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Journal of Nano Research (4 vols./y)
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Materials Science & Engineering 2015

11th International Fatigue Congress
A Directory of Arrhenius Parameters Metals
Advanced Materials Research Vols. 891-892
Defect and Diffusion Forum Vol. 352
Collection of Selected, Peer Reviewed Papers from the

11th International Fatigue Congress 2014, March 2-7,
2014, Melbourne, Australia. The 282 papers are grouped
as follows: I. Biomaterials, II. Case Studies and Industrial
Applications, III. Case studies, Materials and Processes, IV.
Civil and Mining Structures, V. Composites, VI. Corrosion and
Fatigue, VII. Crack Closure and Shielding, VIII. Crack Growth
Thresholds, IX. Creep-Fatigue, X. Cyclic Deformation and
Crack Initiation, XI. Damage Evaluation and Fatigue Design,
XII. Damage Tolerance/Aging Aircraft, XIII. Experimental
Techniques, XIV. Fatigue Life Enhancement, XV. Fatigue Life
Prediction and Test, XVI. Fatigue Modelling and Simulation,
XVII. Fatigue of Coatings, XVIII. Fracture Processes and
Fatigue in Rocks, XIX. Fretting and Contact Fatigue, XX.
Growth of Short and Long Cracks, XXI. Laser Shock
Peening, XXII. Life Prediction Methodology and Software
Development, XXIII. Management of Fatigue and Reliability,
XXIV. Microstructural Aspects, XXV. New Materials
(MMCs, CMCs, Intermetallics, Hybrid Materials), XXVI.
Rail Transport, XXVII. Reliability Analysis, XXVIII. Residual
Stresses and Fatigue, XXIX. Structural Health Monitoring
and Prognostics, XXX. Thermomechanical Fatigue, XXXI.
Variable Amplitude Loads, Multiaxial and Mixed Mode
Fatigue, XXXII. Very-High-Cycle Fatigue, XXXIII. Welding,
Casting and Other Manufaturing Technologies, XXXIV.
Poster.
Available in print (978-3-03835-008-8), 1890 pages, 2014,
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The simple, empirical, surprisingly accurate and venerable

Arrhenius equation, based upon the work of Vant Hoff, is
very useful for summarising large bodies of experimentally
determined diffusion data for a given host/diffusant system.
It is the first port of call for any researcher planning new
diffusion studies, or for engineers who need to estimate heattreatment times in manufacturing processes. The present
compilation covers Arrhenius parameters for the hostmetals: aluminum, barium, beryllium, cadmium, chromium,
cobalt, copper, gallium, gold, hafnium, indium, iridium, iron,
lead, lithium, magnesium, molybdenum, nickel, niobium,
palladium, platinum, potassium, rhodium, ruthenium,
scandium, silver, sodium, tantalum, thallium, thorium, tin,
titanium, tungsten, vanadium, zinc and zirconium. The 1315
entries cover the period from 1927 to 2013.
Eds. Graham Clark and Chun H. Wang
20th Brazilian Conference on Materials Science

and Engineering
Ed. Dachamir Hotza
Materials Science Forum Vols. 775-776

Collection of selected, peer reviewed papers from the 20th
Brazilian Conference on Materials Science and Engineering
(CBECIMAT), November 4-8, 2012, Joinville, Santa
Catarina. The 132 papers are grouped as follows: Chapter 1:
Biomaterials; Chapter 2: Materials Characterization; Chapter
3: Modeling; Chapter 4: Cements; Chapter 5: Materials
Degradetion; Chapter 6: Ecological Materials; Chapter 7:
Surface Engineering; Chapter 8: Materials Science and
Engineering; Chapter 9: Electrical Electronics and Optical
Materials; Chapter 10: Magnetic Materials; Chapter 11:
Nanostructured Materials; Chapter 12: Materials Power
Generation; Chapter 13: Processing; Chapter 14: Mechanical
Properties; Chapter 15: Recycling; Chapter 16: Synthesis;
Chapter 17: Micellaneous.
Ed. D.J. Fisher
A Directory of Arrhenius Parameters

- Non-Metals -
Ed. D.J. Fisher

As in the case of Defect and Diffusion Forum, Volume 352,
the present volume comprises a compilation of Arrhenius
equations which conveniently summarise a huge body of
experimental results on diffusion in a wide variety of nonmetallic host/diffusant systems. This collection will constitute
an excellent resource for any researcher planning new
diffusion studies, or for engineers who need to estimate
heat-treatment times for manufacturing steps, or to predict
the effect of the environment on finished products. The
present compilation covers Arrhenius parameters for
host-materials including: AgBr, AgCl, AgGaSe2, Al2BeO4,
Al2O3, Al5Y3O12, Albite, AlSb, Anorthite, Apatite, BaF2,
BaO, BaTiO3, BeO, Bi2Cu2Sr2CaOx, Bi2Sr2CuOx, Bi2Te3,
Britholite, CaF2, Calcite, CaO, Carbon, CaTiO3, CaWO4,
CdHgTe, CdS, CdSe, CdTe, CeO2, CePO4, Chabazite,
CoO, CoSi2, CrYO3, CsI, Cu2Se, Cu3Ba2YO7, CuInSe2,
Diamond, Diopside, Enstatite, Fe2B, Feldspar, FeN,
Forsterite, GaAs, GaN, GaP, Garnet, Ge, GeO2, GeSi,
Graphene, Graphite, HfN, HgCdTe, HgTe, In2O3, InAs, InP,
InSb, IrO2, KBr, KCl, KI, KN3, Kr, Labradorite, LaCoO3,
Li2BeF4, Li2O, Li4SiO4, Li8PbO6, LiAlO2, LiBr, LiCl, LiF,
LiNbO3, MgAl2O4, MgB2, MgO, MgSiO3, MnS, Mo2C,
Monazite, Mordenite, MoSi2, NaCl, NaLa(MoO4)2, NaP,
Nb2O5, NbC, Nd2CuO4, NdCrO3, Ni2Si, Ni60B20O20, NiO,
Obsidian, Oligoclase, Olivine, Orthoclase, Orthoenstatite,
P2O5, PbCl2, PbO, PbSe, PbTe, Plagioclase, RbBr, RbCl,
Sanidine, Si, Si3N4, SiC, SiGe, SiO2, SiON, SmS, Sodalite,
SrF2, SrO, SrTiO3, Stishovite, TaN, TaSi2, Te, ThO2, TiB2,
TiC, TiN, TiO2, Titanite, TlCl, UC, UO2, Wadsleyite, WC,
For full table of contents and descriptions of each title visit our web site at: www.ttp.net

WO3, WSi2, Y2O3, Zeolites, Zircon, ZnO, ZnS, ZnSe, ZnTe,
ZrC, ZrO2 and ZrTiO4, plus many others. The 1133 entries
cover the period from 1952 to 2014.
Adaptive, Active and Multifunctional Smart

Materials Systems
Eds. Pietro Vincenzini et al.
Advances in Science and Technology Vol. 77

The 55 peer-reviewed papers collected here together
offer a plenitude of up-to-date information on Adaptive,
Active and Multifunctional Smart Materials Systems.
The papers are conveniently arranged into: Chapter 1:
Smart Inorganic Materials Systems, Chapter 2: Stimuli
Responsive Polymers and Gels, Chapter 3: Luminescent and
Chromogenic Materials Systems, Chapter 4: Multifunctional
Composites and Porous Materials Systems, Chapter 5:
Non-Volatile Memory Devices, Chapter 6: Multiferroics,
Chapter 7: Metamaterials, Chapter 8: Graphene, Chapter
9: Multifunctional Materials for Energy Harvesting, Chapter
10: Actively Moving Polymers.
Advanced Building Construction and

Materials 2013
Eds. Milan Palko and Karin Dekov
Advanced Materials Research Vol. 855

Collection of selected, peer reviewed papers from the
2013 International Conference on Advanced Building
Construction and Materials (ABCM 2013), September 2627, 2013, Koovce, Slovakia. The 56 papers are grouped
as follows: Chapter 1: Degradation of Building Materials;
Chapter 2: Energy Saving and Ecological Buildings;
Chapter 3: Thermal Performance of Building Materials and
Constructions; Chapter 4: Aerodynamic Characteristics of
Buildings and Construction; Chapter 5: Indoor Air Quality
and Air Exchange; Chapter 6: Fire Safety Materials, Spaces
and Construction; Chapter 7: Noise Protection; Chapter 8:
Daylight Conditions.
Advanced Ceramics and Novel Processing

Eds. Takashi Goto, Zhengyi Fu et al.
Key Engineering Materials Vol. 616
Materials science is an interdisciplinary and integrated
research field, concerning the relationship among
microstructure, processing and property of materials.
Although ceramics were anciently invented, modern ceramics
are advancing rapidly, leading into new fields far beyond the
conventional image of ceramics. The properties of materials,
in particular ceramics, are strongly affected by processing,
and thus a new processing can produce mew materials
which can trigger significant development of society. The
present book comprises 58 peer-reviewed scientific papers
presented to the 5th International Symposium on Advanced
Ceramics and International Symposium on Advanced
Synthesis and Processing Technology for Materials 2013
held in Wuhan, China. This joint conference aimed to discuss
on cutting edge research of advanced ceramics, providing
the most up-to-date know-how of innovative processing.
Advanced Computational Engineering and

Experimenting II
Eds. Andreas chsner and Holm Altenbach
This special issue of Key Engineering Materials contains
selected refereed papers presented at the Sixth International
Conference on Advanced Computational Engineering and
Experimenting (ACE-X 2012) held at Kalyon Hotel (Istanbul),
Turkey during the period 1st-4th July, 2012.
Advanced Computational Engineering and

Experimenting III
Eds. Andreas chsner and Holm Altenbach
This special issue of Key Engineering Materials contains
selected refereed papers presented at the Seventh
International Conference on Advanced Computational
Engineering and Experimenting (ACE-X 2013) held at NH
Ribera del Manzanares (Madrid), Spain during the period
1st - 4th July, 2013. The goal of the conference was to
provide a unique opportunity to exchange information, to
present the latest results as well as to review the relevant
issues on contemporary research in mechanical engineering.
Young scientists were especially encouraged to attend the
conference and to establish international networks with
well-known scientists.
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Advanced Design and Manufacture V

Eds. Daizhong Su and Shifan Zhu

The book is a prestigious collection of refereed papers in
advanced design, manufacture and related subject areas.
The 161 papers are grouped as follows: I. Sustainable

Development and Technologies; II. Product/Industrial
Design and Design Methodologies; III. Engineering Design;
IV. Production, Manufacture and Engineering Materials; V.
CAD/CAM/CAE; VI. Gearing, Mechanical Transmission and
Mechanisms; VII. Machine Condition Monitoring; VIII. Finite/
Boundary Element Methods; IX. Optimisation, Simulation
and Computing Technologies; X. Manufacturing Informatics;
XI. Robots and Control; XII. Engineering Management and
Enterprise.
Advanced Design and Manufacturing Technology II

Eds. Dunwen Zuo, Hun Guo et al.

Special topic volume with invited peer reviewed papers
covers engineering materials, manufacture and production,
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 and so on. This work
will be invaluable to production and research engineers, and
also to research students and academics interested in the
field.
Advanced Diffusion Processes and Phenomena

Eds. Andreas chsner, Graeme Murch et al.
Zhangjiajie, China. The 498 papers are grouped as follows:

Chapter 1: Composites ;; Chapter 2: Micro/Nano Materials;
Chapter 3: Iron and Steel; Chapter 4: Ceramic; Chapter 5:
Metal Alloy Materials; Chapter 6: Elastomers & Polymers;
Chapter 6: Elastomers & Polymers; Chapter 7: Optical/
Electronic/Magnetic Materials; Chapter 8: New Functional
Materials; Chapter 9: Environmental Friendly Materials
and Environmental Engineering; Chapter 10: Biomaterials,
Microbiology and Biotechnology; Chapter 10: Biomaterials,
Microbiology and Biotechnology; Chapter 11: Chemical
Materials and Engineering; Chapter 12: Thin Films and
Membranes; Chapter 13: Surface Engineering/Coatings;
Chapter 14: Other Areas of Materials Science.
Advanced Manufacturing Technologies and Material

Properties
Eds. Dunwen Zuo, Hun Guo, Ji Xu et al.
The present volume comprises a collection of peer-reviewed
papers covering engineering & technology, material science
and technology in manufacturing including artificial material,
forming, novel material fabrication, green manufacturing and
other related topics. This work will be invaluable to production
and research engineers, and also to research students and
academics interested in the field.
Advanced Materials and Engineering
This topical volume on Advanced Diffusion Processes and

Phenomena addresses diffusion in a wider sense of not only
mass diffusion but also heat diffusion in fluids and solids.
Both diffusion phenomena play an important role in the
characterization of engineering materials and corresponding
structures. Understanding these different transport
phenomena at many levels, from atomistic to macro, has
therefore long attracted the attention of many researchers
in materials science and engineering and related disciplines.
The present topical volume captures a representative crosssection of some of the recent advances in the area of mass
and heat transport. Reflecting the enormous breadth of the
area, the range of topics covered is accordingly very large.

Annual International Conference on Intelligent Materials
and Nanomaterials (AIMN 14), April 18-19, 2014, Seoul,
South Korea. The 90 papers are grouped as follows: Chapter
1: Advanced Materials, Technologies and Applications,
Chapter 2: Nanomaterials and Nanotechnologies, Chapter
3: Composites and Alloys, Chapter 4: Manufacturing
Processes, Materials Forming and Machining, Chapter 5:
Power systems, Energy and Environmental Engineering,
Chapter 6: Applied Mechanics and Engineering.
Advanced Engineering Materials III
Advanced Materials and Engineering Materials II
Eds. Jinglong Bu and Yun-Hae Kim
Ed. Taufiq Yap Yun Hin
Ed. Kida Katsuyuki

3rd International Conference on Advanced Engineering
Materials and Technology (AEMT 2013), May 11-12, 2013,
The Aim of ICAMEM2012 was to present the latest research

and results of scientists related to advanced materials and
engineering materials topics. The papers are grouped as

follows: Chapter 1: Advanced Materials and New Materials;
Chapter 2: Engineering Materials Research; Chapter
3: Materials Processing Technology; Chapter 4: Other
Engineering Solutions for Manufacturing.
Advanced Materials and Engineering Materials III

Ed. Katsuyuki Kida

Collection of Selected, Peer Reviewed Papers from the
2013 3rd International Conference on Advanced Materials
and Engineering Materials 2013 (3rd ICAMEM 2013),
December 14-15, 2013, Singapore. The 173 papers are
grouped as follows: Chapter 1: Materials Science, Chapter 2:
Nanomaterials and Nanotechnologies, Chapter 3: Polymers
and Composites, Chapter 4: Metals and Alloys, Chapter 5:
Biomaterials, Chapter 6: Thin Film and DLC Coating, Chapter
7: Building and Road Materials, Chapter 8: Manufacturing
Technology and Processing, Chapter 9: Structural Materials
and Systems, Chapter 10: Materials Application.
Advanced Materials Engineering and Technology

Eds. Mohd Mustafa Al Bakri Abdullah et al.
The collection of peer reviewed papers from researchers,
engineers and scientists presents their new advances
and research results in the field of advanced materials
engineering and technology. This volume covered all the
aspects of advanced materials engineering and technology,
particularly of advanced characterization, biomaterials,
biotechnology and life sciences, building materials, coating
and surface engineering, composite and polymer materials,
optical and photonic materials and any other related
topics.
Advanced Materials and Processing Technologies:

IFMPT 2014
Eds. Seung-Bok Choi and Yun-Hae Kim
Collection of selected, peer reviewed papers from the 2014
International Forum on Materials Processing Technology
(IFMPT 2014), Februar 15-16, 2014, Guangzhou, China. The
163 papers are grouped as follows: Chapter 1: Polymers,
Rubber and Elastomers, Chapter 2: Metals and Alloys,
Chapter 3: Ceramics, Chapter 4: Composites, Chapter 5:
Micro/Nano Materials, Chapter 6: Optical/Electrical/Magnetic
Materials, Chapter 7: Energy Materials and Research,
Chapter 8: Biomaterials, Chapter 9: Chemical Materials and

Testing Technology, Chapter 10: Films, Chapter 11: Building
and Road Materials, Construction Techniques, Chapter
12: Surface Engineering/Coatings Technology, Chapter
13: Materials Processing and Manufacturing Technology,
Chapter 14: Mining and Mineral Processing, Chapter 15:
Mechanical Behavior and Fracture, Chapter 16: Friction,
Wear and Lubrication, Chapter 17: Heat Generation and
Conduction.
Advanced Materials Research III

Ed. K.M. Gupta

With the rapid development of industry and information
technology, researchers in all fields begin to discuss
some new ideas connected with materials science and
manufacturing technology. The collection covers topics of
current interest in material science. The papers are grouped
as follows: Chapter 1: Novel Composite Materials and their
Behaviour; Chapter 2: Advances in Machining and Materials
Technology; Chapter 3: Research Trends in Nanotechnology
and Nanomaterials; Chapter 4: Electronic, Opto-electronic,
Photonic and Thermoelectric Materials and Devices;
Chapter 5: Advances in Civil Engineering Materials and
Constructions; Chapter 6: Advances in Welding Technology;
Chapter 7: Corrosion Protection; Chapter 8: Analysis of Pipes
and Structures; Chapter 9: Characterization of Materials and
Computational Material Science; Chapter 10: Advances in
Dielectric Materials; Chapter 11: Miscellaneous Research
Topics.
Advanced Materials and Structures V

Eds. Mircea Nicoara and Carmen Opris
Solid State Phenomena Vol. 216
Collection of selected, peer reviewed papers from the the
Fifth International Conference on Advanced Materials and
Structures (AMS 2013), 24-25 October 2013, Timioara,
Romania. The 56 papers are grouped as follows: Chapter 1:
Advanced Materials, Chapter 2: Materials Characterization,
Chapter 3: Modern Processing Techniques.

Advanced Materials and Technologies
Ed. Xianghua Liu

Collection of selected, peer reviewed papers from the the 4th
International Conference on Advanced Engineering Materials
and Technology (AEMT 2014), June 14-15, 2014, Xiamen,
China. The 323 papers are grouped as follows: Chapter 1:
Nano Materials Science and Technology, Chapter 2: Metals
and Alloys, Chapter 3: Steel Materials and Applications,
Chapter 4: Resin, Rubber and Polymer Materials, Chapter
5: Optical/Electrical/Magnetic Materials and Technology,
Chapter 6: Ceramic Materials and Technologies, Chapter
7: Composite Research and Applications, Chapter 8: Fiber
Materials, Chapter 9: Chemical and Energy Materials
and Technologies, Chapter 10: Films Materials, Surface
and Coating Research, Chapter 11: Biomaterials and
Applied Research, Chapter 12: Environmental-Friendly
Materials and Green Technologies, Chapter 13: Materials
Processing, Testing and Monitoring Technologies, Chapter
14: Applied Mechanics, Building Materials and Construction
Engineering.
Advanced Materials Conference (AMC 2012)

Eds. Rosdi Ibrahim et al.
AMC 2012 is held with the aim of being a platform for
reviewing the latest research and technology in the area
of Advanced Materials. It also bringx together researchers,
scientists, engineers and scholar students to exchange and
share their experiences, new ideas and results in all aspects
of Advanced Material Research and discuss the practical
challenges encountered and the solutions adopted. The
latest advances and innovation in the area of advanced
material will be discussed. A total of more than 100 scientific
papers in various field of Advanced Materials have been
received and accepted for presentation in this conference.
Advanced Materials Engineering and Technology II
Chapter 8: New Functional Materials; Chapter 9: Optical and

Photonic Materials; Chapter 10: Optoelectronics; Chapter 11:
Semi-Conductor and Micro-Electronic Materials; Chapter 12:
Testing and Evaluation of Materials.
Advanced Materials Research IV

Eds. Zhihua Guo and Jie Xu

Collection of selected, peer reviewed papers from
the 2014 4th International Conference on Advanced
Materials Research (ICAMR 2014), January 22-23, 2014,
Macau, China. The 82 papers are grouped as follows:
Chapter 1: Composite Materials, Chapter 2: Materials
for Civil Engineering Applications, Chapter 3: Materials
Engineering and Processing Technologies, Chapter 4:
Chemical Engineering and Biotechnological Research,
Chapter 5: Nanotechnology, Nano-Materials and NanoComposites, Chapter 6: Thin Films Research and Trends
in Electronics.
Advanced Materials Science and Technology

Eds. Shijie Zhu, Baorong Ni et al.
Materials Science Forum Vol. 750
The 8th International Forum on Advanced Materials Science
and Technology (IFAMST-8), was held in Fukuoka Institute
of Technology, Fukuoka City, Japan, August 1-4, 2012.
The forum attracted about 200 attendees from 10 different
countries. The proceedings include 79 peer reviewed papers
covering a wide range of up-to-date materials science
topics.
Advanced Materials Science and Technology

ICAMST 2013
Eds. Kuwat Triyana, Khairurrijal et al.
Key Engineering Materials Vols. 594-595

International Conference on Advanced Materials Science
and Technology (ICAMST 2013), September 17-18, 2013,
Yogyakarta, Indonesia. The 157 papers are grouped as
follows: Chapter 1: Nanofibers and Membranes, Chapter 2:
Nanoparticles and Powders, Chapter 3: Thick and Thin Films,
Chapter 4: Biomaterials, Chapter 5: Electronic Materials,
Chapter 6: Magnetic Materials, Chapter 7: Optical Materials,
Chapter 8: Composites, Ceramics, and Alloys, Chapter 9:
Measurement and Characterization Techniques.

