Ceramics”. The papers are conveniently arranged into SCIENCE OF 

SILICATE CERAMICS, INNOVATION IN THE SILICATE CERAMICS 

INDUSTRY, NANOTECHNOLOGY AND ADVANCED SOLUTIONS 

IN SILICATE CERAMICS, DECORATION, COLOUR AND DESIGN 

OF SILICATE CERAMICS. This special volume is part of CIMTEC 

2010 and has also been published online in the series, “Advances 

in Science and Technology”. 




Advances in Structural Analysis of Advanced Materials 

Ed. Moussa Karama 


The aim of this special collection was to provide a forum where 

engineers, researchers, scientists and industrial experts could 

present their work and discuss the current situation with regard to 

advanced and associated technologies, experimental techniques, 

numerical analysis and recent developments in the field of advanced 

materials. The wide-ranging list of topics includes: The Effect of 

Fiber Treatment on the Fiber Strength and Fiber/Matrix Interface 

of Hemp-Reinforced Polypropylene Composites, Mechanisms of 

Poly (PhenyleneSulfide) Thermal Degradation in Air, Chemical 

Structure Influence of Silicone Adhesives on the Curing Process, 

Dispersion Improvement of Carbon Nanotubes in Epoxy Resin Using 

Amphiphilic Block Copolymers, DGEBA and Novolac Adhesive 

Solutions between Ceramic and Steel Substrates, Shear Test 

in CFRP Full-Field Measurement and Finite Element Analysis, 

Thermo-Mechanical Behaviour of Raffinate Resulting from Aqueous 

Extraction of Sunflower Plants in Twin-Screw Extruder, Failure 

Mechanisms of Thin Hard Coatings Submitted to Repeated Impacts, 

Identification of Sn96.5Ag3.5 Law Behavior with the Scatter of the 

Parameters, Numerical Modeling of Chemical and Thermal Coupling 

in a Silicon Carbide Based Heat Exchanger Reactor, Digital Image 

Stereo-Correlation Applied to the Identification of Elastomers, 

Lifetime and Reliability Assessment of AlN Substrates Used in Harsh 

Aeronautic Environments, Prediction of Lifetime in Static Fatigue at 

High Temperatures for Ceramic Matrix Composites, On-Line ANN- 

Based Approach for Quality Estimation in Resistance Spot Welding, 

Stability Prediction in Turning Flexible Components, Geometric and 

Kinematic Modelling of a New Parallel Kinematic Machine Tool, Links 

Between Machining Parameters and Surface Integrity in Drilling 

Ni-Superalloy and Control of Chatter by Spindle Speed Variation in 

High-Speed Milling. The wealth of subjects covered will make this 

book an inexhaustible source of potential solutions. 




Advances in Structural Engineering 



This collection of papers, approved by international reviewers, covers 

the subject areas of Structural Engineering, Monitoring and Control of 

Structures, Structural Rehabilitation, Retrofitting and Strengthening, 



Reliability and Durability of Structures, Computational Mechanics, 

Construction Technology, Computer Simulation and CAD/CAE and 

Engineering Management. The volume offers a timely survey of 

these topics. 




Advances in Structures 

Ed. Lijuan Li 


This monumental five-volume set, comprising 821 peer-reviewed 

papers, brings together the latest advances in, and applications of, 

steel, concrete and novel hybrid structures, structural optimization, 

monitoring and control of structures, reliability and durability of 

structures, structural rehabilitation, retrofitting and strengthening, 

structural wind engineering and earthquake engineering, smart 

structures, etc. This encyclopedic-scale coverage will not only 

provide readers with a broad understanding of the latest advances; 

it will also provide researchers with an essential reference work. 




Advances in Structures Analysis 



Various research topics fall under the rubric of Structure: e.g. material 

damage leading to crack growth and/or fatigue of structures under 

dynamic loading or impact, durability and reliability of structures, 

numerical simulation and experimental work involving large 

deformations and impact associated with various experimental 

techniques. With regard to experimental studies, many nondestructive 

tests have been developed during recent years in order 

to deliver more accurate data. Therefore, papers dealing with the 

processing, characterization and physical properties determination 

of materials and structures fall under this heading. Finally, it also 

covers aspects of computer software, numerical models and 

advanced simulation algorithms. Specific applications of modeling 

and simulation in science and engineering, together with the relevant 

applied mathematical techniques, are also covered. 




Advances in Superalloys 

Eds. Sihai Jiao, Zhengyi Jiang and Jinglong Bu 


This two-volume set contains a collection of 381 peer-reviewed 

papers. Its aim is to bring together the latest advances in, and 

applications of, alloy design, process development, component 

engineering, phase-composition prediction, high-temperature 

oxidation, wrought alloys, lifetime estimation and materials 

behavior, cobalt-based alloys, nickel-iron alloys, joining, alternative 

materials and powder-metallurgy and also to consider the future 

of superalloys. It is certain that this collection will not only provide 

readers with a broad overview of the latest advances, but will also 

provide researchers with a valuable summary of, and reference 

guide, to this field. 




Advances in Textile Engineering 

Eds. Rui Wang and Huawu Liu 


This book, with its internationally peer-reviewed papers, covers the 

subject areas of Textile Science and Technology, Textile Dyeing and 

Finishing, Textile Machinery and Equipment, Apparel Design and 

Merchandising and New Trends in the Textile Industry. It will be of 

interest to anyone working in these subject areas. 




Advances on Hot Extrusion and Simulation of Light Alloys 

Eds. A. Erman Tekkaya and Nooman Ben Khalifa 


This special collection comprises 36 peer-reviewed papers giving 

an insight into the latest advances in extrusion technology and its 

simulation. The papers cover a wide range of topics and are grouped 

into the categories of: benchmark, microstructure, seam welds and 

composite extrusion, material flow and constitutive equations, dies 

and tools and process control and optimization. However, many other 

topics, such as new materials (magnesium and its composites) and 

new composite profiles, are covered. In particular, the benchmark 

section is aimed at exploiting FEM code capabilities and users´ 

expert knowledge in the simulation of industrial extrusion processes. 

This book will therefore be a welcome addition to the literature on 

the subject. 




Aluminium Cast House Technology XI 

Eds. J. A. Taylor, J. F. Grandfield, A. Prasad 


The Aluminium Cast-house Technology Conference in Australia 

is truly an international event where leaders in the aluminium 

industries of the five developed continents meet every two years. The 

participants have the opportunity to listen to acknowledged experts 

in the field and to learn of the latest developments in aluminium 

processing technology. It is important, especially during the current 

worldwide financial crisis, to learn what means are available for 

reducing costs and to learn how others have adjusted to the 

present situation. These proceedings contain the technical papers 

presented at the conference and serve as an important reference 

work for anyone involved with aluminium. The 31 peer-reviewed 

papers are grouped into: industry directions, safety & environment, 

dross generation & handling, furnaces & refractories, melt quality & 

treatment, cast-house productivity, direct chill & continuous casting, 

and ingot casting. 




Aluminium Cast House Technology XII 

Eds. A.Prasad, J.A. Taylor and J.F. Grandfield 


The Aluminum Cast House Industry recognises the importance of 

technology management in reducing operating costs and making 

high-quality products safely; with minimal environmental impact. The 

12th Aluminium Cast House Technology Conference and Exhibition 

provided a unique venue where researchers, producers and 

suppliers could present and discuss the latest ideas in the science 

and technology of casting aluminium-alloy semi-finished products. 

The proceedings, with 29 peer-reviewed papers, offer invaluable 

insights into the subject. 




Application of Chemical Engineering 



This book aims to correlate the latest advances in, and applications 

of, biomass and resource utilization technology, energy chemical 

industry, biochemical industry, paper and fiber engineering, chemical 

process machinery, nano-biochemistry and nano-materials, medicine 

and biomedical engineering, etc. It will serve as a useful handbook 

guide to those fields. 




Application of Diamond and Related Materials 

Ed. Xipeng Xu 

Solid State Phenomena Vol. 175 

This volume presents 70 papers selected from over 100 papers 

submitted by university and industrial researchers. All of the papers 


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were peer-reviewed by carefully chosen experts. This volume 

provides readers with a broad overview of recent advances in the 

field of the application of diamond and related materials, as well as 

brazing super-abrasives. 




Applications of Engineering Materials 

Eds. Jinglong Bu, Pengcheng Wang, Liqun Ai, Xiaoming Sang, 

Yungang Li 


This book covers the subject areas of new functional materials, 

building materials, new energy materials, environmental catalysis 

and environment-friendly materials, earthquake-resistant structures, 

materials and design, biomaterials, chemical materials, thin films, 

hydrogen and fuel cell science, engineering and technology, textile 

materials, smart/intelligent materials/intelligent systems and other 

related topics. An invaluable guide to the topics. 




Applied Crystallography XXI 

Eds. Danuta Stróż and Małgorzata Karolus 


The goal of this collection is to provide an opportunity for 

researchers working in many different fields to showcase their 

latest achievements in the area of structural studies, as applied to 

the materials commonly used in industry. Emphasis is placed upon 

topics such as the development of methods and techniques in X-ray 

studies, crystal structure determination methods, the crystallography 

of phase transformations, texture analysis, material structures – 

metals and alloys, ceramics, polymers, thin films, quasicrystals, 

amorphous materials, nanomaterials and molecular crystals. The 

book comprises 67 peer-reviewed papers which provide an excellent 

and up-to-date coverage of the subject. 




Applied Electromagnetic Engineering 

Magnetic Superconducting and Nano Materials 

Eds. A.G. Mamalis, M. Enokizono and A. Kladas 


This volume contains the Proceedings (64 selected refereed 

papers) of the 6th Japanese-Mediterranean Workshop on Applied 

Electromagnetic Engineering for Magnetic Superconducting 

and Nanomaterials (JAPMED’6), organized in Bucharest, 

Romania, during July 27-29th 2009. This Workshop represented 

a landmark in the development of materials, manufacturing and 

electrical engineering; providing a forum for specialists from the 

universities, research centers and industries of many countries to 

establish links, share knowledge and experience and encourage 

cross-fertilization of new ideas and developments in design, 

analysis, novel-material utilization and optimisation techniques 

in the areas of applied electromagnetics. Also covered was the 

manufacturing of advanced materials from the macro-, to the 

nano-scale and their industrial application in modern technologies 

involving nanotechnology, electricity/electronics, superconductivity, 

electromagnetic engineering, transportation, bioengineering, 

energy and the environment. This work will thus be a boon to those 

interested in these topics. 




Applied Mechanics and Manufacturing Technology 

Eds. Ford Lumban Gaol, Mehdi Roopaei, Svetlana Perry and 

Jessica Xu 


These proceedings of the 2011 International Conference on Applied 

Mechanics and Manufacturing Technology (AMMT’11) focused on 

applied mechanics and its application to manufacturing technology, 

and thus provided a forum within which researchers and practitioners 

could exchange research results and share developmental 


experiences in these fields. The contents represent a timely survey 

of the subjects covered. 




Applied Mechanics And Mechanical Engineering 

Ed. Honghua Tan 


The 2010 International Conference on Applied Mechanics and 

Mechanical Engineering (ICAMME 2010), was held in Changsha 

(China) on September 8th and 9th, 2010. The goal of these 

proceedings was to bring together researchers from academia and 

industry, as well as technologists, to share ideas, problems and 

solutions related to the multifaceted aspects of applied mechanics 

and mechanical engineering. The 477 peer-reviewed papers are 

grouped into 12 chapters: Session One: Computational Mechanics 

and Applied Mechanics, Session Two: Mechanical Design, Session 

Three: Materials Science and Processing, Session Four: System 

Dynamics and Simulation, Session Five: PC Guided Design and 

Manufacture, Session Six: Other Related Topics, Session Seven: 

Computational Mechanics and Applied Mechanics, Session 

Eight: Mechanical Design, Session Nine: Materials Science and 

Processing, Session Ten: System Dynamics and Simulation, Session 

Eleven: PC-Guided Design and Manufacture, Session Twelve: Other 

Topics. This volume thus provides an invaluable insight into the 

current state-of-the-art of this field. 




Architecture and Building Materials 



This book, comprising peer-reviewed contributions, treats the 

subjects of Architectural Design and Theory, Building Technology 

Science, Urban Planning and Design, Ecological Architecture and 

Building Energy-Saving Technology, Traditional Constructional 

Materials, Advanced Construction Materials and other related topics. 




Asian Ceramic Science for Electronics III and Electroceramics 

in Japan XII 

Eds. Tadashi Takenaka, Hajime Haneda, Kazumi Kato, Masasuke 

Takata and Kazuo Shinozaki 


This special collection brings to the reader the latest developments 

in the science and technology of electroceramics. It focuses on 

contributing to the exchange of Electroceramics knowledge; both 

scientific and industrial. The 245 peer-reviewed paper cover all of 

the major topics; such as, dielectrics, piezoelectrics, ferroelectrics, 

semiconductors, magnetic ceramics, thin films, batteries and cells, 

memory devices and optical devices. It is certain that this volume 

will be found invaluable for both research and educational purposes. 




Bioceramics 23 

Eds. Eyup Sabri Kayali, Gultekin Goller and Ipek Akin 





Biomaterials for Bone, Regenerative Medicine 

Eds. N. Sooraj Hussain & J. D. Santos 

Materials Science Foundations Vol. 62 

The aim of “Biomaterials for Bone Regenerative Medicine” is to 

review extensively the latest developments in Biomaterials and 

their application to bone regeneration in vivo. Indeed, research on 

biomaterials and their novel applications is essential because of 

the health issues related to the aging population. A wide range of 



worldwide investigations is being undertaken by eminent scholars 

in order to develop further innovative materials for next-generation 

applications. In future, it is expected that a tissue engineering 

approach, associating novel biomaterials with stem cells, will be 

available for all types of bone defect. This book is the result of a 

collaborations between active research groups having expertise 

in the hottest field of bone-tissue regeneration and reconstruction. 

It concisely covers materials ranging from the nano-scale to the 

macroscopic, and offers a comprehensive description of the subject 

for newcomers, as well as for professionals who may be somewhat 

unfamiliar with the ceramic aspects of the applications. 




Bridge Health Monitoring, Maintenance and Safety 

Ed. Yang Liu 


This project encompasses various aspects of bridge healthmonitoring, 

maintenance and safety. It specifically deals with: 

bridge health-monitoring; bridge repair and rehabilitation issues; 

bridge-related safety and other implications. The objective of the 

project is to introduce recent research results into the fields of 

bridge health monitoring, bridge maintenance and safety. It should 

be required reading not only for civil and mechanical engineers, but 

also municipal functionaries. 




Carbon Based Nanomaterials 

Eds. Nasar Ali, Andreas Oechsner and Waqar Ahmed 

Materials Science Foundations Vols. 65-66 

Carbon is an essential constituent element of all living organisms. 

A unique feature of carbon is the variety of forms that it can assume 

when two or more atoms bond. Carbon has thus attracted, and 

continues to attract, considerable R&D interest from researchers 

all over the world. The use of carbon in nanotechnology is a very 

promising area of research, and considerable government funding 

is being invested in carbon nanotechnology research. This work 

comprises ten comprehensive chapters, on carbon-based materials, 

written by experts in the field. The chapters contain up-to-date 

fundamental and practical information concerning carbon-based 

materials. They include work on diamondoid hydrocarbons, carbon 

nanotubes, nanocrystalline/microcrystalline/ultra-nanocrystalline 

diamond and carbon nanostructured materials, thus providing an 

uniquely valuable introduction to the subjecy. 


US$166.00/€120.00, also available on CD (00) and eBook (sold 

separately) 

Ceramic Powders: Synthesis, Processing and Sintering 

Eds. Pietro Vincenzini and Jean-François Baumard 



plenitude of up-to-date information on “Ceramic Powders: Synthesis, 

Processing and Sintering”. The papers are conveniently arranged into 

the POWDER SYNTHESIS AND CHARACTERIZATION, SHAPE 

FORMING AND COMPACTION MECHANISMS, SINTERING AND 

RELATED PHENOMENA. This special volume is part of CIMTEC 






Ceramic Thin Films and Coatings for Protective, Tribological 

and Multifunctional Applications 

Eds. Pietro Vincenzini and Ghislain Montavon 



plenitude of up-to-date information on “Ceramic Thin Films 

and Coatings for Protective, Tribological and Multifunctional 

Applications”. The papers are conveniently arranged into 

ADVANCES IN DEPOSITION, SURFACE MODIFICATION AND 

CHARACTERIZATION, PROTECTIVE COATINGS IN OXIDIZING 

AND HARSH ENVIRONMENTS, THIN FILMS AND COATINGS FOR 

TRIBOLOGICAL AND MULTIFUNCTIONAL APPLICATIONS. This 

special volume is part of CIMTEC 2010 and has also been published 

online in the series, “Advances in Science and Technology”. 




Ceramics and Composites in Extreme Environments & for 

Chemical and Electrochemical Applications 

Eds. Pietro Vincenzini, Sheldon Wiederhorn and Paolo Colombo 



plenitude of up-to-date information on “Ceramics and Composites 

in Extreme Environments & for Chemical and Electrochemical 

Applications”. The papers are conveniently arranged into the 

CERAMICS AND COMPOSITES IN EXTREME ENVIRONMENTS, 

Oxide-based Ceramics and Composites, Nitride, Carbide and 

Boride Ceramics and Composites, Advances in Non-destructive 

Evaluation, CERAMICS FOR CHEMICAL, ELECTROCHEMICAL 

AND ENVIRONMENTAL APPLICATIONS, Chemical Sensors, 

Catalysts and Catalysts Supports, Ceramics for Electrochemistry 

and Electrochemical Energy Conversion and Storage. This special 

volume is part of CIMTEC 2010 and has also been published online 

in the series, “Advances in Science and Technology”. 




Ceramics Surfaces for Tribology and Corrosion & Ceramic 

Joining Science and Technology 

Eds. Pietro Vincenzini, Mark Hadfield and Alberto Passerone 



plenitude of up-to-date information on “Ceramics Surfaces for 

Tribology and Corrosion & Ceramic Joining Science and Technology”. 

The papers are conveniently arranged into the CORROSION 

AND TRIBOLOGY OF CERAMIC SURFACES, Corrosion, Wear, 

CERAMIC JOINING. This special volume is part of CIMTEC 2010 

and has also been published online in the series, “Advances in 

Science and Technology”. 




