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Material Science eBooks

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  • Stuff Matters

    The Strange Stories of the Marvellous Materials that Shape Our Man-made World

    by Prof. Mark Miodownik ...
    * * * Winner of the Royal Society Winton Prize for Science Books * * *FROM THE TEA-CUP TO THE JET ENGINE, STUFF MATTERS IS A UNIQUE, INSPIRING EXPLORATION OF HUMAN CREATIVITY.'Enthralling. A mission to re-acquaint us with the wonders of the fabric that sustains our lives' Guardian'I stayed up all night reading this book' Oliver Sacks____________Everything is made of something.The ever... ... Read more

    R189,51

  • How the World Really Works

    A Scientist’s Guide to Our Past, Present and Future

    by Vaclav Smil ...
    * THE NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER *'Another masterpiece from one of my favorite authors . . . If you want a brief but thorough education in numeric thinking about many of the fundamental forces that shape human life, this is the book to read. It's a tour de force' BILL GATES__________We have never had so much information at our fingertips and yet most of us don't know how the world really works. ... Read more

    R208,48

  • Material World

    A Substantial Story of Our Past and Future

    by Ed Conway ...
    THE SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLER and RADIO 4 BOOK OF THE WEEK*An Economist, Financial Times, Times and New Statesman Book of the Year*Shortlisted for the FT Business Book of the Year Award and the British Academy Book Prize, Longlisted for the Wainwright Conservation Writing Prize'Compelling' TIM MARSHALL'Lively, rich and exciting' PETER FRANKOPA... ... Read more

    R246,43

  • Materials Selection in Mechanical Design

    by Michael F. Ashby ...
    Understanding materials, their properties and behavior is fundamental to engineering design, and a key application of materials science. Written for all students of engineering, materials science and design, Materials Selection in Mechanical Design describes the procedures for material selection in mechanical design in order to ensure that the most suitable materials for a given application are ... Read more

    R1 607,79

  • Lineages and Advancements in Material Culture Studies

    Perspectives from UCL Anthropology

    Edited by Timothy Carroll, Antonia Walford, Shireen Walton ...
    This volume comprises a curated conversation between members of the Material Culture Section of University College London Anthropology. In laying out the state of play in the field, it challenges how the anthropology of material culture is being done and argues for new directions of enquiry and new methods of investigation. The contributors consider the ramifications of specific research methods ... Read more

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  • Make: Ultimate Guide to 3D Printing 2014

    by Mark Frauenfelder ...
    It’s 3D Printing: The Next Generation! The technology’s improving, prices are dropping,new models are hitting the market, and 3D printers are appearing on desktops, workbenches, lab shelves, and kitchen tables all over the world. Not only are we seeing better, faster, and cheaper 3D printers, we’re also seeing new printing materials, easier-to-use design software, powerful scanning technology, and ... Read more

    R152,82

  • Handmade

    A Scientist’s Search for Meaning through Making

    by Anna Ploszajski ...
    A fresh and entertaining perspective on materials science involving the craftspeople who have built their careers around working with materials such as clay, stone, steel and wool.From atomic structures to theories about magnetic forces, scientific progress has given us a good grasp on the properties of many different materials. However, most scientists cannot measure the temperature of steel just ... Read more

    R272,77

  • 3D Printing and Additive Manufacturing Technologies

    Edited by L. Jyothish Kumar, Pulak M. Pandey, David Ian Wimpenny ...
    Series series Engineering (R0)
    This book presents a selection of papers on advanced technologies for 3D printing and additive manufacturing, and demonstrates how these technologies have changed the face of direct, digital technologies for the rapid production of models, prototypes and patterns. Because of their wide range of applications, 3D printing and additive manufacturing technologies have sparked a powerful new industrial ... Read more