International Conference on Advanced Materials Engineering
and Technology (ICAMET 2013), November 28-29, 2013,
Bandung, Indonesia. The 205 papers are grouped as
follows: Chapter 1: Advanced Characterization; Chapter 2:
Biomaterials; Chapter 3: Biotechnology and Life Sciences;
Chapter 4: Building Materials; Chapter 5: Coatings and
Surface Engineering; Chapter 6: Composites and Polymer
Materials; Chapter 7: Computational Materials Science;

Advanced Materials, Synthesis, Development

and Application

Ed. Anna Bogdan

X International Conference Prospects of Fundamental
Sciences Development (PFSD-2013), April 23-26, 2013,
Tomsk, Russia. The 52 papers are grouped as follows:
I. Diagnostics and Engineering of Novel Materials; II.
Chemistry and Physics of Materials Surface.
Advanced Micro-Device Engineering III

Ed. Sumio Hosaka

The aim of this volume is to accelerate the exchange
of information on the best practices for CAD, CAM,
Manufacturing, Mechanical Engineering, Modeling and
Simulation, etc. Engineers and scientists in academia,
industry and government here address the most innovative
research and development work, including technical
challenges and social and economic issues, and discuss
their ideas, results, work-in-progress and experience
concerning all aspects of Computer-Aided Design,
Manufacturing, Modeling and Simulation.
Advanced Multifunctional Electroceramics
Eds. Sean Li, Thiam Teck Tan and Danyang Wang

As a relatively recent phenomenon, Electroceramics
have had a profound impact on the so called electronics
revolution. Ceramic materials that have been specially
formulated for specific electrical, electromagnetic and
optical properties can be tailored for their use as insulators,
ferroelectric materials, highly conductive ceramics,
electrodes, MEMS, energy convertors, sensors and
actuators, etc. The quest to push performance boundaries
through further study into the fundamental aspects of
electroceramics and their commercial applications is
essential for the advancement of this science and technology.
These works show the latest knowhow and new insights to
the development of electroceramics
Advanced Pavement Research

Eds. Bo Tian and Kaimin Niu

3rd International Conference on Concrete Pavements
Design, Construction, and Rehabilitation (ICCPDCR 2013),
December 12-13, 2013, Shanghai, China. The 41 papers are
grouped as follows: Chapter 1: Pavement Materials; Chapter
2: Structure and Mechanical Properties of Pavement;
Chapter 3: Technologies of Concrete Pavement Production
and Control.
Advanced Polymer Processing III

Ed. Weimin Yang

The book aims to exchange and share a number of experts
and scholarss experiences and research results about all
aspects of polymer processing and modification technology;
modern mold technology; rapid prototyping technology,
automobiles, home appliances, electronic and aviation
materials processing; materials processing simulation
technology; molding equipment and process data acquisition
and monitoring and other areas of new concepts. The book
further enhance the interrelationships between realms of
processing equipment, molding technology, mold design,
mold manufacture and materials modification, to raise the
application level for polymer and composite material in
technologies such as cash manufacturing.
Advanced X-Ray Characterization Techniques

Eds. Zainal Arifin Ahmad et al.
X-ray applications and techniques are gaining importance
and are moving to the forefront of science. A powerful tool
with many advantages, X-ray applications and techniques
present a route for rapid, hassle-free, non-destructive, safe
and accurate analysis. This book contains a compilation of
papers, all related to X-ray techniques, which are applied in
various areas of science and technology, namely in research
and industry. This publication aims to showcase the current
diversity and versatility of X-ray related techniques. With
contributors from all around the world, this publication of
compiled papers will relate a host of X-ray related techniques
with aims and the eventual findings, all of which are
presented in a short and concise manner. It is believed that
this book will be a good scientific literature which provides
clear and important information on X-ray related ventures.

Advancement of Materials and Nanotechnology III

Eds. Kuan Yew Cheong, Zainovia Lockman et al.
Collection of selected, peer reviewed papers from the 3rd
International Conference on the Advancement of Materials
and Nanotechnology 2013 (ICAMN III 2013), November 1921, 2013, Penang. The 94 papers are grouped as follows:
Chapter 1: Nanomaterial Research and Application, Chapter
2: Polymer Materials and Composites, Chapter 3: Functional
and Structural Materials, Material Processing Technologies,
Chapter 4: Micro/Nano Materials for Bio/Medical Application,
Chapter 5: Materials and Technologies for Electric and
Electronic Application.
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bioengineering and sports.

Advances in Engineering Plasticity XI

Eds. Guoxing Lu and Qingming Zhang

This special issue of peer review papers covers all aspects
of Engineering Plasticity and Its Applications. The primary
objective was to gather the current knowledge of an
international group of scientists, researchers and engineers
from academic to industrial institutions and to exchange
original ideas, discuss new developments and disseminate
the latest research findings in the field of engineering
plasticity.
Also available in print (978-3-03785-548-5), 600 pages,
2013, US$345.00/266.00, also available on CD (978-303795-320-4) and eBook (978-3-03813-929-4)
Advances in Engineering Plasticity XII

Advances in Abrasive Technology XVII
Eds. Yeong-Maw Hwang et al.
Eds. Akinori Yui, Jiwang Yan et al.
This special volume includes the papers presented at the

12th Asia-Pacific Conference on Engineering Plasticity and
Its Applications (AEPA 2014) held in National Sun Yat-sen
University, Kaohsiung, Taiwan on 1-5 September 2014. The
2014 conference features technical and keynote programs,
the most current and relevant trends in academia, and
industry, and a cultural excursion program. The topics
cover engineering plasticity in various disciplines such as
materials processing, damage and fracture analysis, impact
dynamics, composite mechanics. Advances in plasticity
on the nano, micro and macro scales and their industrial
applications related to sustainable and re-manufacturing
are also included.

17th International Symposium on Advances in Abrasive
Technology (ISAAT 2014), September 22-25, 2014, Hawaii,
USA. The 138 papers are grouped as follows: Chapter 1:
Abrasive Machining, Chapter 2: Surface Quality, Chapter
3: Brittle Material Machining, Chapter 4: Grinding Wheel,
Chapter 5: High Efficiency Machining, Chapter 6: Cutting
Technology, Chapter 7: Tribology in Manufacturing, Chapter
8: Micro/Nano Machining, Chapter 9: Finishing/Lapping/
Polishing, Chapter 10: System Development, Chapter 11:
Monitoring & Analysis, Chapter 12: Metrology & Evaluation,
Chapter 13: Chemo-Mechanical Polishing, Chapter 14: NonTraditional Machining.
Advances in Engineering Materials, Product and

Systems Design
Ed. Aleksandar Subic

This book presents some recent research efforts that
provide new insights into particular advances in engineering
materials, product and systems design. The featured
research contributions stemming from an international
virtual engineering forum aim to inform future research and
development in relevant fields. This includes especially
research focused on design, materials and manufacturing
of engineering structures, components and systems for
industrial applications, including aerospace, automotive,
Advances in Fracture and Damage Mechanics XII

Eds. A. Milazzo and M.H. Aliabadi
The book covers a wide range of topics: Fracture Mechanics,
Failure analysis, Composites, Multiscale Modelling,
Micromechanics, Structural Health Monitoring, Damage
Tolerance, Corrosion, Creep, Non-linear problems, Dynamic
Fracture, Residual Stress, Environmental effects, Crack
Propagation, Metallic and Concrete Materials, Probabilistic
Aspects, Computer Modeling Methods (Finite Elements,
Boundary Elements and Meshless), Microstructural and
Multiscale Aspects.

Advances in Functional and Electronic Materials
Eds. Lianjun Wang, Xiumei Wang et al.
The collection of peer reviewed papers C-MRS 2012
meeting includes 137 papers selected from Symposium G:
Bio- materials, Symposium H: Functional crystal materials,
Symposium J: Multiferroics materials, Symposium K:
Supercomputer materials and application, Symposium M:
Nano and ultra-fine materials, Symposium N: Advanced
ceramic materials, and Symposium U: Amorphous alloy and
high entropy materials.
Advances in Hot Metal Extrusion and Simulation

of Light Alloys
Eds. A. Erman Tekkaya and Andreas Jger
The International Conference on Extrusion and Benchmark
was held for the fourth time. Invited keynote speakers and
contributors from academia and industry reported on the
latest advances in extrusion technology and its simulation.
The contributions covered a wide range of topics and are
grouped into the categories of: benchmark, microstructure,
seam welds & composite extrusion, material flow &
constitutive equations, friction evaluation, dies & tools, and
process control & optimization. However, many more topics
such as new materials and new profiles have also been
covered.
Advances in Machining and Manufacturing

Technology XII
Eds. Xipeng Xu, Chuanzhen Huang et al.
Advances in Manufacturing Systems

MESIC V
Eds. Juan Jos Aguilar Martn et al.
This volume is devoted to all the manufacturing engineers
that work in Industrial metrology, Industrial quality, Modeling
and simulation in manufacturing engineering and Teaching
manufacturing and industrial heritage. Thereby, this issue
contains peer reviewed selected contributions on the
aforementioned fields, showing the most recent advances
in the most innovative trends in Manufacturing Systems.
Advances in Materials and Materials Processing

Eds. Zhengyi Jiang, Xianghua Liu et al.
Selected, peer reviewed papers from the 2012 International
Conference on Advances in Materials and Manufacturing
Processes (ICAMMP 2012), December 2223, 2012, Beihai,
China. The 508 papers are grouped as follows: Chapter
1: Composites; Chapter 2: Micro/Nano Materials and
Ceramic; Chapter 3: Polymers and Biomaterials; Chapter 4:
Optical/Electronic/Magnetic Materials; Chapter 5: Chemical
Materials and Technologies; Chapter 6: Energy Materials;
Chapter 7: Iron and Steel; Chapter 8: Metal Alloy Materials;
Chapter 9: Materials for Building and Structures; Chapter
10: Mechanics of Materials; Chapter 11: Environmental.
Research, Friendly Materials and Recycling Waste
Technologies; Chapter 12: Surface Engineering/Coatings;
Chapter 13: Materials Forming; Chapter 14: Materials
Machining; Chapter 15: Welding & Joining; Chapter 16:
Laser Processing; Chapter 17: Casting and Solidification;
Chapter 18: Geology and Mineral Processing.

The volume tends to present to the readers the recent
advances in the field of machining and advanced
manufacturing technology. It is therefore valuable to
production and research engineers, research students and
academics in the field. The 131 peer reviewed papers are
grouped as follows: Chapter 1: Theory and Technology of
Cutting and Grinding; Chapter 2: New Technologies of Tool;
Chapter 3: Precision and Ultra Precision Machining; Chapter
4: Advanced Manufacturing Technology; Chapter 5: Micro
and Nano Technology; Chapter 6: Mechanical Manufacturing
Experiment and Detection Technology; Chapter 7:
Automation and Modern Manufacturing System.
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Advances in Materials and Materials Processing IV

Eds. Zhengyi Jiang, Xianghua Liu et al.
4th International Conference on Advances in Materials and
Manufacturing (ICAMMP 2013), 18-19 December, 2013,
Kunming, China. The 268 papers are grouped as follows:
Chapter 1: Composites, Chapter 2: Micro/Nano Materials,
Chapter 3: Steel/Iron, Chapter 4: Ceramics, Chapter
5: Metal Alloy Material, Chapter 6: Optical / Electrical /
Magnetic Materials, Chapter 7: Energy Materials, Chapter 8:
Biomaterials and Technology, Chapter 9: Chemical Materials,
Chapter 10: Film Material, Chapter 11: Building Materials,
Chapter 12: Materials Mechanical Behavior and Fracture,
Chapter 13: Materials Physics and Chemistry, Chapter 14:

Selection, Testing and Evaluation of Materials, Chapter 15:
Surface Engineering / Coatings Technology, Chapter 16:
Material Forming, Chapter 17: Material Machining, Chapter
18: Welding and Joining, Chapter 19: Materials Processing
Technologies.
Advances in Materials and Processing

Technologies XV
Eds. A. Kiet Tieu, Hongtao Zhu et al.

International Conference on Advances in Materials and
Processing Technologies (AMPT 2012), September 23-26,
2012, Wollongong, Australia. The 108 papers are grouped
as follows: Chapter 1: Computer Aided Engineering; Chapter
2: Deformation Process; Chapter 3: Materials; Chapter 4:
Materials Removal Processes; Chapter 5: Processing of New
and Advanced Materials; Chapter 6: Surface Engineering;
Chapter 7: Precision Engineering; Chapter 8: Welding;
Chapter 9: Other Related Processes.
Advances in Materials Manufacturing Science and

Technology XV
Eds. Rupeng Zhu, Ning He et al.

The papers in this special volume represent the latest
development in the field of materials manufacturing
technology, spanning from the fundamentals to new
technology and applications. Especially, the papers cover
the topics of advanced manufacturing technology and
equipment, material forming science and technology, digital
manufacturing system and management, modern design
theory and methodology, and MEMS and ultra precision
manufacturing.
Advances in Materials Processing Technologies

MESIC V
Eds. Juan Jos Aguilar Martn et al.
This volume is devoted to all the manufacturing engineers
that work in Integrated development of products and
processes, Machining processes, Forming processes and
Non-traditional manufacturing processes. Thereby, this
issue contains peer reviewed selected contributions on the
aforementioned fields, showing the most recent advances
in the most innovative trends in Materials Processing

Technologies.
Advances in Materials Science and Technology

(AMST)
Eds. Utpal S. Joshi, Dipti Tripathi et al.
This special volume covers topics such as novel synthesis,
processing and applications of advanced materials, micro
and nano-structures, oxides and magnetic materials,
nanomaterials, semiconductors, microwave dielectric,
multiferroics, computational materials science, modeling
and simulation of advanced materials and technology such
as cryogenics and smart material for health care.
Advances in Materials and Systems

Technologies IV
Eds. A.O. Akii Ibhadode and E.O. Aluyor
Fourth International Conference on Engineering Research
and Development (ICERD 2012), September 4-6, 2012,
Benin City, Nigeria. The 82 papers are grouped as follows:
Chapter 1: Construction and Structures; Chapter 2: Electrical
and Electronic Technology; Chapter 3: Information and
Communication Technology; Chapter 4: Machines and
Equipment; Chapter 5: Materials Processing; Chapter 6:
Oil and Gas; Chapter 7: Renewable Energy; Chapter 8:
Systems Design and Analysis; Chapter 9: Water, Waste and
Environment.
Advances in Mechatronic Systems, Mechanics

and Materials
Eds. Jerzy Garus, Piotr Szymak et al.
The special collection of peer reviewed papers contains
some new results in mechatronic systems, mechanics and
materials, as well as in aspects of control and robotics in
relevant technological applications. Therefore, the book is
divided into three main chapters: mechatronics, control and
robotics, and it contains the latest theoretical and practical
experiences of scientists and researchers from universities
and research centers. The main objective of this volume
is the dissemination of the scientific knowledge to better
understanding of widely considered mechatronic and
material systems. We hope that the volume will be a source
of knowledge and inspiration to scientists, researchers and
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practitioners.
Advances in Nanoscience and Nanotechnology

Eds. S. Velumani and N. Muthukumarasamy
In this special issue, we have several papers that are

addressing the current status of the fundamental issues
related to synthesis and the diverse applications of
semiconducting nanowires and nanotubes. The papers
related to nanocrystalline polymer materials presented
in chapter IV discusses the different aspects associated
with the synthesis and properties of polymer materials and
provides good scope for researchers to carry out further
research on polymer materials. Demonstration about the
usage of specific nanocrystalline materials for efficient drug
delivery and antimicrobial activities are being discussed
in chapter V under the title nanostructured materials for
biological applications and will be an impetus for carrying
out research in this area. Finally, in the chapter VI papers
related to sensors and devices using nanostructured
materials give an overview about the fabrication of devices
like, field effect transistors, gas sensors and solar cells using
nanomaterials.
Advances in Non-Conventional Materials and

Technologies for Sustainable Engineering
Advances in Optics Manufacture

Ed. Yuegang Fu

The Asia Pacific region has become a manufacturing hub
for optical components and optoelectronics. These optical
devices are widely used in imaging optical systems, such as
various consumer and scientific products, instruments and
lighting systems, etc. The papers cover most recent research
results and are grouped as follows: Chapter 1: Design and
System; Chapter 2: Fabrication; Chapter 3: Instrumentation;
Chapter 4: Laser; Chapter 5: Measurement; Chapter 6:
Optical Information Processing.
Advances in Rubber
Eds. Charoen Nakason et al.

1st Asia Pacific Rubber Conference 2013, (APRC 2013)
September 56, 2013, Surat Thani, Thailand. The 119
papers are grouped as follows: Chapter 1: Rubber Agronomy,
Socio-Economics and Biotechnology; Chapter 2: Rubber
Processing and Products; Chapter 3: Rubber Compounding
and Composites; Chapter 4: Rubber Chemistry and Chemical
Modification; Chapter 5: Industrial Rubber Application.
Eds. Khosrow Ghavami et al.
Advances in Textile Engineering and Materials
Eds. Huawu Liu, Yongxin Yang et al.

International Conference on Non-Conventional Materials
and Technologies Construction Materials and Technologies
for Sustainability (14th NOCMAT 2013) March 24-27, 2013,
Joao Pessoa, Brazil. The 84 papers are grouped as follows:
Chapter 1: Bamboo and Wood; Chapter 2: Earthen Materials
and Constructions; Chapter 3: Cement, Mortar and Concrete;
Chapter 4: Standards, Guidelines and Policy Issues; Chapter
5: Composites Reinforced with Vegetable Fibers; Chapter
6: Structural Integrity and Durability; Chapter 7: Advances
in Research Methodologies and Material Testing; Chapter
8: Recycling of Industrial, Agricultural and Urban Waste;
Chapter 9: Affordable Housing Using Low Cost Energy
Saving Materials.

The collection of peer reviewed papers presents some of
the latest research and technology on all aspects of textiles
and materials. The topics addressed in this publication span
the entire spectrum of research to applications for textile
technology and textile materials. This book contains the
accepted manuscripts from the areas of Textile Materials,
Technology in Textile Industry, Textile Equipment, Apparel
Design, Future Trends in Textile and Apparel Industry,
Engineering Materials and Functional Materials, Engineering
Education and Management.
Advance Medical Materials and Applications
Eds. Mohammad A. Jafar Mazumder and Amir Al-Ahmed

Advanced materials refer to all new and existing materials
showing superior performance in one or more characteristics
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over the traditional materials that are critical for the
applications and uses. The presentations in Advance Medical
Materials and Applications reflect the true inter-disciplinary
nature of biomaterials science, describes the scientific
background and thoroughly discusses the sequences of
new development and applications of advanced materials in
biomedical engineering, biology and medicine, and to deliver
real benefits in health care technology and quality of life.
Aluminium Alloys 2014 - ICAA14

Eds. Knut Marthinsen, Bjrn Holmedal et al.
International Conference on Aluminium Alloys (ICAA14),
June 15-19, 2014, Trondheim, Norway. The 211 papers are
grouped as follows: Chapter 1: Advanced Analysis, Chapter
2: Casting and Solidification, Chapter 3: Corrosion, Coatings
and Surface Properties, Chapter 4: Fatigue, Fracture
and Creep, Chapter 5: Joining, Chapter 6: Mechanical
Properties, Chapter 7: Metal Plasticity and Forming, Chapter
8: Modelling and Simulation, Chapter 9: Novel Processes
and Materials, Chapter 10: Phase Transformations, Chapter
11: Refining and Recycling, Chapter 12: Thermomechanical
Processing.
AMI Light Metals Conference 2014
Eds. Heinrich Mller and Ulyate A. Curle

AMI Light Metals 2014 Conference,October 15-17, 2014,
Pilanesberg National Park, South Africa. The 59 papers are
grouped as follows: Chapter 1: Plenary, Chapter 2: Light
Metals: Aluminium and Magnesium, Chapter 3: Light Metals:
Titanium, Chapter 4: Ferrous & Base Metals, Chapter 5:
Precious Metals, Chapter 6: Nuclear Materials.
Available in print (978-3-03835-234-1),
468 pages,
Applied Crystallography XXII
Eds. Danuta Str and Grzegorz Dercz

Solid State Phenomena Vols. 203-204
The goal of this collection is to provide the opportunity for
researchers working in many different fields to showcase
their latest achievements in the arena of structural studies,
as applied to the materials commonly used in industry.
Emphasis is placed on the methods and techniques used in
structural studies, as well as on the structures and properties
of divers materials including: metals and alloys, ceramics,

polymers, quasicrystals, nanomaterials and thin films. The
book comprises 98 peer-reviewed papers which provide
excellent up-to-date coverage of the subject.
Baltic Polymer Symposium
Eds. Janis Zicans and Remo Merijs Meri

The issue summarizes 22 selected papers of the XII
international conference Baltic Polymer Symposium 2012,
held in Liepaja, Latvia, from 19-22 of September, 2012. Since
2001 the event is annually organized by technical universities
of the three Baltic States. Baltic Polymer Symposium 2012
in Liepja was visited by participants not only from the three
Baltic States, but also by participants from Taiwan, Germany,
Finland, United Kingdom, Poland, Ukraine and Russia.
The scope of the proceedings comprises all aspects of
modern polymers science: synthesis, processing, recycling,
composites, nanotechnologies etc.
Binders and Materials XI
Eds. Karel Dvok, Dominik Gazdi et al.