Characterization of Advanced Materials 

Ed. R. Saravanan 





Characterization of Technological Materials 

Rd. R. Saravanan 


The study of materials in terms of their effectiveness/usefulness in 

device application is important to the technological development 

of a country: countries which concentrate on the growth and 

characterization of technologically important materials become 

developed countries. Hence, the growth and characterization of new 

materials is very important to many countries. This especially topical 

volume on the Characterization of Technological Materials reports 

on the technology and characterization of important technological 

materials. The systems covered include thermo-electric materials, 

thin films, nano sensor materials and semiconductors. This volume 

will help to enhance understanding of the various materials and 

encourage new means for the further development and utilization 

of these materials. 





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Chemical, Mechanical and Materials Engineering 

Eds. Yiyi Zhouzhou and Qi Luo 


The 2011 International Conference on Chemical, Mechanical and 

Materials Engineering (CMME 2011) was held in Guangzhou, China, 

on the 8-10th July, 2011, and served as a platform for expertise 

exchange; drawing the attention of researchers from disciplines 

such as chemical, mechanical and materials engineering, etc. The 

proceedings, with 57 peer-reviewed papers, offer an up-to-date 

review of the subject matter. 




China Postdoctoral Forum on Materials Science 

and Engineering 

Ed. Deliang Chen 


These peer-reviewed papers deal with the scientific and technical 

aspects of ceramic materials, metallic materials, alloys, polymers 

and computational materials science. The aim of the proceedings 

was to provide up-to-date data for scientists and engineers working 

in the materials field. The book will also be a good learning resource 

for graduate students in the related specialties of Chemistry and 

Materials Science. 




Chinese Ceramics Communications 

Eds. Wei Pan and Jianghong Gong 


This special volume presents the latest advances in the science and 

technology of high-performance ceramics in China. More than 600 

valuable original contributions were sifted, using a strict peer-review 

process, to yield the more than 229 manuscripts included in this 

collection. The contributions covered almost all aspects of the field 

including: functional ceramics, structural ceramics, processing of 

ceramics and the evaluation of ceramics. The volume will certainly 

be of great interest to scientists or engineers working in the field of 

high-performance ceramics. 




Complete set of CONGRESS of CIMTEC 2010 

Eds. P. Vincenzini et al. 

The proceedings of the 12th INTERNATIONAL CERAMICS 

CONGRESS included 12 International Symposia, two Focused 

Sessions and two Serial International Conferences (“Disclosing 

Materials at Nanoscale” and “Advanced Inorganic Fibre Composites 

for Structural and Thermal Management Applications”) which 

covered recent progress in almost all relevant fields of ceramics 

science and technology. Overall, these volumes represent an 

incomparable survey of the field. This special volume is part of 

CIMTEC 2010 and has also been published online in the series, 

“Advances in Science and Technology”. 

Available on DVD (978-3-908158-60-8), 2400 pages, 2011, 

US$690.00/€500.00, also available as eBook (sold separately) 

Complete set of FORUM of CIMTEC 2010 

Eds. P. Vincenzini et al. 

The proceedings of the 5th FORUM ON NEW MATERIALS consisted 

of 11 International Symposia primarily concerned with energy 

technologies, one Focused Session and two Serial International 

Conferences (“Science and Engineering of Novel Superconductors” 

and “Medical Applications of Novel Biomaterials and Nanobiotechnology”). 

Overall, these volumes represent an incomparable 

survey of the field. This special volume is part of CIMTEC 2010 and 

has also been published online in the series, “Advances in Science 

and Technology”. 

Available DVD (978-3-908158-44-8), 1500 pages, 2011, 



Components, Packaging and Manufacturing Technology 

Ed. Yanwen Wu 


The objective of this special collection is to provide a showcase 

for researchers, educators, engineers and government officials, 

involved in the general areas of Components, Packaging and 

Manufacturing Technology, by which to highlight the latest research 

results and to exchange views on the future direction of research in 

these fields. The topics covered include: Advanced Measurement, 

Test and Information Technology, Components, Packaging and 

Manufacturing Technology. This work thus constitutes a handy 

guide to current thinking in the field. 




Composite Science and Technology 

Eds. S.M. Sapuan, F. Mustapha, D.L. Majid, Z. Leman, A.H.M. Ariff, 

M.K.A. Ariffin, M.Y.M. Zuhri, M.R. Ishak and J. Sahari 


This collection of more than 204 peer-reviewed papers on 

Composite Science and Technology covers: mechanics of 

composites, infrastructural composites, non-destructive evaluation 

and characterization of composites, fracture and fatigue of 

composites, numerical and mathematical modelling, ceramic 

matrices, composites, metal-matrix composites, composite 

manufacturing, polymer composites, smart materials and structures, 

nano-composites, bio-composites and structural health monitoring. 

This makes it a handy guide to the state-of-the-art of this field. 




Computational Materials Science 

Ed. Feng Xiong 


The goal of this collection was to gather together up-to-date 

knowledge from researchers in academia and industry, as 

well as end-uses, and also give them the opportunity to share 

ideas, problems and solutions related to the divers aspects of 

Computational Materials Science, Mechanical, Industrial and 

Manufacturing Engineering. The result is an up-to-date survey which 

should be essential reading for those interested in thesetopics. 




Computational Methods in Fracture Mechanics 

Eds. M.H. Aliabadi and A. Cisilino 


This special-topic book comprises nine papers that cover various 

aspects, of current areas of research in Fracture Mechanics, using 

innovative and new computational approaches based upon the 

BEM and meshless methods. A number of topics are addressed, 

such us dynamic and viscoelastic fracture problems, crack surface 

contact, fatigue and cohesive crack propagation, and the analysis 

of cracks in composite and anisotropic bodies. Also presented are 

innovative formulations for fracture problems, such as Symmetric 

Galerkin formulations and a Local Boundary Integral Equation for 

the BEM and a variational element-free technique. 




Computer-Aided Design, Manufacturing, Modeling 

and Simulation 

Eds. Xingui He, Ertian Hua, Yun Lin and Xiaozhu Liu 


The aim of this special volume was to facilitate the exchange 

of information concerning the best practices for CAD, CAM, 

Manufacturing, Mechanical Engineering, Modeling and Simulation, 

etc. It provided the opportunity for engineers and scientists in 

academia, industry, and government to address the most innovative 

research and developments, including technical challenges, social 

and economic issues, and to discuss ideas, results, work-in- 



progress and experience touching all aspects of Computer-Aided 

Design, Manufacturing, Modeling and Simulation. 




Control Engineering in Materials Processing 

Ed. Andrzej Kot 


Attention is focused here on the materials group known as 

“smart” e.g. Shape Memory Alloys (SMA) and piezoelectrics. The 

Department of Process Control at the University of Science and 

Technology carries out leading research in the general area of 

control engineering. Within this field, scientists from the department 

also work on the implementation of control theory in materials 

processing; especially with regard to influencing material properties 

and optimizing manufacturing processes. Instead of exploiting the 

principles of control theory for materials use, some researchers use 

materials-related phenomena for control purposes. The present work 

offers an informative introduction to this interesting field. 




Corrosion, Processes and Advanced Materials in Industry 

Ed. Amir Eliezer 


The aim of this edition is to increase the worldwide awareness of 

corrosion-related issues and to develop national and international 

industrial-scientific cooperation in order to find practical solutions to 

the US$1.8 trillion/pa corrosion-cost worldwide. The papers focus 

on major corrosion issues such as corrosion costs, biomaterials, 

corrosion in concrete, corrosion in industry, corrosion protection and 

magnesium science and technology. 




Cost-Affordable Titanium III 

Eds. M. Ashraf Imam, F. H. Froes, Kevin F. Dring 


The main purpose of this special collection was to gather together 

up-to-date knowledge from scientists, researchers and technologists 

in order to review the status of processing technologies, materials 

development, emerging applications and economics/affordability 

issues. Overall, this constitutes an exhaustive and unique survey 

of the topic. The papers are grouped into several main chapters: 

Overview and Low Cost Processing, Low Cost Materials and 

Processing, Powder Consolidation and Properties I, Powder 

Consolidation and Properties II, Creative Processing and Property 

Enhancement I and Creative Processing and Property Enhancement 

II. 




Coupled Problems and Multi-Physics 



The objective of Coupled Problems is to present and discuss the 

state-of-the-art mathematical models, numerical methods and 

computational techniques used for solving coupled problems of a 

multidisciplinary nature in science and engineering. The goal of the 

conference was to take a step forward, in the formulation and solution 

of real-life problems, with a multidisciplinary vision; accounting for all 

of the complex couplings involved in the physical description of the 

problem. Simulation of multifaceted physics problems is a common 

task in applied research and industry. Often a suitable solver is 

built by connecting together several single-aspect solvers into a 

network. In this special issue, research in various fields was selected 

for consideration: adaptive methodology for multi-physics solvers, 

multi-physics phenomena and coupled-field problems leading to 

computationally intensive structural analysis. The strategies which 

are used to keep these problems computationally affordable are 

of special interest, and make this an essential reference-work. 




Creation of High-Strength Structures and Joints 

by Setting up Local Material Properties 

Eds. Heinz Palkowski and Kai-Michael Rudolph 


This work presents the results of the initial stage of research of 

some sub-projects of the Collaborative Research Centre SFB 675, 

“Creation of High-Strength Structures and Joints by Setting up 

Local Material Properties”, set up in 2006 by the German Research 

Foundation (DFG). This Collaborative Research Centre is the 

result of cooperation between the research institutes of Clausthal 

University of Technology and Leibniz Universität, Hanover. The 

purpose of SFB 675 is to develop materials and manufacturing 

processes for high-strength structures, having graduated and 

locally engineered properties, by exploiting material, physical and/ 

or geometrical effects. The incorporation of locally altered material 

properties, tailored to handle the strains expected to be encountered 

during use, lead to increases in the efficiency of the whole structure. 

This book offers an interesting overview of this intriguing topic. 




Current Application of Polymers and Nano Materials 

Ed. Amir Al-Ahmed 


This Special Topic Volume constitutes the contributions of thirtynine 

experts from the international scientific community who are 

involved in this field of research. It covers thoroughly some of the 

latest applications of polymers and nano-materials to solar-cells, 

fuel cells, catalysis, coatings, ion-exchange and sensors. It presents 

an up-to-date and in-depth coverage of the chemistry, physics, 

materials science and engineering applications of polymers and 

nano-materials. This remarkable cooperation of distinguished 

experts has resulted in a comprehensive review of the subject. 




Defects and Diffusion in Ceramics XI 

Ed. D.J. Fisher 

Defect and Diffusion Forum Vols. 295-296 

This eleventh volume in the series covering the latest results in 

the field includes abstracts of papers which have appeared since 

the publication of Annual Retrospective X (Volumes 280-281). As 

well as the 589 ceramics abstracts, the issue includes original 

papers on all of the major material groups, and theory: “Positron 

Annihilation in Ion-Implanted ZnO” (A.D.Acharya, G.Singh and 

S.B.Shrivastava), “Optical Characteristics of Tungsten Oxide Thin 

Films Prepared by Sputtering Technique” (S.A.Aly), “Research on 

Magnetization Mechanism of Nano-Magnetic Fluid” (J.Li and D.Li), 

“Clustering of Arsenic Atoms in Silicon during Low-Temperature 

Annealing” (O.Velichko and O.Burunova), “Effect of Current 

Density on Composition and Microstructure of Si Diffusion Layer 

by Electrodeposition” (H.Yang, Y.Zhang, Y.Li, G.Tang and K.Jia), 

“Positron Annihilation & Micro-Hardness Measurement of 6063 

and 6066 with Compromise with Ingot Al” (M.A.Abdel-Rahman, 

A.Al-deen and E.A.Badawi), “Stress-Induced Migration and 

Trapping of Hydrogen in AISI403 Steel” (G.P.Tiwari, V.D.Alur and 

E.Ramadasan), “Electromigration Force on a Proton with a Bound 

State” (A.Lodder). 



separately) 

Defects and Diffusion in Ceramics XII 

An Annual Retrospective XII 

Ed. D.J. Fisher 


This twelth volume in the series includes 589 abstracts of ceramics 

research papers, together with original papers on other major 


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material groups, and theory. Overall, this is a valuable and unique 

guide to the subject. 




Defects and Diffusion, Theory & Simulation II 

Ed. David J. Fisher 

Defect and Diffusion Forum Vol. 307 

This second volume in a new series covering entirely general results 

in the fields of defects and diffusion includes 356 abstracts of papers 

which appeared between the end of 2009 and the end of 2010. As 

well as the abstracts, the volume includes original papers on theory/ 

simulation, semiconductors and metals. 




Design Against Fracture and Failure Design 

Zainul Huda, Robert Bulpett and Kang Yong Lee 

Materials Science Foundations Vol. 69 

The aim of this book is to develop, in the reader, the necessary skills 

required for designing materials, components and structures so as 

to resist fracture and failure in engineering applications. In order 

to achieve this objective, the authors have adopted a combined 

materials science-fracture mechanics-design approach. Although 

the material covered is designed for an advanced undergraduate 

course in metallurgy/materials engineering, students coming from 

mechanical, civil or aerospace engineering backgrounds will also 

be able to use this text as a course/reference book. In addition to 

students, practising engineers and production mangers will also find 

this book very useful; particular with regard to designing components 

and machine elements so as to resist fracture and failure in critical 

applications. 



separately) 

Diffusion in Semiconductors, Other than Silicon: Compilation 



This volume contains a selection of the available data, on ‘traditional’ 

(e.g. GaAs, Ge) and other (e.g. SiC, GaN) semiconductors, which 

have been reported over a period stretching from the 1950s to 2010. 

Only data on oxide semiconductors have been omitted. The full list of 

materials covered is: CdHgTe, CdMnTe, CdS, CdSe, CdTe, CuInSe2, 

GaAlAs, GaAlN, GaAsP, GaInAs, GaInP, GaN, GaP, GaSb, GaSe, 

GaTe, Ge, HgTe, InAlAs, InAs, InAsSb, InP, InSb, InSe, PbSnTe, 

PbTe, SiC, ZnS, ZnSe and ZnTe. This will be a handy reference 

source for anyone requiring a guide to the order of magnitude of 

diffusivities when designing diffusion-dependent experiments or 

industrial processes. 




Diffusion in Solids and Liquids V 

Eds. Andreas Öchsner, Graeme E. Murch, Ali Shokuhfar and João 

M.P.Q. Delgado 


Current water-treatment technologies require considerable energy 

consumption. Thus, closely linked to the problem of water shortage 

is the impending energy crisis. Therefore, intensive research 

is being aimed at developing water purification processes that 

are based upon using renewable energy, such as solar energy, 

rather than energy generated using fossil fuels. There has been 

an accumulation of reports on the development of photocatalysts, 

which enable water purification using solar energy as the only driving 

force. Such photocatalysts, based upon oxide semiconductors, 

permit the conversion of solar energy into the chemical energy 

that is required for the oxidation of toxic organic compounds in 

water. The most promising photocatalyst is titanium dioxide, TiO2, 

and its solid solutions. The research on TiO2 photocatalysis is 

multidisciplinary, and progress in this area requires the application 

of concepts of catalysis and photocatalysis as well as concepts of 


solid-state chemistry. 



separately) 

Diffusion in Solids and Liquids VI 

Eds. Andreas Öchsner, Graeme E. Murch and João M.P.Q. Delgado 


The goal of this special collection of peer-reviewed papers was to 

provide an unique opportunity to exchange information, to present 

the latest results and to review relevant issues in contemporary 

diffusion research. The result is a work which will provide valuable 

insights into this subject. 




Diffusivity in Silicon 1953 to 2009 



This work is essentially an update of previous compilations of 

information on the diffusivity of elements in semiconductor-grade 

silicon. It subsumes the data contained in B.L.Sharma’s monograph 

on ‘Diffusion in Semiconductors‘ (Trans Tech Publications, 1970), 

plus the data contained in Diffusion and Defect Data (Diffusion in 

Silicon) Volume 45 (1986), Defect and Diffusion Forum (Diffusion in 

Silicon - 10 years of Research) Volumes 153-155 (1998), Defect and 

Diffusion Forum (Diffusion in Silicon - a Seven-Year Retrospective) 

Volume 241 (2005) and the latest data from recent Semiconductor 

Retrospectives: Defect and Diffusion Forum, Volumes 245-246, 

Volumes 261-262, Volume 272 and Volume 282. In addition, the 

resultant 400 items of data were analysed in the hope of finding 

some unifying correlation. It was indeed found that all of the points 

(each the average of many independent measurements) seemed 

to fall on a number of distinct straight lines passing through the 

origin of a plot of activation energy versus atomic radius. However, 

it remained unclear how these correlations could be explained. 



separately) 

Digital Design and Manufacturing Technology 

Eds. Guozhong Chai, Congda Lu and Donghui Wen 


This special collection on digital design and manufacturing 

technology explains the ins and outs of CAD/CAM technologies, 

and how these tools can be used to model and manufacture 

building components and industrial design products. It offers a 

comprehensive overview of the field and expertly addresses a 

broad range of recent initiatives and other issues related to the 

design of parts and assemblies for manufacturing; including a broad 

range of software, numerically controlled machines, manufacturing 

processes and prototyping methods. This book will therefore 

provide a valuable and fruitful reference work for researchers in 

the field of digital design and manufacturing processes who wish 

to understand further the underlying mechanisms and create new 

and practical design technologies, systems and processes. It will 

also be particularly useful for practising engineers in digital design 

and manufacturing processing who are responsible for the design 

of efficient and effective operations. 




Digital Design and Manufacturing Technology II 

Ed. Congda Lu 


The rapid growth in digital design and manufacturing processes 

brings with it some work-flow challenges. While the various existing 

products provide an ideal solution to most of the steps in the 

process, more dedicated and integrated systems are sometimes 

required; raising the question of how best to handle the incoming 

data and orders, automate the design and possibly the engineering, 

make robust plans, manage the process and data and deliver quality 

goods. This collection of peer-reviewed papers on digital design 

and manufacturing technology explains the ins-and-outs of CAD/ 



CAM technologies and how these tools can be used to model and 

manufacture building components and industrial design products. It 

offers a comprehensive overview of the field and expertly addresses 

a broad range of recent initiatives and other issues related to the 

design of parts for manufacturing and assembly; including the 

broad range of software, computerized numerical control machines, 

programming, manufacturing processes and prototyping required. 




