Encyclopedia of Materials: Composites, Three Volume Set provides a point-of-entry, foundational-level resource for all scientists and practitioners interested in this exciting field. All composite materials technologies, processes and applications are covered, with contributions written and expertly curated by the world’s leading scientists. The result is a three-volume, comprehensive collection of the most important data, concepts and studies published in the field. This title is clearly structured in thematic sections, making it an invaluable tool for researchers in the fields of materials science, energy, engineering, chemistry and physics, and from both industry and academia.
1. Introduction to Metal Matrix Composite Materials: An Introduction - p. iii 2. Fundamentals of Metal Matrix Composites - p. iii 3. An Insight Into Metal Matrix Composites With Micron Size Reinforcement - p. iii 4. An Insight Into Metal Matrix Composites With Nano Size Reinforcement - p. iii 5. An Insight Into Magnesium Based Metal Matrix Composites With Hybrid Reinforcement - p. iii 6. Metal Based Composites With Metastable/Amorphous Reinforcements - p. iii 7. Development and Properties of Amorphous Particles Reinforced Al Matrix Nanocomposites - p. iii 8. Metal Matrix Syntactic Composites - p. iii 9. Insight Into Layered Metal Matrix Composites - p. iii 10. Eco-friendly Metal Matrix Composites - p. iii 11. Liquid Phase Processing of Metal Matrix Composites - p. iii 12. Solid Phase Processing of Metal Matrix Composites - p. iii 13. Two Phase Processing of Metal Matrix Composites - p. iii 14. Additive Manufacturing of Metal Matrix Composites - p. iii 15. Severe Plastic Deformation Processing of Metal Matrix Composites - p. iii 16. Friction Stir Processing of Metal Matrix Composites - p. iii 17. An Insight Into Processing Maps of Metal Matrix Composites - p. iii 18. Microstructural Aspects of Metal-Matrix Composites - p. iii 19. Tensile Characteristics of Metal Matrix Composites - p. iii 20. Tensile Response of Al-Based Nanocomposites - p. iii 21. Compressive Response of Aluminum Metal Matrix Composites - p. iii 22. Fatigue Behavior of Magnesium Matrix Composites - p. iii 23. High-Temperature Properties of Metal Matrix Composites - p. iii 24. Creep Characteristics of Metal Matrix Composites - p. iii 25. Tribological Properties of Light Metal Matrix Composites - p. iii 26. Mechanical and Tribological Properties of Aluminum Based Metal Matrix Nanocomposites - p. iii 27. Damping Characteristics of Metal Matrix Composites - p. iii 28. Electromagnetic Shielding Capabilities of Metal Matrix Composites - p. iii 29. Corrosion Characteristics of Metal Matrix Composites - p. iii 30. Coating Technologies for Metal Matrix Composites - p. iii 31. Biocompatibility of Metal Matrix Composites Used for Biomedical Applications - p. iii 32. Joining of Metal Matrix Composites - p. iii 33. High Performance Machining of Metal Matrix Composites - p. iii 34. Application of Metal Matrix Composites in Engineering Sectors - p. iii 35. Metal Matrix Composites for Automotive Components in Depth Case Study: Development of Automotive Brake Disc - p. iii 36. Application of Metal Matrix Composites in Non-Structural Applications - p. iii 37. Section 2: Polymer Matrix Composite Materials, Edited by Dermot Brabazon - p. iii 38. Introduction: Polymer Matrix Composite Materials - p. iii 39. Particulate Reinforced Polymer Matrix Composites - p. iii 40. Overview of Mechanical and Physicochemical Properties of Polymer Matrix Composites - p. iii 41. Processing of Polymers and Their Composites: A Review - p. iii 42. Tailored Behavior of Polymer Matrix Composite Materials - p. iii 43. Effect of Particle Size and Content of Crumb Rubber on the Dynamic Properties of Passenger Tyre Tread Using Finite Element Method - p. iii 44. Overview of Surface Roughness Effect on Silver Nanoparticle Filled Epoxy