The main topic covered in this volume are chemistry and
technology of cement and other hydraulic binders, chemistry
and technology of lime and gypsum. One section focuses on
organic binders like epoxides etc. and the last one contains
topics regarding concrete and application of binders in
practice. The volume tries to collect the newest knowledge
and progressive trends in the field of binders and building
materials. The 72 papers are grouped as follows: Chapter 1:
Cement and Binders Based on Cement, Chapter 2: Inorganic
Binders, Chapter 3: Organic Binders, Chapter 4: Silicate
Materials, Chapter 5: Building Materials, Chapter 6: Other
Related Topics.
Bioceramics 24
Eds. Kunio Ishikawa et al.

The proceedings of the 24th annual meeting of the
International Society for Ceramics in Medicine (Bioceramics
24), held in Japan, comprise 133 peer-reviewed papers
arranged into 13 chapters: I. Advanced Calcium Phosphate
Ceramics; II. Porous Materials; III. Cements; IV. Coatings;
V. in vivo Studies and Clinical Application; VI. Cell Studies
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and Cell-Material Interactions; VII. Composites; VIII. Drug
Delivery Carriers; IX. Dental Materials; X. Metals; XI. Zirconia
and Alumina Ceramics; XII. Nano-Materials; XIII. Sol-Gel
Synthesis and Other Materials. They will be of great help
in exploiting the merits of ceramics and in overcoming their
weakness in applications involving polymers and metals.
Bioceramics 25
Eds. Iulian Antoniac, Simona Cavalu et al.

This book includes papers collected for the 25th Symposium
and Annual Meeting of the International Society for Ceramics
in Medicine (BIOCERAMICS 25), held in Bucharest,
Romania, from 7-10 November, 2013. The papers were
selected by reviewing the full papers of authors whose
abstracts submitted to the Symposium were accepted
after a blind peer-reviewing process, and reflected the
most recent progress made in the study of bioceramics
and their applications in medicine. The papers are focused
not just on synthesis, processing and characterization
of bioceramics, but also on surface modification, tissue
engineering, nanomaterials and drug delivery. Which
means that bioceramics are facing advanced towards the
regeneration of the tissue by biomimetic design of structure
and integration of biological function to optimize the tissue
response. The strong contribution related to the application
of bioceramics and composite materials in dentistry and
orthopedics presented in this book confirm the importance
of these materials for clinical practice in medical units.
Biomedical Applications of Smart Technologies

offer a plenitude of up-to-date information on Biomedical
Applications of Smart Technologies. The papers are
conveniently arranged into: Chapter 1: Active and Stimuli
Responsive Materials, Chapter 2: Medical Diagnostics and
Imaging, Chapter 3: Tissue Engineering and Regenerative
Medicine, Chapter 4: Targeted Drug and Gene Delivery.
BiomMedD V
Eds. Iulian Antoniac et al.

This special collection is devoted to current trends and
developments in the field of biomaterials, tissue engineering
and medical devices. This volume targets basic research
and developments ranging from experimental and
theoretical aspects about biomaterials to final applications
of biomaterials in orthopedics and dentistry. The 29 papers
are grouped as follows: Chapter 1: Nanomaterials, Metallic
Biomaterials & Coatings; Chapter 2: Bioceramics &
Biocomposites; Chapter 3: Biopolymers, Biocompatibility
& Drug Delivery; Chapter 4: Bioengineering; Chapter 5:
Biomaterials Application in Surgery; Chapter 6: Dental
Materials.
Brazilian Ceramic Conference 57
Bioceramics 25: Supplement
Eds. Sonia Mello Castanho, Wilson Acchar et al.

Brazilian Ceramic Conference (CBC57), May 19-22, 2013,
Natal/RN, Brazil. The 125 papers are grouped as follows:
Chapter 1: Raw Materials, Chapter 2: Powder Synthesis,
Chapter 3: Earthenware, Chapter 4: Whiteware, Chapter 5:
Ceramic Tiles, Chapter 6: Plaster and Cement, Chapter 7:
Refractories and Thermal Insulation, Chapter 8: Glasses,
Glass-ceramics and Related Materials, Chapter 9: ThermoMechanical Ceramics, Chapter 10: Electrical, Electronic
and Magnetic Ceramics, Chapter 11: Nuclear, Optical and
Chemical Ceramics, Chapter 12: Bioceramics, Chapter
13: Recycling and Environment, Chapter 14: Processing,
Chapter 15: Nanotechnology, Chapter 16: Other.
Eds. Iulian Antoniac, Simona Cavalu et al.

Symposium and Annual Meeting of the International Society
for Ceramics in Medicine (ISCM), November 7-10, 2013,
Bucharest, Romania. The 37 papers are grouped as follows:
I. Bioceramics Synthesis, Characterization and Testing,
II. Bioceramics Applications in Dentistry, III. Bioceramics
Applications in Orthopedics.
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Building Materials and Structural Engineering II
Eds. B. Xu and H.Y. Li
2nd International Conference on Building Materials and
Structural Engineering (BMSE2013), May 24-25, 2013,
Beijing, China. The 54 papers are grouped as follows:
Chapter 1: Research on Building Engineering and Building
Materials; Chapter 2: Structures Engineering; Chapter
3: Research on Applied Materials; Chapter 4: Related
Topics.
Chemical, Material and Metallurgical

Engineering III
Eds. Jianmin Zeng, Jiahao Li et al.

3rd International Conference on Chemical, Metallurgical
Engineering (ICCMME 2013), December 10-11, 2013,
Zhuhai, China. The 375 papers are grouped as follows:
Chapter 1: Chemical Materials and Technologies; Chapter 2:
Catalyst and Catalytic Reaction; Chapter 3: Pharmaceutical
Engineering, Biological Chemical and Biomedical; Chapter
4: Waste Disposal and Environmental Chemicals; Chapter
5: Chemical Thermodynamics and Kinetics; Chapter 6:
Food Science and Food Chemistry; Chapter 7: Composites
and Polymers; Chapter 8: Micro / Nano Materials; Chapter
9: Ceramic; Chapter 10: Functional Materials; Chapter 11:
Environmental Friendly Materials; Chapter 12: Building
Materials; Chapter 13: Iron, Steel and Alloys; Chapter 14:
Materials Processing Technology; Chapter 15: Metallurgical
Science and Technology; Chapter 16: Exploration and
Extraction of Mineral Resources, Mining Engineering;
Chapter 17: Measurements and Modeling in Material
Science.
Chinese Ceramics Communications III

Eds. Jin Hu, Nanchun Chen et al.

Powders are root materials for ceramics, as the starting
compositions to prepare bulks or films. In addition, powders
are usually used as additives for metals, polymers and
composites. In general, the characteristics and performances
of the powders dominate the properties and quality of
final materials or products. Therefore, the importance of
powders, including synthesizing and testing, will never
be overstated. The objective of 2012 Workshop on the
Synthesis, Characterization and applications of inorganic
powders, therefore, is to provide a forum for researchers,
engineers and students, to disseminate their latest research

results and exchange experimental views concerning the
latest developments in the novel technology to fabricate
and analyze ceramic powders and also the preparation and
characterization of bulk ceramics. The present Proceedings
collected 73 papers presented in this Workshop.
Complete set of CONGRESS of CIMTEC 2012

Advances in Science and Technology Vols. 77-86
These are the proceedings of the 4th International
Conference on Smart Materials, Structures and Systems.
The conference was held in Montecatini Terme, Italy on
June 10-14, 2012. Indeed, the intensive research carried
out worldwide for creating higher forms of materials,
structures and systems by providing them with life
functions, resulted already in a high level of technology
readiness with several applications now emerging, which
demonstrate smart materials technologies to have matured
well beyond the conceptual stage. Widespread use of
nanotechnology concepts and tools and the availability
of multiscale computational models coupled with the
exponential growth of computer capability are fuelling the
rate of advancement of the field. This also is increasingly
taking advantage from the merging of materials science
and engineering from information deriving from a deeper
understanding of biological processes and from the highly
effective evolutionary solutions created by nature along
million years.
Condensed Matter and Materials Physics

Eds. Prafulla K. Jha, Arun Pratap et al.

This collection highlights the frontiers of current research in
condensed matter and materials physics. Emphasis is placed
upon the presentation of current status of the condensed
matter and materials physics that could facilitate decisions
and future directions of research. The book comprises 56
peer-reviewed papers which provide an excellent and upto-date coverage of the subject.
Available in print (978-3-03785-625-3),
414 pages,
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Contemporary Design and Manufacturing
Technology
Eds. Taiyong Wang, Hun Guo et al.

The special topic volume communicates the latest progress
and research results of new theory, new technology,
method, equipment and so on in Engineering Technology,
and to grasp the updated technological and research
trends in internationally. The major topics covered by
the special volumes include Advanced Materials and
Manufacturing Technologies, Control, Automation and
Detection Systems, Advanced Design Technology,
Optimization and Modeling.
Control Engineering in Materials Processing II

Ed. Andrzej Kot
The special topic volume with invited papers covers works
implementing the Control Theory to materials processing,
especially the field of putting materials properties to its
better use in manufacturing processes. Instead of only
using principles of control theory for materials, researchers
use phenomena arising in materials for control purposes.
In this topic book most considerations are focused on the
group of Smart Materials ie. Shape Memory Alloys (SMA)
or Piezoelectrics.
Damage Assessment of Structures X

Ed. Biswajit Basu

Damage assessment of structures is an emerging field and
has become increasingly important over the past decade
or two. Diagnosis and prognosis of structural damage plays
an important role not just in ensuring the structural integrity
but also in optimizing the overall life cycle cost including the
cost for operation and maintenance. The Special collection
consists of a compilation 159 papers on all research
topics relevant to damage assessment of engineering
structures and systems including numerical simulations,
signal processing of sensor measurements, theoretical and
experimental studies. Broad areas of damage assessment
covered in the publication include applications to composite
materials, civil infrastructure, mechanical devices and
machineries, renewable energy, sensors, signal processing,
structural health and condition monitoring.
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Defects and Diffusion in Carbon Nanotubes

Ed. D.J. Fisher
Carbon nanotubes are one of the newest materials to be
discovered, being barely 20 years old. They are also the
most promising one, with one particular sample of multiwalled nanotube attaining a tensile strength of 63GPa, and
with carbon nanotubes in general having a specific strength
of up to 48000kNm/kg: effectively a direct exploitation of
the covalent sp2 bonding between carbon atoms. Plastic
deformation begins at about 5% strain. The nanotubes can
be produced in lengths of up to 550mm, and thicknesses
as small as 4.3; making them perfect reinforcement fibres
for composites. They also have many other properties
which may be useful in electronics, gas storage , etc. The
present compilation focuses on the various characteristic
types of defect which are found in carbon nanotubes, plus
the relatively limited number of diffusion studies which have
been performed. The 418 entries cover the period from 1994
to 2014.
Defects and Diffusion in Semiconductors XIV

Ed. David J.Fisher
This 14th volume in the series covers the latest results in
the field of Defects and Diffusion in Semiconductor. The
issue also includes some original papers: An Experimental
Study of the Thermal Properties of Modified 9Cr-1Mo
Steel; Physico-Mechanical Properties of Sintered IronSilica Sand Nanoparticle Composites: A Preliminary Study;
Defect and Dislocation Density Parameters of 5251 Al
Alloy Using Positron Annihilation Lifetime Technique; A
Novel Computational Strategy to Enhance the Ability of
Elaborate Search by Entire Swarm to Find the Best Solution
in Optimization of AMCs; Synthesis and Characterization
of Novel Nanoceramic Magnesium Ferrite Material Doped
with Samarium and Dysprosium for Designing Microstrip
Patch Antenna; ZnO Varistor Defective Gd and Pr Ions;
Injecting CO2 and Pumping Out Saline Formation Water
Simultaneously to Control Pressure Build-Up while Storing
CO2 in Deep Saline Aquifers; Studying the Effect of Low
-Radiation Doses on CR-39 Polymers Using Positron
Annihilation Lifetime and Mechanical Properties.
Dianchi Advanced Materials Forum 2013

Eds. Cheng Zhang and Jin Hu
Dianchi Advanced Materials Forum, July 23-25, 2013,

Kunming, China. The 81 papers are grouped as follows:
Chapter 1: Ceramics and Ceramics-Matrix Composites;
Chapter 2: Metals and Metal-Matrix Composites; Chapter
3: Polymers and Polymer-Matrix Composites
Diffusion and Conduction in Zeolites

Ed. D.J. Fisher

The microporous aluminosilicate minerals known as Zeolites
are invaluable as adsorbents, molecular sieves and catalysts
because they possess a porous structure that can let pass
or accommodate cations such as, Ca2+, K+, Mg2+, Na+,
etc. These are nevertheless loosely held and can be easily
exchanged for those in an adjacent solution. Movement of
other materials through Zeolites is naturally an important
factor. The present compilation consists of diffusion data.
These represent, as far as possible, pure diffusion, shorn of
other transfer mechanisms such as permeation. Most of the
results involve well-known artificially produced Zeolites, but
also include information on naturally occurring Zeolites such
as analcime and clinoptilolite. The 290 entries, 22 figures
and 67 tables cover the period from 1961 to 2014.
Diffusion in Advanced Materials

Eds. Graeme Murch, Andreas chsner et al.
Diffusion Foundations Vol. 1
In the first chapter Prof. Kozubski and colleagues present
atomisticsimulations of superstructure transformations of
intermetallic nanolayers.In Chapter 2, Prof. Danielewski
and colleagues discuss a formalism for themorphology
of the diffusion zone in ternary alloys. In Chapter 3,
ProfessorsSprengel and Koiwa discuss the classical
contributions of Boltzmann andMatano for the analysis
of concentration-dependent diffusion. This isfollowed by
Chapter 4 by Professor Cserhti and colleagues on the use
of Kirkendall porosity for fabricating hollow hemispheres.
In Chapter 5,Professor Morton-Blake reports on molecular
dynamics calculations of ions ina synthetic channel. In
Chapter 6, Professor Bokstein and Dr Rodin reviewgrain
boundary diffusion and segregation in metals and alloys. This
isfollowed by a review by Professor Mehrer on diffusion in
glassy metals(Chapter 7). In Chapter 8 Professor Prochazka
and colleagues report ondefects and sintering in yttriastabilized zirconia using positronannihilation spectroscopy
and in Chapter 9 Professor Fishman and colleaguesreport
on mechanical activation of Mn-O oxides. Finally in Chapter
10 Professors Popova and Popov analyse the role of
diffusion in the structureand texture of Cu-Nb composites.

Diffusion in Carbon Allotropes

Ed. D.J. Fisher

Carbon has always been an essential feature of human
civilisation (not to mention the human constitution),
whether as mere fuel, as an expensive bauble or as an
essential component of those two supporting pillars (organic
chemicals, steel) of the industrial revolution. Even since its
recognition as an element, 2 centuries ago, it has never
ceased to offer new surprises and properties. Just decades
ago, students had to contend with only two main forms,
graphite and diamond, but nowadays there is a plethora of
nanotubes, fullerenes, graphenes, etc. The present volume
offers a compilation (over 400 items) of data on mass
diffusion, in all of the various known allotropes of carbon,
spanning some 6 decades.
Diffusion in Halides Data Compilation

Ed. D.J. Fisher

The present issue comprises a compilation of data on
diffusion in halides in either the crystalline or molten state;
that is, diffusion in aqueous systems is not covered. The
data cover a period of almost 50 years: from 1965 to the
beginning of 2014. The over 700 entries, 205 tables and 34
figures will provide an invaluable wealth of information on
diffusion in this class of material.
Diffusion in Solids and Liquids IX

Eds. Andreas chsner, Graeme E. Murch et al.
9th International Conference on Diffusion in Solids and
Liquids Mass Transfer - Heat Transfer - Microstructure &
Properties - Nanodiffusion and Nanostructured Materials
(DSL-2013), June 24 28, 2013, Madrid, Spain. The goal
of the conference was to provide a unique opportunity to
exchange information, to present the latest results as well
as to review the relevant issues on contemporary diffusion
research.
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Diffusion in Solids and Liquids VIII
Eco-Materials Processing and Design XIV
Eds. Andreas chsner, Graeme E. Murch et al.
Eds. T. Kai, K. Mizuta, T. Nakazato et al.
Defect and Diffusion Forum Vols. 334-335

This special issue contains selected peer-reviewed papers
presented at the Eighth International Conference on Diffusion
in Solids and Liquids (DSL-2012) held at the Hotel Kalyon
Istanbul, Turkey during the period 25th-29th June, 2012.The
goal of the conference was to provide a unique opportunity
to exchange information, to present the latest results as well
as to review the relevant issues on contemporary diffusion
research. Young scientists were especially encouraged to
attend the conference and to establish international networks
with well-known scientists.
Digital Design and Manufacturing Technology III

Ed. Yangyu Wang
China has become the manufacturing center of the world.
Advanced digital design and manufacturing technology
can improve productivity and reduce the costs of product
development. It has become the most important techniques
to enhance ones competitiveness to win advantage in
the market. At the same time, it has a huge potential for
development and improvement. This volume contains
34 selected peer reviewed papers from 2012 National
Conference on Digital Design and Manufacturing Technology
(2012 DDMTC) which was held during November 12-14,
2012,in Ningbo, P.R. China.
Ecology and New Building Materials

and Products
Eds. Martina Drdlov, Martin Nejedlk et al.
Collection of selected, peer reviewed papers from the18th
Conference of Research Institute for Building Materials
Ecology and New Building Materials and Products (ICEBMP
2014), June 3-5, 2014, ern Hora, Czech Republic. The 84
papers are grouped as follows: Chapter 1: Binders, Chapter
2: Composite Materials, Chapter 3: Building Materials Based
on Secondaty Raw Materials, Chapter 4: Technology and
Testing Methods.

The collection of 34 peer reviewed papers covers the
following five topics: (A) Materials for energy conversion,
solar cell and new energy, (B) Photocatalysis and
semiconducting materials, (C) Processing and design
for eco-materials, (D) Bio-inspired materials and hybrid
materials, and (E) Porous and nanostructured materials.
Electroactive Polymers: Advances in Materials

and Devices

The 14 peer-reviewed papers collected here together offer
a plenitude of up-to-date information on Electroactive
Polymers: Advances in Materials and Devices. The papers
are conveniently arranged into: Chapter 1: EAP Materials
and Analysis of Physical Mechanisms, Chapter 2: Device
Development and Applications.
Electroceramics in Japan XV
Eds. K. Katayama, K. Kato, K. Shinozaki et al.

The major topics covered by this 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, properties and processing of thin films, magnetic
ceramics, semiconductor ceramics, sensors, and ceramic
science and processing. The microstructure of materials
varied between single crystals, bulk ceramics, thin films,
and nanocrystals. All papers collected in this book were
reviewed and cover the latest developments in science and
technology of electroceramics.
Electroceramics in Japan XVI
Eds. N. Murayama, K. Shinozaki et al.