    R2 850,15

  • Biomineralization

    From Molecular and Nano-structural Analyses to Environmental Science

    Edited by Kazuyoshi Endo, Toshihiro Kogure, Hiromichi Nagasawa ...
    Series series Springer Nature Proceedings excluding Computer Science
    This open access book is the proceedings of the 14th International Symposium on Biomineralization (BIOMIN XIV) held in 2017 at Tsukuba. Over the past 45 years, biomineralization research has unveiled details of the characteristics of the nano-structure of various biominerals; the formation mechanism of this nano-structure, including the initial stage of crystallization; and the function of organic ... Read more

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  • Composite Materials Handbook 2

    by John Wanberg ...
    Written for those who want to enhance the quality and performance of their composite projects, Composites Fabrication Handbook #2 focuses on what it takes to truly optimize a composite lamination for high-performance use. Basic mold-making is covered in this book to help fabricators produce effective mold systems from a variety of molding materials. Several advanced molding techniques are ... Read more

    R190,93

  • The Gecko’s Foot

    How Scientists are Taking a Leaf from Nature's Book

    by Peter Forbes ...
    A cutting-edge science book in the style of ‘Fermat’s Last Theorem’ and ‘Chaos’ from an exciting and accessible voice in popular science writing.Bio-inspiration is a form of engineering but not in the conventional sense. Extending beyond our established and preconceived notions, scientists, architects and engineers are looking at imitating nature by manufacturing 'wet' materials such as spider ... Read more

    R160,99

  • Electronic Structure

    Basic Theory and Practical Methods

    by Richard M. Martin ...
    The study of electronic structure of materials is at a momentous stage, with new computational methods and advances in basic theory. Many properties of materials can be determined from the fundamental equations, and electronic structure theory is now an integral part of research in physics, chemistry, materials science and other fields. This book provides a unified exposition of the theory and ... Read more

    R1 624,59

  • Nanowire Transistors

    Physics of Devices and Materials in One Dimension

    by Jean-Pierre Colinge, James C. Greer ...
    From quantum mechanical concepts to practical circuit applications, this book presents a self-contained and up-to-date account of the physics and technology of nanowire semiconductor devices. It includes a unified account of the critical ideas central to low-dimensional physics and transistor physics which equips readers with a common framework and language to accelerate scientific and ... Read more

    R1 998,23

  • De Re Metallica, Translated from the First Latin Edition of 1556

    by Agricola ...
    De Re Metallica, translated from the first Latin edition of 1556, is a seminal work in the history of science and technology, authored by Georgius Agricola. This comprehensive treatise, whose title translates to On the Nature of Metals, stands as the most authoritative and detailed account of mining, metallurgy, and the associated arts during the Renaissance. Agricola, often hailed as the father ... Read more

    R400,00

  • The Riddle of the Rhine

    Chemical Strategy in Peace and War

    by Lefebure ...
    The Riddle of the Rhine: Chemical Strategy in Peace and War by Victor Lefebure is a seminal work that delves into the profound impact of chemical science on modern warfare, particularly during and after World War I. Drawing from his direct experience as a British chemical warfare officer, Lefebure provides a detailed and authoritative account of the development, deployment, and consequences of ... Read more

    R400,00

  • Nanomaterials for the Removal of Pollutants and Resource Reutilization

    Edited by Xubiao Luo, Fang Deng ...
    Series series Micro and Nano Technologies
    Nanomaterials for the Removal of Pollutants and Resource Reutilization presents the fundamental principles necessary for the application of nanomaterials in environmental pollution control and resource reutilization, also describing specific novel applications of environmentally functional nanomaterials. In addition to outlining the applications of nanomaterials for pollution control, the book ... Read more

    R3 348,89

  • Hydrogen Production from Seawater Electrolysis

    by Zafar Khan Ghouri, Dilshad Hussain, David James Hughes ...
    Series series Energy (R0)
    This brief provides an in-depth exploration of seawater splitting electrocatalysts, emphasizing critical challenges such as sustaining high current density, achieving oxygen evolution reaction (OER) selectivity, and utilizing earth-abundant materials. It offers insights into the current landscape of seawater electrolyzer technologies and emerging alternatives. The book also discusses rational ... Read more