Composites - p. iii 45. Polymer Single-Screw Extrusion With Metal Powder Reinforcement - p. iii 46. Polymer Twin Screw Extrusion With Filler Powder Reinforcement - p. iii 47. The Effect of In-Situ-Formed Silver Nanoparticles on the Morphological Properties of Epoxy Resin Filled Composites - p. iii 48. Toughening Mechanisms of Devulcanized Rubber Modified Epoxy Based Composites Reinforced With Zirconia - p. iii 49. Polymer Nanocomposite Characterization and Applications - p. iii 50. Fibre Reinforced Polymer Matrix Composites - p. iii 51. Effect of Fiber Orientation on the Mechanical Properties of Laminated Polymer Composites - p. iii 52. Tensile Properties of Woven Intra-Ply Carbon/Kevlar Reinforced Epoxy Hybrid Composite at Sub-Ambient Temperature - p. iii 53. Thermoplastic Composites for Fused Deposition Modeling Filament: Challenges and Applications - p. iii 54. Biomedical Applications of Polymer Matrix Composites - p. iii 55. Hydroxyapatite Based Polymer Composites for Regenerative Medicine Applications - p. iii 56. Biopolymer Matrix Composite for Drug Delivery Applications in Cancer - p. iii 57. Covalent and Electrostatic Protein-Polysaccharide Systems for Encapsulation of Nutraceuticals - p. iii 58. Polymer Matrix Composites Containing Carbon Nanomaterials for Medical Applications - p. iii 59. Biopolymer Matrix Composites for New Medical Applications - p. iii 60. Poly(methyl methacrylate)-Based Composite Bone Cements With Different Types of Reinforcement Agents - p. iii 61. Hydrogel Composite Films for Wound Healing - p. iii 62. Polymer Composites for Organ Reconstruction - p. iii 63. Overview of Additive Manufacturing Biopolymer Composites - p. iii 64. Marine Polysaccharide-Based Composite Hydrogels - p. iii 65. Other Application Areas for Polymer Matrix Composites - p. iii 66. Multifunctional Polymer Matrix Composites - p. iii 67. Polymer Matrix Composite Materials for Aerospace Applications - p. iii 68. Tribology of Polymer Matrix Composites Within the Automotive Industry - p. iii 69. Polymer Matrix Composites Materials for Water and Wastewater Treatment Applications - p. iii 70. Nanomaterial-Incorporated Polymer Composites for Industrial Effluent: From Synthesis to Application - p. iii 71. New and Emerging Processing Methods for Polymer Matrix Composites - p. iii 72. Additive Manufacturing of Polymer Matrix Composites - p. iii 73. New Design Consideration of Polymer Matrix Composite Materials - p. iii 74. Thermal and Morphological Analyses of Polymer Matrix Composites - p. iii 75. A New Design of Epoxy Based Composites Reinforced With Devulcanized Rubber, Alumina Fiber and BN - p. iii 76. Development of Low-Cost Graphene-Polymer Blended In-House Filament for Fused Deposition Modeling - p. iii 77. PLA Composite Matrix as Functional Prototypes for Four Dimensional Applications - p. iii 78. Extrusion-Based Additive Manufacturing Techniques for Biomedical Applications - p. iii 79. Preparation and Applications of Synergically Combined Polymer Matrix Composites - p. iii 80. Section 3: Ceramics Matrix Composites, Edited by Fatima Zivic - p. iii 81. Ceramics Matrix Composites: An Introduction - p. iii 82. General Overview and Applications of Ceramic Matrix Composites (CMCs) - p. iii 83. Processing Routes for Ceramic Matrix Composites (CMCs) - p. iii 84. Manufacturing of Fiber-Reinforced Ceramic Matrix Composites by Filament Winding and Freeze Gelation - p. iii 85. Porous Oxide Ceramic Matrix Composites – Properties, Manufacturing, and Applications - p. iii 86. Fabrication Methods and Characterization Techniques for Porous Ceramic Materials - p. iii 87. Factors Affecting the Porosity and Mechanical Properties of Porous Ceramic Composite Materials - p. iii 88. Ceramic Matrix Composites With Carbon Nanophases: Development, Structure, Mechanical and Tribological Properties and Electrical Conductivity - p. iii 89. Polymer-Ceramic