This special collection brings together the latest developments
in the science and technology of electroceramics. It focuses
upon contributing to the exchange of Electroceramics knowhow; both scientific and industrial. The major topics covered
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by this special collection includes dielectric and ferroelectric
ceramics, lead-free ferroelectric ceramics, energy related
ceramics, thin film and nanocrystal, semiconductor,
magnetic, optical, and sensor ceramics. All papers collected
were reviewed.
papers are conveniently arranged into: Chapter 1: Smart

Materials, Sensors, Actuators, MEMS, Chapter 2: Integration
Technologies, Chapter 3: Smart Structures and Integrated
Systems, Chapter 4: Structural Health Monitoring and
Control.
Electroceramics VI
Energy and Environment Materials
Eds. Daniel Z. de Florio et al.

International Conference on Electroceramics, November
9-13, 2013, Joo Pessoa, Brazil. The 47 papers are grouped
as follows: Chapter 1: Ferroelectrics, Piezoelectrics and
Pyroelectrics, Chapter 2: Thermoelectrics, Chapter 3:
Ionic and Electronic Conductors and Applications to Solid
Oxide Fuel Cells and Membrane Technology, Chapter
4: Magnetic and Superconducting Ceramics, Chapter 5:
Materials for Fuel Cells, Chapter 6: Electroceramic Devices.
Sensors and Actuators, Chapter 7: Solar Photovoltaic
and Photoelectrochemical Cells, Chapter 8: Photonic and
Electro-optical Ceramics, Chapter 9: Magneto-Electric
Coupling and Multiferroics, Chapter 10: Modeling and
Simulation.
Electrodynamic and Mechatronic Systems

Eds. Tomczuk Bronisaw, Waindok Andrzej et al.
The book includes papers concerning the wide field of
mechatronics. The papers deal with the theory and practice in
the field of new materials, electromagnetic actuators, control
and measurement systems, temperature calculation and
numerical methods. The presented topics are up to date with
the new technologies and connect to the problems arising in
automotive industry, electric machines and material science.
Informations included in the book could be used by the
engineers and scientists working in the field of mechatronics
and electrodynamics.
Embodying Intelligence in Structures and

Integrated Systems
offer a plenitude of up-to-date information on Embodying
Intelligence in Structures and Integrated Systems. The
Eds. Xinfeng Tang, Ying Wu, Yan Yao et al.

The collection of peer reviewed papers from C-MRS 2012
meeting includes 149 papers selected from Symposium A:
Advanced energy materials and technology, Symposium B:
Thermoelectric materials, Symposium C: Green building
materials, Symposium D: Environment functional materials,
Symposium E: Photo-catalytic materials and its application
for energy and environment, and Symposium F: Solar energy
materials and technology.
Energy Efficient Technologies for Sustainability

Eds. R. Edwin Raj et al.
Energy is the major driving force for the economy of any
nation. The challenge for continuous generation of power to
meet the ever growing demand is a daunting task, especially
due to limited resources. This collection of peer reviewed
papers contains original research articles in different areas
of energy efficient technologies such as: Alternate Energy,
Building Technologies, Automotive Technologies, Modeling
and Design, Manufacturing Systems and Power Systems.
We hope that the novel ideas presented in these papers will
trigger more application oriented research in relation with
latest technology to conserve and sustain energy.
Energy, Environment and Functional Materials

Eds. Yafang Han, Ying Wu et al.
IUMRS International Conference on Advanced Materials
(IUMRS-ICAM 2013), September 22 -28, 2013, Qingdao,
China. The volume includes 80 papers covering current
knowhow related to Energy, Environment and Functional
Materials.
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Engineering Materials & Tribology XXII
BALTMATTRIB 2013
Ed. Dagnija Loca

Collection of selected, peer reviewed papers from the 22nd
International Baltic Conference of Engineering Materials &
Tribology (BALTMATTRIB 2013), November 14-15, 2013,
Riga, Latvia. The 72 papers are grouped as follows: Chapter
1: Coatings and Surface Engineering, Chapter 2: Material
Mechanics and Tribology, Chapter 3: Functional Materials,
Chapter 4: Structural Materials, Chapter 5: Biomaterials
Engineering and Application, Chapter 6: Materials for
Energy and Environmental Applications, Chapter 7:
Powder synthesis and Processing, Chapter 8: Materials
Characterization, Chapter 9: Hybrid Materials.
Engineering Materials VII

Eds. Yi Sheng Lai and Fu Yuan Hsu
The volume of 21 peer reviewed papers addresses the
fundamental and applied research focused on various fields
of engineering materials including metal alloys, fuel cell,
corrosion, computer simulation, glass and ceramics. Some
papers cover experimental, theoretical, and manufacturing
issues associated with development of new materials and
process.
enviBUILD 2012
Eds. Milo Kalousek, Martin Nmeek et al.

Indoor quality of buildings has a direct impact on its
inhabitants. The design of a building needs should include
a healthy environment and if possible include application
of building materials which are free of harmful substances
and allow a low energy design. The building industry
nowadays should concentrate on low energy buildings and
put emphasis on natural materials and renewable resources,
so todays aim is to decrease the energy requirements and
contribute to a healthier indoor environment in buildings and
to sustainable development. The peer reviewed papers are
grouped as follows: Chapter 1: Near Zero Energy Buildings;
Chapter 2: Quality of Indoor Environment; Chapter 3:
Heat Storage and Energy Savings; Chapter 4: Effective
Ventilation; Chapter 5: Integration of Renewable Energy
Sources; Chapter 6: Natural and Environmental Friendly
Building Materials; Chapter 7: Noise Protection; Chapter 8:
Building Simulation.
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enviBUILD Buildings and Environment 2013

Eds. Lucia Makov and Peter Hanuliak
EnviBUILD 2013, Buildings and Environment, October 17,
2013, Bratislava, Slovakia. The 120 papers are grouped as
follows: Chapter 1: Energy Efficient Buildings, Chapter 2:
Heat Storage and Energy Savings, Chapter 3: Integration of
Renewable Energy sources, Chapter 4: Effective Ventilation,
Chapter 5: Quality of Indoor Environment, Chapter 6:
Natural and Environmental Friendly Building Materials,
Chapter 7: Acoustic Design and Noise Protection, Chapter
8: Fire Protection, Risk Analysis, Chapter 9: Information
Technologies in Building, Chapter 10: Sustainable
Development and Project Management in Building.
Environmental and Safety Aspects of Renewable

Materials and Energy Sources
Eds. Juraj Ladomersk, Karol Balog et al.
This special topic volume tends to present leading
publications dealing with the Environmental and Safety
Aspects of Renewable Materials and Energy Sources. The
aims and scope are divided into four main areas: Chapter
1. Environmental aspects of selected renewable sources,
Chapter 2. Fire safety aspects of selected renewable
sources, Chapter 3.Occupational safety and health aspects
of selected renewable sources, Chapter 4. Other safety
aspects of selected renewable sources.
US$276.00/200.00, also available on CD (978-3-03795894-0), and eBook (978-3-03826-581-8)
Experimental Stress Analysis and Materials 14

Ed. Liviu Marsavina
Symposium on Experimental Stress Analysis and Materials
Testing with the occasion of 90 years of Strength of Materials
Laboratory from POLITECHNICA University Timisoara,
May 23-25, 2013, Timisoara, Romania. The 59 papers are
grouped as follows: Chapter 1: Experimental Stress Analysis
and Materials Testing, Chapter 2: Analytical and Numerical
Stress Analysis, Chapter 3: Biomechanical Applications,
Chapter 4: Civil Engineering Applications, Chapter 5:

Mechanical Behavior of Cellular Materials.
Explosion, Shock Wave and High-Energy Reaction

Phenomena II
Eds. S. Itoh, J. Matsue and K. Hokamoto
Explosion, shock wave, high-energy reaction and other highrate phenomena of various materials are the main topic of
this collection. The book includes papers related to explosion
and shock wave phenomena driven by explosives and other
impulsive phenomena including their applications. The use
of such intense dynamic loading has been employed for
materials processing technology and the field is currently
spreading to food processing and others. The volume will
bring to readers new idea for the progress in science and
technology.
Fluid Flow, Energy Transfer and Design

Eds. Antonio F. Miguel et al.

The special session Fluid Flow, Energy Transfer and
Design held at the 9th International Conference on Diffusion
in Solids and Liquids (DSL 2013) sheltered papers of different
areas ranging from physics, mathematics and chemistry
to engineering. It served as a link under which authors of
different areas and backgrounds came together, and make
their research accessible to the varied audience. In this
sense worked to counter the possible divisive tendency.
This special issue is a fitting tribute to the different views
since this is not a divisive tendency but the seethe of science
that shapes the ever-changing landscapes of our research
world.
Fracture and Fatigue of Materials and Structures

Ed. Jaroslaw Galkiewicz
The volume on Fracture Mechanics mostly presents papers
concerning research problems in the field of fatigue. Fracture
mechanics is the subject of about 28% of all papers. In
several articles new, sometimes futuristic, experimental
techniques were shown.
French Activity on High Temperature Corrosion in

Water Vapor
Sbastien Chevalier and Jrme Favergeon
Materials Science Foundations Vol. 76
Increased clarity in our understanding of water vapor effects
on oxidation is resulting from our recognition that multiple
mechanisms are possible, and that distinctions must be
drawn between situations where, on the one hand, molecular
oxygen accompanies water vapor, and on the other, it
does not, and instead free hydrogen can be present. It is
a pleasure to welcome the contributions of this new book
to this important field. Whilst the existence of a substantial
French research effort in the area has been well known,
the scale and extent of the effort comes as something of
a surprise. The reason for this is apparent in the reference
lists provided at the end of each chapter: much of the work
is simply not available in the readily accessed literature. The
book performs an important service in bringing these results
to the attention of the wider research community. Overall,
the book succeeds well in its aim of presenting an integrated
view of water vapor effects on high temperature corrosion.
Its organization into chapters concerned with different alloy
classes is appealing, and the contents should prove useful
to many readers.
Frontiers in Micro-Nano Science and Technology

Eds. Hailin Cong, Bing Yu and Xing Lu
12th China International Nanoscience and Technology
Symposium, Chengdu (2013) and the Nano-Products
Exposition, Sponsored by Chinese Society of Micro-Nano
Technology, and IEEE Nanotechnology Council, (CINSTS
2013) October 27-31, 2013, Chengdu, China. The 58
papers are grouped as follows: Chapter 1: Synthesis
and Preparation, Chapter 2: Property Study, Chapter 3:
Applications, Chapter 4: Related Topics.
Frontiers of Nanofiber Fabrication and

Applications
Eds. Hong-Yan Liu and Ji-Huan He

This special issue covers mainly electrospinning, vibrationelectrospinning, bubble electrospinning and blown bubble
spinning, and it is a good reference not only for materials
science, but also for various communities in physics,
nanotechnology and chemistry.
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Functional and Structural Materials II
Eds. Silvio de Barros et al.

This special issue presents 21 selected peer reviewed
papers from the 2nd Brazilian Symposium on Functional
and Structural Materials (FUNCMAT 2013), held in Rio de
Janeiro, Brazil, on April 25-26, 2013. These articles provide
an up-to-date knowledge concerning the field of functional
and structural materials such as shape memory alloys,
geopolymers, piezoelectric ceramics and special alloys. The
articles therein deal with recent investigations on materials
used in manufacturing processes like machining, welding,
coating and adhesive bonding.
Functional Nanomaterials and Devices VII

Eds. Alexei N. Nazarov et al.
The volume contains some of the most recent knowledge
on Functional Nanomaterials and Devices. The papers are
grouped into: 1. semiconductor-on-insulator structures,
devices and sensors; 2. physics of new functional
nanodevices and sensors; 3. diagnostics methods of
nanomaterials and devices; 4. functional nanomaterials
in medicine. The first part considers transport phenomena
in thin silicon layer near back SiO2-Si interface of the SOI
structures fabricated with DELICATE technology, mobility
increase in high doped nanowire junctionless multigate
MOSFETs; photoconductance and LF noises in the Ge
nanodots on SiO2 structures; operation of the SOI sensors
in ordinary and 3D fabrication. The second part includes
the papers regarding to new functional nanomaterials
and devices being used as solar cells, photovoltaic
devices, cold emitters for lighting and others. The third
part considers different methods of electrical, magnetic,
positron annihilation diagnostic of nanostructured materials
and nanoscaled devices, and the fourth part is related to
employing of nanostructures and nanocluster materials in
medicine.
Geopolymer and Green Technology Materials

Malaysia-Indonesia Geopolymer Symposium (MIGS 2014),
May 11-12, 2014, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. The 57 papers
are grouped as follows: Chapter 1: Aggregate, Chapter
2: Geopolymer Technology, Chapter 3: Green Materials,
Chapter 4: Coating.
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Gettering and Defect Engineering in

Semiconductor Technology XV
Ed. J.D. Murphy
Solid State Phenomena Vols. 205-206

The book includes both fundamental and technological
aspects of defects in semiconductor materials and devices,
including photovoltaics. The 74 papers are grouped as
follows: I. Defect engineering in silicon solar cells; II.
Structural and production issues in cast silicon materials
for solar cells; III. Characterisation of silicon for solar cells;
IV. Intrinsic point defects in silicon; V. Light impurities in
silicon-based materials; VI. Metals in silicon: fundamental
properties and gettering; VII. Extended and implantationrelated defects in silicon; VIII. Surfaces, passivation and
processing; IX. Germanium-based devices and materials;
X. Semiconductors other than silicon and germanium; XI.
Nanostructures and new materials systems.
Glass Science and its Applications - II

Eds. Nandyala Sooraj Hussain et al.
The present special topic volume entitled Glass Science
and its Applications II covers different glasses and
glass ceramic materials for technological and biomedical
applications. In this special issue, the first review paper
reports on the linear and nonlinear properties of different
materials. The second paper reports the visible-NIR
luminescence and time-resolved emission spectral profiles
of Nd3+, and Er3+ doped silver zinc borate glasses. The
third paper, As2O3 glasses were identified as the low-loss
materials for long-distance optical transmission and CuO
containing glasses are also draw special attention because
of the p-type semiconductivity property. Glass system of
composition Li2O-Na2O-B2O3: Fe2O3 with replacing alkali
oxides one by another have been reported in the fourth
paper. Dielectric properties of these glasses have also been
explored. In biomedical applications, CaO-P2O5 based
glass reinforced hydroxyapatite composite material for bone
regenerative applications have been reported in paper five
and six. Paper six, the guided bone regeneration procedure
using a glass-reinforced HA and collagen membrane in the
treatment of an intrabony defect was reported. Authors hope
that this special volume may be useful for those who are
searching for a general overview of glass science and its
applications in different fields.

Global Stone Congress
Eds. Luis Guerra Rosa et al.

The collection of peer reviewed papers on Stone covers
several topics and is conveniently divided into 6 chapters:Resources, Exploration and Exploitation- Manufacturing
Processes, Tools and Optimization- Environmental
Management; Recycling and Valuation of ByproductsCharacterization and New Products- Natural Stone in
Architecture and Design- Cultural, Economic and Social
Issues.
Green Building Technologies and Materials II

Eds. Zhili Cheng, Liqun Guo and Jing Wu
Proceedings of the 2nd International Conference on Green
Buildings Technologies and Materials (GBTM 2012) was
held in Wuhan, China, December 27-28, 2012. GBTM
2012 is an annual international forum for dissemination of
original ideas and research results in Green Building and
Technologies and Materials in theoretical and practical
aspects. The papers are grouped as follows: Chapter 1:
Green Building Technologies; Chapter 2: Green Building
Materials and Structures; Chapter 3: Urban Planning and
Architectural Environment Engineering.
Green Technologies for Sustainable & Innovation

in Materials
Eds. M.K. Harun et al.
This volume consists of 46 peer-reviewed papers ranging

from fundamental academic research to applied technology
research, which are grouped into 6 chapters: Nanomaterials
and green technology; Polymer, composite and advanced
materials; Metals and alloys; Corrosion and coating
technology; Ceramic materials; Materials processing and
technology. It provides incomparable coverage of the current
state of the art.
Harnessing of Nonferrous Minerals,

Metals and Wastes
Eds. Abhilash, B.D. Pandey et al.
field on nonferrous mineral exploration, metal extraction

and processing. The papers received from national and
international organizations covered topics from geological
understanding, insights on mine reserves, metal extraction,
metal purification, productivity enhancement, as well as long
term marketing strategies to environmental issues.
High Performance Structure Materials

Eds. Yafang Han, Junpin Lin et al.

The collection of peer reviewed papers C-MRS 2012 meeting
includes 146 papers selected from Symposium O: TiAl
alloys and advanced structure intermetallics, Symposium Q:
Aerospace materials, Symposium R: Advanced Magnesium
alloy and application, Symposium S: Superalloys, and
Symposium T: Advanced titanium alloys.
High Speed Machining VI
Eds. Xianli Liu, Bin Jiang, Xuefeng Wu et al.

6th International Conference on High Speed Machining
(ICHSM2014), July 24-25, 2014, Harbin, China. The 160
papers are grouped as follows: Chapter 1: Mechanisms and
Machining Process, Chapter 2: Modeling and Simulation
of Machining Processes, Chapter 3: Machine Tools and
Cutting Tools, Chapter 4: Surface Integrity of Machining
Processes, Chapter 5: CAD/CAM and Process Optimization,
Chapter 6: Testing, Measuring and Monitoring of Processing,
Chapter 7: Micro-Machining and Non-Traditional Machining
Technologies.
High-Performance Ceramics VIII

Eds. Wei Pan and Jianghong Gong
Collection of selected, peer reviewed papers from the Eighth

International Conference on High-Performance Ceramics
(CICC-8), November 4-7, 2013, Chongqing, China. The 233
papers are grouped as follows: Chapter 1: Processing and
Manufacturing, Chapter 2: Structural Ceramics, Chapter 3:
Functional Ceramics
The volume aims to purposefully discuss Nonferrous

Metals and projecting the latest developments in the
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Hydrogen Diffusion in Metals - Data Compilation
Ed. D.J. Fisher
Due to its small size, the hydrogen atom is, wanted or
unwanted, an ubiquitous diffusant in many metallic systems.
It has long been known for its harmful effect upon mild
steel sheet; the deleterious phenomenon of hydrogenembrittlement having been recognized since the early days
of the industrial revolution. Its behavior in some metals is
further complicated by its tendency to form hydrides with the
metal, or with various non-metallic impurities. The ability of
some metals and alloys to store large quantities of hydrogen
first recognized in the 19th century - is another complicating
factor. The complexity of metal-hydrogen behavior was
undoubtedly also the cause of the mistaken cold fusion
claims of the late 1980s. The present issue comprises a
compilation of hydrogen diffusion and permeation data in
metals. These data are believed to be pure: that is, free from
the interfering effects of hydride formation, etc. The almost
600 entries, 201 tables and 41 figures cover the period
from 1966 to 2013. These are supplemented by an original
review, by T.B.Flanagan of the University of Vermont, which
has as its subject, The Role of the Thermodynamic Factor
in Hydrogen Diffusion in Metal and Alloy Membranes.
held in Timisoara, Romania, during June 19-20, 2014. The

aim of the conference was to bring together researchers
from institutes and universities from different countries in
order to discus actual topics in the field of joining and testing
procedures of advanced materials. A particular attention was
concentrated on practical problems coming from the industry.
The main topics covered are: New joining technologies;
Modeling and simulation of welding processes; Specific
problems in advanced material joining; Quality of welded
joints and welded structures.
Inorganic and Environmental Materials
Eds. Kenjiro Fujimoto, Shigehiro Kawamori et al.

Innovation and Sustainable Technology in Road

and Airfield Pavement


2nd International Symposium on Inorganic Environmental
Materials (ISIEM 2013), October 27-31, 2013, Rennes,
France. The 55 papers are grouped as follows: Chapter 1:
Cement/Gypsum/Lime, Chapter 2: Electric Current Assisted
Sintering, Chapter 3: Energy and Sustainable Materials,
Chapter 4: Environment-Related Materials, Chapter 5:
Functional Materials, Chapter 6: Nanotechnology, Chapter
7: Science and Technology of Inorganic Materials, Chapter
8: Thermoelectric Materials
Inorganic Thin Films and Coatings
Eds. Jia-Ruey Chang and Shu-Rong Yang
This volume contains innovations, recent research findings,

new advancements and practical solutions that will lead
to future advancement of road and airfield pavement
technology. It is divided into seven (7) chapters: Pavement
Design, Evaluation and Performance; Pavement Materials;
Sustainability in Pavement Engineering; Pavement
Maintenance, Rehabilitation, and Preservation; Pavement
Management Systems; Construction and Transportation
Engineering; and Airfield Pavement. The volume will serves
as valuable resources and references for all researchers
and practitioners from academia, government officials, and
industries for their future research studies.
Innovative Technologies for Joining

Advanced Materials
Ed. Alin Constantin Murariu

This volume of proceedings includes the selected papers
presented at the 7th International Conference Innovative
Technologies for Joining Advanced Materials (TIMA14),
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Eds. Cheng Zhang, Nanchun Chen et al.

