Progress in rocket and space technique required the creation of a new types of materials, heat-shielding ones, which prevent decomposition of const...

The advanced materials and composites based on nanotechnology approaches, modern piezoelectric techniques, and also using the latest achievements o...

Piezoelectric materials and composites and also the devices based on them have found wide applications in the modern technologies. This new book dr...

Piezoelectricity is the ability of certain crystalline materials to develop an electric charge proportional to a mechanical stress. Since its disco...

Piezoelectrics and other related materials and composites have wide applications in modern science and technology. Tremendous interest is also conn...

The results of observations and investigations of a new phenomenon -- changes in the macroscopic characteristics of the plastic deformation of meta...

In this book, the authors present current research in the study of the compounds, production and applications of platinum. Topics discussed include...

Polycrystalline materials, both dense and porous, are traditionally fabricated from ceramic, metal or composite powders via powder technology route...

Polydimethylsiloxane is a non-conducting, silicone-based elastomer that is of widespread interest due to its flexibility and ease of micromolding f...

In the opening chapter of Polyester: Synthesis, Types and Applications, the authors provide the synthesis, structure, properties and applications o...

Polyhydroxyalkanoates: Biosynthesis, Chemical Structures and Applications opens with an exposé on employing extremophiles as polyhydroxyalkanoate (...

In recent years, many advances have been made in developing surface treatments to alter the chemical and physical properties of polymer surfaces wi...

Polymer film coatings protect metals from the effects of aggressive media. They are used extensively as semi-permeable membranes, electrode materia...

Nanotechnologies development in various directions of science and engineering represents one of the most high-priority problems of modern science. ...

This book examines the phase behavior of polymers. The authors present topical research in this field. Topics discussed include the phase behavior ...

This book presents an overview of research on advanced synthesis polymers over the past decade. This special issue, contributed by various authors,...

Polypropylene (PP) is one of the most largely used man-made polymeric materials. This synthetic stereo-regular polymer has a high tensile strength ...

This book presents current research in the study of polypyrrole, including the preparation of conducting polypyrrole in conventional medium and ion...

Polystyrene is a common thermoplastic polymer made from the aromatic monomer styrene with good formability. It is widely used in automotive, electr...

Polyurethanes are commonly prepared from polyols, diisocyanates and chain extenders. The polyols are polyesters, polyethers or polycarbonates, whil...

This book examines and systematises knowledge concerning porous glass materials. Different volumes of pores and the methods of directly synthesisin...

This book provides research on theories, properties and applications of porous media. Chapter One considers non-standard models of multi-component ...