Description: Volume is indexed by Thomson Reuters CPCI-S (WoS).
Smart Materials are materials that can respond to environmental stimuli by exhibiting particular changes in some of their properties. Depending upon the change in some external condition, a smart materials can change its own characteristics (mechanical, electrical, appearance), structure, composition and/or response. These materials are usually embedded into systems whose inherent properties change favourably in order to meet performance needs.

Electrophoretic Deposition: Fundamentals and Applications II

Edited by: A.R. Boccaccini, O. Van der Biest and R. Clasen

Online since: July 2006

Description: Volume is indexed by Thomson Reuters CPCI-S (WoS).
This collection focuses solely on the topic of electrophoretic deposition (EPD) and its application as a processing technique for the fabrication of both traditional and new materials. Papers describing the widest possible range of applications of EPD are included; thus reflecting the amazing versatility of the technique. The topics range from theoretical studies of the fundamental mechanisms of EPD, to novel technological developments of EPD for the low-cost fabrication of a variety of materials.

Functionally Graded Materials VIII

Edited by: Omer Van der Biest, Michael Gasik, Jozef Vleugels

Online since: August 2005

Description: Volume is indexed by Thomson Reuters CPCI-S (WoS).
Multifunctional materials are composite systems that exhibit useful responses to electrical, optical, magnetic and/or mechanical stimuli. They allow the compact and economic integration of two or more functions; which can be mechanical, biological, acoustic, thermal, electrical, magnetic, optical or sensory in nature. Functionally graded materials (FGM) are also multi-functional materials, which exhibit spatial variations in composition and/or microstructure; created with the specific purpose of controlling variations in thermal, structural or functional properties. In spite of large differences in the type and size scale of the materials considered, many common features exist, thus furnishing a rationale for grouping these materials together in one book.

Functionally Graded Materials

Edited by: W.A. Kaysser

Online since: May 1999

Description: Overall, the scientists and engineers working on functionally graded materials provide here an invaluable review of the latest fundamental research, technology and applications.