    R979,67

  • Microscopic Techniques for the Non-Expert

    Edited by Sathish-Kumar Kamaraj, Arun Thirumurugan, Shanmuga Sundar Dhanabalan, Samuel A. Hevia ...
    Series series Biomedical and Life Sciences (R0)
    This book covers fundamental microscopic techniques for Scanning Electron Microscopy (SEM), Transmission Electron Microscopy (TEM), Atomic Force Microscopy (AFM), and other microscopic tools. It provides step-by-step instructions and explanations of the basic fundamental concepts and mechanisms and guides the reader on resolving queries related to taking and analyzing microscopy images. The latest ... Read more

    R1 603,09

  • Abcs Of High-pressure Science, The

    by Sergei M Stishov ...
    Written by the famous High-Pressure scientist of the Russian Academy of Sciences, The ABCs of High-Pressure Science contains brief information explaining the terms and concepts adopted by professionals involved in research in the field of high pressure, be it physics, geology, chemistry, or technology. The book also includes brief biographical essays describing activities of the outstanding ... Read more

    R581,08

  • Gallium Oxide

    Technology, Devices and Applications

    Edited by Fan Ren, Michael Mastro, Stephen Pearton ...
    Series series Metal Oxides
    Gallium Oxide: Technology, Devices and Applications discusses the wide bandgap semiconductor and its promising applications in power electronics, solar blind UV detectors, and in extreme environment electronics. It also covers the fundamental science of gallium oxide, providing an in-depth look at the most relevant properties of this materials system. High quality bulk Ga2O3 is now commercially ... Read more

    R4 186,11

  • Proceedings of the Indian Geotechnical Conference 2022 Volume 2

    Geotechnics: Learning, Evaluation, Analysis and Practice (GEOLEAP)

    Edited by Babu T. Jose, Dipak Kumar Sahoo, Eun Chul Shin, Deepankar Choudhury, Anil Joseph, Rahul R. Pai ...
    Series series Springer Nature Proceedings excluding Computer Science
    This book comprises the select proceedings of the Indian Geotechnical Conference (IGC) 2022. The contents focus on recent developments in geotechnical engineering for a sustainable world. The book covers behaviour of soils and soil–structure interaction, soil stabilization, ground improvement and land reclamation, shallow and deep foundations, geotechnical, geological and geophysical investigation ... Read more

    R3 028,28

  • Sustainable Agriculture Reviews 43

    Pharmaceutical Technology for Natural Products Delivery Vol. 1 Fundamentals and Applications

    Edited by Ankit Saneja, Amulya K. Panda, Eric Lichtfouse ...
    Series series Biomedical and Life Sciences (R0)
    This edited book comprises of eight chapters dealing on various aspects of pharmaceutical technology for delivery of natural products. Book chapters deal with the solubility and bioavailability enhancement technologies for natural products. Emphasis has also been given on the significance of delivery strategies for improving the therapeutic efficacy of paclitaxel, galantamine and tea constituents. ... Read more

    R1 603,09

  • Latest Material and Technological Developments for Activewear

    Edited by Joanne Yip ...
    Series series The Textile Institute Book Series
    Latest Material and Technological Developments for Activewear provides comprehensive coverage of academic research and industrial advances in this fast-moving field. As society becomes more health conscious, athleisure and sportswear have arrived as key fashion items in the global apparel market. In this book, designers and material scientists will find information on fibers and textiles, new ... Read more

    R3 348,89

  • Building Pathology, Durability and Service Life

    Edited by J.M.P.Q. Delgado ...
    Series series Engineering (R0)
    This book provides a collection of recent research works, helping contribute to the systematization and dissemination of the latest findings on building pathologies (structural and hygrothermal), salt attack and corrosion, durability and service-life prediction. It reflects a number of recent advances concerning the above-mentioned topics, particularly in concrete structures. Intended as an ... Read more

    R2 671,90