Ductility of Bulk Nanostructured Materials 

Eds. Yonghao Zhao and Xiaozhou Liao 


This special topic volume brings together fifty-eight invited papers, 

from twenty countries, covering a wide range of issues related 

to the ductility of bulk nanostructured materials. They include 

topics such as: deformation mechanisms, basic conceptions and 

reviews of ductility, ductility-structure relationships, processing and 

microstructural evolutions. This work provides authoritative guidance 

on developing strategies to improve the ductility of nanostructured 

materials and will permit materials designers to optimize the 

mechanical properties of nanostructured materials. 




Dynamics of the Structures and Non Destructive Testing 



With energy costs increasing, the gains to be made from weightsaving 

are most significant in the aerospace domain, but such 

gains are clearly also advantageous for road transport and this is 

even beginning to be recognised in shipbuilding. Consequently, 

improved reliability and resistance to degradation and durability in 

severe environments are always important requirements. Thus the 

development of composites, nano-composites and refractory alloys 

having specific properties has become a key factor in industrial 

and technological progress. Another challenge is the recyclability 

of advanced materials, as reflected by the emergence of projects 

involving thermoplastic-matrix composite fuselages. Moreover, the 

incorporation of biopolymers extracted from diverse raw materials 

can be an interesting alternative route to attaining the objective 

of 100% biodegradability. The purpose of these topics is to bring 

together researchers and specialists from universities and industry 

who are working on new composites and nano-composites, titanium 

alloys, etc., as well as structural characterisation using destructive 

or non-destructive testing, numerical analysis and composite 

processes. 




Ecological Environment and Technology of Concrete 

Eds. Hui Wu, Xiao-Qian Qian, Chong-zhi Li and Fei Li 


This volume presents the proceedings of the International 

Symposium on Ecological Environment and Technology of Concrete, 

held on August 1st to 4th, 2011 in Beijing, China. The main aim of 

this symposium was to highlight the relationship between concrete 

technology and the ecological environment; thus covering a 

wide range of topics such as the preparation of high-strength/ 

high-performance concrete, durability, raw materials, workability, 

chemical admixtures, new applications, property characterization, 

environmental impact of concrete production and behavior of 

concrete structures. In all, 70 papers from China, Norway and the 

USA were presented at the conference. These proceedings offer a 

very up-to-date overview of the field. 




Eco-Materials Processing and Design XI 

Eds. Hyungsun Kim, JianFeng Yang, Tohru Sekino, Masakazu Anpo 

and Soo Wohn Lee 


This special collection presents the fruits of a forum where 

researchers were able to present the most advanced and novel 

scientific results and technological developments in the field of 

eco-materials processing and design. The aim was to overview 

the current status and to foresee future likely trends in the field of 

eco-materials processing and design of energy- and environmentrelated 

materials. Many fruitful and exciting research achievements 

are presented here; not only in conventional areas, but also in 

sustainable energy sources such as solar cells and fuel cells, 

photochemistry, porous materials, biomass, and bio-inspired 

technologies for developing microstructures offering superior 

surface and bulk properties. Altogether, this work presents a unique 

overview of the topic. 




Eco-Materials Processing and Design XII 

Hyungsun Kim, Jian Feng Yang, Chuleol Hee Han, Somchai 

Thongtem and Soo Wohn Lee 


This special collection provided an outlet for researchers to 

present the newest advances, scientific findings and technological 

developments in the field of eco-materials processing and design. 

The object to survey the current state-of-the-art and to foresee 

future trends in the field of eco-materials processing and design for 

energy, environment and related materials. Many fruitful and exciting 

research achievements were presented, both as fundamental 

topics and as applications such as solar sustainable energy, fuelcells, 

photochemistry, porous materials, biomass, and bio-inspired 

technologies for improving microstructures and bulk properties. 




Electroceramics in Japan XIII 

Eds. Shinobu Fujihara and Tadashi Takenaka 


This special collection brings together the latest developments in 

the science and technology of electroceramics. It focuses upon 

contributing to the exchange of Electroceramics know-how; both 

scientific and industrial. The reader will find this to be a succinct 

and up-to-date guide to the subject. The major topics covered by 

this meeting included: dielectrics, piezoelectrics, ferroelectrics, 

semiconductors, magnetic ceramics, sensors, secondary batteries, 

solid oxide fuel cells, dye-sensitized solar cells, photocatalysts, and 

phosphors. The microstructures of these materials ran the gamut 

from single crystals to nanocrystals, via bulk ceramics and thin films. 




Electroceramics in Japan XIV 

Eds. Chazono Hirokazu, Fujihara Shinobu, Katayama Keiichi, 

Masumoto Hiroshi, Mizoguchi Teruyasu, Osada Minoru, Shinozaki 

Kazuo and Takeda Hiroaki 


The major topics covered by this special collection include dielectrics, 

piezoelectric ceramics, ferroelectrics, lead-free piezoelectric 

ceramics, Li-ion battery-related materials, secondary batteries, 

solid oxide fuel cells, dye-sensitized solar cells, the properties 

and processing of thin films, magnetic ceramics, semiconducting 

ceramics, sensors and ceramic science and processing. The 

microstructures of the materials considered also ranged from single 

crystals to bulk ceramics, to thin films and finally to nanocrystals; 

thus providing a complete overview of the subject. 





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Electronic Materials 

H.L. Kwok 


This book aims to bridge the gap between solid-state physics, 

materials science and electronics. Its objective is to serve as a 

textbook covering all three areas, but having the ultimate goal of 

providing an understanding of the operation of devices. To make 

this book useful to a broad set of readers, the tendency is to treat 

the more difficult subjects, such as solid-state physics, using fewer 

mathematics and including worked examples where possible. By 

using such an approach, it is possible to include not only basic 

principles, but also the knowledge needed for applications. Keeping 

the subject matter at the elementary level as far as possible, the first 

2 chapters introduce classical theories and address questions as 

elementary as, what are solids, before moving on to examine crystal 

structures and the link between crystal structures and materials 

properties. In the subsequent chapters, solids are examined in the 

sequence: metals; semiconductors; insulators; magnetic solids; 

superconductors; light-sensitive solids. Applications are discussed 

and examined. The last chapter is devoted to solid-state transducers 

and their applications. Altogether, this makes for a very accessible 

introduction to the subject matter. 




Emerging Engineering Approaches and Applications 

Eds. Elwin Mao and Linli Xu 

Advanced Engineering Forum Vol. 1 

This special volume addresses the hottest issues in new engineering 

approaches and applications. It covers a wide range of topics in this 

area: including engineering applications, industrial engineering, 

engineering computational methods, engineering information 

systems and engineering management, etc. Via this volume, 

researchers in this field can access cutting-edge information. 




Emerging Focus on Advanced Materials 

Eds. Shiquan Liu and Min Zuo 


This special collection of papers covers fields including: Biomaterials 

and Tissues, Energy-Harvesting Materials and Energy-Transfer 

Materials, Optical and Electronic Materials, Superconductive 

and Magnetic Materials, Structural Materials, Polymer Materials, 

Composite Materials, Constructional Materials, Nanomaterials, 

Environmental and Green Materials. These selected articles focus 

on the latest developments in advanced materials. The proceedings 

will provide materials scientists and engineers with a comprehensive 

overview of the preparation, characterization, performance and 

application of materials. 




Energy and Environment Engineering and Management 

Eds. Paulo Sérgio Duque de Brito and José Gañán Gómez 


This collection comprises selected papers from the 3 rd 

International Congress on Energy and Environment Engineering 

and Management. Each Congress provides an opportunity for 

academics, scientific consultants and companies to share days 

of interaction that permit the free interchange of experience and, 

at the same time, create and renew links between different workgroups. 

This Congress included a total of six thematic areas, 

covering a broad spectrum within the applications associated with 

environmental engineering, energy installations, renewable energy, 

electromechanics, materials and project engineering. The contents 

therefore provide a handy introduction to the subject. 





Energy and Environment Materials 

Eds. Yafang Han, Tianmin Wang and Shaoxiong Zhou 


The main theme of this special collection of 60 peer-reviewed papers 

is Energy and Environmental Materials”. The collection is divided 

into 4 chapters: Eco-Materials, Energy Materials, Light Metals and 

Alloys, Low-Dimensional and Amorphous Materials, and provides 

an up-to-date survey of the topic. 




Energy, Environment and Biological Materials 

Eds. Kunyuan Gao, Shaoxiong Zhou, Xinqing Zhao 


These 64 peer-reviewed papers cover the latest data found by 

researchers working in the fields of solar cells, eco-materials and 

technologies related to climate change and bio-medical materials. As 

such, they will be essential reading for those involved in those fields. 




Engineering Materials V 

Eds. Chin-Yi Chen and Jing-Tang Chang 


This special collection integrates fundamental and applied research 

work which focused on various fields of engineering materials use. 

The contents are organized under various technical headings 

in order to address experimental, theoretical and manufacturing 

issues associated with the development of new metallic materials 

and processes, advanced electronic packaging, solar cells and 

nano-materials, and the evolving approaches used in commercial 

applications. The contents suggest a wealth of new ideas. 




Engineering Materials, Energy, Management and Control 

Eds. Zhihua Xu, Gang Shen and Sally Lin 


In this special volume, are to be found many original ideas and 

new insights among the authoritative papers on various aspects of 

engineering materials, energy, management and control, based upon 

information technology. It will make an excellent starting-point from 

which researchers can reassess their ideas using new perspectives. 




Environment Materials and Environment Management 

Eds. Zhenyu Du and X.B Sun 


This collection of over 500 peer-reviewed papers presents 

new research results on environment-friendly materials and 

environmental management. It aims to bring together researchers, 

developers and users from around the world, working in both 

industry and academia, in order to share state-of-the-art results, 

to explore new areas of research and development and to discuss 

the emerging issues facing environment-friendly materials and 

environmental management. The work presents important new 

perspectives on this ever more essential field. 




Environment Materials and Environment Management 

Eds. Zhenyu Du and Chengbin Li 


This collection consists of new research results in advanced 

mechanical engineering. It brings together industrial and academic 

researchers, developers, and users from around the world in the 

form of their shared state-of-the-art results: exploring new areas of 

research and development, and discussing the emerging issues 



facing environmental materials and management. An invaluable 

guide to the topic. 




Environmental Biotechnology and Materials Engineering 

Eds. Yanguo Shi and Jinlong Zuo 


This collection of peer-reviewed papers provided a forum within 

which researchers, educators, engineers and government officials 

- involved in the general areas of Environmental Biotechnology and 

Materials Engineering - could disseminate their latest research 

results and exchange views on possible future research directions. 

The 473 most outstanding papers were carefully selected from 

among the total of 783 submitted works and are presented in this 

special collection, which covers a wide range of issues related to the 

state-of-the-art of the progress, made in environmental biotechnology 

and materials engineering, with regard to the understanding and 

optimization of various types of treatment process. 




Equipment Manufacturing Technology and Automation 

Ed. Xin Chen 


The peer-reviewed papers making up this book cover the subject 

areas of: materials and their applications, mechatronics, industrial 

robotics and automation, machine vision, sensor technology, microelectronic 

technology, measure control technologies and intelligent 

systems, transmission and control of fluids, mechanical control and 

information processing technology, embedded systems, advanced 

forming manufacturing and equipment, NEMS/MEMS technology and 

equipment, micro-electronic packaging technology and equipment, 

advanced nanocomposite techniques and equipment, power and 

fluid machinery, energy machinery and equipment, construction 

machinery and equipment and other related topics. The work 

constitutes an invaluable guide to the subjects covered. 




Euro Superalloys 2010 

Ed. M. Heilmaier 


It is noticeable that superalloys have regained their momentum. The 

worldwide effort to increase the efficiency and extend the lifetime 

of energy conversion facilities depends upon improved materials 

and manufacturing techniques. Materials are now expected to 

exhibit outstanding mechanical strength and creep resistance 

at high temperatures, as well as a good corrosion and oxidation 

resistance. Superalloys have this potential, but many of the 

commercial grades are still based upon metallurgical concepts that 

date back to the 1980s, and have typically been exploited so far in 

only a few prominent areas of application. Improvement in their hightemperature 

capability, and the adaption of manufacturing processes 

to new fields of application, present major challenges to current 

researchers in industry and academia. These papers, published 

within the context of the first European Symposium on Superalloys, 

present the current state of progress in the development, production 

and properties of cast, wrought and powder-metallurgical superalloys 

and associated coating systems. They represent a timely and 

invaluable guide to the subject. 




Experimental Mechanics and Materials 

Eds. Abdul Nassir bin Ibrahim, Meor Yusoff Meor Sulaiman, Wan 

Saffiey Wan Abdullah, Mohd Reusmaazran Yusof, Amry Amin Abas 

and Khairiah Mohd Yazid 


This work consists of 48 peer-reviewed papers which were 

selected from those presented at the International Conference on 

Experimental Mechanics 2010 (ICEM10), held on the 29th November 

to 1st December 2010, at the Legend Hotel, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. 

The papers cover the latest research results on experimental 

mechanics, and offer a timely overview of the subject. 




Explosion, Shock Wave and High-Energy Reaction Phenomena 

Eds. S. Itoh, J.J. Yoh and K. Hokamoto 


The objective of this special volume is to disseminate information on 

current trends in the fields of explosion, shock wave and high-energy 

reaction phenomena and to establish a world-wide network so as to 

overcome the limitation, on related research fields, arising from the 

low number of active researchers. 




Extending the Reach of Powder Diffraction Modelling 

by User Defined Macros 

Eds. Paolo Scardi and Robert E. Dinnebier 


The main focus of this special topic volume is the development and 

possibilities of the MACRO language within TOPAS, with a specific 

session dedicated to WPPM. The collection is presented here in 

the form of a “macro tutorial” for the benefit of the entire powder 

diffraction community. More than a collection of standard scientific 

papers, the contributions to this special issue provide methods, 

tutorials and practical suggestions and solutions for the proper use 

of TOPAS and WPPM in a number of applications; ranging from the 

most common to the most refined and specific cases. Readers will 

find it to be an invaluable source of ideas. 




Ferromagnetic Shape Memory Alloys II 

Eds. V.A. Chernenko and J.M. Barandiaran 


This work on Ferromagnetic Shape Memory Alloys contains selected 

peer-reviewed papers. Such materials belong to the most exciting 

and fastest-growing group of martensitic multifunctional materials. 

The selected papers cover the following topics of: Basic phenomena 

and theory; Structure and magnetic properties; Magnetomechanics 

and magnetocaloric effect; Thin films and composites; Modeling 

and simulations and Processing and engineering. This volume will 

be useful to anyone who is already working with novel advanced 

materials, as well as to those seeking an accessible introduction to 

the relatively new field of FSMAs. 




Fracture and Strength of Solids VII 

Eds. Ahmad Kamal Ariffin, Shahrum Abdullah, Aidy Ali, Andanastuti 

Muchtar, Mariyam Jameelah Ghazali and Zainuddin Sajuri 


This two-volume set of 339 peer-reviewed papers covers the broad 

areas of Composite, Polymer and Ceramic Materials, Fracture 

Mechanics and Mechanisms, Materials, Mechanical Structure, 

Strength and Dynamics, Interface Failure and Failure Analysis, 

Nano-Mechanics and Structures, Damage and Failure, Structural 

Design and Optimisation, Fatigue and Crack Propagation, Materials 

Modelling and Computation, Concrete, Rock and Soil, Dynamic 

Fracture and Impact, Erosion and Corrosion, Smart Materials and 

Structures, Biomechanics and Other Novel Methods of Computer 

Modelling in Engineering and Science. The new ideas and results 

presented will certainly stimulate and enhance progress in research 

on fracture mechanics, materials behaviour and computational 

science, as well as advancing fundamental understanding in these 

fields. 





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Fracture Mechanics 

Eds. Alexander Balankin, José Martínez Trinidad et al. 


This work comprises selected peer-reviewed papers on the topic 

of, “Fracture Mechanics”. The volume covers topics related to all 

aspects of the mechanics and phenomena of fracture, fatigue, 

fracture mechanics approach, strength of materials, failure analysis 

and general structural integrity. The aim of this collection was to bring 

together state-of-the-art developments related to fracture mechanics 

and in this it has succeeded admirably. 




Frontier in Functional Manufacturing Technologies 

Eds. Dunwen Zuo, Hun Guo, Hongli Xu, Chun Su, Chunjie Liu 

and Weidong Jin 


These special volumes are intended to communicate the latest 

progress made and research advances in theory, technology, 

methods, equipment etc. within the field of advanced manufacturing 

technology, and to review the updated technological and research 

trends driving international communication and cooperation on 

production, education and research in the field. The major topics 

covered by the special volumes include Anti-fatigue design and 

anti-fatigue manufacturing, manufacturing systems and reliability, 

processing detection and monitoring-control, CIMS and management 

systems, production system and simulation technology, quality 

control of manufacturing systems, agile manufacturing, finiteelement 

analysis and structure optimization, digital manufacturing 

and robotics, rapid prototyping technology, reverse engineering 

technology, high-speed (ultra high-speed) precise cutting technology, 

ultra-precise processing technology, micro machining technology, 

pattern recognition technology, image processing technology, 

sensor and signal detection technology, non traditional machining 

technology, mine equipment manufacturing and technology, 

advanced manufacturing system and technologies and so on. The 

result is a veritable encyclopedia devoted to the subject. 




Frontier of Nanoscience and Technology 

Ed. Ran Chen 


These are the proceedings of the 2011 International Conference 

on the Frontier of Nanoscience and Technology (ICFNST 2011), 

held in Kunming, China, on September 28-29th, 2011. The aim 

was to provide a platform from which researchers, engineers and 

academics, as well as industrial professionals, from all over the world 

could present their research results and development activities in 

the fields of Nanoscience and Technology. The work thus presents 

an eminently up-to-date survey of the subject. 




Frontiers of Green Building, Materials and Civil Engineering 

Eds. Dongye Sun, Wen-Pei Sung and Ran Chen 


The collection is aimed mainly at promoting the development of 

Green Building, Materials and Civil Engineering, at strengthening 

international academic cooperation and communication and at 

exchanging new research ideas. These proceedings will provide 

readers with a broad overview of the latest advances made in the 

field of Buildings, Materials and Civil Engineering. 




