Palladium is a chemical element with the chemical symbol Pd. Palladium is also a rare and lustrous silvery-white metal. The unique properties of pa...

In this book, the authors present current research in the study of the crystallography, chemistry and catalytic performance of perovskites. Topics ...

In this compilation, after considering solid-liquid transition, techniques required to obtain phase change materials are discussed. Various materia...

The discovery of superconductivity behaviour in ceramic materials based on copper oxide suggests that ceramic can be used as an insulator material....

Photonic crystals are periodic optical nanostructures that are designed to affect the motion of photons in a similar way that periodicity of a semi...

Photonic crystals are periodically structured electromagnetic media, possessing photonic band gaps, (ie: ranges of frequency in which light cannot ...

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,...