The field of thin films and coatings has become an

identifiable unified discipline of scientific endeavor. The
Proceedings includes 67 papers presented at the 2012
Workshop on Inorganic Thin Films and Coatings, which was
held from July 16 to 18, 2012, at Guilin, China. The goal
of this workshop wa- to provide a forum for researchers,
engineers and students to disseminate their latest research
results and exchange experimental views concerning the
latest developments in the field of inorganic thin films and
coatings.
Interactions Processes / Structures

Eds. Moussa Karama and Gilles Dessein
This volume is a collecting scientific results of several
researchers in the fields of prediction and handling of
interactions between structure and process. Research
programs have the primary objective analysis of the

interactions between processes and structures in modern
production facilities. This book presents the results of several
interdisciplinary projects, focusing on different manufacturing
processes such as high speed machining or metals forming.
It contains experimental studies and mathematical modeling
of production processes and the interactions of the machine.
New advanced experimental and innovative simulation
approaches are also included.
ISESCO Conference on Nanomaterials and

Applications 2012
Eds. Akrajas Ali Umar et al.

ISESCO Conference on Nanomaterials and Applications
2012 covers recent progress in research on Nanoscience and
Nanotechnology involving the synthesis of nanomaterials,
the characterization techniques and the applications of
nanomaterials in energy harvesting, catalysis and sensing.
Written by specialist especially from the ISESCO Member
States, this book provides scientists analyses of each
particular topic that is compiled in one integrated volume.
JAPMED8 Applied Electromagnetic Engineering

for Magnetic, Superconducting, Multifunctional
and Nano Materials
Eds. A.G. Mamalis, A. Kladas and M. Enokizono
8th Japanese-Mediterranean Workshop on Applied
Electromagnetic Engineering for Magnetic, Superconducting,
Multifunctional and Nano Materials, June 23-26, 2013,
Athen, Greece. The 59 papers are grouped as follows:
I. Advanced Materials and Magnetohydrodynamics, II.
Advanced Applications, III. Magnetic Material Manufacturing
and Characterization, IV. Computational Electromagnetics,
V. Applications in Traction and Energy, VI. Electrical Machine
Technology.
Key Engineering Materials - Development and

Application
Eds. Haider F. Abdul Amir, Maria Mucha et al.
4th International Conference on Key Engineering Materials
(ICKEM 2014), March 22-23, 2014, Bali, Indonesia. The 94
papers are gouped as follows: Chapter 1: Novel Composite

Materials in Vivid Applications; Chapter 2: Studies on
Corrosion, Coating and Aspects of Chemical Engineering;
Chapter 3: Trends in the Development of Nanomaterials,
Nanocomposites and Nanotechnology; Chapter 4: Advances
in Materials and Manufacturing Technology; Chapter
5: Electrical, Electronic and Optoelectronic Materials:
Synthesis and Applications; Chapter 6: Biomaterials and
Biotechnology in Different Applications; Chapter 7: Materials
and Technologies in Environmental Engineering; Chapter
8: Development and Application Novel Materials and
Technologies in Civil Engineering.
Leading Edge of Micro-Nano Science and

Technology
Eds. Hailin Cong, Bing Yu and Xing Lu
Selected, peer reviewed papers from the 11th China
International Nanoscience and Technology Symposium
(CINST 2012), October 2125, 2012, Kunming, China. This
symposium was held in order to promote the technology
for the development of micro- and nano-scale, crossscale integration, to share new micro/nano technologies,
to exchange information and knowledge over all fields
and promote the industrialization and development of
nanotechnology.
Light Metal and their Alloys III Technology,

Microstructure and Properties
Eds. Anna J. Dolata and Maciej Dyzia
The issue collects papers presentingmost current results
of research in the scope of light metal alloys. That volume
include three chapters: I aluminium alloys, II magnesium
alloys and III titanium alloys. Chapter I presents subjects
related to manufacturing of aluminum alloys, grain
refinement and welding joints. The chapter presents also
result of investigations concerning methods of obtaining
and properties of aluminium matrix composites. Chapter II
contain papers presenting the results of researches carried
out on conventional and new casting magnesium alloys.
The first group of articles concern the effects of modification
on structure and properties of casting alloys. Following
papers present results on plastic deformation of Mg
alloys. Subsequent articles cover topics related to welding
technologies. The last chapter concern the magnesium
matrix composites. Results of researches carried out on
titanium alloys are presented in Chapter III. Papers included
in this section concern the microstructure and properties Ti
alloys. Possibilities of heat treatment and diffusion brazing
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are also discussed.
Light Metals Technology 2013
Eds. Ian Stone, Brian McKay and Zhongyun Fan

The special collection focuses on recent advances in the
science and technologies associated with aluminium,
magnesium and titanium alloys. Topics span the full light
metals field from the development of new alloys, through
processing and material behaviour, to final application,
and increasingly the issues of sustainability and end-of-life.
The papers are arranged in the following chapters: 1. Alloy
Development; 2. Casting & Solidification; 3. Forming; 4.
Heat Treatment & Phase Transformations; 5. Mechanical
Behaviour, 6. Corrosion & Surface Modification; 7. Joining;
and 8. Applications. This volume provides a snapshot of
the current status and trends in light metals research, and
will be an invaluable resource for readers in academia and
industry alike.
Local Mechanical Properties IX

Eds. Ladislav Peek and Pavol Zubko
The special collection discusses recent results of research
and development in the field of materials engineering,
experimental methods, modeling, etc., with the aim to
characterize mechanical properties of materials from
nano to micro/meso-scale. Contributions on indentation
and other methods for hardness and other mechanical
properties assessment, measurement of deformations
and stresses, time-dependent mechanical properties with
related microstructure analyses (TEM/SEM, AFM, TERS,
etc.) regardless of material type (metals, ceramics, plastics,
biomaterials, concrete, etc.) are included.
Local Mechanical Properties X

Ed. Petr Hauild

The book brings recent results of research and development
in the field of materials engineering, experimental methods,
modeling, etc., with the aim to characterize mechanical
properties of materials from nano to micro/meso-scale.
Contributions focus on indentation and other methods
for hardness as well as other mechanical properties
assessment, measurement of deformations and stresses,
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time-dependent properties with related microstructure

analyses (TEM/SEM, AFM, etc.) regardless of material type
(metals, ceramics, polymers, biomaterials, concrete, etc.).
Luminescence
Basic Concepts, Applications and Instrumentation

Ed. Hardev Singh Virk
The word luminescence was first used by a German
physicist, Eilhardt Wiedemann, in 1888. He also classified
luminescence into six kinds according to the method of
excitation. No better basis of classification is available today.
He recognized photoluminescence, thermoluminescence,
electroluminescence, crystalloluminescence, triboluminescence, and chemiluminescence. The designations
are obvious, characterized by the prefix. This Volume
consists of 9 Chapters, including 8 Review Papers and one
Case Study. The first two papers are based on OLEDs.
Organic light emitting diodes (OLEDs) have been the
focus of intense study since the late 1980s. Since that
time, research has continued to demonstrate the potential
of OLEDs as viable systems for displays and eco-friendly
lighting applications. Thejokalyani and Sanjay Dhoble have
given historical introduction to OLEDs in the first chapter
under the title Importance of Eco-friendly OLED Lighting.
They describe core fabrication technologies and applications
of OLEDs in their paper. V. K. Chandra et al. have covered
both theoretical and experimental aspects in their paper,
Organic Light - Emitting Diodes and their Applications in
the most rigorous way. This Chapter describes the salient
features of OLEDs and discusses the applications of OLEDs
in displays and solid state lighting devices.Organic-inorganic
hybrid nanocomposite materials have been of great interest
for their extraordinary performances. Interaction between the
polymer matrix and nanocrystalline fillers produces wonderful
features, viz. thermal, magnetic, mechanical, electrical and
optical properties to these materials. S.K. Tripathi et al. have
reviewed the present status of II-VI polymer nanocomposites
from the photoluminescence studies point of view in the
3rd Chapter. Electroluminescence in undoped and doped
chalcogenide nanocrystals and nanocomposites is reviewed
in 4th Chapter by Meera et al. Nanocrystalline powder
samples of CdS, CdSe, ZnS and ZnSe nanocrystals and
their composites with PVA and PVK have been prepared
by chemical route and investigated in detail. Chapters
5 and 6 are contributed by RK Gartia on two important
topics: Thermoluminescence of Persistent Luminescent
Materials and Design of Inorganic Scintillators: Role of
Thermoluminescence. The author has demonstrated the
application of TL, by virtue of its inherent sensitivity coupled
with its universal applicability, to investigate practically
all semiconducting/inorganic materials in terms of their
trap- spectroscopy.Chapter 7 by Rabiul Biswas deals
with application of luminescence to earth and planetary
sciences. The author discusses some landmarks and recent

developments in this field of luminescence dating with stress
on extending the dating range. Chapter 8 by Jain and BtterJensen is focused on the developments around the Ris-TL/
OSL reader which is popular amongst the dating community.
The 9th Chapter is added as a case study. The authors, JN
Reddy and KVR Murthy, claim that the primary objective of
their PC Controlled TL Reader is to bring out versatile TL
instrumentation system and also to make it affordable to
many of the researchers in the Universities and other areas,
including Radio-therapy and Medical Physics.
Luminescence Related Phenomena and their

Applications

Ed. Hardev Singh Virk

This special volume consists of eight chapters consisting
of seven Review papers and one Research paper.
Luminescence Phenomena: An Introduction is the first
Chapter contributed by KVR Murthy and HS Virk. It explains
the basic phenomenon of Luminescence: Luminescence
is cold light, light from other sources of energy which
can take place at normal and lower temperatures. The
word luminescence was first used by a German physicist,
Eilhardt Wiedemann, in 1888. In Latin Lumen means
light. The materials exhibiting this phenomenon are
known as Luminescent materials or Phosphors meaning
light bearer in Greek. Luminescence is basically a
phenomenon of emission of light from an insulator followed
by prior absorption of energy from ionizing radiations like,
X-rays, alpha, beta and gamma radiations. The energy
lifts the atoms of the material into an excited state, and
then, because excited states are unstable, the material
undergoes another transition, back to its unexcited ground
state, and the absorbed energy is liberated in the form of
either light or heat or both. The excitation involves only
the outermost electrons orbiting around the nuclei of the
atoms. Luminescence efficiency depends on the degree of
transformation of excitation energy into light, and there are
relatively few materials that have sufficient luminescence
efficiency to be of practical value.
Manufacturing Automation Technology and

System I
Eds. Wang Guanglin, Wang Huifeng et al.
This special issue communicates the latest progress and
research of new theory, technology, method, equipment
in materials processing and manufacturing automation
technology field, and to grasp the forefront technological
and research trends worldwide, which will drive international
communication and cooperation of production, education

and research in this field. The major topics covered by the
special issue include Experience and Paper of Education
in Special Machining Technology, Process Monitoring and
Quality Control of Manufacturing Systems, Industrial Robot
Technology, Agile Manufacturing, Intelligent Manufacturing,
Green Manufacturing, Virtual Manufacturing, Networked
Manufacturing, Computer Integrated Manufacturing System
and Contemporary Integrated Manufacturing System,
Product Lifecycle Management, Computerized Numerical
Control System and Flexible Manufacturing System,
Precision Machining Technology, CAD/CAE/CAPP/CAM
and Application of Product Data Management, Logistics
Engineering and Equipment and Other Related Topics and
so on. The guest editors would like to thank the contributors
of papers, the reviewers and the Key Engineering Materials
journal for helping put together this special issue.
Manufacturing Automation Technology and

System II
Eds. Wang Guanglin, Wang Huifeng et al.
This special issue communicates the latest progress and
research of new theory, technology, method, equipment
in materials processing and manufacturing automation
technology field, and to grasp the forefront technological
and research trends worldwide, which will drive international
communication and cooperation of production, education
and research in this field. The major topics covered by the
special issue include Experience and Paper of Education
in Special Machining Technology, Process Monitoring and
Quality Control of Manufacturing Systems, Industrial Robot
Technology, Agile Manufacturing, Intelligent Manufacturing,
Green Manufacturing, Virtual Manufacturing, Networked
Manufacturing, Computer Integrated Manufacturing System
and Contemporary Integrated Manufacturing System,
Product Lifecycle Management, Computerized Numerical
Control System and Flexible Manufacturing System,
Precision Machining Technology, CAD/CAE/CAPP/CAM
and Application of Product Data Management, Logistics
Engineering and Equipment and Other Related Topics and
so on. The guest editors would like to thank the contributors
of papers, the reviewers and the Key Engineering Materials
journal for helping put together this special issue.
Martensitic Transformations ESOMAT 2012

Eds. Sergey Prokoshkin et al.

The special collection of peer reviewed papers tends
to present to the reader recent advances in martensitic
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transformations; thermodynamics and kinetics of martensitic
transformations; crystal structure, texture and defects in
materials with martensitic transformations; mechanical
behavior, shape memory effect, pseudoelasticity and other
functional properties in TiNi-based alloys, Cu-based alloys,
Fe-based and other alloys; magnetic shape memory alloys;
non-metallic materials; theory and modeling of mechanical
and functional properties; martensitic transformations
in nanostructured alloys; medical applications and
technological applications.
Nanomaterials and Nanostructures; Chapter 3: Materials

Properties, Measuring Methods and Applications; Chapter
4: Methodology of Manufacturing Analysis and Modelling;
Chapter 5: Materials Manufacturing and Processing; Chapter
6: Energy Research, Energy Materials and Manufacturing;
Chapter 7: Applied Mechanics, Machinery, Mechatronics,
Smart and Control Systems.
Material Science and Engineering Technology II

Ed. K.M. Gupta
Material and Manufacturing Technology V
Eds. Meixing Guo, Syed Masood et al.

2nd International Conference on Material Science and
Engineering Technology (ICMSET 2013), November 16-17,
2013, London, United Kingdom. The 72 papers are grouped
as follows: Chapter 1: Composite Materials; Chapter 2:
Chemical Materials and Technologies; Chapter 3: Modelling
and Analysis of Materials Properties and Technologies;
Chapter 4: Nanomaterials and Nanotechnologies; Chapter
5: Advances in Energy Technology; Chapter 6: Applied
Mechanics and Mechanical Engineering

International Conference on Material and Manufacturing
Technology (ICMMT 2014), May 8-9, 2014, Kuala Lumpur,
Malaysia. The 75 papers are grouped as follows: Chapter
1: Advanced Materials Engineering and Processing
Technologies, Chapter 2: Computing and Information
Technology, Chapter 3: New Technologies, Methods and
Technique in Civil Engineering, Chapter 4: Achievements
in Medical and Engineering Sciences.
Material Forming ESAFORM 2014

Ed. Jari Larkiola

The Annual ESAFORM (European Scientific Association for
Material Forming) conference brings together scientists and
engineers working on all material forming processes with all
types of materials. The topics cover range from fundamental
aspects and modelling, to practical engineering applications.
This proceeding contains selected, peer reviewed papers
from the 17th Conference of the European Scientific
Association on Material Forming, ESAFORM 2014, May
7-9, 2014, Espoo, Finland.
Material Research and Applications

Eds. Duanling Li, Dawei Zheng et al.

2012 International Conference on Advanced Material and
Manufacturing Science (ICAMMS 2012), December 20-21,
2012, Beijing, China. The 410 papers are grouped as follows:
Chapter 1: Materials Science and Engineering; Chapter 2:
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Material Science and MEMS Production

Ed. Changhui Liu

Conference on MEMS and Nanotechnology (MEMS-NANO
2014), January 23-24, 2014, Shenzhen, China. The 19
papers are grouped as follows: Chapter 1: Materials Science,
Processing and Application, Chapter 2: MEMS Design and
Production.
Materials and Applications for Sensors and

Transducers II

Eds. E. Hristoforou and D.S. Vlachos
The special collection of peer reviewed papers tends to
gather the current know-how from research in the field
of material science, especially those materials used
for sensors, actuators, and all kind of devices used for
transducing physical signals. The aim was to bring together
scientists, engineers and product designers in order to
fulfill the gap between research and development. The
topics include: New materials development, Fabrication
technology, Sensing principles and mechanisms,

Actuators, Optical devices, Electrochemical devices,
Mass-sensitive devices, Gas sensors, Biosensors, Analytical
microsystems, Environmental, Process control, Biomedical
applications, Signal processing, Sensor and sensor-array
chemometrics.
24: Mineral and Soil Mining and Processing.

Materials and Applications for Sensors and

Transducers III

2013 International Conference on Advances and Trends in
Engineering Materials and their Applications (ATEMA 2013),
October 11-12, 2013, Singapore. The 75 papers are grouped
as follows: Chapter 1: Materials Science and Technology;
Chapter 2: Engineering Materials and Application; Chapter 3:
Manufacturing Technology and Process; Chapter 4: Related
Topics.
Materials Engineering and Technology

Eds. Wei Deng and Jerry Tian
Eds. E. Hristoforou and D.S. Vlachos

ICMAST-2013 is an international interdisciplinary conference
covering research and development in the field of material
science, especially those materials used for sensors,
actuators, and all kind of devices used for transducing
physical signals. Furthermore, ICMAST-2013 aims to bring
together scientists, engineers and product designers in order
to fulfill the gap between research and development. The
topics of this proceedings books include: New materials
development, Fabrication technology, Sensing principles and
mechanisms, Actuators, Optical devices, Electrochemical
devices, Mass-sensitive devices, Gas sensors, Biosensors,
Analytical microsystems, Environmental, Process control,
Biomedical applications, Signal processing, Sensor and
sensor-array chemometrics etc.
Materials and Processes Technologies V

Eds. Jingtao Han, Xianghua Liu et al.
International Conference on Manufacturing Science and
Engineering (ICMSE 2014), April 19-20, 2014, Shanghai,
1: Alloys and Non-Ferrous Materials, Chapter 2: Iron and
Steel, Chapter 3: Composites, Chapter 4: Micro/Nano
Materials and Technologies, Chapter 5: Ceramics, Chapter
6: Optical/Electronic/Magnetic Materials and Technologies,
Chapter 7: Building and Construction Research, Chapter
8: Environment-Friendly Materials, Chapter 9: Biomaterials
and Bioresearch, Chapter 10: Polymer Materials, Chapter
11: Film Materials, Chapter 12: Textile Materials and
Technologies, Chapter 13: Corrosion and Surface Treatment
Technology, Chapter 14: Materials Mechanical Behavior
and Fracture, Chapter 15: Surface Engineering / Coatings
Technology, Chapter 16: Forming Technologies, Chapter
17: Material Machining, Chapter 18: Welding and Joining,
Chapter 19: Micro-Fabrication Techniques, Chapter 20:
Laser Processing Technology, Chapter 21: Machining Tools,
Testing Technologies and Error Measurement, Chapter 22:
Modeling, Analysis and Simulation of Processes, Chapter
23: Thermal Engineering Theory and Applications, Chapter
Materials for Biomedical Applications

Eds. Mohammad A. Jafar Mazumder et al.
This book summarises the up-to-date status of the field,
covers important scientific and technological developments
by many distinguished experts, who came together
to contribute their research work and comprehensive,
in-depth and up to date articles. Written in a versatile
and contemporary style, this book can be used as an
invaluable reference source for graduate students, scientist,
researcher working in chemistry, polymer chemistry, polymer
engineering, chemical engineering and materials science.
We are thankfully appreciate the tremendous efforts and
co-operation of all contributing authors for their devotion,
valuable time in preparing state-of-art chapters for this
book. We would also like to express our gratitude to the
publishers and all authors, and others for granting us the
copyright permissions to use their illustrations. Although
sincere efforts were made to obtain the copyright permissions
from the respective owners to include the citation with the
reproduced materials, we would like to offer our sincere
apologies to any copyright holder if unknowingly their right
is being infringed.
Materials for Modern Technologies
Ed. Yue Li

Spring International Conference on Material Sciences and
Technology (MST-S), April 16-18, 2014, Shanghai, China.
The 52 papers are grouped as follows: Chapter 1: Ceramic
Materials and Technologies, Chapter 2: Material Physics and
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Applied Chemistry, Chapter 3: Chemical Engineering and
Technologies, Chapter 4: Nano-Materials and Technologies,
Chapter 5: Biomaterials, Chapter 6: Metals and Alloy,
Chapter 7: Materials Processing in Mechanical Engineering,
Chapter 8: Materials of Engineering Structures.
Materials in Industry and Nanotechnology

2nd International Conference on Function Materials and
Nanotechnology (FMN2013), July 13-14, 2013, Nanchang,
China. The 43 papers are grouped as follows: Chapter 1:
Materials Science and Material Processing Technologies;
Chapter 2: Nanotechnology and Its Application; Chapter 3:
Application of Materials in Industry.
Materials Performance, Modeling and Simulation

Eds. Yafang Han, Xuefeng Liu et al.
The collection of peer reviewed papers C-MRS 2012 meeting
includes 102 papers selected from Symposium P: Advanced
processing of materials, Symposium V: Materials modeling
and simulation, and Symposium W: Materials surface and
interface.
Materials Processing and Manufacturing III

Eds. Xiaoming Sang et al.
3rd International Conference on Advanced Engineering
Materials and Technology (AEMT 2013), May 11-12, 2013,
Zhangjiajie, China. The 658 papers are grouped as follows:
Chapter 1: Mineral Prospecting, Geological Exploration and
Mineral Process Engineering;; Chapter 2: Materials Forming;
Chapter 3: Materials Machining; Chapter 4: Welding &
Joining; Chapter 5: Building Materials, Geotechnics and
Construction; Chapter 5: Building Materials, Geotechnics and
Construction; Chapter 6: Modeling, Analysis and Simulation
in Industry Engineering; Chapter 7: Analysis, Optimization
and Control of Structures; Chapter 8: CAD/CAE/CAM
Technologies; Chapter 9: Products Design, Manufacture
and Design in Manufacture; Chapter 9: Products Design,
Manufacture and Design in Manufacture; Chapter 10:
Machinery Dynamics and Dynamic Analysis, Vibration;
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Chapter 11: System Analysis and Industrial Engineering;

Chapter 12: Industrial Robotics and Automation; Chapter
13: Sensor Technology; Chapter 14: Measurement, Testing,
Detection, Monitoring and Fault Diagnosis; Chapter 15:
Electrical, Power, Electronic, Microelectronic and Embedded
Systems, Communication Technology Engineering;
Chapter 15: Electrical, Power, Electronic, Microelectronic
and Embedded Systems, Communication Technology
Engineering; Chapter 16: Fluid, Gas, Flow Engineering and
Machinery; Chapter 17: Green Supply Chain and the Internet
of Things; Chapter 18: Information Technologies, Image and
Video Processing, Computer and Data Analysis Applications
in Industry and Engineering; Chapter 19: Engineering
Education, Engineering Management and Other Related
Topics.
Materials Science and Nanotechnology I

Eds. Chunliang Zhang and Liangchi Zhang
This special volume reflects the latest advances in, and
applications of, materials science and nanotechnology.
It comprises 170 peer-reviewed papers selected (for
particular quality and relevance) from the over 300 originally
submitted by universities and industrial concerns all over
the world. The contents cover the topics of materials
science and technology, building materials, nanoscience
and nanotechnology, and micro/nano electro-mechanical
systems. This book will thus provide readers with a broad
overview of the latest advances in the field of materials
science and nanotechnology and constitute a valuable
reference work for researchers in the fields of materials
science and nanotechnology.
Materials Science and Technology VII
Eds. John T. Harry Pearce, Chi-Na Benyajati et al.

