Overview
Presents an broad overview of materials science topics, including such topics as: crystal and mechanical properties of materials, semiconductors and iron wires, corrosion, ceramics, biomaterials, polymers, and composite materials.
Examines modern-day materials, their synthesis, properties, alteration, and applications
Includes supplemental material, such as a lab manual and examples
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Table of contents (17 chapters)
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Front Matter
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Back Matter
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About this book
The world of materials is exciting because new materials are evolving daily. After an introduction to materials science, the book addresses the classification and structure of matter. It moves on to discuss crystal and mechanical properties. Next, the book employs various materials such as semiconductors and iron wires to teach concepts such as electrical conductivity, heat conductivity and allotropes. Corrosion is addressed and a chapter dedicated to interpretation of graphs and diagrams in materials science is presented. The book then progresses with chapters on ceramics, biomaterials, polymers and composites. To address the growing importance of recycling materials, polymer identification codes are explained. Interesting topics such as accidental materials discovery and materials failure are included.
Each chapter ends with a chapter summary and questions and answers. Illustrations and worked examples are provided throughout. A lab manual is included as well.
- Presents an broad overview of materials science topics, including such topics as: crystal and mechanical properties of materials, semiconductors and iron wires, corrosion, ceramics, biomaterials, polymers, and composite materials;
- Examines modern-day materials, their synthesis, properties, alteration, and applications;
- Includes supplemental material, such as a lab manual and examples.
Authors and Affiliations
About the authors
Dr. Robert Wesolowski is a Master Teacher at the NJIT Materials Camp for High School Teachers.
Dr. Anthony Wesolowski is an Associate Professor at Fu Jen Catholic University in Taiwan.
Dr. Roumiana S. Petrova is a Senior University Lecturer at the New Jersey Institute of Technology.
Bibliographic Information
Book Title: The World of Materials
Authors: Robert A. Wesolowski, Anthony P. Wesolowski, Roumiana S. Petrova
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-030-17847-5
Publisher: Springer Cham
eBook Packages: Chemistry and Materials Science, Chemistry and Material Science (R0)
Copyright Information: Springer Nature Switzerland AG 2020
Hardcover ISBN: 978-3-030-17846-8Published: 09 June 2020
Softcover ISBN: 978-3-030-17849-9Published: 16 July 2021
eBook ISBN: 978-3-030-17847-5Published: 08 June 2020
Edition Number: 1
Number of Pages: VIII, 242
Number of Illustrations: 58 b/w illustrations, 138 illustrations in colour
Topics: Materials Science, general, Materials Engineering, Nanoscale Science and Technology, Inorganic Chemistry