Nanocomposites and Converging Technologies - p. iii 90. Metal Particles as Additives in Ceramic Composite Materials: A Review of Mechanical Properties and Their Origin - p. iii 91. Static Mechanical Characterization of Ceramic Matrix Composites (CMCs) - p. iii 92. Hardness and Non-Destructive Testing (NDT) of Ceramic Matrix Composites (CMCs) - p. iii 93. Radiation Induced Effects in CMCs for Advanced Nuclear Energy Systems - p. iii 94. Laser Physics and Modeling in Relation to Ceramic Matrix Composites - p. iii 95. Investigations for Performance Analysis of Ceramic Composites for Bearing Applications - p. iii 96. Modeling of Mechanical Behaviour of Fiber Reinforced Composites - p. iii 97. Material Modeling of Concrete - p. iii 98. Application of Ceramic Matrix Composite in Automotive Industry - p. iii 99. Ion Conducting Materials: Superionic Conductors and Solid-State Ionics - p. iii 100. Possibility of Using Carbon Nanotubes in Water and Wastewater Treatment - p. iii 101. Application of Bioceramics in Ophthalmology - p. iii 102. Biomaterials for Bone Tissue Engineering: Properties and Applications - p. iii 103. Ceramic Matrix Composites in Total Hip Arthroplasty - p. iii 104. Application of Ceramic Matrix Composites in Drug Delivery Systems - p. iii 105. Advanced Dental Ceramics - p. iii 106. Section 4: Smart Composite Materials, Edited by Eva Pellicer - p. iii 107. Smart Composite Materials: An Introduction - p. iii 108. Smart Composites and Their Applications - p. iii 109. Composite Metamaterials: Types and Synthesis - p. iii 110. 3D and 4D Printing of Functional and Smart Composite Materials - p. iii 111. Halochromic Composite Materials - p. iii 112. Smart Protection of Carbon-Reinforced Composite Materials and CFRP-Metal Joints - p. iii 113. Nanoporous Composites With Converse Magnetoelectric Effects for Energy-Efficient Applications - p. iii 114. Magnetocaloric Composite Materials - p. iii 115. Piezoelectric Polymer Composites for Sensors and Actuators - p. iii 116. Magnetic Shape Memory Composites - p. iii 117. Modeling the Behavior of Shape Memory Alloys and Memory Alloy-Based Devices - p. iii 118. Thermoresponsive Polymer Nanocomposites - p. iii 119. Smart Cellulose Composites: Advanced Applications and Properties Prediction Using Machine Learning - p. iii 120. Section 5: Processing of Composite Materials and Physical Characteristics, Edited by Dermot Brabazon - p. iii 121. Introduction: Processing of Composite Materials and Physical Characteristics - p. iii 122. Metal Matrix Composites - p. iii 123. Processing Methods and Property Evaluation of CNT Based Metal Matrix Nano-Composites - p. iii 124. Casting Routes for Production of Metallic Based Composite Parts - p. iii 125. Powder Metallurgy Routes for Composite Materials Production - p. iii 126. Production of Metal Matrix Composites Via Additive Manufacturing - p. iii 127. Matrix and Reinforcement Materials for Metal Matrix Composites - p. iii 128. Composite Materials Production for Automobile Applications - p. iii 129. Routes for the Joining of Metal Matrix Composite Materials - p. iii 130. Emerging Technologies for In-Situ MMC Production - p. iii 131. Accumulative Roll Bonding Route for Composite Materials Production - p. iii 132. Friction Stir Processing Route for Metallic Matrix Composite Production - p. iii 133. Solid State Routes for Composite Materials Production - p. iii 134. Green Materials and Production of Metallic Composite Materials - p. iii 135. Surface Composites by Friction Stir Processing - p. iii 136. Magnesium-Based Composites for Degradable Implant Applications - p. iii 137. Metal Matrix Composite Syntactic Foams for Light-Weight Structural Materials - p. iii 138. Polymer Matrix Composites - p. iii 139. Functionally Grade Composite Material Production - p. iii 140. Development of Polymer Composites by Additive Manufacturing Process - p. iii 