Engineering Materials

This book series focuses on topics of current interest in all aspects of engineering materials. The series aims to be a collection of textbooks, research books, and edited books covering both artificial and natural materials used in engineering and technological applications. It features titles on traditional materials, such as ferrous, nonferrous, ceramic, glass, elastomers, and polymers, as well as advanced materials, including composite materials, smart materials, hierarchical materials, biomaterials, biodegradable materials, functionally graded materials, and shape recognition materials. Topics include macro-, micro-, or nanoscale materials ranging from manufacturing to disposal along with characterization, optimization, applications and many more.