Design, Fabrication, Properties and Applications of Smart and Advanced Materials

Xu Hou (Harvard University, Cambridge, Massachusetts, USA)

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CRC Press
31 March 2021

Life sciences: general issues; Nanotechnology; Electrical engineering; Microwave technology; Environmental science, engineering & technology

This book introduces various advanced, smart materials and the strategies for the design and preparation for novel uses from macro to micro or from biological, inorganic, organic to composite materials. Selecting the best material is a challenging task, requiring tradeoffs between material properties and designing functional smart materials. The development of smart, advanced materials and their potential applications is a burgeoning area of research. Exciting breakthroughs are anticipated in the future from the concepts and results reported in this book.

Edited by: Xu Hou (Harvard University Cambridge Massachusetts USA)
Imprint: CRC Press
Country of Publication: United Kingdom
Dimensions: Height: 234mm, Width: 156mm,
Weight: 453g
ISBN: 9780367782962
ISBN 10: 0367782960
Pages: 500
Publication Date: 31 March 2021
Audience: College/higher education , General/trade , Primary , ELT Advanced
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active

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Xu Hou