141. Properties for Polymer, Metal and Ceramic Based Composite Materials - p. iii 142. Ceramic Matrix Composites - p. iii 143. Fundamentals of Spark Plasma Sintering for Metallic, Ceramic, and Polymer Matrix Composites Production - p. iii 144. Materials Used Within Polymer Matrix Composites (PMCs) and PCM Production Via Additive Manufacturing - p. iii 145. Investigations of Graphene Reinforced Acrylonitrile-Butadiene-Styrene Matrix Prototypes Produced Via Functional Deposition Modeling (FDM) - p. iii 146. Processability of High Metal and Ceramic Concentration Compounds - p. iii 147. New/Emerging Developments in Composites - p. iii 148. Composites for Sensors and Actuators - p. iii 149. Multi-Material Production of 4D Shape Memory Polymer Composites - p. iii 150. Section 6: Design Methods for Composite Materials, Edited by Robertt Valente - p. iii 151. Design Methods for Composite Materials: Preface - p. iii 152. Neural Based Optimization of Composite Curing Process - p. iii 153. 3D Topology Optimization of Continuous Fiber-Reinforced Structures - p. iii 154. Using a Meshless Method to Predict the Strength of Adhesive Single Lap Joints - p. iii 155. Homogenizing the Elastic Properties of Composite Material Using the NNRPIM - p. iii 156. Design Criteria for Pultruded Structural Elements - p. iii 157. Assessment of the Added Value of Multiscale Modeling of Concrete for Structural Analysis of Segmental Tunnel Rings - p. iii 158. Section 7: Nature Based and Inspired Composite Materials, Edited by Mohamed El Mansori - p. iii 159. Nature Based and Inspired Composite Materials: An Introduction - p. iii 160. Bio Composite Material: Review and its Applications in Various Fields - p. iii 161. Properties of Fiber-Matrix Interfaces of Natural Fiber Composites - p. iii 162. Multiscale Structure of Plant Fibers - p. iii 163. Mechanical Properties of Natural Fiber Composites - p. iii 164. Multiscale Tribo-Mechanical Behavior of Natural Fiber Composites - p. iii 165. Mechanical Properties and Water Sorption of Chemically Modified Natural Fiber-Based Composites - p. iii 166. Machining Behavior of Natural Fiber Composites - p. iii 167. Multiscale Machinability Analysis of Natural Fiber Composites - p. iii 168. Numerical Modeling of the Machining Behavior of Natural Fiber Composites - p. iii 169. Eco-Friendly Composites for Brake Pads From Agro Waste: A Review - p. iii 170. Section 8: Life Cycle Analysis and Sustainability of Composite Materials, Edited by Lorna Fitzsimons - p. iii 171. Life Cycle Analysis and Sustainability of Composite Materials: An Introduction - p. iii 172. Undertaking an LCA for Composites: Challenges and Limitations - p. iii 173. Life Cycle Engineering of Composite Materials - p. iii 174. Carbon Footprint of Waste-Derived Composites - p. iii 175. Energy Management for Composite Materials Manufacturing: Energy and Exergy Analyses - p. iii 176. Additive Manufacturing for Sustainability of Composite Materials Production - p. iii 177. Recycling of Elastomer and Polymer Matrix Composites - p. iii 178. Material Design-for-eXcellence Framework – Application to Composites - p. iii 179. Section 9: Joining of Composite Materials, Edited by Antonello Astarita - p. iii 180. Joining of Composite Materials: An Introduction - p. iii 181. Introduction to the Joining of Composites - p. iii 182. Joining of Polymer Matrix Composites (PMCs) – Adhesive Bonding - p. iii 183. Dissimilar Joining of PMCs to Metals – Adhesive Bonding - p. iii 184. Mechanical Properties and Non-Destructive Evaluations of Joints Based on Polymer Composites - p. iii 185. Joining of Polymer Matrix Composites Through Friction Stir Processes - p. iii 186. Joining of PMC to Concrete for Structural Applications - p. iii 187. Mechanical Joining of Stacks - p. iii 188. Mechanical Joining of Composites: Drilling Related Aspects - p. iii 189. Subject Index - p. iii 190. Authors - p. iii
