Books published by Elsevier Science & Technology

Defect Structure and Properties of Nanomaterials: Second and Extended Edition covers a wide range of nanomaterials including metals, alloys, ceramics, diamond, carbon nanotubes, and their composites. This new edition is fully revised and updated, covering important advances that have taken place in recent years. Nanostructured materials exhibit unique mechanical and physical properties compared with their coarse-grained counterparts, therefore these materials are currently a major focus in materials science. The production methods of nanomaterials affect the lattice defect structure (vacancies, dislocations, disclinations, stacking faults, twins, and grain boundaries) that has a major influence on their mechanical and physical properties. In this book, the production routes of nanomaterials are described in detail, and the relationships between the processing conditions and the resultant defect structure, as well as the defect-related properties (e.g. mechanical behavior, electrical resistance, diffusion, corrosion resistance, thermal stability, hydrogen storage capability, etc.) are reviewed. In particular, new processing methods of nanomaterials are described in the chapter dealing with the manufacturing procedures of nanostructured materials. New chapters on (i) the experimental methods for the study of lattice defects, (ii) the defect structure in nanodisperse particles, and (iii) the influence of lattice defects on electrical, corrosion, and diffusion properties are included, to further enhance what has become a leading reference for engineering, physics, and materials science audiences.Provides a detailed overview of processing methods, defect structure, and defect-related mechanical and physical properties of nanomaterialsCovers a wide range of nanomaterials including metals, alloys, ceramics, diamond, carbon nanotubes, and their compositesIncludes new chapters covering recent advances in both processing techniques and methods for the study of lattice defectsProvides valuable information that will help materials scientists and engineers highlight lattice defects and the related mechanical and physical properties

Fluid Flow, Heat Transfer & Mass Transfer has been developed from the series'' volume 1 6th edition. This volume covers the three main transport process of interest to chemical engineers - momentum transfer (fluid flow), heat transfer and mass transfer and the relationships between them. Particulate Systems and Particle Technology has been developed from the series'' volume 2 5th edition. This volume covers the properties of particulate systems, including the character of individual particles and their behavior in fluids. Sedimentation of particles, both singly and at high concentrations, flow in packed and fluidised beads and filtration are then examined. Separation Processes has been developed from the series'' volume 2 5th edition. This volume covers distillation and gas absorption, which illustrate applications of the fundamental principles of mass transfer. Several techniques- adsorption, ion exchange, chromatographic and membrane separations, and process intensification - are described. Chemical & Biochemical Reactors and Reaction Engineering has been developed from the series'' volume 3 3rd edition. This volume covers reactor design, flow modelling, gas-liquid and gas-solid reactions and reactors. Process Control has been developed from the series'' volume 3 3rd edition. This volume covers sensors for measurement and control as well as process control. Converted from textbooks into fully revised reference materialContent ranges from foundational through to technicalAdded emerging applications, numerical methods and computational tools

Electricity Generation and the Environment is a very concise, up-to-date and accessible guide to the evolution of environmental awareness, what that environmental awareness has taught the industry, and how technologies can be used to test and improve power performance. There is a strong emphasis on the related social impacts and economic factors involved in the various methods of generating electricity which Breeze explores, making this a valuable and insightful read for those involved in the planning and delivery of energy, such as Energy Engineers, Power Generation Planners, Policy Makers, managers and academics. Explores various life-cycle assessments and covers fast-advancing renewable and alternative power sources such as hydropower and transportationDiscusses various externalities which impact on the decisions to implement systems and technologiesEvaluates the economic and environmental viability of each power generation system covered

Tribology: Friction and Wear of Engineering Materials, Second Edition covers the fundamentals of tribology and the tribological response of all classes of materials, including metals, ceramics, and polymers. This fully updated and expanded book maintains its core emphasis on friction and wear of materials, but now also has a strengthened coverage of the more traditional tribological topics of contact mechanics and lubrication. It provides a solid scientific foundation that will allow readers to formulate appropriate solutions when faced with practical problems, as well as to design, perform and interpret meaningful tribological tests in the laboratory. Topics include the fundamentals of surface topography and contact mechanics, friction, lubrication, and wear (including tribo-corrosion), as well as surface engineering, selection of materials and design aspects. The book includes case studies on bearings, automotive tribology, manufacturing processes, medical engineering and magnetic data storage that illustrate some of the modern engineering applications in which tribological principles play vital roles. Each chapter is complemented by a set of questions suitable for self-study as well as classroom use. This book provides valuable material for advanced undergraduates and postgraduates studying mechanical engineering, materials science and other technical disciplines, and will also be a useful first reference point for any engineer or scientist who encounters tribological issues.Provides an excellent general introduction to friction, wear, and lubrication of materialsActs as the ideal entry point to the research literature in tribologyProvides the tribological principles to underpin the design process Through systematic coverage of the subject and appropriate questions, develops the reader''s understanding and knowledge of tribology in a logical progression.