The peer review papers of this volume on Materials
Science and Technology are grouped as follows: Chapter
1: Advanced Ceramic Materials; Chapter 2: Biomedical
Materials and Devices, Chapter 3: Materials for Energy
and Environment; Chapter 4: Material Reliability; Chapter
5: Metals, Alloys and Intermetallic Compounds; Chapter 6:
Polymer-based Materials; Chapter 7: Simulation, Design
and Manufacturing.

Materials Structure & Micromechanics
of Fracture VII
Ed. Pavel andera
7th International Conference on Materials Structure &
Micromechanics of Fracture (MSMF-7), July 1-3, 2013, Brno,
Czech Republic. The 186 papers are grouped as follows:
Chapter 1: Plenary Keynotes; Chapter 2: Atomistic Studies
on Deformation and Fracture; Chapter 3: Deformation and
Fracture Models Based on Crystal Defects Behaviour;
Chapter 4: Mathematical Modeling Microstructure,
Deformation and Fracture; Chapter 5: Multiaxial Deformation
and Fracture, Experiment and Modeling; Chapter 6:
Nanomaterials: Technology, Properties and Modeling;
Chapter 7: Biomaterials: Deformation, Fracture, Modeling;
Chapter 8: Surface and Interface Microstructure and
Properties; Chapter 9: Advanced Experimental and
Theoretical Methods for Microstructure Investigation;
Chapter 10: Experimental Studies on the Relation between
Microstructure and Mechanical Properties; Chapter 11:
Micromechanisms of Fracture and Fatigue (ESIS TC2).
Materials, Technologies and Quality Assurance

Eds. Zdenko Tkac, Stefan Pogran et al.
The presented collection of scientific papers is focused
on materials, technologies and quality assurance in
the field of machines and equipment. These topics are
among the fundamental research fields at the Faculty
of Engineering of the Slovak University of Agriculture in
Nitra. The collection contains the selection of scientific
papers that present knowledge resulting from work on
scientific projects supported by the Structural Funds of the
European Union. Knowledge presented in the contributions
focuses on materials, increasing the reliability of machines
and equipment, increasing the quality of production and
ultimately increasing the economic effectiveness and market
competitiveness.
Measurement Technology and Intelligent

Instruments XI
Eds. Robert Schmitt and Harald Bosse
International Symposium on Measurement Technology and
Intelligent Instruments (ISMTII 2013), July 1-3, 2013, Aachen,
Germany. The 60 papers are grouped as follows: Chapter
1: Metrology for SI, Chapter 2: Position & Displacement
Metrology, Chapter 3: Micro- and Nanometrology, Chapter

4: Macrometrology, Chapter 5: Optical Metrology, Chapter
6: Sensors and Actuators, Chapter 7: Material Properties
Characterization, Chapter 8: Intelligent Instruments for
Automation, Chapter 9: Management of Measurement
Processes, Chapter 10: Calibration and Machine Tool
Performance, Chapter 11: Trends in Production Technology,
Chapter 12: Measurements, Modeling and Simulation in the
Humanitarian Field.
Mechanical Stress Evaluation by Neutrons and

Synchrotron Radiation VI
Eds. H.G. Brokmeier, M. Mller et al.
The exciting and comprehensive program of the MECA
SENS VI conference provided a platform for current
topics within the research fields of Mechanical Stress
Evaluation with Neutrons and Synchrotron Radiation. The
resulting contributions in this volume offer an excellent
overview of all the various aspects in this field ranging from
fundamental research and modelling to practical engineering
applications.
Mechanical Stress Evaluation by Neutrons and

Synchrotron Radiation VII
Eds. Thomas M. Holden et al.
The collection shows the importance of neutron and
synchrotron radiation in the evaluation of mechanical
stresses. It gathers the current knowledge from those
concerned with the mechanical stress evaluation of materials
and components using neutron and synchrotron radiation.
It also gives an interesting snap-shot of progress in the
field. The wide array contributions focus on the following
key topics: Stress evaluation using neutrons, synchrotron
radiation and X-rays; Development of measurement
methods and instrumentation; Material processing and
residual stresses; The influence of residual stresses on
the physical and mechanical properties of materials and
components; Measurement and assessment of residual
micro-stresses and intergranular stresses; Residual
strains and stresses in complex materials (e.g. multiphase and biomaterials); Industrial applications of residual
stress analysis using neutrons, synchrotron radiation and
X-rays; and Complementary techniques for residual stress
measurements.
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Mechatronic Systems, Mechanics and Materials II
Eds. Jerzy Garus and Piotr Szymak
The volume contains some new results in mechatronic
systems, mechanics and materials, as well as in aspects
of automatics and robotics in relevant technological
applications. Therefore, the book is divided into three main
chapters: mechatronics, automatics and robotics, and it
contains the latest theoretical and practical experiences
of scientists and researchers from universities and
research centers. The main objective of this volume is
the dissemination of the scientific knowledge to better
understanding of widely considered mechatronic and
material systems. Moreover, the aim of the issue is to
interconnect diverse scientific fields and exchange current
views between scientists and researchers. The Editors would
like to express their appreciation to the Authors for their
valuable contributions published in this volume, as well as
to the Reviewers for excellent work, which helped us select
the papers contained in the issue.We hope that the volume
will be a source of knowledge and inspiration for scientists,
researchers and practitioners working in the fields of interest
covered by the book.
Mechatronics and Intelligent Materials III

Eds. Ran Chen et al.
Collection of Selected, peer reviewed papers from the 2013
International Conference on Mechatronics and Intelligent
Materials (MIM 2013), May 18-19, 2013, XiShuangBanNa,
1: Materials Engineering and Technologies of Processing;
Chapter 2: Construction and Environmental Engineering;
Chapter 3: Mechatronics, Control and Automation,
Measurement and Measuring Equipment; Chapter 4:
Mechanical Engineering and Manufacturing; Chapter 5:
Data Processing, Computer and Information Technologies;
Chapter 6: Engineering Management and Product
Design.
7. MAGNESIUM FORMING, 8. NUMERICAL MODELLING,

9. TUBE AND HYDRO FORMING, 10. OPTIMISATION, 11.
OTHER PROCESSES, 12. POWDER AND ADVANCED
MATERIALS, 13. ROLLING, 14. SHEARING, 15. SHEET
METAL FORMING, 16. TITANIUM FORMING.
Metallography XV
Eds. Margita Longauerov and Pavol Zubko

Collection of selected, peer reviewed papers from the the
International Symposium on Metallography (Metallography
2013), April 2426, 2013, Star Lesn, Slovak Republic.
The 123 papers are grouped as follows: Invited Lectures, I.
Prediction, Process Simulation and Metallographic Methods,
II. Solidification and Solid State Transformation, III. Welding,
IV. Interrelationship between Microstructure and Material
Properties, V. Fractures, Defects and Material Degradation,
VI. Fatigue and Creep, VII. Nonferrous Alloys, VIII. Powder
Metallurgy, Composites, Ceramics, Superconductors and
Metallic Glasses, IX. Coatings and Nanomaterials, X.
Metallography in Archaeology (Archaeometallurgy).
Metallurgy Technology and Materials II

Ed. K.B.R. Varma

2nd International Conference on Metallurgy Technology and
Materials (ICMTM 2013), June 25-26, 2013, Hong Kong,
1: Metallurgy Technologies and Materials, Manufacturing
Engineering; Chapter 2: Minerals and Mining Engineering;
Chapter 3: Advanced Materials Science and Technologies;
Chapter 4: Materials Processes Technology.
Metallurgy Technology and Materials III

Ed. K.B.R. Varma
Metal Forming 2014
Eds. Fabrizio Micari and Livan Fratini

Collection of selected, peer reviewed papers from the15th
International Conference on Metal Forming 2014, September
21-24, 2014, Palermo, Italy . The 159 papers are grouped
as follows: 1. COATINGS AND SURFACES, 2. EXTRUSION
AND DRAWING, 3. FORGING, 4. FORMABILITY, 5.
INCREMENTAL FORMING, 6. JOINING AND BONDING,
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3rd International Conference on Metallurgy Technology
and Materials (ICMTM2014), April 25-26, 2014, Kunming,
1: Advanced Materials Science, Chapter 2: Materials
Processing Technology, Chapter 3: Metallurgical and Mining
Engineering, Chapter 4: Applied Mechanics, Mechanical
Engineering and Information Technologies.


Micro/Nano Science and Engineering
Mining Smartness from Nature
Ed. Yarub Al-Douri
Collection of selected, peer reviewed papers from the Joint

International Conference on Nanoscience, Engineering
and Management (BOND21), August 19-21, 2013, Penang,
Malaysia. The 139 papers are grouped as follows: Chapter
1: Micro/Nano Materials and Technologies, Chapter 2: Micro/
Nano Science and Engineering, Chapter 3: Environmental
Application.

a plenitude of up-to-date information on Mining Smartness
from Nature. The papers are conveniently arranged into:
Chapter 1: Biomimetic Materials, Chapter 2: Biomimetic
Sensors, Actuators and Systems, Chapter 3: Biomimetic
Flow Control.
(978-3-908158-81-3) and eBook (978-3-908158-92-9)
Micro-Nano Technology XIV

Ed. Fei Tang
Molecular Dynamics and Diffusion

- A Compilation Ed. D.J. Fisher
The collection of 276 peer reviewed papers covers various

high-tech fields including electronics, machinery, materials,
manufacturing, testing, and disciplines of physical, chemical
and biological. The papers are grouped as follow: Chapter
1: Micro and Nano Fabrication; Chapter 2: Micro Sensors;
Chapter 3: Micro Actuators; Chapter 4: Microfluidics and
Nanofluidics; Chapter 5: Bio MEMS and Applications;
Chapter 6: Nanomaterials; Chapter 7: Optical MEMS
(MOEMS); Chapter 8: Power MEMS; Chapter 9: Nano
Devices and NEMS; Chapter 10: Nanobiology, NanoBioinformatics, Nanomedicine; Chapter 11: Packaging,
Sealing and Assembling Technologies; Chapter 12: MEMS/
Nano Related Research.
The molecular dynamics technique was developed in the

1960s as the outgrowth of attempts to model complicated
systems by using either a) direct physical simulation or
(following the great success of Monte Carlo methods) by
b) using computer techniques. Computer simulation soon
won out over clumsy physical simulation, and the everincreasing speed and sophistication of computers has
naturally made molecular dynamics simulation into a more
and more successful technique. One of its most popular
applications is the study of diffusion, and some experts now
even claim that molecular dynamics simulation is, in the
case of situations involving well-characterised elements and
structures, more accurate than experimental measurement.
The present double volume includes a compilation (over 600
items) of predicted solid-state diffusion data, for all of the
major materials groups, dating back nearly four decades.
The double volume also includes some original papers:
Determination of the Activation Energy for Formation and
Migration of Thermal Vacancies in 401.0 Casting Aluminum
Alloy (N.A.Kamel et al.), A Study of the Effect of Natural
Aging on Some Plastically Deformed Aluminum Alloys using
Two Different Techniques (N.A.Kamel), Estimation of
Crystalline Size of Deformed 5251 Al Alloy using PALT and
XRD Techniques (M.A.Abdel-Rahman et al.), Determination
of the Activation Energy for Formation and Migration of
Thermal Vacancies in 2024 Aircraft Material using Different
Techniques and Methods (N.A.Kamel), Annealing Study of
Al-Mg Wrought Alloys using Two Different Techniques and
Estimation of the Activation Enthalpy of Migrating Defects
(G.Attallah et al.), Studying the Formation of Fe2SiO4
and Pearlite Phases in Iron-Silica Sand Nanoparticle
Composites (T.Ahmad et al.), Studies of Knight Shifts
and Hyperfine Structure Constants of Tl2Ba2CuO6+y
(M.Q.Kuang et al.).
Micro-Nano Technology XV
Ed. Fei Tang

Annual conference and 4th International Conference of
the Chinese Society of Micro-Nano Technology (CSMNT
2013), November 3-6, 2013, Tianjin, China. The 260
papers are grouped as follows: Chapter 1: Micro/Nano
Materials, Technologies and Application, Chapter 2: Micro/
Nanofluids Research and Technologies, Chapter 3: Micro/
Nano Research, Design and Fabrication, Chapter 4:
Measurements, Sensors and MEMS, Chapter 5: Micro
Actuators and Devices, Chapter 6: Optical Research, Chapter
7: Energy and Power Research and Technologies, Chapter
8: Bioresearch and Bioinformatics, Chapter 9: MEMS/Nano
Applied Research.
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Multi-Functional Materials and Structures IV

Eds. Narongrit Sombatsompop et al.
The main focuses collection of 184 peer reviewed papers
was to cover all aspects of materials, including advanced
and functional materials, composites and applications,
green and biomaterials, smart and intelligent materials
and structures, processing and engineering of materials,
natural and synthetic fiber composites and materials for
specific applications. The papers are grouped as follows:
I. Advanced Composites and their Applications; II. Biomaterials and Biomimetic Materials; III. Intelligent Processing
of Materials and Structures; IV. Nano-Materials, -Sensors
and Actuators; V. Engineering and Structural Materials;
VI. Smart Materials and Structures; VII. Tribology (Surface
Engineering); VIII. Materials for Fuel Cells and Solar Cells;
IX. Natural Fiber Composites; X. Synthetic Fiber Composites;
XI. Construction and Building Materials; XII. Soft Materials;
XIII. Functional Materials; XIV. Materials Processing,
Modeling and Technology; XV. Green Materials; XVI. Others.
Multi-Functional Nanomaterials and their

Emerging Applications
Eds. Alagarsamy Pandikumar et al.
The multi-functional properties of nanomaterials offer a wide
range of opportunities for addressing several research and
development challenges in the area of nanoscience and
nanotechnology. Multi-functional nanomaterials find wide
application in a variety of sectors including agriculture,
medicine, telecommunications, disaster management and
environmental conservation. The focus of this special topic
volume is on multifunctional nanomaterial development
and their emerging applications towards commercialization.
It illustrates a new pathway to achieve novel practical
applications using nanomaterials and can be utilized as a
text for researchers as well as graduate students who are
interested in nanomaterials based applications.
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Nanomaterials for Structural, Functional and

Biomedical Applications
Ed. Oleg Khasanov

Russian-German Forum on Nanotechnology, May 2124, 2013, Tomsk, Russia. The 43 papers are grouped
as follows: Chapter 1: Advanced Materials: Synthesis,
Structure and Application; Chapter 2: Novel Processing
for Improving Materials; Chapter 3: Biomedical Aspects of
Nanomaterials.
Nanomaterials: Science, Technology and

Applications
Eds. R. Vasanthakumari, I.B. Shameem Banu et al.

International Conference on Nanomaterials: Science,
Technology and Applications (ICNM13), December 5-7,
2013, Chennai, India. The 54 papers are grouped as
follows: I. Nano Materials: Synthesis and Characterisation, II
Electrical, Magnetic, Optical Properties of Nanomaterials, III.
Polymers and Nanocomposites, IV. Bio Nanomaterials and
their Applications, V. Nanomaterials : Energy & Environment,
VI. Nanomaterials: Theoretical and Computational
Studies.
Nano-Scale Materials, Materials Processing and

Genomic Engineering
Eds. Yafang Han, Tong Liu and Qiang Zhang
China. the 110 papers cover the current knowhow in: NanoScale Materials; Amorphous Materials; Advanced Fibers and
Nano-Composites; Advanced Materials Processing; Surface
Coating and Technology; Materials Modeling and Simulation;
Materials Characterization and Evolution.

Nanoscience, Nanotechnology and
Nanoengineering
Eds. Mohamad Hafiz Mamat et al.

The papers presented and reviewed in this volume are
cover up-to-date fundamental research, innovative topdown and bottom-up methods and technologies towards
the development of nanodevices. The effort to share and
churned new knowledge in this field are geared towards
enhancement and efficient energy conversion, conservation
of natural resources, reduction of pollution and overall
improvement in quality of life.
Nanosynthesis and Nanodevice

Eds. Mohamad Rusop Mahmood et al.

This volume gives an overview of the fundamentals and
applications of nanoscience and nanotechnology. The
papers present up-to-date fundamental research, innovative
top-down and bottom-up methods and new technologies
towards the development of nanodevices. The effort to
share and churned new knowledge in this field are geared
towards enhancement and efficient energy conversion,
conservation of natural resources, reduction of pollution and
overall improvement our quality of life.
Nanotechnology and Material Engineering

Research
This 2 volumes set is devoted to the multidisciplinary study

and practice of high accuracy engineering, metrology,
and manufacturing. This volume also includes the
applications of high precision machines, instruments, and
components, including fundamental and applied research
and development in manufacturing processes, fabrication
technology, and advanced measurement science.
Nanotechnology Applications in Energy and

Environment
Eds. Mikrajuddin Abdullah et al.

This book contains some 32 peer reviewed papers on
applications of nanotechnology in energy and environment.
Some of the papers describe the development of nanoparticlebased solar cells, new technique for decomposing organic
pollutant in water and, using nanotechnology in oil recovery
especially for heavy oil lifting. Synthesis, characterizations,
and applications of nanomaterial are also discussed.
This book will be a good reference for researchers in the
corresponding field.
New Frontiers in Manufacturing Engineering and

Materials Processing Training and Learning
Eds. M. Alvarez, M. Batista and M. Marcos
Selected, peer reviewed papers from the 2012 International

Conference on Nanotechnology and Future Material
Engineering (NFME2013), January 19-20, 2013, Wuhan.
The papers are grouped in to two chapters: Chapter 1:
Research on Nano-materials and Nanotechnology; Chapter
2: Research on Materials Mechanics and Technologies.
This special volume on 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 applied to Materials
Processing. The papers included in this issue have been
selected from those presented at New Frontiers in Materials
Processing Learning and Training Especial Symposium of
the 20th Innovative University Technical Learning, held in
Las Palmas de Gran Canaria (Spain), July 2012. We hope
that the papers published here can help enhance the future
development of new learning and training techniques.
Nanotechnology and Precision Engineering
Next Generation Micro/Nano Systems
Eds. Zhengyi Jiang and Yun-Hae Kim

Selected, peer reviewed papers from the International
Conference on Nanotechnology and Precision Engineering
(ICNPE 2012), December 18-19, 2012, Guangzhou, China.

a plenitude of up-to-date information on Next Generation
Micro/Nano Systems. The papers are conveniently arranged
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into: Chapter 1: Physical, Chemical and Optical MEMS,
Chapter 2: Radiofrequency MEMS, Chapter 3: Micro/Nano
Fluidics.
modeling and characterization; Chapter 2: Nonlinear optical

mediums, biomaterials, nanocomposites, nanostructured
coatings and their applications.
Oxide Materials for Electronic Engineering Fabrication, Properties and Applications
Positron and Positronium Chemistry X
Eds. Sergii Ubizskii, Leonid Vasylechko et al.