Encyclopedia of Materials: Composites, Three Volume Set provides a point-of-entry, foundational-level resource for all scientists and practitioners interested in this exciting field. All composite materials technologies, processes and applications are covered, with contributions written and expertly curated by the world’s leading scientists. The result is a three-volume, comprehensive collection of the most important data, concepts and studies published in the field. This title is clearly structured in thematic sections, making it an invaluable tool for researchers in the fields of materials science, energy, engineering, chemistry and physics, and from both industry and academia.
1. Introduction to Metal Matrix Composite Materials: An Introduction - p. iii 2. Fundamentals of Metal Matrix Composites - p. iii 3. An Insight Into Metal Matrix Composites With Micron Size Reinforcement - p. iii 4. An Insight Into Metal Matrix Composites With Nano Size Reinforcement - p. iii 5. An Insight Into Magnesium Based Metal Matrix Composites With Hybrid Reinforcement - p. iii 6. Metal Based Composites With Metastable/Amorphous Reinforcements - p. iii 7. Development and Properties of Amorphous Particles Reinforced Al Matrix Nanocomposites - p. iii 8. Metal Matrix Syntactic Composites - p. iii 9. Insight Into Layered Metal Matrix Composites - p. iii 10. Eco-friendly Metal Matrix Composites - p. iii 11. Liquid Phase Processing of Metal Matrix Composites - p. iii 12. Solid Phase Processing of Metal Matrix Composites - p. iii 13. Two Phase Processing of Metal Matrix Composites - p. iii 14. Additive Manufacturing of Metal Matrix Composites - p. iii 15. Severe Plastic Deformation Processing of Metal Matrix Composites - p. iii 16. Friction Stir Processing of Metal Matrix Composites - p. iii 17. An Insight Into Processing Maps of Metal Matrix Composites - p. iii 18. Microstructural Aspects of Metal-Matrix Composites - p. iii 19. Tensile Characteristics of Metal Matrix Composites - p. iii 20. Tensile Response of Al-Based Nanocomposites - p. iii 21. Compressive Response of Aluminum Metal Matrix Composites - p. iii 22. Fatigue Behavior of Magnesium Matrix Composites - p. iii 23. High-Temperature Properties of Metal Matrix Composites - p. iii 24. Creep Characteristics of Metal Matrix Composites - p. iii 25. Tribological Properties of Light Metal Matrix Composites - p. iii 26. Mechanical and Tribological Properties of Aluminum Based Metal Matrix Nanocomposites - p. iii 27. Damping Characteristics of Metal Matrix Composites - p. iii 28. Electromagnetic Shielding Capabilities of Metal Matrix Composites - p. iii 29. Corrosion Characteristics of Metal Matrix Composites - p. iii 30. Coating Technologies for Metal Matrix Composites - p. iii 31. Biocompatibility of Metal Matrix Composites Used for Biomedical Applications - p. iii 32. Joining of Metal Matrix Composites - p. iii 33. High Performance Machining of Metal Matrix Composites - p. iii 34. Application of Metal Matrix Composites in Engineering Sectors - p. iii 35. Metal Matrix Composites for Automotive Components in Depth Case Study: Development of Automotive Brake Disc - p. iii 36. Application of Metal Matrix Composites in Non-Structural Applications - p. iii 37. Section 2: Polymer Matrix Composite Materials, Edited by Dermot Brabazon - p. iii 38. Introduction: Polymer Matrix Composite Materials - p. iii 39. Particulate Reinforced Polymer Matrix Composites - p. iii 40. Overview of Mechanical and Physicochemical Properties of Polymer Matrix Composites - p. iii 41. Processing of Polymers and Their Composites: A Review - p. iii 42. Tailored Behavior of Polymer Matrix Composite Materials - p. iii 43. Effect of Particle Size and Content of Crumb Rubber on the Dynamic Properties of Passenger Tyre Tread Using Finite Element Method - p. iii 44. Overview of Surface Roughness Effect on Silver Nanoparticle Filled Epoxy