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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 *We have never had so much information at our fingertips and yet most of us don't know how the world really works. This book explains seven of the most fundamental realities governing our survival and prosperity. From energy and food production, through our material world and its globalization, to risks, our environment and its future, 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'</stron... ... Read more

    R246,43

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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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  • 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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  • 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

  • Biomedical Textiles

    Introduction and Applications

    Edited by Mohd Yusuf, Shumaila Kiran ...
    For millennia, textiles have been an integral part of human civilization, evolving from basic clothing to advanced applications catering to modern societal needs. The intersection of textiles and medical science has given rise to biomedical textiles, which are defined as fibrous textile structures prepared from synthetic or natural materials that are used internally or externally in a biological ... Read more

    R4 951,64

  • Conceptual Theories in Structural Dynamics

    by Farzad Hejazi, Tan Kar Chun ...
    Series series Engineering (R0)
    This book discusses the conceptual theory of structural dynamics, using simplified methods and clear, concise explanations. It illustrates all the hypotheses in a simple and effective way and describes in detail the derivation of all related formulations. Further, comprehensive step-by-step explanations combined with conceptual derivations, drawings and figures allow readers to grasp all the ... Read more

    R890,55

  • Microplastics Pollution and Worldwide Policies on Plastic Use

    by Tin Sin Lee, Soo Tueen Bee ...
    Series series Green Chemistry and Chemical Engineering
    Microplastics Pollution and Worldwide Policies on Plastic Use discusses microplastic pollution and global policies developed to tackle the problem. It details the mechanisms of microplastics occurrence, sources, and impacts. It then offers a comprehensive overview of the various policies created by specific countries in Asia, Europe, the Americas, and Africa to address plastics use and minimize ... Read more

    R1 513,46

  • Engineering Biomaterials for Neural Applications

    Targeting Traumatic Brain and Spinal Cord Injuries

    Edited by Elisa López-Dolado, María Concepción Serrano ...
    Series series Biomedical and Life Sciences (R0)
    This book describes past and present advances in engineering materials for neural applications, with special emphasis on their usefulness for traumatic brain and spinal cord injuries.The book presents major physio-pathological features of traumatic injuries at the brain and spinal cord as examples of diseases hampering the central nervous tissue. By incorporating knowledge from the perspective of ... Read more

    R2 850,15

  • Advances in Manufacturing and Processing of Materials and Structures

    Edited by Yoseph Bar-Cohen ...
    Series series Biomimetics Series
    Advances in Manufacturing and Processing of Materials and Structures cover the latest advances in materials and structures in manufacturing and processing including additive and subtractive processes. It's intended to provide a compiled resource that reviews details of the advances that have been made in recent years in manufacturing and processing of materials and structures. A key development ... Read more

    R5 259,52

  • Handbook of Polymer Nanocomposites. Processing, Performance and Application

    Volume C: Polymer Nanocomposites of Cellulose Nanoparticles

    Edited by Jitendra K. Pandey, Hitoshi Takagi, Antonio Norio Nakagaito, Hyun-Joong Kim ...
    Series series Physics and Astronomy (R0)
    Volume C forms one volume of a Handbook about Polymer Nanocomposites. Volume C deals with Polymer nano-composites of cellulose nano-particles. The preparation, architecture, characterisation, properties and application of polymer nanocomposites are discussed within some 27 chapters. Each chapter has been authored by experts in the respective field. ... Read more

    R3 562,69

  • Foundations of Biomaterials Engineering

    by Gabriele Candiani, Maria Cristina Tanzi, Silvia Farè ...
    Foundations of Biomaterials Engineering provides readers with an introduction to biomaterials engineering. With a strong focus on the essentials of materials science, the book also examines the physiological mechanisms of defense and repair, tissue engineering and the basics of biotechnology. An introductory section covers materials, their properties, processing and engineering methods. The second ... Read more

    R1 673,47

  • 2D Metals

    Fundamentals, Emerging Applications, and Challenges

    Edited by Ram Gupta ...
    2D Metals: Fundamentals, Emerging Applications, and Challenges delves into the state-of- the-art advancements in utilizing 2D metals for emerging applications, encompassing a comprehensive overview of synthetic methodologies and characterization techniques provided by leading experts in the field.2D nanomaterials have emerged as highly promising candidates for a diverse array of cutting-edge ... Read more

    R1 308,21

  • PEM Fuel Cell Failure Mode Analysis

    Edited by Haijiang Wang, Hui Li, Xiao-Zi Yuan ...
    PEM Fuel Cell Failure Mode Analysis presents a systematic analysis of PEM fuel cell durability and failure modes. It provides readers with a fundamental understanding of insufficient fuel cell durability, identification of failure modes and failure mechanisms of PEM fuel cells, fuel cell component degradation testing, and mitigation strategies against degradation.The first several chapters of the ... Read more

    R2 180,52

  • Building Structures

    understanding the basics

    by Malcolm Millais ...
    This is a one-stop book for knowing everything important about building structures. Self-contained and with no prerequisites needed, it is suitable for both general readers and building professionals.follow the history of structural understanding;grasp the concepts of structural behaviour via step-by-step explanations;apply these concepts to a simple building;see how these concepts apply to real ... Read more

    R1 487,80

  • Smart Nanotechnology with Applications

    by Cherry Bhargava, Amit Sachdeva, Pradeep Kumar Sharma ...
    This comprehensive reference text discusses advance concepts and applications in the field of nanotechnology. The text presents a detailed discussion of key important concepts including nanomaterials and nanodevices, nano-bio interface, nanoscale memories, and semiconductor nanotechnology. It discusses applications of nanotechnology in the fields of aerospace engineering, cosmetic industry, ... Read more

    R1 282,55

  • Protective Thin Coatings Technology

    Edited by Sam Zhang, Jyh-Ming Ting, Wan-Yu Wu ...
    Series series Advances in Materials Science and Engineering
    Hard or protective coatings are widely used in conventional and modern industries and will continue to play a key role in future manufacturing, especially in the micro and nano areas. Protective Thin Coatings Technology highlights the developments and advances in the preparation, characterization, and applications of protective micro-/nanoscaled films and coatings.This bookCovers technologies for ... Read more

    R1 385,18

  • Charakterisierung und Modellierung des Ermüdungsverhaltens und der Schädigungstoleranz aushärtbarer Al-Si-Mg-Gusslegierungen im HCF- und VHCF-Bereich

    by Jochen Tenkamp ...
    Series series Computer Science and Engineering (German Language)
    Jochen Tenkamp befasst sich mit der Charakterisierung und Modellierung des Ermüdungsverhaltens und der Schädigungstoleranz von im Kokillen- und Sandguss hergestellten AlSi7Mg0,3-Legierungen im HCF- und VHCF-Bereich. Die Schädigungsevolution wird über eine computertomografische Defektanalyse hochauflösend vom Ausgangszustand über Anriss bis zum Versagen erfasst und mit den struktursensitiven ... Read more

    R1 331,80