There has been a great deal of progress in the development of materials, their application to structures, and their adaptation to a variety of systems. New Materials, Processes, and Methods Technology presents an update of existing materials and processes as well as new materials that have been invented or changed by innovative techniques. It includes a detailed overview of recent research, newly-developed and currently-used fabrication methods, and developmental processes. Each section covers a material or material-family and the techniques required for practical applications. This book is...

Smart Materials explores all areas of the enabling technologies and system integration that comprise the interdisciplinary field of smart materials and structures. It features a wide range of industrial applications at various stages of commercialization, including piezoelectric and electrostrictive ceramics, piezoelectric polymers, and fiber-optic sensor systems. This book provides real world examples of current and developing applications in medicine, biotechnology, utilities, and aviation. These include chemical indicating devices, drug delivery systems, adhesives and coatings, battery...