Frontiers of Manufacturing and Design Science 

Ed. Ran Chen 


This collection brings together 820 peer-reviewed papers, on 

Manufacturing and Design Science, aimed at promoting the 


development of design and manufacturing science, strengthening 

international academic cooperation and communications, and 

exchanging research ideas. It is divided into: Chapter 1 Frontiers 

in Manufacturing Science, Chapter 2: Frontiers in Design Science, 

Chapter 3: Frontiers in Mechanics and Materials, Chapter 4: 

Frontiers in Automation and Information. The book provides the 

reader with a broad overview of the latest advances in the field of 

manufacturing and design science. 




Frontiers of Manufacturing Science and Measuring Technology 

Eds. Ran Chen and Wenli Yao 


This book brings together 288 peer-reviewed papers on 

Manufacturing Science and Measuring Technology in order to 

promote the development of those fields, to strengthen international 

academic cooperation and communications and to exchange 

research ideas. It provides readers with a broad overview of 

the latest advances in the field of manufacturing science and 

measurement technology. 




Functional and Electronic Materials 

Eds. Chengming Li, Chengbao Jiang, Zhiyong Zhong and Yichun 

Zhou 


These 146 peer-reviewed papers cover the current understanding 

of researchers working in the fields of electronic materials and 

devices, ferroelectric, piezoelectric and dielectric materials, smart 

materials, the science and advanced technology of gels and 

aggregates, and thin-film materials and technology. A useful source 

of the latest information. 




Functional and Structural Materials 

Eds. Severino Jackson G. de Lima, Tadeu A. A. Melo, Vicente T. 

Lopes Buono 


This special collection provides up-to-date knowledge concerning 

the field of functional materials such as shape memory alloys, 

piezoelectric ceramics and aluminium alloys. The articles 

therein also deal with recent investigations of quasicrystals and 

geopolymers: two classes of hybrid material that have attracted 

great scientific interest, given their unusual properties and potential 

engineering applications. This work provides a handy guide to these 

rather specialized topics. 




Functional Manufacturing Technologies and Ceeusro I 

Eds. Dunwen Zuo, Hun Guo, Guoxing Tang, Weidong Jin, Chunjie 

Liu and Chun Su 


This collection of peer-reviewed papers covers a wealth of 

innovations and practical experience regarding engineering and 

technology; materials science and technology in manufacturing 

including artificial materials, forming, novel material fabrication, 

green manufacturing, design and manufacturing of composite 

components, surface science and engineering, quality control of 

manufacturing systems, theoretical, simulation and experimental 

studies related to microstructure and residual stress; manufacturing 

systems and technologies including manufacturing process 

simulation, CIMS and manufacturing systems, vibration 

measurement and reliability analysis, finite-element analysis and 

structural optimization, fault diagnosis and maintenance theory, 

intelligent mechatronics and robotics, elements, structures, 

mechanisms, applications of micro- and nano-systems, compound 

machine tools, rapid prototyping, printing (ex. embossing), complex 

mechanico-electro-liquid system, PDM, ERP, CRM, FMS, PLM, 



logistics and supply chain, effects of machining method or technique 

on mechanical properties of materials, RPM, and Management. 




Functional Manufacturing Technologies and Ceeusro II 

Eds. Long Chen, Yongkang Zhang, Aixing Feng, Zhenying Xu, 

Boquan Li and Han Shen 


This work brings together peer-reviewed papers on innovations 

and practical suggestions with regard to engineering & technology; 

materials science and technology in manufacturing including 

artificial materials, forming, novel-material fabrication, green 

manufacturing, design and manufacturing of composite components, 

surface science and engineering, quality control of manufacturing 

systems, theoretical, simulation and experimental studies related to 

microstructures and residual stresses; manufacturing systems and 

technologies including manufacturing process simulation, CIMS and 

manufacturing systems, vibration measuring and reliability analysis, 

finite element analysis and structure optimization, fault diagnosis 

and maintenance theory, intelligent mechatronics and robotics, 

elements, structures, mechanisms, and applications of micro and 

nano systems, compound machine tools, rapid prototyping, printing 

(e.g. embossing), complex mechanical-electro-liquid systems, PDM, 

ERP, CRM, FMS, PLM, logistics and supply chains, effect of the 

machining method or technique upon resultant material mechanical 

properties, RPM, and management. 




Functionalized and Sensing Materials 

Eds. S. Suttiruengwong and W. Sricharussin 


This special collection covers the topics of: Functionalized and 

modified Polymers, Functionalized and modified Technical Textiles, 

Functionalized and modified Rubbers, Petrochemicals, Catalysis, 

Semiconductors, Advanced ceramic materials, Biomaterials, 

Pharmaceutical materials and Sensor and actuator materials. 

Functionalized and sensing materials require an interdisciplinary 

approach, and these new materials are therefore of interest to many 

diverse scientific disciplines and economic interests. This work 

provides an invaluable introduction to the topic. 




Fundamental of Chemical Engineering 



This book aims to bring together the latest advances in, and 

applications of, fine and specialty chemicals, environmental 

chemical engineering, clean production technologies, green chemical 

processing technology, chemicals and equipment, sensors and 

sensor materials, energy materials technology, materials protection 

technology, materials processing technology, functional materials, 

etc. It constitutes a useful and timely review of those topics. 




Fundamentals of Machine Design 

Ed. Waldemar Karaszewski 





Geopolymers and Geocements: Low Environmentally Impact 

Ceramic Materials 

Eds. Pietro Vincenzini and Cristina Leonelli 


The 26 peer-reviewed papers collected here together offer a plenitude 

of up-to-date information on “Geopolymers and Geocements: Low 

Environmentally Impact Ceramic Materials”. The papers are 

conveniently arranged into PREPARATION, CHARACTERIZATION, 

INDUSTRIALIZATION & APPLICATION. Available in print (978-3- 

908158-52-3), 208 pages, 2011, US$166.00/€120.00, also available 

on CD (978-3-908158-36-3) and eBook (sold separately) 

Gettering and Defect Engineering in Semiconductor 

Technology XIII 

Eds. M. Kittler and H. Richter 

Solid State Phenomena Vols. 156-158 

This collection aims to address the fundamental aspects, as well 

as the technological problems, which are associated with defects 

in electronic materials and devices. The volume comprises 93 

contributions; among them, 14 invited papers, from more than 20 

different countries. The invited papers, submitted by internationally 

recognized experts in the field, review the state-of-the-art and likely 

future trends in their respective research field. Upon comparing 

this volume with previous volumes, it is clearly seen that defect 

engineering in photovoltaics is becoming a topic of ever-increasing 

interest. 



separately) 

Gettering and Defect Engineering in Semiconductor 

Technology XIV 

Eds. W. Jantsch and F. Schäffler 


The papers contained herein cover the most important and 

timely issues in the field of “Gettering and Defect Engineering in 

Semiconductor Technology”, ranging from the theoretical analysis of 

defect problems to practical engineering solutions, with the emphasis 

on Si-based materials. Apart from the traditional topics of defect and 

materials engineering, characterization, modeling and simulation, 

and the co-integration of various material classes, topics such 

as materials for solar cells and photonics are discussed. Defects 

in graphene and in nanocrystals and nanowires are also treated, 

making this a very up-to-date survey of the field. 




Glass Science and its Applications 

Eds. Nandyala Sooraj Hussain and José Domingos Santos 


The papers presented in this special issue, “Glass Science and 

its Applications”, cover the physics and chemistry of conventional 

glasses, sol gel glasses and glass ceramic materials as used 

in technological and biomedical applications; for example, the 

first paper describes the optimization of ormosil glasses for 

luminescence-based dissolved-oxygen sensor applications. Here, 

the main aim was to prepare and evaluate various sol gel film 

compositions in order to identify those most promising for oxygen 

sensing. 



separately) 

Global Research and Education 

Ed. Arturs Medvids 


This volume comprises a collection of papers presented at the 

9th international conference on Global Research and Education, 

“INTER-ACADEMIA 2010”, held from August 9th to 12th, 2010 at the 

Riga Technical University, Riga, Latvia. It contains 88 contributions, 

including 4 invited papers, from more than 10 countries. The invited 

papers, presented by internationally recognized experts, review 

the state-of-the-art and future trends in each field of research. The 

peer-reviewed contributions are organized under the headings of: 

Physics and Technology, Chemistry, Biology and Medicine, and 

Computer Science and Modelling. This work thus offers a unique 

interdisciplinary view of the topics. 





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Grain Boundary Diffusion, Stresses and Segregation 

Eds. B.S. Bokstein, A.O. Rodin and B.B. Straumal 


This special collection concentrates on three basic topics, the 

35 peer-reviewed papers being grouped into: 1. Grain Boundary 

Diffusion, Segregation and Stresses, 2. Bulk Diffusion and Phase 

Formation and 3. Diffusion-Controlled Processes. It provides 

succinct and timely coverage of these topics. 




Green Building Materials and Energy-Saving Construction 

Eds. Zhenyu Du and Zheng Wang 


This collection of peer-reviewed papers, on new research results 

in green building materials and energy-saving construction, brings 

together industrial and academic researchers, developers and users 

from around the world to - in effect - share their state-of-the-art 

results, to explore new areas of research and development and to 

discuss the emerging issues facing green building materials and 

energy-saving construction. 




Green Building Technologies and Materials 

Eds. Xingkuan Wu and Hao Xie 


A major goal of this special collection of 47 peer-reviewed papers 

was to gather together the current knowledge of academic scientists, 

engineers and industrial researchers and have them share their 

experiences and research results concerning every aspect of 

green building technologies and materials, and discuss the practical 

challenges encountered and the solutions adopted. An interesting 

guide to this increasingly relevant subject. 




Green Power, Materials and Manufacturing 

Technology and Applications 

Eds. Aimin Yang, Jingguo Qu and Xilong Qu 


The aim of this special volume was to facilitate the exchange of 

information on the best practices for Sustainable Power, Sustainable 

Materials, Green Manufacturing Technology and Applications, etc. It 

provides an opportunity for engineers and scientists, in academia, 

industry and government, to address the most innovative research 

and development ideas, including technical challenges, social and 

economic issues, and to discuss ideas, results, work-in-progress 

and experience concerning all aspects of Green Power, Materials 

and Manufacturing Technology and Applications. The work offers 

the reader a wealth of ideas. 




High Performance Structures and Materials Engineering 

Ed. Zhou Mark 


The objective of this special collection was to provide a forum for 

researchers, educators, engineers and government officials, involved 

in the general areas of Advanced Materials, High-Performance 

Structures and Materials Engineering, to disseminate their latest 

research results and exchange views on the future research 

directions of these fields. The contents of the two-volume set of 

351 peer-reviewed papers are grouped into three chapters: High- 

Performance Structures and Materials Engineering, Computer 

Science and Material Science and Materials Engineering and 

Industrial Applications. It will thus constitute a handy guide to 


these subjects. 




High Speed Machining 

Eds. Chengyong Wang, Ning He, Ming Chen and Chuanzhen Huang 


This special collection brings together the latest research results 

and technological advances concerning high-speed machining. It 

covers a wide range of topics in high-speed machining and highperformance 

machining-related fields ranging from the mechanisms 

of machining, modeling and simulation of machining process, 

machine tools, cutting tools, CAD/CAM, optimization, cooling and 

lubrication, testing, measuring, monitoring, controlling and industrial 

applications. The work will be of great interest to those working in 

the fields of processing, cutting-tool use, machine-tool use and 

CAD/CAE/CAM. 




High-Performance Ceramics VI 

Eds. Wei Pan and Jianghong Gong 


This special volume presents the latest advances in the science and 

technology of high-performance ceramics. More than 600 excellent 

contributions were further refined, using a strict peer-review process, 

to give the more than 243 manuscripts included in this collection. 

The contributions cover almost all aspects of the field including: 

functional ceramics, structural ceramics, processing of ceramics 

and the evaluation of ceramics. The volume will therefore be of 

great interest to any scientist or engineer working in the field of 

high-performance ceramics 




High-Temperature Oxidation and Corrosion 2010 

Eds. Toshio Maruyama, Masayuki Yoshiba, Kazuya Kurokawa, 

Yuuzou Kawahara and Nobuo Otsuka 


Energy/environmental issues are of increasing importance these 

days, and improvement of the efficiency of energy conversion 

inevitably requires materials to be exposed to high temperatures and 

high pressures in aggressive environments. The present 80 peerreviewed 

papers discuss the future prospects for solving materials 

issues involving elevated temperatures. 




History of Mechanical Technology and Mechanical Design 

Eds. Bo Zhao, Yidu Zhang, Guanglin Wang, Hai Zhang, Jianbin 

Zhang and Feng Jiao 


This collection of 110 peer-reviewed papers covers the topics of 

the History of Mechanical Technology, Mechanical Design and 

Mechanical Manufacture. It will be of immense value to researchers, 

engineers or research students interested in these fields. 




Information Engineering for Mechanics and Materials 

Eds. Linli Xu, Wenya Tian and Elwin Mao 


This work, with its 265 peer-reviewed papers, aims to address the 

hottest issues in materials and mechanics. It covers a wide range 

of topics in those areas; including materials science, mechanical 

engineering and materials, industrial applications of materials and 

mechanics, etc.: a useful and timely guide to the subject matter. 





Information Technology for Manufacturing Systems 


Ed. Qi Luo 


The objective of this special collection was to provide a outlet for 


in the general areas of Intelligent Manufacturing, Manufacturing 

Systems and Processes, Modeling and Simulation, to disseminate 

their latest research results and exchange views on the future 

research directions of these fields. The result will certainly be of 

especial interest to anyone working in these areas. 




Information Technology for Manufacturing Systems II 

Ed. Qi Luo 


The 2011 International Conference on Information Technology 

for Manufacturing Systems (ITMS 2011) was co-sponsored by 

the University of Adelaide, Australia and Huazhong University of 

Science and Technology, China. Its mission was to bring together 

innovative academics and industrial experts in the field of Materials 

Science and Mechanical Science. The proceedings consist of 

over 467 peer-reviewed papers which offer an uniquely up-to-date 

survey of the topic. 




Innovation Manufacturing and Engineering Management 

Eds. Yuhang Yang and Yan Ma 


The main themes and trends covered by this volume are 

Manufacturing Technology and Applications and Innovation 

Engineering Management. Both inward-looking research (core areas 

of Materials and Manufacturing Technology) and outward-looking 

research (multi-disciplinary, inter-disciplinary and applications) 

are reviewed. The work will provide invaluable guidance to those 

interested in these subjects. 




Intelligent Structure and Vibration Control 

Eds. Shaobo Zhong, Yimin Cheng and Xilong Qu 


The aim of this special volume is to facilitate the exchange of 

information concerning the best practice with regard to Advanced 

Intelligent Structures, Bio-Inspired Smart Materials and Structures, 

Active Materials, Mechanics and Behavior, Vibration and Control, 

Modeling, Simulation, Control and Applications, etc. It will provide 

an opportunity for engineers and scientists, in academia, industry 

and government, to address the most innovative research and new 

development, including technical challenges, social and economic 

issues, and to discuss their ideas, results, work-in-progress and 

experience concerning all aspects of Intelligent Structure and 

Vibration Control. 




Key Engineering Materials and Computer Science 

Eds. Jun Hu and Qi Luo 


The International Conference on Key Engineering Materials and 

Computer Science (KEMCS 2011), held in Dalian, China, was the 

first conference to be dedicated to issues related to key engineering 

materials and computer science. A major goal and feature of KEMCS 

2011 was to bring together academics, engineers and industrial 

researchers in order to exchange and share their experiences and 

research results touching most aspects of key engineering materials 

and computer science, and to discuss the practical challenges 

encountered and the solutions adopted. This work clearly makes a 

valuable contribution to the field. 




Laser and Plasma Applications in Materials Science 

Eds. El-Hachemi Amara and Djamila Bennaceur-Doumaz 


The aim of this special collection of 46 peer-reviewed papers was 

to reveal the state-of-the-art trends in the understanding of the 

fundamental aspects of interactions between laser beams and 

materials, and the modelling and simulation of laser and plasma 

materials surface transformation and processing. A useful guide 

to the subject. 




Latest Trends in Condensed Matter Physics 

Ed. R. K. Singhal 


This special issue of “Solid State Phenomena” documents some 

novel experimental and theoretical approaches applied to fascinating 

materials. Motivated by the increasing need to synthesize and 

understand the properties of technologically important materials, 

this issue represents an important step forward in improving our 

understanding of how modern materials can be optimised for 

technology and industry. The issue comprises 9 original review 

papers covering experimental approaches and theoretical modeling. 

The contributions will be very useful to researchers working in various 

areas of CMP and will contribute significantly to the understanding 

of rapidly developing materials with regard to their synthesis, 

characterization and properties. 




Light Metals and their Alloys I 

Technology, Microstructure and Properties 

Eds. Agnieszka Botor-Probierz and Andrzej Kiełbus 


The aim of this work is to present the latest results of scientific 

research carried out by staff, in the Faculty of Materials Engineering 

and Metallurgy at the Silesian University of Technology in Gliwice, 

who are working in the area of light-metal alloys. The 20 papers are 

divided into three chapters: Aluminum Alloys, Magnesium Alloys and 

Titanium Alloys. This will be essential reading matter for anyone 

working in the same field. 




Light Metals Technology V 

Eds. Hajo Dieringa, Norbert Hort and Karl Ulrich Kainer 


This special collection focuses on ongoing research topics 

concerning the light metals aluminum, magnesium and titanium; as 

well as some of their compounds. Scientific aspects, such as their 

mechanical properties, corrosion resistance, processing innovations, 

and also their current applications in the aerospace, automotive 

or medical fields are discussed. Sociological questions such as 

environmental challenges and implementation are also focused 

upon. Finally, computational materials science methods complete 

this thorough coverage of the light metals. 




Light Weight Metal Corrosion and Modeling 

Eds. Stefano Trasatti and Juliet Ippolito 


The editors of this special volume made every effort to invite all of 

those corrosion specialists working in the field of lightweight alloys 

and, specifically, their modeling. Their expertise provided a basis 

upon which to discuss corrosion problems and solutions for Military 


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and Aerospace Systems and Facilities; thus laying a solid foundation 

for the tackling of yet-unsolved issues. The use of lightweight metals 

and composites to replace heavy structural materials for military 

hardware and weapons systems (ships, aircraft, ground vehicles, 

etc.) is a new strategic consideration for defence forces; falling under 

Naval S&T Strategic Plans. The objectives of the workshop were to 

seek state-of-the-art ideas, from outside of the continental United 

States, in the field of low-density metallic materials and composites 

for structural applications, as well as modeling and simulation 

software tools which are capable of generating and identifying 

damage evolution data for health monitoring, corrosion control, life 

prediction and assessment of civil and military hardware systems. 