The volume contains conference papers on selected
contributions presented at the OMEE-2012 Conference.
The papers are grouped into the following chapters:
Technology of the active media for electronic engineering;
Active media fundamentals: crystal structure, micro- and
nanostructure, electronic structure; Nanoparticles, nanoceramics and nano-composites; Materials for quantum
and optoelectronics, defects, impurities and transport
phenomena; Magnetic properties, superconductivity and
applications; Materials for sensing.
Physical and Numerical Simulation of Materials

Processing VII
Eds. L. Pentti Karjalainen et al.

There are continuous demands for high performance
materials with enhanced properties. In the development
of these materials and their processing methods, physical
and numerical simulations have important roles to play. By
using best current knowledge and modern facilities, these
simulation techniques can enable the rapid and economic
evaluation and prediction of high temperature processes and
applications. The papers deal extensively with physical and
numerical simulation, the modeling of processes, as well as
recent advances in the processing of various materials, e.g.,
steels, light metals, composites, etc.
Physics and Technology of Nanostructured

Materials II
Ed. Nikolay Galkin

Second Asia Conference on Physics and Technology
of Nanostructured Materials (ASCO-Nanomat 2013),
August 20-27, 2013, Vladivostok, Russia. The 39 papers
are grouped as follows: Chapter 1: Semiconducting and
metal nano-hetero-structures: self-organization, structure,
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Eds. Jozef Kritiak, Jan Kuriplach et al.
These proceedings, comprising 66 peer-review papers,

are divided into 10 chapters covering: fundamental aspects
(of positron and positronium chemistry), membranes,
molecular systems, confined systems, liquids, polymers,
porous systems, non-metallic materials, nuclear materials,
experimental techniques. This work owes a lot to the authors
commitment to positron and positronium chemistry and
related subjects.
Potential Development in Dye-Sensitized Solar

Cells for Renewable Energy
Eds. Alagarsamy Pandikumar et al.
The development of photovoltaic technology is expected
to solve problems related to energy shortages and
environmental pollution caused by the use of fossil fuels.
Dye-sensitizedsolar cells (DSSCs) are promising nextgeneration alternatives to conventional silicon-based
photovoltaic devices owing to their low manufacturing cost
and potentially high conversion efficiency. This special topic
volume addresses recent advances in the research on dyesensitized solar cells. The focus of this special topic volume
is on materials development (sensitizers, nanostructured
oxide films, and electrolyte), but commercialization. This
work illustrates a new pathway to achieve highly efficient
DSSCs for practical applications.
Precision Machining VII

Eds. Jnos Kundrk et al.

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 precision machining.
The book includes papers from fields of precision machining
and processes as well as related topics such as tools,
methods, quality assurance and logistics. The major goal is
to search for methods for providing increased endurance and

reliability of products at reduced production and assembly
cost. The contents are presented under the headings of: I.
Cutting Tools; II. Machining Processes; III. Hard Machining;
IV. Abrasive Machining; V. Non-conventional Machining;
VI. Analysis of Surfaces; Machininf Accuracy; VIII. Process
Modelling and Simulation; IX. Production Processes.
Proceedings of the Conference on the

Rehabilitation and Reconstruction of Buildings
CRRB 2012
Eds. Rostislav Drochytka and Jan Vanerek
Proceedings of the 14th Conference on the Rehabilitation
and Reconstruction of Buildings, featuring international
participation, within which new trends and procedures
in the field of building rehabilitation were discussed
at an international level. The papers are grouped as
follows: Chapter 1: Timber Protection; Chapter 2: Surface
Treatments; Chapter 3: Rehabilitation of Masonry; Chapter
4: Maintenance of Concrete Structures; Chapter 5:
Physicochemical Bases of Building Materials; Chapter 6:
Statics and Dynamics of Buildings.
Proceedings of the Conference on the

Rehabilitation and Reconstruction of Buildings
CRRB 2013
Ed. Michaela Kosteleck

Proceedings of the 15th Conference on the Rehabilitation
and Reconstruction of Buildings, featuring international
participation, within which new trends and procedures in
the field of building rehabilitation were discussed at an
international level. The papers are grouped as follows:
Chapter 1: Protection and Restoration of Wood Structures;
Chapter 2: Surface Treatment; Chapter 3: Restoration
of Stone; Chapter 4: Restoration of Masonry; Chapter 5:
Restoration of Concrete Structures; Chapter 6: PhysicalChemical Properties; Chapter 7: Statics and Dynamics
of Structures; Chapter 8: Restoration of Half-Timber
Structures.
Progress in Functional Manufacturing

Technologies III
Eds. Taiyong Wang, Hun Guo, Ji Xu et al.
The special volume communicates the latest progress
and research results of new theory, new technology,
method, equipment and so on in advanced manufacturing
technology field, and to grasp the updated technological
and research trends internationally. The major topics
covered by the special volumes include Applied Materials
Engineering, Materials Processing Technologies and
Mechanical Engineering, Monitoring Method and
Technology in Mechanical Engineering, Control System in
Mechanical Engineering, Management and Development of
Manufacturing Technologies.
Progress in Functional Materials

Ed. Yuan Ming Huang

The book contains a selection of peer-reviewed papers that
have been presented at the 2nd International Conference
on Optical, Electronic and Electrical Materials. The topics
of the 82 selected papers cover optical materials, electronic
materials, electrical materials, magnetic materials, dielectric
materials and optoelectronic devices. It provides a lot of
useful information for ordinary readers as well as materials
scientists and engineers who wish to understand the
most recent development in the materials science field of
semiconductors, dielectrics and optoelectronic devices.
Progress in Manufacturing Automation

Technology and Application
Eds. Guanglin Wang, Huifeng Wang et al.
The special topic volume is not only to communicate the
latest research and progress of the new technology, theory,
method, equipment in the field of materials processing and
manufacturing automation technology, but also to master
cutting-edge technology and research trends on a global
scale, which can promote international cooperation and
communication of production and research in this field.
The main themes covered by the special issue include
Industrial Robot Technology, Process Monitoring and Quality
Control of Manufacturing Systems, Agile Manufacturing,
Intelligent Manufacturing, Green Manufacturing, Virtual
Manufacturing, Networked Manufacturing, Computer
Integrated Manufacturing System Product Lifecycle
Management and Contemporary Integrated Manufacturing
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Progress in Materials and Processes
energy storage technologies, energy-saving technology,

energy materials and technology, energy chemical
engineering and processes, energy security and clean use,
new energy vehicles and electric vehicles, green building
materials and energy-saving buildings. This book provides
new information and methods on possibilities of managing
the worlds energy crisis and simultaneously protecting the
environment.
Recent Highlights in Advanced Materials
System, Computerized Numerical Control System and

Flexible Manufacturing System, CAD/CAE/CAPP/CAM
and Application of Product Data Management, Precision
Machining Technology, Logistics Engineering and Equipment
and Other Related Topics.
Eds. Zhiming Shi et al.
The studies presented in this large collection of peer

review papers cover the following topics: composites,
micro / nano materials and technology, steel and iron
and technology, ceramic, metal alloy materials, polymer
materials and technology, physics and chemistry materials
and technology, building materials, energy materials and
fuel technology, environmental friendly materials and waste
recycling, biomaterials, chemical materials and processes,
thin films, earthquake resistant structures, materials and
design, surface engineering/coatings, modeling, analysis
and simulation, materials forming and processes, materials
machining, welding & joining, mechanical behavior &
fracture, tooling testing and evaluation of materials.
Progress in Mechanical Engineering and

Technology
Eds. Jacek Kropiwnicki et al.

The book is a collection of invited papers concerning
Progress in Mechanical Engineering and Technology. All
accepted papers were subjected to a strict peer-review. The
papers disseminate the latest research. The book represents
cooperative effort to seek out the best strategies for effective
improvements in the quality and the reliability of machines
and machine parts and to widen their application.
Progress in Renewable and Sustainable Energy

Eds. Yongguang Li, Yong Li and Weiguo Pan
This 2-volumes set contains selected and peer-review
papers in the subject areas of development and utilization of
solar energy, development and utilization of biomass energy,
development and utilization of wind energy, nuclear energy
and nuclear engineering, hydrogen, fuel cell and related
technologies, heat pumps technology, storage battery,
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Eds. Shiquan Liu and Xinhua Yuan

Collection of selected, peer reviewed papers from the 2nd
International Congress on Advanced Materials (AM 2013),
May 16-19, 2013, Zhenjiang, China. The 110 papers are
grouped as follows: Chapter 1: Nano Materials; Chapter 2:
Polymers; Chapter 3: Composites; Chapter 4: Biomaterials
and Tissues; Chapter 5: Green Materials; Chapter 6: Optical
and Electronic Materials; Chapter 7: Superconductive and
Magnetic Materials; Chapter 8: Structural and Constructional
Materials; Chapter 9: Other Topics.
Recrystallization and Grain Growth V

Ed. Matthew Barnett

Recrystallization and grain growth are mechanisms that
alter the microstructure without necessarily altering the
phase. They are typically driven by high internal elastic and
surface energies though sometimes other volumetric energy
terms appear. The topic is important to materials engineers
and scientists and geologists alike. The former typically
aim to exert control over the phenomena for technological
and economic benefit while the latter often seek in these
mechanisms the answers to questions regarding events
long gone. This collection of peer-reviewed papers brings
together the most up-to-date knowledge in this field.
Residual Stresses 9
Eds. S.J.B. Kurz, E.J. Mittemeijer et al.

This book presents the proceedings of the International
Conference on Residual Stresses 9 and is devoted to the
prediction/modelling, evaluation, control, and application
of residual stresses in engineering materials. The state
of the art is presented by the contributions of researchers

from both academia and industry. New developments,
on stress-measurement techniques, on modelling and
prediction of residual stresses and on progress made in
the fundamental understanding of the relation between
the state of residual stress and the material properties, are
highlighted. Focal points of interest are: simulation of stress
profiles, depth-resolved stress analysis using synchrotron
radiation and phase transformations in welded structures.
This book offers an indispensable overview of the current
understanding of the role of residual stresses in materials
used in wide ranging application areas, such as, for
example, microelectronic devices, sensors and actuators
and machine parts, as in the automotive industry.
Residual Stresses IX
Eds. M. Franois, G. Montay, B. Panicaud et al.

9th European Conference on Residual Stresses, ECRS9, July 7-10, 2014, Troyes, France. The 157 papers are
grouped as follows: Chapter I. Measurement Methods, I.1.
Local Scale Measurements, I.2. Diffraction at Grain Scale
and Multiscale Diffraction, I.3. Diffraction: Gradients and
Instrumental Developments, I.4. Mechanical Relaxation
Methods, I.5. Acoustics and Electromagnetics Methods,
Chapter II. Manufacturing and Materials Processing, II.1.
Welding, II.2. Heat Treatment and Phase Transformation,
II.3. Machining and Cold Work, Chapter III. Materials and
Structures, III.1. Fatigue and Fracture, III.2. Films, Coatings
and Oxides, III.3. Composites and Nano/Micro Structures.
Resources and Sustainable Development

Eds. Jianguo Wu et al.
2nd International Conference on Energy and Environmental
Protection (ICEEP 2013), April 19-21, 2013, Guilin, China.
The 677 papers grouped as follows: Chapter 1: Mineral
Prospecting and Geological Exploration; Chapter 2:
Rock and Mining Engineering, Coal Mining; Chapter 3:
Mineral Process Engineering; Chapter 4: Oil and Gas
Well Development Projects; Chapter 5: Metallurgical
Engineering; Chapter 6: Urban and Regional Planning;
Chapter 7: Development and Management of the Energy
and Power Industry; Chapter 8: Global Climate Change
and International Cooperation on Reducing and Control
Carbon Emissions; Chapter 9: Ecological Economy,
Circular Economy and Low-Carbon Economy; Chapter
10: Engineering Materials and Processing Technologies;
Chapter 11: Equipment Design, Manufacturing, Automation

and Control; Chapter 12: Information Technologies,
Computer and Data Analysis Applications in Industry
and Engineering; Chapter 13: Engineering Management,
Logistics and Education.
Science and Materials Engineering IV

Eds. Jess Garca-Serrano et al.

Collection of selected, peer reviewed papers from the Fourth
National Congress of Science and Materials Engineering
(CNCIM 2013), February 22-28, 2013, Pachuca, Mxico.
The 49 papers are grouped as follows: Chapter 1: Synthesis,
Obtaining and Materials Modification, Chapter 2: Materials
Characterization, Chapter 3: Materials Applications, Chapter
4: New Materials Development and Simulation Materials.
Selected Proceedings of the Eighth International

Conference on Waste Management and
Technology
Eds. Jinhui Li and Hualong Hu

With the development of industry and the improvement of
living standards, the amount of solid waste is increasing
rapidly. New research and industries solutions in the field
of waste management and recycling become increasingly
important. The volume highlights the academic and policy
trends on waste management and collects the latest
research trends and innovative ideas in the solid waste field.
The peer reviewed papers are grouped as follows: Chapter
1. Circular Economy and Urban Mining; Chapter 2. Industrial
Waste; Chapter 3. Electrical and Electronic Waste; Chapter
4. Biomass Energy; Chapter 5. Hazardous Waste: Chapter
6. Sewage Sludge; Chapter 7. Contaminated Sites and Soil
Remediation; Chapter 8. Other.
Sheet Metal 2013
Eds. R.B. Clarke, A.G. Leacock et al.

The collection provides an outlet for both industry and
academia alike to present their latest findings in the
area of sheet metal forming. There are 69 peer reviewed
contributions from Industry and academia representing 23
Countries. The research presented covers a diverse field
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from the fundamental testing and characterisation of sheet
metals to the development of new and innovative forming
processes.
Short-Term and Long-Term Behaviour of

Reinforced Self-Compacting Concrete Structures
Farhad Aslani
Materials Science Foundations Vol. 77

Self-Compacting Concrete (SCC) refers to a highly flowable,non-segregating concrete that can be spread into
place, fill the formwork,and encapsulate the reinforcement
without the aid of any mechanicalconsolidation. SCC is
regarded as one of the most promising developments
inconcrete technology due to significant advantages
over Conventional Concrete(CC). In this study cracking
caused by external loads in reinforced SCC andFRSCC
slabs is examined experimentally and analytically. The
mechanismsassociated with the flexural cracking due to the
combined effects ofconstant sustained service loads and
shrinkage are observed. One of theprimary objectives of this
study is to develop analytical models thataccurately predict
the hardened mechanical properties of SCC and FRSCC.
Subsequently, these models have been successfully applied
to simulatetime-dependent cracking of SCC and FRSCC
one-way slabs.
Silicate Building Materials
Eds. Shaopeng Wu and Meizhu Chen

With the development of Chinese infrastructure, the
consumption of silicate building materials has been
increasing yearly. Meanwhile, the requirements of
sustainable development for silicate building materials
are also increasing due to the strengthening of peoples
consciousness of environment protection. The aim of this
book is to publish the latest research progress on silicate
building materials, which have been discussed on 2013
Annual Meeting of Chinese Ceramic Societys Building
Materials Branch. Moreover, this book provided a platform
for researchers form all over the world to exchange their
ideas on new building materials.
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Silicon Carbide and Related Materials 2012

Eds. Alexander A. Lebedev et al.
The volume on Silicon Carbide and Related Materials is
divided into 10 chapters ranging from Bulk growth to
Device and application. The reports demonstrate the
technical and scientific advances in the related areas:
150 mm 4H-SiC wafers are now commercially available,
a significant improvement of the carrier lifetime (up to 35
ms) for n-type SiC epi-layers has been achieved, SiC
diodes have a large market share in server and telecom
power applications requiring the maximum efficiency, and
a variety of 1- cm2, 15 kV class bipolar devices have been
demonstrated, including PN Diodes, IGBTs and GTO. In
general, the number of contributions devoted to application of
SiC and related materials, GaN and solid solutions based on
this material, and graphene is steadily increasing compared
to the 2011 edition.
Silicon Carbide and Related Materials 2013

Eds. Hajime Okumura, Hiroshi Harima et al.
The papers cover most of the current research efforts on
the wide bandgap semiconductor silicon carbide (SiC) and
related materials, and a wide range of topics from crystal
growth to their power electronics applications. In these
proceedings, the written version of 270 contributed papers
and 13 invited papers are included. The major chapters of
the proceedings collect papers in the area of bulk growth
of SiC, epitaxial growth of SiC, physical properties and
characterization, processing, devices and application. There
are three shorter chapters on graphene, III-nitrides and
related materials. The 283 papers are grouped as follows:
Chapter 1: SiC Bulk Growth; Chapter 2: SiC Epitaxial Growth;
Chapter 3: Physical Properties and Characterization of
SiC; Chapter 4: Processing of SiC; Chapter 5: Devices and
Circuits; Chapter 6: Related Materials.
SIMS Diffusion Studies

- A Compilation -
Ed. D.J. Fisher

During the past 40 years, secondary ion mass spectrometry
(SIMS) has become increasingly more popular for measuring
diffusivities because it avoids the handling problems,
environmental concerns and shortage of suitable isotopes
which are associated with the use of radioactive tracer

methods. It is the most sensitive of all the standard surface
analytical techniques, and is capable of detecting impurity
elements at less than 1ppm concentration, and bulk impurity
concentrations of around 1ppb in certain cases. The sample
surface is bombarded with high-energy ions, leading to
the ejection of neutral and charged species. The latter can
include atoms, clusters of atoms and molecular fragments.
Static SIMS is used for sub-monolayer elemental analysis,
dynamic SIMS is used for investigating composition as a
function of depth below the surface and imaging SIMS is
used for spatially-resolved elemental analysis. Static SIMS
plus time-of-flight analysis, rather than the usual quadrupole
mass analysis, permits a more exact quantitative analysis
of specimens. The present compilation of nearly 800 items
covers a selection of mainly-quantitative results, obtained
using secondary ion mass spectrometry, for diffusivities in
a wide range of materials.
Smart & Adaptive Optics


a plenitude of up-to-date information on Smart & Adaptive
Optics. The papers are conveniently arranged into: Chapter
1: Nano-photonics, Chapter 2: Active Optical Materials and
Devices, Chapter 3: Adaptive Optics.
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are important in the rapidly growing field of SHM. Due to

interdisciplinary character of SHM systems, the contributions
come from experts from area of mechanics, materials
engineering, electronics, software engineering, and signal
processing as well as system users from civil engineering,
aviation, power plants, wind turbines, chemical plants,
petrochemical plants and railways sectors. A significant
part is dedicated to utilization of advanced measurement
techniques, signal processing, and computation methods.
SMART13: Smart Materials and Structures

Eds. Erasmo Carrera, Maria Cinefra et al.
Smart materials and structures is an area of technology
which has been around for approximately 30 years or more
where materials and structures are augmented by sensing
and actuation functionality, and those functions are combined
with control elements, all becoming an integral part of the
materials and structures considered. This book collects
selected Plenary Lectures and Key-Note Lectures from the
VI Eccomas Thematic Conference on Smart Structures and
Materials (SMART13), June 24-26, 2013, Torino, Italy.
Solar Energy Materials and Energy Engineering

Eds. Xianzhang Feng, Qi Luo and Tianbiao Zhang
The 25 peer-reviewed papers collected here together offer a

plenitude of up-to-date information on Smart and Interactive
Textiles. The papers are conveniently arranged into: Chapter
1: Adaptive/Active Textiles, Chapter 2: E-Textiles, Chapter
3: Manufacturing and Applications.