Composites - p. iii 45. Polymer Single-Screw Extrusion With Metal Powder Reinforcement - p. iii 46. Polymer Twin Screw Extrusion With Filler Powder Reinforcement - p. iii 47. The Effect of In-Situ-Formed Silver Nanoparticles on the Morphological Properties of Epoxy Resin Filled Composites - p. iii 48. Toughening Mechanisms of Devulcanized Rubber Modified Epoxy Based Composites Reinforced With Zirconia - p. iii 49. Polymer Nanocomposite Characterization and Applications - p. iii 50. Fibre Reinforced Polymer Matrix Composites - p. iii 51. Effect of Fiber Orientation on the Mechanical Properties of Laminated Polymer Composites - p. iii 52. Tensile Properties of Woven Intra-Ply Carbon/Kevlar Reinforced Epoxy Hybrid Composite at Sub-Ambient Temperature - p. iii 53. Thermoplastic Composites for Fused Deposition Modeling Filament: Challenges and Applications - p. iii 54. Biomedical Applications of Polymer Matrix Composites - p. iii 55. Hydroxyapatite Based Polymer Composites for Regenerative Medicine Applications - p. iii 56. Biopolymer Matrix Composite for Drug Delivery Applications in Cancer - p. iii 57. Covalent and Electrostatic Protein-Polysaccharide Systems for Encapsulation of Nutraceuticals - p. iii 58. Polymer Matrix Composites Containing Carbon Nanomaterials for Medical Applications - p. iii 59. Biopolymer Matrix Composites for New Medical Applications - p. iii 60. Poly(methyl methacrylate)-Based Composite Bone Cements With Different Types of Reinforcement Agents - p. iii 61. Hydrogel Composite Films for Wound Healing - p. iii 62. Polymer Composites for Organ Reconstruction - p. iii 63. Overview of Additive Manufacturing Biopolymer Composites - p. iii 64. Marine Polysaccharide-Based Composite Hydrogels - p. iii 65. Other Application Areas for Polymer Matrix Composites - p. iii 66. Multifunctional Polymer Matrix Composites - p. iii 67. Polymer Matrix Composite Materials for Aerospace Applications - p. iii 68. Tribology of Polymer Matrix Composites Within the Automotive Industry - p. iii 69. Polymer Matrix Composites Materials for Water and Wastewater Treatment Applications - p. iii 70. Nanomaterial-Incorporated Polymer Composites for Industrial Effluent: From Synthesis to Application - p. iii 71. New and Emerging Processing Methods for Polymer Matrix Composites - p. iii 72. Additive Manufacturing of Polymer Matrix Composites - p. iii 73. New Design Consideration of Polymer Matrix Composite Materials - p. iii 74. Thermal and Morphological Analyses of Polymer Matrix Composites - p. iii 75. A New Design of Epoxy Based Composites Reinforced With Devulcanized Rubber, Alumina Fiber and BN - p. iii 76. Development of Low-Cost Graphene-Polymer Blended In-House Filament for Fused Deposition Modeling - p. iii 77. PLA Composite Matrix as Functional Prototypes for Four Dimensional Applications - p. iii 78. Extrusion-Based Additive Manufacturing Techniques for Biomedical Applications - p. iii 79. Preparation and Applications of Synergically Combined Polymer Matrix Composites - p. iii 80. Section 3: Ceramics Matrix Composites, Edited by Fatima Zivic - p. iii 81. Ceramics Matrix Composites: An Introduction - p. iii 82. General Overview and Applications of Ceramic Matrix Composites (CMCs) - p. iii 83. Processing Routes for Ceramic Matrix Composites (CMCs) - p. iii 84. Manufacturing of Fiber-Reinforced Ceramic Matrix Composites by Filament Winding and Freeze Gelation - p. iii 85. Porous Oxide Ceramic Matrix Composites – Properties, Manufacturing, and Applications - p. iii 86. Fabrication Methods and Characterization Techniques for Porous Ceramic Materials - p. iii 87. Factors Affecting the Porosity and Mechanical Properties of Porous Ceramic Composite Materials - p. iii 88. Ceramic Matrix Composites With Carbon Nanophases: Development, Structure, Mechanical and Tribological Properties and Electrical Conductivity - p. iii 89. Polymer-Ceramic