The result is an invaluable guide to this increasingly important topic. 




Machinery, Materials Science and Engineering Applications 

Ed. Quanjie Gao 


The purpose of this special collection was to strengthen national 

academic exchanges and cooperation in the field, to promote the 

rapid development of machinery, materials science and engineering 

applications, to improve China’s machinery, materials science and 

engineering in the sense of academic status and international 

influence and to play an active role in reducing the distance between 

domestic and world-class norms. In accomplishing this, the present 

book succeeds admirably. 




Machining and Advanced Manufacturing Technology X 

Eds. Yingxue Yao, Dunwen Zuo and Xipeng Xu 


This collection of 142 papers was carefully selected from the more 

than 300 papers submitted. All of the papers were subjected to 

peer-review by at least two expert referees. This is an up-to-date 

overview of the latest developments in the fields of machining 

and advanced manufacturing technology, and will be essential 

reading for anyone having an interest in this research field. The 

collection covers the latest theoretical and experimental research 

on machining and advanced manufacturing technology. It covers 

a remarkably wide range of topics: Theory and technology of 

cutting and grinding, New technologies of tool, Precision and 

ultra-precision machining, Advanced manufacturing processes and 

technology, Micro-nano technology and micro-systems, Mechanical 

manufacturing experiment and detection technology, Automation 

and modern manufacturing systems, Advanced manufacturing 

models and strategies. 




Manufacturing Automation Technology Development 

Eds. Bo Zhao, Guanglin Wang, Wei Ma, Zhibo Yang and Yanyan Yan 


The goal of “Manufacturing Automation Technology Development” is 

to exchange experiences and information in teaching and research, 

to explore the development of the subject, to maintain the standards 

of the subject, to raise the levels of teaching and research and to 

promote the development of manufacturing automation technology. 

The book will be of interest to anyone working in these fields. 

The major topics covered by these 139 peerreviewed papers 

include: Innovation and Experience in Manufacturing Automation 

Education, Situation and Development Summarization on 

Manufacturing Automation, Advanced Manufacturing Technology, 

and Administrative Skill of Advanced Manufacturing. 




Manufacturing Engineering and Automation I 

Eds. Liangchi Zhang, Chunliang Zhang and Tielin Shi 




applications of, Manufacturing Engineering and Automation. It 

comprises 598 peer-reviewed papers selected from over 1000 

papers submitted by universities and industrial concerns all over the 

world. It will also constitute a valuable reference work for researchers 

in the fields of manufacturing Engineering and Automation. The 

papers cover specifically the topics of Materials Science and 

Technology in Manufacturing, Advanced Manufacturing Technology, 

Automation and Mechanical Dynamics. This volume will provide 

readers with a broad overview of the latest advances in the field of 

Manufacturing Engineering and Automation. 




Manufacturing Process Technology 

Eds. Zhengyi Jiang, Shanqing Li, Jianmin Zeng, Xiaoping Liao 

and Daoguo Yang 


This special volume aims to bring together the latest advances in, 

and applications of, surface engineering/coatings, modeling, analysis 

and simulation, materials forming, materials machining, welding 

and joining, laser-processing technology, casting and solidification, 

precision manufacturing technology and measurements, etc. It 

will not only furnish readers with a broad overview of the latest 

advances, but also provide a valuable summary and reference work 

for researchers in this field. 




Manufacturing Processes and Systems 

Eds. Xianghua Liu, Zhengyi Jiang and Jingtao Han 


This two-volume set comprises a collection of 350 peer-reviewed 

papers which cover the latest advances in, and applications of, 

computer numerical control systems, operations planning, geometric 

dimensioning and tolerancing, quality systems, basic machine-tool 

elements, process automation, operator-machine systems, cost 

estimating, metrology and testing, and many similar topics. This 

collection will not only provide readers with a sweeping review of the 

latest advances but will also provide researchers with an invaluable 

reference work in this field. 




Manufacturing Science and Engineering I 

Eds. Zhengyi Jiang and Chunliang Zhang 

Advanced Materials Research 97-101 

This book brings together the latest advances in, and applications 

of, manufacturing science and engineering. It comprises 976 

papers, selected from among 3062 papers which were submitted 

by universities and industrial laboratories all over the world. All 

of chosen papers were subjected to strict peer-review. This book 

will provide readers with a broad overview of the latest advances 

in the field of manufacturing science and engineering, and will 

become an invaluable reference work for researchers in the fields 

of manufacturing science and engineering. 




Manufacturing Science and Technology 

Eds. Pengcheng Wang, Liqun Ai, Yungang Li, Xiaoming Sang and 

Jinglong Bu 


This work covers the subject areas of materials properties, metal 

casting processes and equipment, forming and shaping processes 

and equipment, material removal processes and machines, joining 

processes and equipment, surface technology, common aspects 

of manufacturing, manufacturing in a competitive environment and 

other related topics. This book is sure to give readers new insights 

into the topics covered. 





Manufacturing Systems and Industry Application 


Ed. Yanwen Wu 


The 2011 International Conference on Materials Engineering for 

Advanced Technologies was held on May 5-6, 2011, in Singapore. 

The objective of the conference was to bring together researchers 


ideas, problems and solutions related to the multifaceted aspects 

of Materials Engineering for Advanced Technologies. The resultant 

timely overview will be appreciated by anyone involved in these fields. 




Material and Manufacturing Technology 

Eds. Xie Yi and Li Mi 


This special volume comprises 287 expertly refereed papers. The 

main theme covered is Materials and Manufacturing Technology; 

the main goal being to provide an international scientific forum for 

the exchange of new ideas in a number of fields, and to facilitate 

in-depth interaction via discussions with peers from around the 

world. Core areas of Materials and Manufacturing Technology, and 

multi-disciplinary, inter-disciplinary and practical aspects are covered, 

making this essential reading for anyone interested in these topics. 




Material and Manufacturing Technology II 

Ed. Liu Guiping 





Materials and Design 

Eds. Xiaoming Sang, Pengcheng Wang et al. 


The papers in this volume were subjected to peer and expert reviews, 

and cover the subjects of composites, micro-/nano-materials, iron 

and steel, ceramics, metallic alloy materials, biomaterials, highperformance 

elastomers and polymers, materials physics, materials 

chemistry, optical/electronic/magnetic materials and other related 

topics. The work offers valuable up-to-date coverage of the topics. 




Materials and Manufacturing 

Eds. Jianzhong Wang and Jingang Qi 


This collection of 301 peer-reviewed papers reflects a meeting of 

academic research and industry applications, the sharing of R&D 

experience and the discussion of innovative achievements in the 

field of materials and manufacturing. It will not only furnish readers 

with a broad overview of the latest advances, but also provide a 

valuable summary and reference work for researchers in this field. 




Materials and Product Technologies II 

Eds. L.Y. Xie, M.N. James, Y.X. Zhao and W.X. Qian 


This three-volume set is a collection of 190 peer-reviewed papers 

on the topic of Advances in Product Development and Reliability. 

It addresses the scientific and technological issues underlying 

improvements in performance, reliability and lifetime. Its remit 

embraces the design and manufacturing aspects of product 

development and reliability, as well as operational life prediction 

and extension. This collection focuses on the development and 

reliability of consumer products as well as the integrity, reliability 

and operation of engineering structures and systems. It cover topics 

such as: product development methodology, cost engineering for 

product development, virtual product development techniques 

and tools, design quality engineering, performance engineering, 

structural integrity, reliability and safety, optimal design, reliability 

design, reliability-centered maintenance, reliability testing and 

reliability methodology in manufacturing. Altogether, this work can 

be considered to be a veritable encyclopedia on this topic. 




Materials Challenges for Future Nuclear Fission and 

Fusion Technologies 

Eds. Pietro Vincenzini, Hua-Tay Lin and Kevin Fox 



plenitude of up-to-date information on “Materials Challenges for 

Future Nuclear Fission and Fusion Technologies”. The papers 

are conveniently arranged into MATERIALS CHALLENGES FOR 

FUTURE NUCLEAR FISSION AND FUSION TECHNOLOGIES, 

Low Activation Structural Materials for Nuclear Fusion Systems, 

Functional, Cladding and Fuel Materials for Nuclear Fission 

Reactors, Radiation Effects, MATERIALS TECHNOLOGY FOR 

NUCLEAR WASTE TREATMENT AND DISPOSAL. This special 

volume is part of CIMTEC 2010 and has also been published online 

in the series, “Advances in Science and Technology”. 




Materials Engineering for Advanced Technologies 

Ed. Yanwen Wu 


The objective of this collection was to bring together researchers 


ideas, problems and solutions related to the multifaceted aspects 

of Materials Engineering for Advanced Technologies. The result is 

an up-to-date handbook guide to the subject. 




Materials for Environmental Protection and Energy Application 

Ed. David Wang 





Materials Modeling, Simulation, and Characterization 

Eds. Enhou Han, Guanghong Lu and Xiaolin Shu 


These 74 peer-reviewed papers cover the current understanding 

of researchers working in the fields of multi-scale modeling and 

simulation of materials, materials characterization and evaluation. 

An invaluable source of new ideas. 




Materials Processing Technologies 

Eds. Zhengyi Jiang, Xianghua Liu and Jinglong Bu 


This collection of 356 peer-reviewed papers is devoted to the 

topics. of casting, forming and machining, processing and joining 

technologies, evolution of material properties in manufacturing 

processes, engineering or degradation of surfaces in manufacturing 

processes, design and behavior of equipment and tools; all seen 

from the perspective of the latest advances made and their practical 

application. This large volume of information is presented as a twovolume 

set which will be an invaluable guide to all those working 

in this field. 





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Materials Processing Technology 

Eds. Prasad Yarlagadda, Yun-Hae Kim, Zhijiu Ai and Xiaodong 

Zhang 


This work’s contents were subjected to strict peer-review by experts, 

and describe the latest advances and applications in the fields of 

surface engineering/coatings, modeling, analysis and simulation 

of manufacturing processes, materials forming/machining/joining, 

mechanical behavior and fracture, tooling testing and evaluation 

of materials. 




Materials Processing Technology 

Eds. Yungang Li, Pengcheng Wang, Liqun Ai, Xiaoming Sang and 

Jinglong Bu 


This work covers surface-engineering/coatings, modeling, analysis 

and simulation of manufacturing processes, materials forming, 

materials machining, welding and joining, mechanical behavior 

and fracture, materials design, computer-aided tooling testing and 

evaluation of materials, microwave processing of materials, laser 

processing technology, theory and application of friction and wear, 

dynamic mechanical analysis, precision manufacturing technology 

and measurements, waste engineering and management, 

CAD/CAM/CAE, product design and development, engineering 

optimization, measure control technologies and intelligent systems, 

mechanical control and information processing technology, 

transmission and control of fluid, quality monitoring and control of 

the manufacturing process, advanced manufacturing technology 

etc. A thorough handbook-like guide to the topics. 




Materials Science and Engineering 

Ed. Garry Zhu 


This collection of peer-reviewed papers provided a forum in which 

researchers, educators, engineers and government officials involved 

in the general areas of Materials Science and Engineering Science 

could describe their latest research results and exchange views 

on the future directions that research in these fields should take. 

The book will therefore serve as a handy guide to the latest trends 

in these fields. 




Materials Science and Engineering Applications 

Eds. Guojun Zhang and Jessica Xu 


Materials science is an interdisciplinary field which involves the study 

of the properties of matter and the exploitation of those properties 

in various areas of science and engineering. It investigates the 

relationship between the structure of a material at the atomic or 

molecular scale and its resultant macroscopic properties. This 

three-volume set provided an international forum for the publication 

of theoretical and experimental studies related to the load-bearing 

capacity of materials, as influenced by their basic properties, 

processing history, microstructure and operating environment. The 

work will therefore be an indispensable desk-reference for anyone 

who is involved in component design, materials processing or 

production techniques. 




Materials Science, Testing and Informatics V 

Eds. P. J. Szabó and T. Berecz 


This collection comprises state-of-the-art papers written by scientists 

and research groups working in fields encompassing metals and 

alloys, silicates, polymers and composites. The contents appear 


under the rubrics of: Classical Materials and Technologies – including 

the topics of Mechanical Engineering, Electrotechnics, Energetics, 

Ceramics, Polymers. Special Materials and Technologies – including 

Nanotechnology, Biotechnology and other Specialities. Modern 

Research and Characterization Methods. Modelling and Materials 

Informatics. Innovative Products and Technologies – including 

Industrial Applications, Technologies and Properties. 




Materials Structure & Micromechanics of Fracture VI 

Ed. Pavel Šandera 


The main goal of these proceedings was to demonstrate the use 

of a variety of multi-scale approaches, ranging from the atomistic 

to the macroscopic, and in this it succeeds admirably. The special 

collection includes more than 130 peer-reviewed papers on 

atomistic, mesoscopic, macroscopic and multiscale approaches. 




Materials, Mechatronics and Automation 

Ed. Dehuai Zeng 


A forum for those researchers, educators, engineers, and 

government officials involved in the general areas of Materials, 

Mechatronics and Automation and sensors, was provided by this 

collection of peer-reviewed papers. The resultant dissemination of 

the latest research results, and the exchanges of views concerning 

the future research directions to be taken by these fields makes the 

work of immense value to all those having an interest in the topics 

covered. The more than 387 papers are grouped into: Chapter 

1: Intelligent Mechatronics, Robotics, Biomimetics, Automation, 

Chapter 2: Materials, Mechatronics and Automation, Chapter 3: 

Industrial Automation and Manufacturing Process. 




Measurement Technology and Intelligent Instruments IX 

Eds. Yuri Chugui, Yongsheng Gao, Kuang-Chao Fan et al. 


This special collection focuses on measurement science and 

metrology: micro- and nano- measurements; novel measurement 

methods and diagnostic technologies, including non-destructive 

and dimensional inspection, optical and X-ray tomography and 

interferometry, terahertz technologies for science, industry and 

biomedicine, intelligent measuring instruments and systems for 

industry and transport, measurements of geometrical and mechanical 

quantities, measurements and metrology for humanitarian fields 

and education in measurement science. The aim was to present 

the current state and evolution of measuring technology and 

intelligent instruments, to highlight novel technologies for science, 

industry and engineering, and to spot promising ways towards 

further development, of new technologies for measurement, at the 

international level. 




Measuring Technology and Mechatronics Automation 

Ed. Zhixiang Hou 


This special collection of over 292 peer-reviewed papers reflects the 

success of a high-level international forum for scientists, engineers, 

and educators which was aimed at presenting a state-of-the-art 

appreciation of measuring technology and mechatronics, automation 

research and their applications in diverse fields. 





Mechanical Behaviour of Materials 


Ed. M. Munawar Chaudhri 


This work comprises eight contributions from leading experts on the 

topic of the mechanical behaviour of materials. The research themes 

described in this special volume range from surface forces, surface 

energies and adhesion to the indentation and nano-indentation of 

solids and fracture waves in glasses to spectroscopic studies of 

biological cells. The result is an intriguing and informative review of 

this important subject area. 




Mechanical Engineering and Green Manufacturing 

Eds. Shengyi Li, Yingchun Liu, Rongbo Zhu, Hongguang Li, Wensi 

Ding 


This special collection of 390 peer-reviewed papers was contributed 

to by researchers from various disciplines: Mechanical Engineering 

Design, Green Manufacturing Technology, Applied Mechanics, 

Sustainable Materials, etc. These papers not only present novel 

ideas, new results, work-in-progress and state-of-the-art techniques 

in these fields, but will also stimulate future research activities in the 

areas of mechanical engineering and green manufacturing. 




Mechanical Properties of Materials and Information Technology 






Mechanical Properties of Solids XI 

Ed. Nicolás de la Rosa Fox 


This special collection on the Mechanical Properties of Solids gives 

an accurate picture, of the distribution of current research, from the 

viewpoint of the mechanical properties of solids. The topics are 

presented in traditional form: Ceramics, Composites and models, 

Metals and Polymers, and the six invited talks attempt to cover 

the most currently important areas, such as superplasticity and 

superelasticity, nanostructured materials, shape-memory alloys, 

viscoelasticity in polymers, microcrystalline metals, mechanical 

behaviour of bioactive materials, etc. 




Mechanical Stress Evaluation by Neutrons and Synchrotron 

Radiation 

Eds. Y. Akiniwa, K. Akita and H. Suzuki 


Neutron and synchrotron radiation are novel and powerful tools for 

stress evaluation, and are widely applied to fundamental studies in 

materials science and engineering, and in various industrial fields. 

This volume brings together the up-to-date knowledge of scientists 

from the academic world and industry in order to address specific 

topics concerning the evaluation of stresses and related phenomena 

using neutrons, synchrotron radiation and X-rays. Many of the 

presentations on stress-testing deal with samples of up to 0.5m linepipe. 

Many applications of micro-beam X-ray methods are described, 

ranging from intragranular stress fluctuations within a grain (attributed 

to dislocations) to stresses in interconnects on chips. Simultaneous 

evaluation of tomographic and stress measurements of the same 

sample was shown to provide extremely clear insights into the nature 

and cause of damage. A major advance in the simulation of stress 

and strain at the mesoscopic scale has been achieved using the 

extended elasto-plastic self-consistent model. Such discoveries, and 

many others, will make this an important reference work for anyone 

who uses these techniques. 




Mechanical, Materials and Manufacturing Engineering 



Proceedings of the 2011 International Conference on Mechanical 

Materials and Manufacturing Engineering (ICMMME 2011), June 

20-22, 2011, Nanchang, China. The objective of ICMMME 2011, with 

its more than 427 papers, was to provide a forum for researchers, 

educators, engineers and government officials involved in the general 

areas of mechanical materials and manufacturing engineering; thus 

permitting them to disseminate their latest research results and to 

exchange views on the future research directions of these fields. 




Mechanics, Solid State and Engineering Materials 

Eds. Fei Hu and Beibei Wang 


During the past few years, mechanics, solid-state phenomena and 

engineering materials have played important roles in the progress 

of human society, and scholarly research in the related fields has 

accumulated a treasury of accomplishments and has promoted 

the development of academic studies. Meanwhile, researchers 

are faced with many problems. This collection of 84 peer-reviewed 

papers is divided into sections on solid materials, solid mechanics 

and related topics. The volume will be essential reading for those 

working in the related areas and will provide the inspiration for future 

studies and advances. 




Mechatronic Systems and Automation Systems 

Eds. Zhenyu Du and Bin Liu 


This collection gathers together new research results on mechatronic 

and automation systems; bringing together worldwide industrial and 

academic researchers, developers and users and their state-of-theart 

results. This work will help to lead to the exploration of new areas 

of research and development, and to discussions of the emerging 

issues facing mechatronic and automation systems. 




Mechatronic Systems and Materials 

Mechatronic Systems and Robotics 

Eds. Andrejus H. Marcinkevičius and Algirdas V.Valiulis 


The aim of this collection was to provide an opportunity for the 

sharing of information and to facilitate cooperation in mechatronics 

and new materials research, and to disseminate new research results 

in this multi-disciplinary field. The task was not only to acquaint 

contributors with the work of scientists from other countries, but 

also to widen their future collaboration. The papers are divided 

into six sections: I Actuators, Sensors, Test Benches; II Control of 

Mechatronic Systems; III Optimization, optimal design; IV Analysis 

of Vibrations: V Tribology; VI Robotics. The papers can also be 

sub-divided into those in which a purely theoretical approach to the 

problem is presented, and others which are aimed at combined, 

theoretical and practical, research. A thirds group includes those in 

which mainly practical solutions are addressed. Overall, this results 

in a thorough coverage of the subject and will be welcomed by both 

theoreticians and hands-on engineers. 



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Mechatronic Systems and Materials 

Materials Production Technologies 

Eds. Andrejus H. Marcinkevičius and Algirdas V.Valiulis 


Mechatronics can be defined as being the synergistic integration of 

mechanical engineering with electronics and intelligent computer 

control in the manufacture of products and design of processes. 

Advanced engineering materials and related technologies 

increasingly rely upon multifunctional materials, materials resistant 

to extreme conditions and hybrid and multi-materials. The goal of this 

collection is to disseminate news of recent progress made in the area 

of mechatronic systems and materials production technologies, to 

discuss future development in mechatronics and materials science, 

to analyse issues related to engineering education in these fields 

and to bring together experts from various countries and institutions 

in order to exchange state-of-the-art know-how and research data. 

The result is an exciting overview of the field and will of interest to 

all of those using, or planning to use, mechatronics. 



separately) 

Mechatronics and Intelligent Materials 

Ed. Ran Chen 


This book brings together 249 peer-reviewed papers on Mechatronics 

and Intelligent Materials in order to promote the development of those 

fields by strengthening international academic cooperation and 

communications, and by exchanging research ideas. It provides 

readers with a broad overview of the latest advances in the fields of 

mechatronics and intelligent materials and will be essential reading 

for those working in those areas. 




Mechatronics and Materials Processing I 

Eds. Liangchi Zhang, Chunliang Zhang and Zichen Chen 



applications of, mechatronics and materials processing. It comprises 

523 papers selected from the some 1000 papers originally submitted 

by universities and industrial concerns all over the world. The 

papers specifically cover the topics of manufacturing technology 

and processing, materials science and technology, mechatronics 

and automation. All of the papers were peer-reviewed, by selected 

experts, and chosen for their quality and relevance. This work will 

provide readers with a broad overview of the latest advances in 

the field of mechatronics and materials processing. It will also 

constitute a valuable reference work for researchers in the fields of 

mechatronics and materials processing. 




Medical Applications of Novel Biomaterials and Nano- 

Biotechnology 

Eds. Pietro Vincenzini, John A. Jansen, Kazuhiko Ishihara and 

Thomas J. Webster 



plenitude of up-to-date information on “Medical Applications of 

Novel Biomaterials and Nano-Biotechnology”. The papers are 

conveniently arranged into ADVANCES IN BIOMATERIALS, 

MEDICAL DIAGNOSIS APPLICATIONS, REGENERATIVE 

MEDICINE AND TISSUE ENGINEERING, NEW THERAPEUTICS 

AND INTELLIGENT DELIVERY SYSTEMS, PROGRESS IN 

IMPLANT PROSTHESES. This special volume is part of CIMTEC 







MEMS/NEMS Nano Technology 

Ed. Xiaohao Wang 


This book brings together over 153 peer-reviewed papers, grouped 

into 6 chapters: Micro-/Nano-Fabrication and Measurement 

Technologies, Micro-Sensors and Actuators, Microfluidic Devices 

and Systems, MEMS/NENS and Applications, Nano-Material 

Research / Nanotubes / Nanowire Devices, Micropower Technology, 

Theories in Micro-/Nano-Technologies. Most of the papers are 

authored by Chinese researchers, and the volume thus offers a 

good overview of the research on MEMS and nano-technology being 

conducted in China. The work will be of great interest to researchers, 

graduate students and engineers who are working in the fields of 

MEMS and nano-technology. 




Metastable and Nanostructured Materials IV 

J. Federico Chávez Alcalá, Alejandro Cruz Ramírez and Ma. de los 

Ángeles Hernández Pérez 


These 24 peer-reviewed papers cover a wide range of topics and 

are grouped into 3 sections: Alloys and Ceramics, Nanomaterials 

and Synthesis and Properties. They offer a succinct review of the 

subject matter. 




Micro Nano Devices, Structure and Computing Systems 

Ed. Dehuai Zeng 


The over 134 peer-reviewed papers herein cover the topics of Micro/ 

Nano Devices and Structures and Systems and aims to promote 

futher research and development efforts in Nano- as well as in 

Micro-Electronic Devices and systems. 




Modelling of Machining Operations 

Ed. J.C. Outeiro 


The modelling of Machining Operations has become very 

widespread today, with many researchers developing models with 

which to predict metal-cutting performance. The aim here is to 

provide an answer to the challenges presented by the machining 

industry, which is presently facing very tight economical and 

environmental constraints. The collection of over 100 peer-reviewed 

papers covers twelve research topics, including: “Analytical and 

Numerical Modelling”; “Cutting Fundamentals: Input Parameters”; 

“Cutting Fundamentals: Experimental Validation”; “Surface Integrity”; 

“Surface Topography”; “Tool Wear and Tool Life”; “Dynamics and 

Stability”; “High-Speed Machining and 5-Axes Machining”; “Abrasive 

Machining”; “Ultra-Precision and Micromachining”; “Computer- 

Aided Manufacturing (CAM)”; “Experimental: Non-Conventional 

Machining”. This work will thus constitute an invaluable handbook 

on the subject. 




Multi-Functional Materials and Structures Engineering 

Ed. Jerry Tian 


This volume comprises papers presented at the 2011 International 

Conference on Multi-Functional Materials and Structures 

Engineering (ICMMSE2011), June 11-12, 2011, Suzhou, China. 

The aim was to provide a platform where researchers, engineers, 

academics and industrial professionals from all over the world could 

present their research results and development activities in the fields 

of multi-functional materials and structures engineering. The result 



is an eminently up-to-date guide to these topics. 




Multi-Functional Materials and Structures III 

Ed. Joong Hee Lee 


It has become a essential but formidable task for all industries to 

concentrate on developing Nature-friendly products and services. 

The present work aims to bring together the current knowledge 

concerning Nature-friendly multi-functional materials and structures. 

The contributions concentrate on natural fiber composites, smart 

materials and structures, and advanced composites and their 

applications, and so on. Readers will find within the most up-to-date 

advances in the field of multi-functional materials and structures. 




Multiscale, Multifunctional and Functionally Graded Materials 

Eds. Akira Kawasaki, Akinaga Kumakawa and Masayuki Niino 


This collection of peer-reviewed papers is intended to impart new 

ideas, state-of-the-art techniques and recent developments in the field 

of FGMs. The topics covered include: Processing, Manufacturing, 

Design and Characterization, Modeling and Simulations, Multiscale 

Multiphysics Modeling, Nano-FGMs, Biomedical and Eco-materials, 

Biomimetic Materials, Multifunctional Materials, Energy Conversion 

Materials and Devices, Topology Optimization and Homogenization, 

Thin Films and Coatings, Surfaces and Interfaces, Computational 

Techniques, Testing and Characterization, Industrial Applications 

and Commercialization. 




Nanomaterials and Plastic Deformation 

Ed. Jing Tao Wang 


The deformation-processing of advanced materials having ultrafineor 

nano-structures, and therefore significantly improved properties, 

has developed into one of the most promising frontiers of materials 

science and technology. The present 35 peer-reviewed papers cover 

many aspects of Nanomaterials and Plastic Deformation and will 

provide a succinct introduction to the subject. 




Nanomaterials by Severe Plastic Deformation V 

Eds. Jing Tao Wang, Roberto B. Figueiredo and Terence G. Langdon 


The 200 peer-reviewed articles in this “Nanomaterials by 

Severe Plastic Deformation” special collection are a convincing 

demonstration of the relevance of bulk ultrafine grained and 

nanostructured materials, produced by severe plastic deformation, 

to a wide range of researchers and engineers., The total number 

of articles in this edition, larger than that in the 2008 edition, shows 

that this community is, in fact, growing. The coverage includes all 

aspects of NanoSPD: Principles of SPD Processing, Microstructural 

Evolution and Grain Refinement, Mechanical Properties of SPD 

Materials, Functional and other Properties of SPD Materials, 

Innovation and Applications. The work presents a thoroughly 

representative snapshot of the state-of-the-art of this field of research 

and also constitutes a comprehensive reference source. 




Nano-Scale and Amorphous Materials 

Eds. Rongming Wang, Ying Wu and Xiaofeng Wu 


These 76 peer-reviewed papers cover the current understanding of 

researchers working in the fields of nano-materials and technology, 

bulk metallic glasses and high-entropy alloys. This is a handy guide 

to a field of ever-growing importance. 




Nanoscale Materials & Inorganic Fibre Composites 

Eds. Pietro Vincenzini, Maurizio Ferrari and Mrityunjay Singh 



plenitude of up-to-date information on “Nanoscale Materials & 

Inorganic Fibre Composites”. The papers are conveniently arranged 

into DISCLOSING MATERIALS AT NANOSCALE, ADVANCED 

INORGANIC FIBRE COMPOSITES FOR STRUCTURAL AND 

THERMAL MANAGEMENT APPLICATIONS. This special volume 

is part of CIMTEC 2010 and has also been published online in the 





Nanoscaled Semiconductor-on-Insulator Materials, Sensors and 

Devices 

Eds. Alexei N. Nazarov and Jean-Pierre Raskin 


This special collection covers: 1. the technology of semiconductoron-insulator 

structures and devices; 2. the physics of new SOI 

devices; 3. SOI sensors and MEMS; 4. nanodots, nanowires and 

nanofilms. The first part covers a wide variety of SemOI-based 

structures such as ZnO-on-Insulators, a-SiC-on-Si oxide, graphite 

inner films fabricated by ion implantation, and others. The second 

part presents new devices based upon impact ionization near to 

the source junction, the modeling of charge transport in nano-scale 

SOI MOSFETs, the electrical properties of SOI MOSFETs with 

LaLuO3 high-k gate dielectric and the study of neutron effects 

upon the behavior of nanometer-scale SOI devices. The third part 

considers various types of SOI sensors and MEMS, together with 

their characteristics and applications. The fourth part describes the 

fabrication and properties of quantum-dimensional structures such 

as nanowires and nanodots. This book will therefore be useful to 

a wide readership. 




Nanostructured Materials, Thin Films and Hard Coatings for 

Advanced Applications 

Eds. Lilyana Kolakieva and Roumen Kakanakov 


This special collection of peer-reviewed papers focuses on the 

technology, characterization and equipment required for handling 

nanocomposite films and hard and superhard coatings. It also 

covers subjects related to the development, properties and methods 

for the characterization of nanostructured materials for: solidstate 

electronics and energy technologies; nanocomposite films, 

hard and superhard coatings, tribological / corrosion-resistant 

coatings; surfaces and interfaces; nano-sensors, nanodevices 

and nanosystems, Equipment for deposition and characterization 

of nanocomposite films and industrial application of hard and 

superhard coatings. The book gives an overview of the state-ofthe-art 

of nanocomposite coatings, nanostructured thin films and 

their applications. 



separately) 

Nanotechnology and Computer Engineering 

Eds. Donald C. Wunsch II, Honghua Tan, Dehuai Zeng, Qi Luo 


Nanotechnology refers to the creation of useful materials, devices 

and systems via the manipulation of matter on a miniscule scale; 

a nanometer being a billionth of a meter. Nanotechnology is being 

applied to almost every field imaginable, including electronics, 

magnetics, optics, information technology, materials development 

and biomedicine. The 190 selected peer-reviewed papers presented 


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here are grouped into: Chapter 1: Nanotechnology and Industrial 

Application, Chapter 2: Computer Science and Engineering, Chapter 

3: Communications and Management, Chapter 4: Control and 

Automation. This is an excellent introduction to the field for those 

interested in the exploitation of nanotechnology. 




NEMS/MEMS Technology and Devices 

Eds. Lynn Khine and Julius M. Tsai 


The emphasis of this special collection of 55 peer-reviewed papers 

was on NEMS/MEMS and microTAS. Particular attention was paid 

to applications that involve MEMS design, modelling, fabrication 

processes, lab-on-a-chip and biophotonic medical devices. The 

volume also explores new devices and processes, innovations 

and engineering applications; especially those related to NEMS/ 

MEMS technologies and devices. A very useful guide to this highly 

specialized topic. 




New and Advanced Materials 

Eds. Huaiying Zhou, Tianlong Gu, Daoguo Yang, Zhengyi Jiang, 

Jianmin Zeng 


This work surveys the latest advances in, and applications of, 

biomaterials, new functional materials, hydrogen and fuel-cell 

science, engineering and technology, environmental catalysis and 

environment-friendly materials, new energy materials, polymeric 

materials, mechanical behavior and fracture, thin films, etc. It not 

only offers a broad overview of the latest advances, but also provides 

a valuable summary, and references, for researchers in this field. 




New Approaches in the Manufacturing Processes 



Original contributions to the experimental, analytical and numerical 

modelling of processes related to advanced materials. Research 

work may investigate the interactions between the manufacture 

(machining, forming …) and behaviour or structures of advanced 

materials. For damage analysis using non-destructive testing 

(NDT), new measurement techniques, with or without contact, 

and the development of new means of process control are always 

welcome. Improvements in the integrity of structures, cost reduction 

in manufacturing and increases in productivity lead, for instance, to 

the substitution of welding and bonding processes for mechanical 

assembly processes. The present-day challenge is to design and 

process high-quality welded and bonded joints in order to enhance 

the durability of assemblies. This work should thus be read by anyone 

wishing to keep up with the field. 




New Frontiers in Materials Processing Training and Learning II 

Ed. M. Marcos 


This special collection, New Frontiers in Materials Processing 

Learning and Training, reports the latest developments and original 

applications, theoretical research and case studies in the innovative 

education field, as applied to Materials Processing Engineering and 

Technology. This work will favour the future development of new 

learning and training techniques in other disciplines. 




New Materials 

Advanced Fossil Fuel Energy Technologies, Hydrogen Production 


and Storage, Fuel Cells, Electrochemical Energy Storage Systems 

Eds. Pietro Vincenzini, Cynthia Powell, Marco Vittari Antisari, 

Vincenzo Antonucci and Fausto Croce 



plenitude of up-to-date information on “Advanced Fossil Fuel 

Energy Technologies, Hydrogen Production and Storage, Fuel 

Cells, Electrochemical Energy Storage Systems”. The papers are 

conveniently arranged into MATERIALS FOR ADVANCED FOSSIL 

FUEL ENERGY TECHNOLOGIES, MATERIALS IN HYDROGEN 

PRODUCTION AND STORAGE, Hydrogen Production, Hydrogen 

Storage, FUEL CELLS: MATERIALS AND TECHNOLOGY 

CHALLENGES, MATERIALS IN ELECTROCHEMICAL ENERGY 

STORAGE SYSTEMS. This special volume is part of CIMTEC 






New Materials and Advanced Materials 

Eds. Zhengyi Jiang, Jingtao Han and Xianghua Liu 


These 379 peer-reviewed papers, presented in a two-volume set, 

cover the latest advances in nanocrystalline materials, thin films and 

chemical vapor deposition, biocomposites, ceramics technology, 

MEMS, coatings, nanopowders, fuel cells, etc.; together with their 

practical application. This not only provides the reader with a broad 

understanding of the latest advances but also provides researchers 

active in the field with a valuable reference manual. 




New Materials II 

Thermal-to-Electrical Energy Conversion, Photovoltaic Solar Energy 

Conversion and Concentrating Solar Technologies 

Eds. Pietro Vincenzini, Kunihito Koumoto, Nicola Romeo and 

Mark Mehos 



plenitude of up-to-date information on “Thermal-to-Electrical 

Energy Conversion, Photovoltaic Solar Energy Conversion and 

Concentrating Solar Technologies”. The papers are conveniently 

arranged into MATERIALS FOR DIRECT THERMAL-TO- 

ELECTRICAL ENERGY CONVERSION, MATERIALS FOR 

PHOTOVOLTAIC SOLAR ENERGY CONVERSION, Crystalline 

Cells and Thin Film Photovoltaics, Emerging and New Generation 

Solar Cells, MATERIALS FOR CONCENTRATING SOLAR 

TECHNOLOGIES, CPV Materials and Technologies, CSP Materials 

and Technologies, CPV and CSP Application. This special volume 

is part of CIMTEC 2010 and has also been published online in the 





New Materials III 

Transparent Conducting and Semiconducting Oxides, Solid 

State Lighting, Novel Superconductors and Electromagnetic 

Metamaterials 

Eds. Pietro Vincenzini, David S. Ginley, Giovanni Bruno, Attilio 

Rigamonti and Nikolay Zheludev 



plenitude of up-to-date information on “Transparent Conducting 

and Semiconducting Oxides, Solid State Lighting, Novel 

Superconductors and Electromagnetic Metamaterials”. The papers 

are conveniently arranged into TRANSPARENT CONDUCTING 

AND SEMICONDUCTING OXIDES, Materials Design and 

Device Development, Applications, MATERIALS FOR SOLID 

STATE LIGHTING, SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING OF NOVEL 

SUPERCONDUCTORS, ELECTROMAGNETIC METAMATERIALS. 

This special volume is part of CIMTEC 2010 and has also 

been published online in the series, “Advances in Science and 



Technology”. 




New Trends and Applications of Computer-aided Material and 

Engineering 

Eds. Wenya Tian and Linli Xu 


This volume addresses the hottest topics in computer-aided materials 

science and engineering. It covers a wide range of issues in this 

area: including computer-aided materials technology, engineering 

design and manufacturing informatization, etc. Researchers in the 

field are sure to glean cutting-edge information from this volume. 