International Conference on Solar Energy Materials and
Energy Engineering (SEMEE 2013), September 1-2, 2013,
Hong Kong. The 81 papers are grouped as follows: Chapter
1: Chemical Engineering and Energy Materials; Chapter
2: Energy Science and Engineering; Chapter 3: Structural
Engineering and Building; Chapter 4: Environmental
Materials and Engineering; Chapter 5: Management and
Planning of Energy.
Smart Diagnostics V
Solid Compounds of Transition Elements II
Smart and Interactive Textiles

Ed. Tadeusz Uhl
Eds. Yuriy Verbovytskyy et al.
The aim of the special collection was to bring together

the expertise of scientist and engineers from universities
and industry in the field of Structural Health Monitoring,
Non-Destructive Evaluation, and Condition Monitoring. The
study of damage detection, localization and assessment
This collection covers processes and synthesis, crystal

chemistry, phase equilibria, thermodynamics, magnetic and
electrical properties, theory, electronic structure, chemical
bonding and applications of intermetallic compounds,
pnictides, chalcogenides, oxides, halides and other solid
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compounds containing transition elements. It provides an
excellent overview of recent advances in topics relevant to
solid compounds with transition elements, and will constitute
an excellent reference source for scientists and other working
in this field.
Solidification and Gravity VI

Eds. A. Rosz and K. Tomolya

The results of many foreign and Hungarian researchers
presented at the 6th International Conference on The project
aimed to attract all those having interest in the investigation
and simulation of different types of solidification processes
and both micro- and macro-gravity effects. The 8 peer
reviewed papers are grouped as follows: Chapter 1: Effect of
Microgravity; Chapter 2: Modelling of Solidification; Chapter
3: Grain Refinement; Chapter 4: Microstructure and Phase
Evaluation; Chapter 5: Continuous Casting; Chapter 6: In
Situ Observation of Solidification Processes; Chapter 7:
Eutectic and Peritectic Solidification; Chapter 8: Forced
Convection, Melt Flow; Chapter 9: Cast Iron; Chapter 10:
Rapid Solidification.
Some Research Results on Bridge Health

Monitoring, Maintenance and Safety III
Ed. Yang Liu

The amount of deteriorating bridges is increasing gradually,
and the costs of maintenance, repair and rehabilitation of
these bridges often far exceed available budgets. To alleviate
this issue, the bridge engineering profession continues to
take positive steps towards developing more comprehensive
bridge monitoring and management systems. This collection
of invited papers encompasses some aspects of bridge
health monitoring, maintenance and safety. Specifically,
it deals with: bridge health monitoring; bridge repair and
rehabilitation issues; bridge related safety and other
implications.
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Some Research Results on Bridge Health

Monitoring, Maintenance and Safety IV
Ed. Yang Liu

In China, the amount of deteriorating bridges is
increasing gradually, andthe costs of maintenance,
repair and rehabilitation of these bridges farexceed
available budgets. Internationally, above issue also is
paid moreattention. To alleviate this issue, the bridge
engineering professioncontinues to take positive steps
towards developing more comprehensivebridge monitoring
and management systems. Therefore, it is significant
tocombine some good works that have been done in this
field, which is theoriginal objective to introduce the recent
research results in the fields of bridge health monitoring,
bridge maintenance and safety in the mainland of China.
This project encompasses some aspects of bridge health
monitoring, maintenance and safety. Specifically, it deals
with: bridge health monitoring; bridge repair andrehabilitation
issues; bridge related safety and other implications.
State-of-the-Art Research and Application of SMAs

Technologies

a plenitude of up-to-date information on State-of-the-Art
Research and Application of SMAs Technologies. The
papers are conveniently arranged into: Chapter 1: Materials,
Phase Transformation and Microstructure, Chapter 2:
Engineering, Chapter 3: Low Dimensionality, Chapter 4:
Applications.
Stereology and Image Analysis in Materials

Science
Ed. Agnieszka Szczotok

The peer reviewed papers cover the latest research results
on Stereology and Image Analysis in Materials Science.
The main topics are: applications in materials science and
engineering, applications in biological materials, advances
in microscopy, image processing and analysis, theoretical
stereology and 3D modeling.

Structural and Chemical Characterization of
Metals, Alloys and Compounds
Eds. Ramiro Prez Campos et al.

This special volume of 24 peer reviewed contributions cover
up-to-date research results on Structural and Chemical
Characterization of Metals Alloys and Compounds. The
structural and chemical characterization of different materials
such as metals, alloys, ceramics, steels, composites,
polymeric compounds, welding, superalloys, intermetallic
compounds, and nanomaterials are included. They were
prepared with different techniques. Some important topics
addressed were the analytical techniques focused on the
microstructural, chemical, optical, electronic, magnetic and
mechanical properties of materials.
Structural and Chemical Characterization of

Metals, Alloys and Compounds II
Eds. Ramiro Prez Campos et al.

The XXII International Materials Research Congress (IMRC)
was held in Cancun Mexico from 11 to 15 August 2013. The
aim of the IMRC is provide an interactive forum to discuss
and exchange ideas about the advances in synthesis,
characterization, properties, processing, applications, basic
research trends, corrosion prevention, and more, all related
to the area of materials science and engineering. This event
provides an excellent opportunity for materials scientists
around the world to have a space to exchange their ideas
and to discuss their results.
Structural Health Monitoring: Research and

Applications
Eds. W.K. Chiu and S.C. Galea

Structural health monitoring has international relevance
across maritime, aerospace and infrastructure domains for
both civilian and military end-users. The aim of this book
is to collect the most recent developments and research
knowledge on this topic, with focusing in particular on the
Asia-Pacific region. The collection covers 54 peer reviewed
papers covering up-to-date research results in structural
health monitoring.
Structural Materials
Eds. Yafang Han, Tong Liu and Qiang Zhang

China. The volume includes 117 papers covering the current
knowhow in structural materials such as magnesium alloys;
advanced tianium alloys; advanced aluminium alloys;
advanced iron and steel materials; superalloy and advanced
composites.
Structure and Properties of Metals at Different

Energy Effects Treatment Technologies
Eds. V.A. Klimenov and V.A. Starenchenko
Collection of 48 selected papers from the International
Scientific Workshop on Structure and Properties of Metals at
Different Energy Effects Treatment Technologies, September
29-30, 2014, Tomsk, Russia.
Superplasticity in Advanced Materials ICSAM 2012

Ed. Gerard Bernhart

Interest in the phenomenon of superplasticity has been
increasing steadily, both from the viewpoint of fundamental
scientific understanding as well as of industrial application.
The scope of superplasticity has also broadened materialswise, and now includes, in addition to metals: intermetallics,
ceramics, bulk metallic glasses, nanostructured materials
and composites. The objective of this special collection was
to provide an international forum through which to gather upto-date knowledge and information on a wide range of topics
and to encourage further developments in superplasticity.
Over 64 peer-reviewed papers have been selected for
publication. The volume is divided into the following chapters:
Mechanisms of Superplasticity, Superplastic Materials,
Design, Testing and Modelling, Processing, Industrial
Applications. Altogether, the contents constitute a timely and
invaluable guide to the state-of-the-art of superplasticity.
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Sustainable Development of Natural Resources
Eds. Yingjie Zhang et al.
This 3-volumes set contains selected and peer review papers
in the subject areas of mineral prospecting and geological
exploration, mining engineering and coal mining, mining
machinery engineering, mineral process engineering, oil and
gas well development projects, metallurgical engineering,
energy saving and low carbon ideas, urban and regional
planning, development and management of the energy
industry, environmental protection and circular economy,
global climate change and international cooperation on
reducing carbon emissions, national energy strategy and
decision-making, ecological economy, circular economy
and low-carbon economy, engineering materials and
processing technologies, equipment design, manufacturing,
automation and control, computer applications in industry
and engineering, and other related topics.
Technologies and Properties of Modern Utility

Materials XXI
Eds. Jacek Mendala and Pawe Grado
Collection of selected, peer reviewed papers from the XXI
Conference on Technologies and Properties of Modern
Utility Materials (TPMUM 2013), May 17, 2013, Katowice,
Poland. The 54 papers are grouped as follows: Chapter
1: Microstructural Characterisation; Chapter 2: Advanced
Thermal, Mechanical and Chemical Processing; Chapter 3:
Surface Engineering and Corrosion Resistance; Chapter 4:
Materials and Environment; Chapter 5: Advanced Materials
for Transport Industry.
Terotechnology
Eds. A. Szczotok et al.

International Conference on Terotechnology, September
26-27, 2013, Kielce, Poland. The 26 papers are grouped
as follows: Chapter 1: Materials; Chapter 2: Technologies;
Chapter 3: Methods.
44
Testing and Evaluation of Advanced

Building Materials
Ed. Wu Yao

The main aim of this collection was to provide a platform
for academics, industrialists and students from various
regions of China to exchange ideas and the state-of-the-art
development in the field of building materials and testing
techniques. Finally, 53 papers were accepted for publication.
The contents of papers include the microscopic theoretical
model of the building materials, the characterization of
the compositions and structures, performance testing and
evaluation. The papers largely reflect the latest advances in
the testing and evaluation theory and technology of building
materials in China.
Testing and Evaluation of Inorganic Materials III

Eds. Yiwang Bao, Danyu Jiang and Jianghong Gong
The focus of this special collection was set on materials
properties and testing techniques, it covers most aspects
of testing techniques on mechanical, chemical, physical
properties and microstructures of ceramics, glass and
concrete. It is hoped the collection will promoted the research
and development in the field of testing and evaluation of
inorganic materials.
Testing and Evaluation of Inorganic Materials IV

Eds. Yiwang Bao, Danyu Jiang et al.
Collection of selected, peer reviewed papers from the Fourth
Annual Meeting on Testing and Evaluation of Inorganic
Materials, June 7-9, 2013, Guilin, China. The 77 papers
are grouped as follows: Chapter 1: Chemical Composition
and Microstructure; Chapter 2: Mechanical and Physical
Properties; Chapter 3: Testing Techniques and Devices.

The Current State-of-the-Art on Material Forming
Numerical and Experimental Approaches at
Different Length-Scales
Eds. Ricardo Alves de Sousa et al.
The collection of 282 peer reviewed papers aims to
promote the interest for all types of materials and all topics
connected to Material Forming. The papers are grouped
as follows: Chapter 1: Formability of Metallic Materials
Chapter 2: Forging and Rolling; Chapter 3: Composites
Forming Processes; Chapter 4: Semi-Solid Processes;
Chapter 5: Light Weight Design and Energy Efficiency in
Metal Forming; Chapter 6: New and Advanced Numerical
Strategies for Material Forming; Chapter 7: Extrusion
and Drawing; Chapter 8: Friction and Wear in Material
Processing; Chapter 9: Nano-Structured Materials and
Microforming; Chapter 10: Inverse Analysis Optimization
and Stochastic Approaches; Chapter 11: Innovative
Joining by Forming Technologies; Chapter 12: Multiscale &
Continuum Constitutive Modelling; Chapter 13: Incremental
and Sheet Metal Forming; Chapter 14: Sheet-Bulk-Metal
Forming; Chapter 15: Heat Transfer Modelling; Chapter 16:
Structures, Properties and Processing of Polymers; Chapter
17: Non-Conventional Processes; Chapter 18: Machining
and Cutting; Chapter 19: Integrated Design, Modelling and
Reliability Assessment in Forming (I-DMR); Chapter 20:
Finite Element Technology and Multi-Scale Methods for
Composites, Metallic Sheets and Coating Models; Chapter
21: Intelligent Computation in Forming Processes.
The Eighth China National Conference on

Functional Materials and Applications
Eds. Guangming Zhao et al.

Eighth China National Conference on Functional Materials
and Applications (NCFMA 2013), August 23-26, 2013,
Harbin, China. The 141 papers are grouped as follows:
Chapter 1: Metallic Materials and Alloys; Chapter 2:
Nanoscale Materials; Chapter 3: Ceramic and Inorganic
Functional Materials; Chapter 4: Composite Materials,
Aerospace Materials, Film Materials, Coating and Surface
Technology; Chapter 5: Environmental Functional Materials
and Energy Materials; Chapter 6: Biological, Macromolecule
and Organic Functional Materials; Chapter 7: Mechanical,
Thermal, Optical, Electric, Magnetic Functional Materials
and Properties.
Thermal, Power and Electrical Engineering

Eds. Charles C. Zhou et al.
2nd International Conference on Energy and Environmental
Protection (ICEEP 2013), April 19-21, 2013, Guilin, China.
The papers are grouped as follows: Chapter 1: Thermal
and Heat Engineering; Chapter 2: Power Machinery and
Engineering; Chapter 3: Fluid Engineering and Machinery;
Chapter 4: HVAC, Air Conditioning and Refrigeration;
Chapter 5: Power System, Control and Automation; Chapter
5: Power System, Control and Automation; Chapter 6: High
Voltage and Insulation Technology; Chapter 7: Motor and
Electrical; Chapter 8: Power Electronics and Power Drives;
Chapter 9: Smart Grid Technologies; Chapter 10: Power
System Management.
THERMEC 2013
Eds. B. Mishra, M. Ionescu and T. Chandra

Collection of selected, peer reviewed papers from THERMEC
2013, 8th International Conference on PROCESSING
& MANUFACTURING OF ADVANCED MATERIALS
Processing, Fabrication, Properties, Applications, December
2-6, 2013, Las Vegas, USA. The 470 papers are grouped
as follows: Chapter 1: Al Alloys, Chapter 2: Mg Alloys
(Prof Karl U. Kainer Symposium), Chapter 3: Ti Alloys/
Aerospace Structural Metallic Materials, Chapter 4: Steels,
Chapter 5: TMP Microalloyed Steels (Prof. A. J. DeArdo
Symposium), Chapter 6: High & Ultra High Temperature
Materials, Chapter 7: Bio Materials, Chapter 8: Advanced
Protective Coatings/Surface Engineering, Chapter 9:
Composites (MMC, CMC)/ Nanocomposites/ Synthetic
& Foams), Chapter 10: Interfaces & Grain Boundaries,
Chapter 11: Fuel Cells, Hydrogen Storage Technologies,
Batteries, Supercapacitors & Thermoelectric Materials,
Chapter 12: Friction Stir Processing/Welding, Chapter 13:
Materials Under Extreme Conditions, Chapter 14: Metallic
Glasses/ Bulk Metallic Amorphous Materials, Chapter 15:
Nanomaterials for Structural & Energy Applications, Chapter
16: Neutron Scattering & X-Ray Studies of Advanced
Materials, Chapter 17: Modelling & Simulation, Chapter
18: Materials Performance, Chapter 19: Smart/Intelligent
Materials & Processes, Chapter 20: Texture of Materials
(Prof. G. Gottstein Symposium), Chapter 21: Ultra-Fine
Grained Materials (Prof. T. G. Langdon Symposium), Chapter
22: Welding & Joining of Advanced and Special Materials.
45

THERMEC 2013 Supplement
Eds. B. Mishra, M. Ionescu and T. Chandra
Tribology in Manufacturing Processes & Joining

by Plastic Deformation
Ed. Peter Groche
THERMEC suplemental proceedings are collections of

research papers from active and well known researchers
in materials science and engineering, manufacturing,
processing and applications of advanced materials ranging
from ferrous and non ferrous materials to biomaterials,
nanomaterials, metallic glasses, fuel cells, hydrogen storage
technologies, surface engineering, welding and joining,
modeling and simulation and, intelligent and smart materials
processes.
Traditional and Advanced Ceramics

Eds. Somnuk Sirisoonthorn et al.

International Conference on Traditional and Advanced
Ceramics (ICTA 2013), September 11-13, 2013, Bangkok,
Thailand. The 59 are grouped as follows: Chapter 1: Ceramic
Industrial Technology, Chapter 2: Advanced Ceramics,
Chapter 3: Glass Science and Technology, Chapter 4:
Ceramic Art and Design.
Trends in Magnetism: Nanomagnetism

(EASTMAG-2013)
Eds. Sergey Ovchinnikov et al.
Collection of selected, peer reviewed papers from the V EuroAsian Symposium Trends in Magnetism: Nanomagnetism
(EASTMAG-2013), September 15-21, 2013, Vladivostok,
Russia. The 95 papers are grouped as follows: Chapter 1:
Fundamental Problems of Magnetism, Chapter 2: Magnetic
Films, Nanostructures and Nanoparticles, Chapter 3:
Magnetoelectronic and Magnetoresistive Materials, Spin
Polarized Transport, Chapter 4: Spin-Wave Dynamics,
Chapter 5: Domain Structure and Walls, Chapter 6:
Advanced Experimental Techiques, Chapter 7: Magnetic
Memories, Sensors, Devices and Materials
The aim of these proceedings is to present latest

developments in the research of tribological aspects in
manufacturing processes. Therefore, subjects like lubrication,
surface treatment, simulation or wear phenomena are in the
scope of interest. In addition to the conferences held in Gifu,
Nyborg, Yokohama, Nice and Notre Dame this conference
also focuses on the integration of joining techniques into
forming processes. The combination of joining and forming
operations offers a favorable material utilization along with
a high productivity. Since many researchers contributed to
this field of research, the conference aims at summarizing
recent developments. In addition to insights into current
research in the field of tribology, the presentations include
practical guidelines for solving tribological problems in an
industrial environment.
Ultra Clean Processing of Semiconductor

Surfaces XI
Eds. Paul Mertens, Marc Meuris and Marc Heyns

This volume covers various aspects of ultra-clean technology
for the large-scale integration of semiconductors. These
include cleaning and contamination control in both front-endof-line (FEOL) and back-end-of-line (BEOL) processing, as
well as cleaning for semiconductor photo-voltaic applications.
Also covered are studies of general topics such as particle
removal using acoustic enhancement, the removal of
metallic contamination, pattern collapse of fine flexible
and fragile features, wetting and drying, contamination
control and contamination metrology. The FEOL and BEOL
contributions also treat the surface chemistry of silicon and
other semiconductors, cleaning related to new gate stacks,
cleaning at the interconnect level, resist strip and polymer
removal, cleaning and contamination control for various new
materials and cleaning following CMP (chemical mechanical
polishing).
Ultrafine Grained and Nano-Structured Materials IV

Ed. M.H. Parsa
The present volume contains 175 selected papers from
the 4th International Conference on Ultrafine-Grained and
Nano-structured Materials (UFGNSM2013). This is the fourth
biennial conference in UFGNSM series, jointly organized
by Center of Excellence for High Performance Materials
46

(CEHPM), University of Tehran, IRAN and University of
Patras, GREECE. This volume presents a selection of papers
submitted to the conference from universities and industries.
These papers cover various aspects of ultrafine grained and
nanostructured materials including: novel approaches to
produce ultrafine grained and nanostructured materials and
related properties, nanoparticles processing, nanostructure
control, nanocomposites, nanocoatings and thin films,
ultrafine grains and nanostructures characterization,
simulation and modeling, and energy applications.
WGP Congress 2012

Progress in Production Engineering
Ed. WGP
WGP Congress, June 27-28, 2012, Berlin, Germany. The
39 papers are grouped as follows: Chapter 1: Light Weight
Construction, Chapter 2: Enabling Mass Production, Chapter
3: Medical and Micro Technology, Chapter 4: E-Mobility,
Chapter 5: Ressource Efficiency.
Wear and Contact Mechanics
Eds. Luis Rodriguez-Tembleque et al.

This special topic volume is a compilation of works
contributed by experts from the international scientific
community in the field of Wear and Contact Mechanics. This
volume presents ten papers that cover different aspects of
the current areas of research in Wear and Contact Mechanics
using new innovative theoretical and computational
approaches based on the Finite Element Methods (FEM)
and/or the Boundary Element Methods (BEM). A number
of topics are addressed, such as anisotropic contact,
anisotropic wear, crack-face contact and semi-permeable
electric/magnetic boundary conditions in multifield materials
(e.i. piezoelectric solids), dynamic contact modeling, fatigue
crack growth life estimation, fatigue life assessment, fretting
fatigue, fretting wear computing, rolling contact modeling, or
treatment of nonmatching interfaces in contact problems.
WGP Congress 2013

Progress in Production Engineering
Eds. Marion Merklein, Jrg Franke et al.
The German Academic Society for Production Engineering is
an association of leading German professors of production
engineering. The WGP Jahreskongress has the aim to
foster young researchers by giving the opportunity to publish
their research results under their own name exclusively and
discuss these results with each other during the meeting. The
46 peer reviewed papers are grouped as follows: Chapter
1: Assembly; Chapter 2: Cutting and Grinding; Chapter 3:
Forming; Chapter 4: Machines; Chapter 5: Organization.
Wearable/Wireless Body Sensor Networks for

Healthcare Applications

a plenitude of up-to-date information on Wearable/Wireless
Body Sensor Networks for Healthcare Applications. The
papers are conveniently arranged into: Chapter 1: Smart
Fabrics and Wearables, Chapter 2: Implantable Devices,
Chapter 3: Activity Recognition.
(978-3-908158-82-0) and eBook (978-3-908158-93-6)
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