Description: Volume is indexed by Thomson Reuters CPCI-S (WoS).
The 2012 International Conference on Advanced Materials and their Application (AMA2012) had, as its objective, the provision of a forum where researchers from various fields, especially that of materials science, could exchange their findings. The 95 peer-reviewed papers cover burning topics in advanced materials engineering and dynamic systems; nanotechnology, mechanics and materials science and material applications, green chemistry and mining engineering.

Electroceramics in Japan XIV

Edited by: Chazono Hirokazu, Fujihara Shinobu, Katayama Keiichi, Masumoto Hiroshi, Mizoguchi Teruyasu, Osada Minoru, Shinozaki Kazuo and Takeda Hiroaki

Online since: July 2011

Description: Volume is indexed by Thomson Reuters CPCI-S (WoS).
The major topics covered by this special 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, the properties and processing of thin films, magnetic ceramics, semiconducting ceramics, sensors and ceramic science and processing. The microstructures of the materials considered also ranged from single crystals to bulk ceramics, to thin films and finally to nanocrystals; thus providing a complete overview of the subject.

Electroceramics in Japan XIII

Edited by: Prof. Shinobu Fujihara and Tadashi Takenaka

Online since: July 2010

Description: Volume is indexed by Thomson Reuters CPCI-S (WoS).
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.

Advanced Electron Microscopy and Nanomaterials

Edited by: Arturo Ponce and Darío Bueno

Online since: March 2010

Description: Volume is indexed by Thomson Reuters CPCI-S (WoS).
The aim of this special volume was to bring together scholars, from diverse regions of the world, whose scientific achievements bear witness to their outstanding contributions to current developments in, and applications of, electron microscopy as applied to materials science and nanomaterials research.
The topics covered include: Multifunctional Nanocomposites, Smart materials, Nanoparticles: synthesis and applications, Structure phenomena and modeling, Growth of thin films, Semiconductors and optoelectronic materials, Other Nanomaterials and Interdisciplinary Topics.

Emboding Intelligence in Structures and Integrated Systems

Edited by: Dr. Pietro Vincenzini and Fabio Casciati

Online since: September 2008

Description: A collection of 86 peer-reviewed papers offering an up-to-date overview of the topic of, “Embodying Intelligence in Structures and Integrated Systems”. The papers are grouped into chapters on: 1: Smart materials, sensors/actuators and microsystems; 2: Integration technologies; 3: Smart structures and integrated systems; 4: Structural monitoring; 5: Ongoing and perspective applications. This special volume has also been published online in the series, “Advances in Science and Technology” Vol. 56.

High-Performance Ceramics V

Edited by: Wei Pan and Jianghong Gong

Online since: February 2008

Description: Volume is indexed by Thomson Reuters CPCI-S (WoS).
This special volume presents, discusses and reviews the latest advances in the science and technology of high-performance ceramics. The editors received more than 700 contributions from which, following a strict peer-review process, more than 598 manuscripts were chosen for inclusion in this collection.