Novel Materials, Coats and Nanoengineering 

Ed. Maria Richert 


Engineering materials, and surface engineering with the emphasis 

placed on novel materials with unusual properties, are the main 

subjects of this special collection. It gathers together the latest 

know-how and achievements of scientists working in the fields 

of functional materials, nano- and ultrafine-grained materials and 

coatings produced using various methods; thus rendering it an 

invaluable guide to the subject. 




Novel Routes for Ceramics Synthesis and Processing 

Eds. Pietro Vincenzini, Ralf Riedel, Alexander G. Merzhanov and 

Chang-Chun Ge 



plenitude of up-to-date information on “Novel Routes for Ceramics 

Synthesis and Processing”. The papers are conveniently arranged 

into the SOFT SOLUTION PROCESSING, SPARK PLASMA 

AND MICROWAVE SYNTHESIS AND SINTERING, HYBRID 

MATERIALS, POROUS CERAMICS, SHS CERAMICS, SHS of 

Ceramic Powders, Fabrication of SHS Products and Application 

Issues, LAYERED AND FUNCTIONALLY GRADED MATERIALS, 

OTHER PROCESSING ROUTES. This special volume is part of 

CIMTEC 2010 and has also been published online in the series, 

“Advances in Science and Technology”. 




Optical, Electronic Materials and Applications 

Eds. Yuhang Yang, Xilong Qu, Yiping Luo and Aimin Yang 



information on best practice for Photonics Materials and Devices, 

Optical Materials and Devices, NEMS/MEMS Materials and Devices, 

Electronic Materials and Instruments, Modeling, Simulation and 

Applications, etc. It will provide an opportunity for engineers and 

scientists in academia, industry and government to address the 

most innovative research and development ideas, together with their 

technical challenges, social and economic issues, and to discuss 

the ideas, results, work-in-progress and experience in all aspects of 

optical and electronic materials and their applications. 




Optoelectronic Materials 

Eds. Yuan Ming Huang 


The preparation and characterization of novel materials having 

unique optical, electronic and electrical properties are among 

the most important research activities. This book, with its 315 

peer-reviewed papers on optical, electronic, electrical, photonic, 

electro-optical, photovoltaic and other functional materials will be 

an essential guide for any physicist, chemist or materials scientist 

working on the development of novel materials. 




Performance, Protection and Strengthening of Structures under 

Extreme Loading 

Eds. Ezio Cadoni and Marco di Prisco 


These papers were presented at the Third International Workshop 

on the Performance, Protection and Strengthening of Structures 

under Extreme Loading - Protect2011 - held in Lugano (Switzerland) 

from August 30th to September 1st, 2011. This event sprang from 

the cross-border cooperation between two universities, SUPSI and 

Politecnico di Milano, which have long been engaged in research 

in these particular areas. Protect2011 is a clear sign that such 

collaboration offers the opportunity for mutual growth, to the benefit 

of all. In common with previous Protect workshops, this book contains 

over 100 peer-reviewed papers, originating from about 30 countries 

on 5 continents, that collectively provide an excellent snapshot 

of the state-of-the-art of this field and highlight some remarkable 

modern developments. 




Polymers in Concrete 

Eds. José Aguiar and Lech Czarnecki 


The field of “polymers in concrete” is rather well consolidated within 

the construction industry, and its future will be one of benefiting 

fully from the synergy between the organic and mineral materials. 

Concrete-polymer composites (C-PC) exhibit excellent adhesion 

strength and durability in aggressive environments and the good 

performance of these materials makes innovative applications 

possible; including new technologies for restoring and renovating 

buildings. The authors here try to answer the question of what is 

essential to ensuring better concrete: better for a given project, better 

for repairing, renovating and restoring. The key is more durable, 

sustainable, concrete. 




Powder Technology and Application II 

Ed. Yuexin Han 


The theme of this special collection of peer-reviewed papers is the 

preparation and application of High-Performance Mineral-based 

Powders (HQMP). Here, HQMP refers to powder prepared from 

natural minerals with high specifications. It is predicted that the 

area of application of HQMP will become increasingly extensive. 

The future development of HQMP lies in the further exploitation and 

improvement of the manufacturing and production technologies of 

HQMP-orientated towards markets, and this collection will provide 

a handy roadmap for these likely developments. 




Powder Technology and Application III 

Eds. Xianjun Lu and Jun Qiu 


This special collection focuses on the preparation and application 

of mineral powders and mineralogical materials. The topics range 

from the purification, pulverization and modification of mineral 

powders, to the synthesis and application of mineralogical materials. 

This work will be an essential resource for anyone working in this 

important field. 





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Precision Instrumentation and Measurement 


Eds. Yusaku Fuji and Koichi Maru 


The aim of this unique collection of peer-reviewed papers is to 

deepen the mutual understanding of researchers in precision 

measurement and related fields and to to initiate joint international 

research among participants. The contents will be of interest 

to metrologists and engineers working in many different fields. 

The topics covered include precision mechanical/electrical 

measurements, optical measurements, metrology (mechanical, 

electrical), nano/micro-scale measurements, signal-processing, 

numerical simulation, precision control, information technology for 

precision measurement, dynamic calibration for force transducers 

and the Levitation Mass Method (LMM). The 70 papers are grouped 

into the chapters: I. Precision Measurement, II. Mechatronics, III: 

Damped Vibration and Sound, IV. Optical Measurement, V. Electrical 

Measurement, VI. Measurement in Social Life, VIII. Signal and 

Image Processing. 




PRICM7 

Advanced Materials and Processing 

Eds. Jian-Feng Nie and Allan Morton 


These proceedings of the 7th PRICM conference comprise 

over 720 peer-reviewed paper grouped into: Symposium A: 

Advanced Steels and Processing, Symposium B: Advanced High- 

Temperature Structural Materials, Symposium C: Light Metals and 

Alloys, Symposium D: Bulk Metallic Glasses and Nanomaterials, 

Symposium E: Solidification, Deformation and Related Processing, 

Symposium F: Modeling and Simulation of Microstructures and 

Processes, Symposium G: Thin Films and Surface Engineering, 

Symposium H: Advanced Ceramics, Symposium I: Biomaterials, 

Smart Materials and Structures, Symposium J: Materials 

Characterization and Evaluation, Symposium K: Composites and 

Hybrid Materials, Symposium L: Energy Generation, Harvesting 

and Storage Materials, Symposium M: IOMMMS Global Materials 

Forum. This work will therefore be an invaluable reference tool for 

researchers, engineers, scientists and end-producers working in the 

fields of advanced materials and processing. 




Printing and Packaging Study 

Eds. Ouyang Yun, Xu Min and Yang Li 


This collection of over 127 peer-reviewed papers on Printing and 

Packaging draws together the current knowledge in this field. The 

volume is divided into chapters on: “Color Science & Technology”, 

“Image Processing Technology”, “Digital Printing Technology”, 

“Technical Study & Standardization”, “Mechanical Engineering 

& Automation Control”, “Paper & Printability”, “Ink Technology”, 

“Packaging Materials”, and “Printing History Study”. This makes it 

a very timely guide to this specialized but important topic. 




Product Design and Manufacturing 

Eds. Xiaodong Zhang, Zhijiu Ai, Prasad Yarlagadda and Yun-Hae 

Kim 


The papers in this book were the object of strict peer-review, and 

cover the latest advances in, and applications of, advanced design 

technology, CAD/CAM/CAE, mechanical dynamics, friction and wear 

and advanced manufacturing technologies. 




Progress in Extrusion Technology and Simulation of Light Metal 

Alloys 

Eds. Luca Tomesani and Lorenzo Donati 





Progress in Functional Manufacturing Technologies I 

Eds. Hun Guo, Zuo Dunwen, Hongli Xu, Chun Su, Chunjie Liu 

and Weidong Jin 


The present volume consists of a collection of peer-reviewed papers 

covering manufacturing process simulation, vibration measurement 

and reliability analysis, finite element analysis and structure 

optimization, fault diagnosis and maintenance theory, complex 

mechanical-electro-liquid systems, effect of machining methods 

or techniques upon material mechanical properties (such as their 

effect upon stress states, fatigue resistance, etc.), quality control 

of manufacturing systems, and so on. This book will be essential 

reading for production and research engineers, and also for research 

students and academics interested in these fields. 




Progress in Manufacturing Automation Technologies 

Eds. Guanglin Wang, Huifeng Wang, Jun Liu and Xilin Zhu 


This special collection describes the latest progress made in, 

and research results coming out, of new theories, technologies, 

methods and equipment in the fields of materials processing and 

manufacturing automation technology. It will be an essential aid 

in grasping the new technological and research trends, at the 

international scale, which will drive worldwide communication 

and cooperation concerning production, education and research 

in this field. The main topics covered by this special issue 

include: Innovation and Experience in Materials Processing 

and Manufacturing Automation Education, Materials Processing 

Technology, Manufacturing Process Simulation, Agile Manufacturing, 

Green Manufacturing and Re-Manufacturing, CAD/CAE/CAPP/ 

CAM, Computerized Numerical Control Systems and Flexible 

Manufacturing Systems, Process Monitoring and Quality Control 

of Manufacturing Systems, Finite Element Analysis and Structure 

Optimization for Smart Materials and Other Related Topics. A wealth 

of ideas for the future. 




Progress in Measurement and Testing 

Ed. Yanwen Wu 


The purpose of this special collection was to gather together the 

most up-to-date knowledge from researchers and practitioners in 

academia, industry, and government and to exchange their research 

ideas and results concerning the state of the art in the areas of 

advanced measurement and testing. The collection is divided into 

the chapters: 1) Intelligent Information Processing, 2) Control and 

Automation, 3) Intelligent Test and Measurement and 4) Industrial 

Application. The volume constitutes a handy and timely guide to 

the subject. 




Progress in Micromechanical Research of Fracture of 

Composite Materials 

Eds. P.W.R. Beaumont and Y. Shibuya 


This special issue collects together selected papers from the 

oeuvre of Professor Hideki Sekine concerning micromechanical 

research into the fracture of composite materials. Sophisticated 

simulation techniques have recently been developed, and used to 

simulate multi-scale and multi-physical phenomena ranging from the 



molecular level up to the level of the structure. In these simulations, 

micromechanical modeling is more important due to its ability to 

extract meaningful results; even from massive numerical simulations. 

It is hoped that this special issue will provide impetus to making 

further progress in the fracture mechanics of composite materials. 

Micromechanical research into the fracture of composite materials 

is the main focus of his academic career. The phenomenon which 

we measure in terms of fracture toughness or fracture strength is a 

macro-scale behavior. It results from fiber-bridging, fiber-breakage, 

interface debonding, matrix cracking, matrix yielding, matrix creep 

and so on at the micro-scale. An important aim of his research is 

to extract meaningful factors affecting the fracture of composite 

materials and to incorporate those factors into the relevant 

mathematical model. 




Progress in Positron Annihilation 

Ed. Radosław Zaleski 


The aim of this special collection is to present recent progress 

made, and reflect current ideas, in research fields where positron 

and positronium are involved. The contents cover a wide range 

of positron-related research topics; including both fundamental 

(theoretical calculations, radiation chemistry, hyperfine interactions, 

positronium physics and chemistry) and applied (metal, polymer, thin 

film and other materials, development of experimental techniques) 

aspects. This will be of especial interest to anyone planning to use 

such techniques. 




Quantum, Nano, Micro and Information Technologies 

Ed. Yuanzhi Wang 

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The objective of this special collection was to provide a forum 

for researchers, educators, engineers and government officials, 

involved in the general areas of Quantum, Nano, Micro Technologies, 

mechatronics, robotics, automation, power and sensors, to present 

their latest research results and to exchange views on the future 

research paths in these fields. The result is a fascinating review of 

the state of the art of these topics. 




Reaction Diffusion and Solid State Chemical Kinetics 

V.I. Dybkov 


This monograph deals with a physico-chemical approach to the 

problem of the solid-state growth of chemical compound layers and 

reaction-diffusion in binary heterogeneous systems formed by two 

solids; as well as a solid with a liquid or a gas. It is explained why 

the number of compound layers growing at the interface between the 

original phases is usually much lower than the number of chemical 

compounds in the phase diagram of a given binary system. For 

example, of the eight intermetallic compounds which exist in the 

aluminium-zirconium binary system, only ZrAl3 was found to grow as 

a separate layer at the Al–Zr interface under isothermal conditions. 

The physico-chemical approach predicts that, in most cases, the 

number of compound layers should not exceed two; with the main 

factor, resulting in the appearance of additional layers, being crack 

formation due to thermal expansion and volume effects. 




Recent Trends in Materials and Mechanical Engineering 

Materials, Mechatronics and Automation 

Ed. Qi Luo 


This collection of over 429 peer-reviewed papers on Materials and 

Mechanical Engineering is divided into the chapters: 1: Materials 

Engineering and Mechanical Engineering - 2: Manufacturing and 

Production Processes - 3: Automotive Engineering and Industry 

Application. It provides an authoritative overview of the subject. 




Refractories: Recent Developments in Materials, Production 

and Use 

Eds. Pietro Vincenzini and James P. Bennett 



plenitude of up-to-date information on “Refractories: Recent 

Developments in Materials, Production and Use”. The papers 

are conveniently arranged into RAW MATERIALS, TESTING, 

MANUFACTURING, SELECTION, DESIGN AND USE, SYSTEM 

MODELING, SIMULATION AND SELECTION CRITERIA. This 

special volume is part of CIMTEC 2010 and has also been published 

online in the series, “Advances in Science and Technology”. 




Researches in Powder Metallurgy 

Eds. Ionel Chicinaş and Liviu Brânduşan 


The present volume provides an up-to-date, comprehensive and 

worldwide state-of –the art insight into Powder Metallurgy, including: 

New theoretical aspects of Powder Metallurgy, Modelling and 

Simulation, Sintered Steels, PM Nonferrous Materials, PM Tool 

Materials, PM Lightweight and Porous Materials, PM Functional 

Materials, Powder Manufacturing and Pressing, Sintering Process, 

Metal Injection Moulding, Full Density and Alternative Consolidation 

Processes, Secondary and Finishing Operations. 




Residual Stresses VIII 

Eds. Paolo Scardi and Cristy L. Azanza Ricardo 


The present volume comprises the most significant contributions 

made to the 8th European Conference on Residual Stresses 

(ECRS8), held in Riva del Garda (Trento, Italy) on June 26-28, 2010. 

The main topics covered were: experimental methods (including 

neutron and synchrotron radiation residual stress analysis), strain 

mapping, in situ analysis, micro-strain studies, texture-stress 

relationships, residual stress modelling and computation, generation 

of residual stresses by manufacturing and processing of materials, 

residual stresses in thin films, coatings and in multiphase materials, 

residual stresses and phase transformations, grain interaction 

mechanisms and elasto-plastic behaviour of materials, multiscale 

modelling and scale-bridging aspects. This work provides an up-tothe-minute 

guide to this important subject. 




Robotics and Automation Systems 

Eds. Cornel Brișan, Vistrian Mătieș, Sergiu-Dan Stan and Stelian 

Brad 


This volume consists of a collection of papers arising from the 5th 

International Conference on Robotics – ROBOTICS 2010, which 

was held in Cluj-Napoca, from the 23rd to the 25th September, 

2010, and was organized by the Technical University of Cluj- 

Napoca, Department of Mechanisms, Precision Mechanics and 

Mechatronics, and the Romanian Society of Robotics (SRR). 

The presentations covered the topics of: Robotics; Mechanical 

design of robot architectures, Sensors and actuators in robotics; 

Mobile robots navigation and obstacle avoidance; Mechatronics; 

Industrial automation, process control, manufacturing processes 

and automation; Micro- and nano-robots, parallel robots; Artificial 

intelligence, intelligent control, neuro-control, fuzzy control and 

their applications; Control system modeling, simulation techniques 

and methodologies; Biomedical and rehabilitation engineering, 

prosthetics and artificial organs; Tele-operation, tele-robotics, 


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haptics, and tele-operated semi-autonomous systems; Robotics 

for automobile production; Virtual reality. The book thus constitutes 

a timely overview of this important subject. 



separately) 

Science and Processing of Cast Iron IX 

Eds. Adel Nofal and Mohamed Waly 


This volume contains 82 scientific papers, originating from 24 

countries, which reflect the progress made in the understanding 

and development of cast irons. The main topics emphasize the 

fundamental research carried out on the solidification and solid-state 

transformations of cast iron, white and alloyed irons, computational 

modeling of cast-iron transformation and processing, properties, 

quality, process control and applications. This work is a veritable 

handbook guide to the subject. 




Sheet Metal 2011 

Eds. J.R. Duflou, R. Clarke, M. Merklein, F. Micari, B. Shirvani 

and K. Kellens 


This work contains the proceedings of the 14th International 

Conference on Sheet Metal, held in Leuven, Belgium, from the 18th 

to the 20th April, 2011. The objective of the International Conferences 

on Sheet Metal is to provide a forum where researchers, 

academics and industrialists can discuss and promote both the 

early dissemination of research results, and technology-transfer in 

sheet-metal processing. The conference provides an opportunity for 

those working on experimental research, as well as those involved 

in analytical and numerical modeling, to present their work. The 

contents therefore provide an unequalled overview of the field. 




Silicon Carbide and Related Materials 2009 

Eds. Anton J. Bauer, Peter Friedrichs, Michael Krieger, Gerhard 

Pensl, Roland Rupp and Thomas Seyller 


The 13th International Conference on Silicon Carbide and Related 

Materials 2009 (ICSCRM 2009) was held at the Congress Center, 

Nürnberg (CCN), Germany from October 11 to 16, 2009. This was 

a truly important and exciting event in the history of wide-bandgap 

semiconductors, as 503 scientists and engineers from 29 countries 

reported and discussed the progress made during the previous 

two years. These proceedings therefore represent a timely and very 

up-to-date overview of the subject. 




Silicon Carbide and Related Materials 2010 

Eds. Edouard V. Monakhov, Tamás Hornos and Bengt. G. Svensson 


This volume contains the proceedings of the 8th European 

Conference on Silicon Carbide and Related Materials (ECSCRM 

2010), held in Oslo (Sundvolden Conference Centre), Norway, 

on August 29th – September 2nd. The editions of ECSCRM have 

developed over the years and, today, ECSCRM is the leading 

European conference in the field of ‘SiC and related materials 

and their applications’. This volume is divided into five chapters 

ranging from ‘SiC growth’ to ‘Biosystems’ and thus represents a 

comprehensive coverage of the field. 




