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Master the physics behind the materials that drive modern technology

Properties and Applications of Advanced Materials, by Savita Sharma and V. Bhasker Raj, delivers comprehensive coverage of advanced materials physics, combining foundational theory with cutting-edge applications. The book addresses the critical gap between introductory materials science and the sophisticated understanding needed for contemporary technological innovation. This volume tackles the complex physics underlying semiconductors, dielectrics, magnetic materials, polymers, liquid crystals, and carbon-based nanostructures, providing professionals with the deep knowledge required to manipulate material properties for advanced applications.

The book progresses from fundamental semiconductor physics to specialized topics like spintronics, conducting polymers, ferroelectric devices, and graphene-based electronics. Contributions from leading academic and industry experts emphasize practical synthesis and characterization techniques while maintaining rigorous theoretical grounding. Each chapter connects underlying physics to real-world applications, making complex concepts accessible.

Inside the book:

* Comprehensive treatment of electronic, magnetic, and optical properties across diverse material classes from semiconductors to carbon nanostructures
* Expert coverage of synthesis techniques for thin films, nanomaterials, and advanced processing methods with practical implementation guidance
* Detailed explorations of emerging technologies, including spintronics, ferroelectric memory devices, and graphene electronics applications
* Integration of characterization methods with theoretical frameworks to enable effective materials manipulation and optimization
* Contemporary focus on materials enabling modern devices from smartphones to advanced sensors and actuators

Perfect for materials scientists, solid state physicists, and engineers working in electronics, nanotechnology, and advanced manufacturing, Properties and Applications of Advanced Materials offers essential insights for developing next-generation materials and devices. It?s also a must-read for graduate students and researchers looking for an authoritative materials science resource ideal for academic and industrial settings.
Master the physics behind the materials that drive modern technology

Properties and Applications of Advanced Materials, by Savita Sharma and V. Bhasker Raj, delivers comprehensive coverage of advanced materials physics, combining foundational theory with cutting-edge applications. The book addresses the critical gap between introductory materials science and the sophisticated understanding needed for contemporary technological innovation. This volume tackles the complex physics underlying semiconductors, dielectrics, magnetic materials, polymers, liquid crystals, and carbon-based nanostructures, providing professionals with the deep knowledge required to manipulate material properties for advanced applications.

The book progresses from fundamental semiconductor physics to specialized topics like spintronics, conducting polymers, ferroelectric devices, and graphene-based electronics. Contributions from leading academic and industry experts emphasize practical synthesis and characterization techniques while maintaining rigorous theoretical grounding. Each chapter connects underlying physics to real-world applications, making complex concepts accessible.

Inside the book:

* Comprehensive treatment of electronic, magnetic, and optical properties across diverse material classes from semiconductors to carbon nanostructures
* Expert coverage of synthesis techniques for thin films, nanomaterials, and advanced processing methods with practical implementation guidance
* Detailed explorations of emerging technologies, including spintronics, ferroelectric memory devices, and graphene electronics applications
* Integration of characterization methods with theoretical frameworks to enable effective materials manipulation and optimization
* Contemporary focus on materials enabling modern devices from smartphones to advanced sensors and actuators

Perfect for materials scientists, solid state physicists, and engineers working in electronics, nanotechnology, and advanced manufacturing, Properties and Applications of Advanced Materials offers essential insights for developing next-generation materials and devices. It?s also a must-read for graduate students and researchers looking for an authoritative materials science resource ideal for academic and industrial settings.
Über den Autor
Dr. Savita Sharma and Dr. V. Bhasker Raj are Assistant Professors in the Department of Physics at Kalindi College, University of Delhi, India. They specialize in condensed matter physics and have extensive experience in teaching and research.
Inhaltsverzeichnis
Chapter 1. Semiconductors
1.1 Introduction to Semiconductors
1.2 Mobility and Conductivity
1.3 Density of States
1.4 Electron and Hole Concentration In Doped Semiconductor
1.5 Fermi Concepts
1.6 Electrical Properties

Chapter 2. Dielectric Materials
2.1 Fundamentals of Dielectrics, Polarization mechanisms, Dielectric constant and loss tangent, Applications in capacitors
2.2 Ferroelectric Materials, Structural characteristics and hysteresis behavior, Applications in memory devices and sensors
2.3 Piezoelectric Materials, Principles and properties of piezoelectricity, Applications in micro-positioners, actuators, and sonar devices
2.3 Pyroelectric Materials, Mechanisms of pyroelectricity, Applications in radiation detectors and thermometry

Chapter 3. Magnetic Materials
3.1 Magnetic Classification 2
3.2 Applications of Magnetic Materials 3
3.3 Spintronics

Chapter 4. Polymers
4.1. Overview
4.2. Chemical Structure of Polymers
4.3. Components of Polymer Structure
4.4. Classification of Polymers
4.5. Thermoplastic vs. Thermosetting Polymers
4.6. Properties of Specific Polymers
4.7. Conducting Polymers

Chapter 5. Liquid Crystals
5.1 Introduction to Liquid Crystals
5.2 Phases and Phase Transition
5.3 Optical Properties and Applications

Chapter 6. Carbon-Based Materials
6.1 Introduction
6.2 Structural Properties of Carbon Allotropes
6.3 Properties and synthesis of fullerenes (C60)
6.4 Single-walled and multi-walled CNTs
6.5 Graphene: Structure and energy band diagram
6.6 Optical properties of carbon materials
6.7 Applications of Carbon Materials

Chapter 7. Synthesis and Processing of Materials
7.1 Ceramic Materials
7.2 Crystal and Their Growth Techniques
7.3 Polymer Synthesis

Chapter 8. Synthesis of Thin Films
8.1 Introduction
8.2 Thin films explained
8.3 Key properties of thin films
8.4 Where do vacuum systems fit in
8.5 Thin-Film Deposition Techniques
8.6 Factors Influencing Thin-Film Quality
8.7 Thin-Film Deposition Methods
8.8 Applications of Thin Films

Chapter 9. Oxide-based materials
9.1 Introduction to Oxide Materials
9.2 Fabrication of Oxide thin films and its nanoparticles
9.3 Optical properties of the oxide Material
9.4 Applications of Oxide Materials

Chapter X: Optical, thermal, mechanical and viscoelastic properties of conjugated polymer nanocomposites
10.1 Introduction
10.2 Synthesis of conjugated polymer nanocomposites
10.3 Properties of conjugated polymer nanocomposites
10.4 Challenges
10.5 Summary
Details
Erscheinungsjahr: 2026
Fachbereich: Populäre Darstellungen
Genre: Chemie, Mathematik, Medizin, Naturwissenschaften, Technik
Rubrik: Naturwissenschaften & Technik
Medium: Buch
Inhalt: 288 S.
7 s/w Illustr.
11 s/w Tab.
18 Illustr.
ISBN-13: 9783527355730
ISBN-10: 3527355731
Sprache: Englisch
Herstellernummer: 1135573 000
Einband: Gebunden
Redaktion: Sharma, Savita
Raj, Bhasker
Herausgeber: Savita Sharma/Bhasker Raj
Hersteller: Wiley-VCH GmbH
Verantwortliche Person für die EU: Wiley-VCH GmbH, Boschstr. 12, D-69469 Weinheim, product-safety@wiley.com
Abbildungen: 7 schwarz-weiße Abbildungen, 11 schwarz-weiße Tabellen
Maße: 247 x 170 x 21 mm
Von/Mit: Savita Sharma (u. a.)
Erscheinungsdatum: 13.02.2026
Gewicht: 0,682 kg
Artikel-ID: 134543843