Nanocomposites and Converging Technologies - p. iii 90. Metal Particles as Additives in Ceramic Composite Materials: A Review of Mechanical Properties and Their Origin - p. iii 91. Static Mechanical Characterization of Ceramic Matrix Composites (CMCs) - p. iii 92. Hardness and Non-Destructive Testing (NDT) of Ceramic Matrix Composites (CMCs) - p. iii 93. Radiation Induced Effects in CMCs for Advanced Nuclear Energy Systems - p. iii 94. Laser Physics and Modeling in Relation to Ceramic Matrix Composites - p. iii 95. Investigations for Performance Analysis of Ceramic Composites for Bearing Applications - p. iii 96. Modeling of Mechanical Behaviour of Fiber Reinforced Composites - p. iii 97. Material Modeling of Concrete - p. iii 98. Application of Ceramic Matrix Composite in Automotive Industry - p. iii 99. Ion Conducting Materials: Superionic Conductors and Solid-State Ionics - p. iii 100. Possibility of Using Carbon Nanotubes in Water and Wastewater Treatment - p. iii 101. Application of Bioceramics in Ophthalmology - p. iii 102. Biomaterials for Bone Tissue Engineering: Properties and Applications - p. iii 103. Ceramic Matrix Composites in Total Hip Arthroplasty - p. iii 104. Application of Ceramic Matrix Composites in Drug Delivery Systems - p. iii 105. Advanced Dental Ceramics - p. iii 106. Section 4: Smart Composite Materials, Edited by Eva Pellicer - p. iii 107. Smart Composite Materials: An Introduction - p. iii 108. Smart Composites and Their Applications - p. iii 109. Composite Metamaterials: Types and Synthesis - p. iii 110. 3D and 4D Printing of Functional and Smart Composite Materials - p. iii 111. Halochromic Composite Materials - p. iii 112. Smart Protection of Carbon-Reinforced Composite Materials and CFRP-Metal Joints - p. iii 113. Nanoporous Composites With Converse Magnetoelectric Effects for Energy-Efficient Applications - p. iii 114. Magnetocaloric Composite Materials - p. iii 115. Piezoelectric Polymer Composites for Sensors and Actuators - p. iii 116. Magnetic Shape Memory Composites - p. iii 117. Modeling the Behavior of Shape Memory Alloys and Memory Alloy-Based Devices - p. iii 118. Thermoresponsive Polymer Nanocomposites - p. iii 119. Smart Cellulose Composites: Advanced Applications and Properties Prediction Using Machine Learning - p. iii 120. Section 5: Processing of Composite Materials and Physical Characteristics, Edited by Dermot Brabazon - p. iii 121. Introduction: Processing of Composite Materials and Physical Characteristics - p. iii 122. Metal Matrix Composites - p. iii 123. Processing Methods and Property Evaluation of CNT Based Metal Matrix Nano-Composites - p. iii 124. Casting Routes for Production of Metallic Based Composite Parts - p. iii 125. Powder Metallurgy Routes for Composite Materials Production - p. iii 126. Production of Metal Matrix Composites Via Additive Manufacturing - p. iii 127. Matrix and Reinforcement Materials for Metal Matrix Composites - p. iii 128. Composite Materials Production for Automobile Applications - p. iii 129. Routes for the Joining of Metal Matrix Composite Materials - p. iii 130. Emerging Technologies for In-Situ MMC Production - p. iii 131. Accumulative Roll Bonding Route for Composite Materials Production - p. iii 132. Friction Stir Processing Route for Metallic Matrix Composite Production - p. iii 133. Solid State Routes for Composite Materials Production - p. iii 134. Green Materials and Production of Metallic Composite Materials - p. iii 135. Surface Composites by Friction Stir Processing - p. iii 136. Magnesium-Based Composites for Degradable Implant Applications - p. iii 137. Metal Matrix Composite Syntactic Foams for Light-Weight Structural Materials - p. iii 138. Polymer Matrix Composites - p. iii 139. Functionally Grade Composite Material Production - p. iii 140. Development of Polymer Composites by Additive Manufacturing Process - p. iii 