Advanced Materials

This book provides a thorough introduction to the essential topics in modern materials science. It brings together the spectrum of materials science topics, spanning inorganic and organic materials, nanomaterials, biomaterials, and alloys within a single cohesive and comprehensive resource. Synthesis and processing techniques, structural and crystallographic configurations, properties, classifications, process mechanisms, applications, and related numerical problems are discussed in each chapter. End-of-chapter summaries and problems are included to deepen and reinforce the reader' s comprehension.

• Provides a cohesive and comprehensive reference on a wide range of materials and processes in modern materials science;
• Presents material in an engaging manner to encourage innovative practices and perspectives;
• Includes chapter summaries and problems at the end of every chapter for reinforcement of concepts.

Shape Memory Materials. - Piezoelectric Materials. - Nanomaterials. - Magnetostrictive Materials. - Chromogenic Materials. - Smart Fluid. - Super alloys. - High Entropy Alloys . - Bulk Metallic Glass. - Self Healing materials. - Corrosion sensing and PH sensing materials. - Hydrophobic materials. - Ultra-light materials. - Biomaterials. - Advanced plastic materials. - Energy Harvesting Materials. - Advanced conductor/semiconductor materials. - Ultrafine-Grained Materials. - Alloys based on intermetallic compounds. - Metal-Organic Frameworks.