Books by Keyword: Ferroelectric

Description: This thematic issue introduces the latest research results in materials science, including the analysis of the possibilities of application of high entropy alloys for hydrogen storage, properties of piezoceramics and ferroelectric, corrosion behaviour of structural materials, and investigation of functional thin films' properties and synthesis technologies and the optical properties of gallium arsenide nanoparticles obtained by laser ablation in liquid acetone. The presented edition will be useful to a wide range of specialists in materials science both at the theoretical and practical levels.

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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.

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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.

Description: 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.

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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.

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Multiferroics: that is, materials which simultaneously exhibit both ferromagnetism and ferroelectricity - and also often ferroelasticity - now attract considerable attention because of the interesting physics involved and their promise for important practical applications. Typical multiferroics belong to the perovskite group of transition metal oxides, and include rare-earth manganites and ferrites. Several new multiferroic systems have been developed, during recent years, which exhibit very strong coupling between the ferroelectric and magnetic degrees of freedom. The present volume comprises both review articles, and research papers on various themes; with very little overlap. The authors of the review papers have generally kept in mind the unfamiliarity, of the field of ‘Ferroics and Multiferroics’, to newcomers. They cover the historical development of the field, and add their own contributions.

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Powders are the raw material for ceramics; the starting compositions for preparing bulk or film products. In addition, powders are used as additives to metals, polymers and composites. Whatever their function, powders - their characteristics and performance - govern the properties and quality of finished materials and products. Therefore, the importance of powders, including their synthesis and testing, cannot be overstated. The objective of this collection of peer-reviewed papers was to provide a forum where researchers, engineers and students could disseminate their latest research results and exchange views concerning the latest developments in novel technologies for fabricating and analyzing ceramic powders. This work is an essential guide to the above topics.

Description: The main theme of this special collection was that of materials properties and testing techniques, and covered most aspects of testing techniques as applied to the mechanical, chemical, physical properties and microstructures of ceramics, glasses and concrete. The book will be a worthy adjunct to the library of every testing laboratory

Description: These 146 peer-reviewed papers cover the current understanding of researchers working in the fields of electronic materials and devices, ferroelectric, piezoelectric and dielectric materials, smart materials, the science and advanced technology of gels and aggregates, and thin-film materials and technology. A useful source of the latest information.

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This special collection brings together the latest developments in the science and technology of electroceramics. It focuses upon contributing to the exchange of Electroceramics know-how; both scientific and industrial.