141. Properties for Polymer, Metal and Ceramic Based Composite Materials - p. iii 142. Ceramic Matrix Composites - p. iii 143. Fundamentals of Spark Plasma Sintering for Metallic, Ceramic, and Polymer Matrix Composites Production - p. iii 144. Materials Used Within Polymer Matrix Composites (PMCs) and PCM Production Via Additive Manufacturing - p. iii 145. Investigations of Graphene Reinforced Acrylonitrile-Butadiene-Styrene Matrix Prototypes Produced Via Functional Deposition Modeling (FDM) - p. iii 146. Processability of High Metal and Ceramic Concentration Compounds - p. iii 147. New/Emerging Developments in Composites - p. iii 148. Composites for Sensors and Actuators - p. iii 149. Multi-Material Production of 4D Shape Memory Polymer Composites - p. iii 150. Section 6: Design Methods for Composite Materials, Edited by Robertt Valente - p. iii 151. Design Methods for Composite Materials: Preface - p. iii 152. Neural Based Optimization of Composite Curing Process - p. iii 153. 3D Topology Optimization of Continuous Fiber-Reinforced Structures - p. iii 154. Using a Meshless Method to Predict the Strength of Adhesive Single Lap Joints - p. iii 155. Homogenizing the Elastic Properties of Composite Material Using the NNRPIM - p. iii 156. Design Criteria for Pultruded Structural Elements - p. iii 157. Assessment of the Added Value of Multiscale Modeling of Concrete for Structural Analysis of Segmental Tunnel Rings - p. iii 158. Section 7: Nature Based and Inspired Composite Materials, Edited by Mohamed El Mansori - p. iii 159. Nature Based and Inspired Composite Materials: An Introduction - p. iii 160. Bio Composite Material: Review and its Applications in Various Fields - p. iii 161. Properties of Fiber-Matrix Interfaces of Natural Fiber Composites - p. iii 162. Multiscale Structure of Plant Fibers - p. iii 163. Mechanical Properties of Natural Fiber Composites - p. iii 164. Multiscale Tribo-Mechanical Behavior of Natural Fiber Composites - p. iii 165. Mechanical Properties and Water Sorption of Chemically Modified Natural Fiber-Based Composites - p. iii 166. Machining Behavior of Natural Fiber Composites - p. iii 167. Multiscale Machinability Analysis of Natural Fiber Composites - p. iii 168. Numerical Modeling of the Machining Behavior of Natural Fiber Composites - p. iii 169. Eco-Friendly Composites for Brake Pads From Agro Waste: A Review - p. iii 170. Section 8: Life Cycle Analysis and Sustainability of Composite Materials, Edited by Lorna Fitzsimons - p. iii 171. Life Cycle Analysis and Sustainability of Composite Materials: An Introduction - p. iii 172. Undertaking an LCA for Composites: Challenges and Limitations - p. iii 173. Life Cycle Engineering of Composite Materials - p. iii 174. Carbon Footprint of Waste-Derived Composites - p. iii 175. Energy Management for Composite Materials Manufacturing: Energy and Exergy Analyses - p. iii 176. Additive Manufacturing for Sustainability of Composite Materials Production - p. iii 177. Recycling of Elastomer and Polymer Matrix Composites - p. iii 178. Material Design-for-eXcellence Framework – Application to Composites - p. iii 179. Section 9: Joining of Composite Materials, Edited by Antonello Astarita - p. iii 180. Joining of Composite Materials: An Introduction - p. iii 181. Introduction to the Joining of Composites - p. iii 182. Joining of Polymer Matrix Composites (PMCs) – Adhesive Bonding - p. iii 183. Dissimilar Joining of PMCs to Metals – Adhesive Bonding - p. iii 184. Mechanical Properties and Non-Destructive Evaluations of Joints Based on Polymer Composites - p. iii 185. Joining of Polymer Matrix Composites Through Friction Stir Processes - p. iii 186. Joining of PMC to Concrete for Structural Applications - p. iii 187. Mechanical Joining of Stacks - p. iii 188. Mechanical Joining of Composites: Drilling Related Aspects - p. iii 189. Subject Index - p. iii 190. Authors - p. iii