Silicon Science and Advanced Micro-Device Engineering I 

Eds. Osamu Hanaizumi and Masafumi Unno 


This special issue contains the proceedings of a joint meeting of 

the 5th International Symposium on Silicon Science and the 1st 

International Conference on Advanced Micro-Device Engineering 

(ISSS & AMDE 2009), organized by the International Education and 

Research Center for Silicon Science and the Advanced Technology 

Research Center, Gunma University, held on the 10th and 11th of 

December 2009 in Kiryu, Japan. The scope of these proceedings 

encompasses: “Materials Science,” “Chemical Science and 

Technology,” “Nano-Science and Technology,” “Photonics Devices 

and Technology,” “Novel Measurement and System Technology,” 

and “Information and Communication Engineering.” This work 

thus constitutes an essential guide to the current thinking in this 

subject area. 




Silk 

Inheritance and Innovation - Modern Silk Road 

Eds. Lun Bai and Guo-Qiang Chen 


For thousands of years, traditional silk culture has had far-reaching 

implications for east and west, and he famous Silk Road in particular 

promoted economic and trade development. In the present global 

economic crisis, academic communication has become vital to 

revolutionizing innovation and development in the international 

textile and silk industry. Thus, this special collection focuses 

on new technology as it affects mulberry and silkworms, new 

textile materials, especially silk-based functional materials and 

biomaterials, and design, processing techniques in the manufacture 

of silk and other textile products, chemical treatment technology, and 

clothing science and culture. 




Size Effects in Metals, Semiconductors and Inorganic 

Compounds 

Eds. Grégory Guisbiers and Dibyendu Ganguli 


This book describes the size effect upon thermal, electrical, 

magnetic, optical and mechanical properties. It provides a clear 

overview of size as being a new parameter that permits the tuning 

of material properties. The book is divided into three parts. The first 

presents a general overview of the nanoworld. The second describes 

the synthesis of nanoparticles and how material properties are 

modified at the nanoscale. The third part concerns the application 

of nanotechnology in the real world; as nanostructured solar cells 

and light-emitting diodes. This work comprises 11 chapters written 

by experts in their respective fields. Chapter 1, by Wautelet, is an 

introduction to the nanoworld. In Chapter 2, Pan et al. update recent 

progress made in dealing with coordination-resolved energetic 

and dynamic behavior of bonds in low-dimensional systems, with 

consideration of the combined effect of temperature and pressure. 

In chapter 3, Rodriguez et al. discuss size effect and shape stability 

of nanoparticles. In Chapter 4, Guisbiers describes how to obtain 

quantitative information on nanomaterials using thermodynamics. 

In Chapter 5, Ganguli considers the size effect in disordered 

nanoparticles. In Chapter 6, Delogu et al. describe how to synthesize 

nanostructures. In Chapter 7, Yang et al. consider the size effect upon 

the optical properties of semiconductor nanocrystals. In Chapter 8, 

Erb discusses the size effect on mechanical properties. In Chapter 9, 

Zhao et al. examine the size effect on thermal properties. The last two 

chapters, by Nanda and Vigil cover applications of nanotechnology; 

in particular, light-emitting diodes and nanostructured solar cells. This 

book will be useful to undergraduate as well as graduate students 

as well as experienced researchers in materials science, physics, 

chemistry and engineering. 





Smart Materials and Intelligent Systems 


Eds. H. Wang, B.J. Zhang, X.Z.Liu, D.Z.Luo, S.B.Zhong 



information on the best practice for handling multifunctional materials, 

active materials, enabling technologies and integrated system 

design, and intelligent systems and applications, etc. It will provide 

an opportunity for engineers and scientists in academia, industry 

and government to address the most innovative research and 

development topics, including those affecting technical challenges, 

social and economic issues, and to discuss their ideas, data, workin-progress 

and experience concerning all aspects of Smart Materials 

and Intelligent Systems. 




Smart Materials and Nanotechnology in Engineering 

Ed. J.L. Zhong 





Soft Magnetic Materials 

Eds. Tianbiao Zhang and Jerry Tian 


The objective of this special collection was to provide a forum for 


in the general areas of soft magnetic materials, soft ferrites, powder 

cores, composite materials, thin films, metamaterials, magnetic 

measurements and instrumentation, to disseminate their latest 

research results and to exchange views on the future research 

directions of these fields. 




Solid Compounds of Transition Elements 

Eds. J.-L. Bobet, B. Chevalier and D. Fruchart 


This special collection gathers together the newest results on novel 

classes of materials which contain transition metals. It covers crystal 

chemistry, chemical bonding and electronic structure, magnetic and 

electron transport properties, thermo-electrics, hydrides, borides, 

carbides, silicides, germanides, pnictides, chalcogenides and 

complexes, metallic alloys and oxides. It will of interest to all those 

who work with transition metals. 




Solid State Chemistry and Photocatalysis of Titanium Dioxide 

Eds. Maria K. Nowotny and Janusz Nowotny 


The goal of this special volume was to provide a unique opportunity 

to exchange information, to present the latest results and to review 

relevant issues affecting contemporary diffusion research. The 

large number (over 232) of peer-reviewed papers emphasizes the 

considerable academic and industrial interest in this field. 




Solidification and Gravity V 

Eds. A. Roósz, V. Mertinger, P. Barkóczy and Cs. Hoó 


This collection of papers provides the most up-to-date information 

available for researchers and engineers who are interested 

in any aspect of the field of solidification processes. Herein, 

theoretical analyses are presented, as well as studies of the 

technological problems which are associated with solidification 

in various gravitational environments. The topics covered range 

from fundamental aspects and modelling, to practical engineering 

applications. 




Solid-Solid Phase Transformations in Inorganic Materials 

Eds. Emmanuel Clouet, Alexis Deschamps, Alphonse Finel and 

Frédéric Soisson 

Solid State Phenomena, Vols. 172-174 

The main objective of this special collection was to present stateof-the-art 

advances in the field of solid-solid phase transformations. 

The 204 peer-reviewed papers were divided into 10 chapters: 

1: Displacive Transformations, 2: Diffusional Transformations, 3: 

Transition by Interface Migration, 4: Order-Disorder Transitions, 5: 

Phase Transitions and Size Effect, 6: Driven Systems and Phase 

Transformations, 7: Phase Transformations during Industrial 

Processing, 8: Amorphous Alloys, Quasicrystals and other 

Complex Phases, 9: Advances in the Theory and Modeling of 

Phase Transitions, 10: Advances in Experimental Techniques. The 

present work will be a useful supplement to the classic textbooks 

on the subject. 




Sport Materials, Modelling and Simulation 

Ed. Yanwen Wu 


The goal of this special collection, with its more than 153 peerreviewed 

papers,.was to provide a forum within which researchers, 

educators, engineers, and government officials involved in the 

general areas of Sports Materials, Modeling and Simulation could 

disseminate their latest research results and exchange views on 

future research directions to be taken in these fields. 




Structural Analysis of Advanced Materials 



The aim of the special collection is to provide a forum for engineers, 

researchers, scientists and industrial experts to present their work 

and discuss the current situation with regard to advanced and 

associated technologies, experimental techniques, numerical 

analysis and recent developments in the field of advanced materials. 

The topics covered here include: Detectors in Barrier Structures 

of Metal-Lamellar Semiconductors, Influence of Technological 

Parameters on the Fracture Toughness of Ceramic Materials, 

Manufacturing of Carbonaceous Materials Based on Olive Stone 

Biomass for Electrochemical Applications, Physicochemical and 

Electro-Rheological Characterization of Kaolinite, CMS, Silicone 

Oil Fluid, Effect of Cure Temperature on the Thermomechanical 

Characteristics of an Adhesive, Study of DGEBA and Novolac 

Adhesive Hydrothermal Ageing for a Ceramic/Steel-Substrate 

Bonding Assembly, Influence of Strain-Rate on the Yielding Behavior 

and Self-Heating of Thermoplastic Polymers Loaded under Tension, 

Dynamic Response of Symmetric and Asymmetric E-Glass Epoxy 

Laminates at High Strain-Rates, Influence of Process and Material 

Parameters on Impact Response in Composite Structures, 

Approximate Solution of Structural Problems Using Probabilistic 

Transformation, Structural Shape Optimization Using Adaptive 

Simulated Annealing, Graft Interpenetrating Continuous Epoxy- 

Polysiloxane Polymeric Network, Experimental and Numerical 

Modelling of LRI Process, BEM Simulation of 3D Updated Resin 

Front for LCM Processes, FEA of Dynamic Behavior of Top Hat 

Bonded Stiffened Composite Panel, Experimental Characterization 

of Behavior Laws for Titanium Alloys, Effect of Ductile Damage 

Evolution in Sheet Metal Forming. Altogether a stimulating source 

of new ideas and methods. 





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Structural Analysis of Historic Constructions 

Current Publications (2010-2011, alphabetically) 

Eds. Xianglin Gu and Xiaobin Song 


Increasing urbanization constitutes a mounting threat to cultural 

heritage sites around the world; especially in developing countries. 

Natural and man-made environmental hazards are causing more 

damage to historic constructions than ever before. The conservation 

of historical constructions is facing new challenges introduced by 

waves of immigration and industrialization. The present papers 

on this subject are organized into two volumes, and the topics of 

interest span the entire spectrum of structural analyses of historic 

constructions: including Materials and Structural Configuration, 

Structural Inspection and Monitoring, Structural Analysis and 

Assessment, Seismic Analysis and Evaluation, Strengthening 

Technologies, Rehabilitation and Retrofitting and Sustainable 

Utilization of Historic Constructions in China. It is the hope of the 

editors that this special collection will stimulate scientists and 

technologists to develop further theories and technologies and 

help them in their endeavors in conserving historic constructions, 

now and tomorrow. 




Structural Integrity and Failure 

Eds. George Ferguson, Ashvin Thambyah, Michael A Hodgson 

and Kelly Wade 


This special collection of 59 peer-reviewed papers covers topics 

related to the fracture and fatigue of all types of materials and 

structures, including biological tissues, metals, ceramics, polymers, 

composites and thin films. This wide range of coverage will make 

this work of interest to those studying almost any sort of material. 




Superplasticity in Advanced Materials 

Eds. Daniel G. Sanders 


The original use of superplastic materials involved mainly 

applications involving aluminium and titanium. However, discoveries 

made all over the globe have led to the development of superplastic 

ceramics, intermetallics, nano-materials, plastics, glasses and other 

substances. The objective of this collection was to gather together 

current knowhow (both academic and industrial) in the field of 

superplasticity, with the hope of promoting teamwork, collaboration 

and partnering in order to further the technology for the benefit of 

the entire world. 




Surface Finishing Technology and Surface Engineering II 

Eds. Qiusheng Yan, Jiabin Lu, Jun Wang and Hang Gao 


This volume comprises a collection of papers selected from 

submissions made to the International Conference on Surface 

Finishing Technology & Surface Engineering (ICSFT2010); one of 

the academic conferences instigated by the Chinese Committee 

for Surface Finishing Technology of CMES (Chinese Mechanical 

Engineering Society), held in Guangzhou, China, from the 5th 

to 7th November, 2010. The aim of ICSFT2010 was to offer an 

opportunity to bring together academic researchers and industrial 

technologists for the purpose of exchanging information on the latest 

developments and applications in advanced surface engineering 

and surface finishing technologies, and to promote friendly and 

interdisciplinary research collaborations. The work offers interesting 

insights into the topic. 




Sustainable Construction Materials and Computer Engineering 

Ed. Wensong Hu 





Technology Evolution for Silicon Nano-Electronics 

Eds. Seiichi Miyazaki and Hitoshi Tabata 


Silicon ultra-large scale integrated circuits (ULSIs) are now faced 

with various physical limits to further scaling. Therefore, it is very 

important to establish the fundamental science and technology 

required to produce nano-scale complementary metal-oxidesemiconductor 

devices (Nano-CMOS) having high performance, new 

functionalities and larger-scale integration. The scope of this book 

covers: - Nano-scale complementary metal-oxide-semiconductor 

devices (Nano-CMOS), - Novel functional devices, materials, and 

nanoprocessing technologies, - Nano-bio physics and technologies 

for future nano devices, - Variability control technologies and Signal 

integrity. This makes it a very useful handbook on the subject. 




Testing and Evaluation of Inorganic Materials I 

Eds. Yiwang Bao, Li Tian and Jianghong Gong 


The performance of inorganic materials is critical in structural design 

and engineering applications. Testing techniques and evaluation 

methods are are therefore keys to ensuring the quality and reliability 

of inorganic materials and components. The main theme of this 

special collection is materials properties and testing techniques, 

and covers most aspects of testing techniques as applied to the 

mechanical, chemical, physical properties and microstructures of 

ceramics, glass and concrete. The work therefore offers an insight 

into cutting-edge developments in testing techniques in the area of 

inorganic materials. 




Testing and Evaluation of Inorganic Materials II 

Eds. Yiwang Bao, Danyu Jiang, Li Tian and Jianghong Gong 





Texture and Anisotropy of Polycrystals III 

Eds. H. Klein and R.A. Schwarzer 


The great majority of solid-state materials – natural as well as 

man-made ones – have a polycrystalline structure. They consist 

of crystallites having various sizes, shapes and crystallographic 

orientations. Because of the anisotropy of crystal properties, the 

material as a whole may also be anisotropic if the orientation 

distribution of the crystallites is not random. Furthermore, because 

of the differently oriented anisotropies of neighbouring crystals, the 

material is also micro-inhomogeneous. Macroscopic anisotropy 

and micro-inhomogeneity are thus fundamental properties of all 

polycrystalline materials. Therefore, the study of preferred crystal 

orientations, or crystallographic texture, is of major interest in 

research and industrial applications. Analysis of the crystal texture 

is now a well-established tool for quality control and failure analysis 

in industry, as well as in academic research, because of the ready 

availability of commercial equipment and refined computer programs. 



separately) 


The Coatings in Manufacturing Engineering 


Eds. M. Merklein, F.-W. Bach, K.-D. Bouzakis, B. Denkena, M. Geiger 

and H.-K. Toenshoff 


Coating technology has made great strides during recent years. 

The properties of surface layers determine the function and quality 

of entire components. Thus, it is essential to obtain information 

concerning the development and functionality of the topmost 

layers. The beneficial effect of coating technology can be observed 

in many manufacturing fields, where it solves problems such as 

wear, corrosion, erosion, electrical contact, etc. Even decoration 

falls under this heading. 




Thermal and Thermodynamic Stability of Nanomaterials 

Ed. Suresh Chandra Parida 


The study of nanomaterials is an active area of 21st-century research 

in physics, chemistry and materials engineering as well as biomedical 

engineering. Nanomaterials which are defined as substances that are 

in the form of spherical dot, rod, thin plate or voids of any irregular 

shape, but smaller than 100nm, find wide application in materials 

science and technology due to their very distinctive properties as 

compared with their bulk counterpart. 




THERMEC 2009 

Eds. T. Chandra, N. Wanderka, W. Reimers , M. Ionescu 


This work reflects the current ensemble knowledge of world-wide 

researchers and engineers/technologists working on various aspects 

of the processing, fabrication, structure/property evaluation and 

applications of both ferrous and non-ferrous materials; including 

biomaterials and smart/intelligent materials. This is essential 

reading-matter for those working in, or needing an introduction to, 

the fields covered. 




THERMEC 2009 Supplement 

Eds. T. Chandra, N. Wanderka, W. Reimers , M. Ionescu 

Advanced Materials Research Vol. 89-91 

This proceedings supplement contains further selected papers from 

the 6th International Conference on Processing and Manufacturing 

of Advanced Materials – THERMEC’2009, held during the period, 

August 25-29, 2006, in Berlin , Germany under the co-sponsorship 

of The Minerals, Metals & Materials Society ( TMS) ,USA. 

Available on CD (978-0-87849-293-0), 780 pages, 2010, 


Trends in Composite Materials and their Design 

Eds. Mohamed A. Taha, Ahmed M. El-Sabbagh and Iman M. Taha 


Included in this volume are nine articles on polymer-matrix 

composites, three articles on metal-matrix composites and one article 

on polymer composite-grid-reinforced concrete. These articles cover 

all of the aspects described above. The knowledge gained by the 

attentive reader can be used to design better composites having 

improved mechanical properties. 




Trends in Magnetism 

Ed. V. Ustinov 


The purpose of this special collection of peer-reviewed papers was to 

provide an opportunity for scientists from all over the world to share 

details of recent advances in the physics of magnetic materials. 

The work is divided into: I. To the Memory of S.V.Vonsovsky, II. 

Spin-Polarized Transport, III. Spin Dynamics, Spin Waves, Spin- 

Wave Resonance, IV. Spin Reorientation Phase Transitions, V. 

Spin-Orbit and Exchange Interactions, Magnetic Anisotropy and 

Magnetostriction, VI. Dynamics of Domain Structures and Domain 

Walls, VII. Magnetic Nanostructures and Films, VIII. Magnetism and 

Nanomaterials, IX. Low-Dimensional Magnetism, X. Magnetism of 

Strongly Correlated Systems, XI. Magnetotransport and Magneto- 

Optics. 




Wave Oscillations in Colloid Oxyhydrates 

Yuri I. Sucharev 


The importance of coherent chemistry, that is, the chemistry of 

periodic oscillatory processes, is increasing at a rapid rate in specific 

chemical disciplines. While being perfectly understood and highly 

developed in the fields of physical chemistry, chemical physics 

and biological chemistry, the periodic developmental paradigm 

of processes and phenomena still remains poorly developed and 

misunderstood in classical inorganic chemistry and related branches, 

such as colloid chemistry. The probability is that we miss subtle 

colloid chemical phenomena that could be of utmost importance if 

taken into consideration when catalysis or adsorption is involved. 

The author here reveals all of the astonishing vistas that periodic 

wave paradigms open up to researchers in certain colloid chemical 

systems, and will doubtless stimulate researchers to look at them 

in a new light. 




X-ray and Related Techniques 

Eds. Zainal Arifin Ahmad, Muhd Ambar Yarmo, Fauziah Haji Abdul 

Aziz, Dr. Meor Yusoff Meor Sulaiman, Badrol Ahmad, Khairul Nizar 

Ismail, Nik Akmar Rejab 


The 36 peer-reviewed papers cover mainly topics on X-ray and 

related research. 





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