Nowadays, polymeric composites have emerged as a material highly in demand for
advanced structures in various sectors, such as automotive, aerospace, and marine …

Presenting a wealth of completely revised examples and new information, Introduction to
Composite Materials Design, Second Edition greatly improves on the bestselling first edition …

This book is a revised and extended edition to the original 1986 book Composite Materials
for Aircraft Structures, edited by Brian Hoskin and Alan Baker of the then Aeronautical …

Carbon dioxide is often promoted as a sustainable solvent, as CO2 is non-flammable,
exhibits a relatively low toxicity and is naturally abundant. However, injudicious use of …

The objective of this chapter is to illustrate the application of electrochemical principles to
electrolytically produce or win pure metals or refine electrodeposited metals containing …

In recent decade, polymer matrix composites were extensively used in various engineering
applications owing to their advanced properties over conventional materials and enhanced …

The influence of network density on the strain hardening behaviour of amorphous polymers
is studied. The network density of polystyrene is altered by blending with poly (2, 6-dimethyl …

An analysis of polymer and composite rheology. This second edition covers flow properties
of thermoplastic and thermoset polymers, and general principles and applications of all …

The selection and application of engineered materials is an integrated process that requires
an understanding of the interaction between materials properties, manufacturing …

Initiated chemical vapor deposition (iCVD) is able to synthesize linear and cross-linked poly
(2-hydroxyethyl methacrylate)(PHEMA) thin films, in one step, from vapors of 2-hydroxyethyl …