Introduction to Materials Science and Engineering

Our civilization owes its most significant milestones to the use of materials, such as metals, silicon, and nanomaterials. Introduction to Materials Science and Engineering, Second Edition, offers an interdisciplinary view that emphasizes the importance of materials to engineering applications and builds the basis needed to select, modify, and create materials to meet specific criteria.

Format: Hardback
Length: 370 pages
Publication date: 08 April 2022
Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd

Our civilization owes its most significant milestones to the incredible power of materials. Metals, the pioneers of progress, paved the way for improved agriculture and eventually sparked the industrial revolution. Silicon, the master of innovation, gave birth to the digital era, and we are only scratching the surface of what nanomaterials can achieve.

Introduction to Materials Science and Engineering, Second Edition, has been meticulously revised to reflect the many societal and technological changes in this field since its first publication. This comprehensive textbook offers an interdisciplinary perspective that emphasizes the indispensable role of materials in engineering applications. It builds the foundation needed to select, modify, and create materials that meet specific criteria, ensuring their optimal performance and suitability for various purposes.

One of the most remarkable features of this book is the authors unique and engaging application-oriented approach. By beginning each chapter with a real-life example, an experiment, or interesting facts, the authors wield an expertly crafted treatment that entertains and motivates as much as it informs and educates. The discipline is seamlessly linked to modern developments, such as semiconductor devices, nanomaterials, and thin films, while systematically covering atomic bonding, analytical methods, crystalline, electronic, mechanical, and magnetic properties, as well as ceramics, polymers, corrosion, and phase diagrams.

In the Second Edition, readers will find a wealth of updates and enhancements. The book incorporates references to the latest advances in the field, including computational thermodynamics, enabling the computation of phase diagrams with remarkable accuracy. Additionally, new materials have been introduced, expanding the scope of applications and technologies. Revised and practical end-of-chapter problems have been included, challenging students to think critically and apply their knowledge beyond traditional plug-and-chug exercises.

With an increased emphasis on examples and detailed solutions, this edition provides a deeper understanding of the material world. A new chapter has been dedicated to highlighting how materials can impact society, emphasizing their role in sustainable development, energy efficiency, and environmental conservation.

Whether you are a student pursuing a degree in materials science, engineering, or a related field, Introduction to Materials Science and Engineering, Second Edition, is an essential resource. It offers a comprehensive and up-to-date introduction to the world of materials, equipping you with the knowledge and skills needed to succeed in today's rapidly evolving technological landscape. So, embark on this journey of discovery and unlock the incredible potential of materials, as our civilization continues to flourish and evolve through their transformative power.

Weight: 740g
Dimension: 240 x 164 x 23 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781032101446
Edition number: 2 ed