Description: The main objective of this book is to present research advances in the field of polymers and polymer-based composites, from state-of-the-art research and development to characterization, processing and manufacturing, numerical modeling and many new and emerging applications of polymeric materials.

Behaviour of Materials

Edited by: Moussa Karama and Joël Alexis

Online since: April 2013

Description: Volume is indexed by Thomson Reuters CPCI-S (WoS).
The selection of articles in this special issue is dedicated to the important topics pertaining to the understanding and determination of the mechanical behaviour of engineering materials under different regimes of loading.

Testing and Evaluation of Inorganic Materials II

Edited by: Yiwang Bao, Danyu Jiang, Li Tian and Jianghong Gong

Online since: September 2011

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

1st International Conference On New Materials for Extreme Environment

Edited by: Ch. Linsmeier and M. Reinelt

Online since: December 2008

Description: Volume is indexed by Thomson Reuters CPCI-S (WoS).
The development of materials designed for application in extreme environments is a very active field of research. In recent years, it has been realized by the materials science community that solutions to demanding applications in different fields can be identified by implementing common materials concepts. Research effort and technological development, driven by application requirements, are now a bridge between apparently separate communities. As first realized by the European Integrated Project “ExtreMat – New Materials for Extreme Applications”, common materials solutions are now being sought and found in the fields of thermal management materials, protective materials, radiation-resistant materials, bonding and interfaces, as well as advanced materials characterization and application-oriented testing.

Durable Surfaces

Edited by: D.R. Mumm, M. Walter, O. Popoola and W.O. Soboyejo

Online since: January 2001

Description: This book presents ten chapters on the science and engineering of durable surfaces. The first section focusses on various types of surfaces and advanced coating processes, while the second part concentrates particularly on thermal barrier coatings. The book covers both, in-depth state-of-the-art reviews as well as cutting-edge new information emerging from ongoing research: