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Materials for the 21st century / David Segal.
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Segal, David, 1950-
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English
Εdition
First edition.
Published/Created
Oxford : Oxford University Press, 2017.
Description
xvi, 319 pages : illustrations ; 24 cm
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Oxford Scholarship - Oxford University Press: Physics
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TA403.6 .S44 2017
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Technological innovations
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Summary note
What does cotton candy, which dissolves at the touch, have in common with Kevlar, used for bullet-proof vests? How can our understanding of such materials help us to tackle essential problems of the 21st century? 0Materials play a key role in our search for solutions to many pressing issues. They underpin many industries, are critical for the development of consumer goods, are essential components of medical diagnostic techniques, offer hope for the treatment of currently incurable diseases, and provide answers to environmental problems. This handbook is a guide to the materials we rely on for the future. 0'Materials for the 21st Century' serves as a useful resource for undergraduate and high school students preparing for a career in physical sciences, life sciences,or engineering, by helping them to identify new areas of interest. It is also an excellent reference for readers interested in learning more about the diverse range of materials that underlie key aspects of our economy and everyday lives.
Bibliographic references
Includes bibliographical references and index.
Contents
Approximate timeline for developments in materials
Introduction: the importance of materials for 21st century economics
Candy floss, cellulose, sugars and foods
Chips with everything
Polymers
Healthcare : the benefits of materials
Let there be lights
Energy supplies for the 21st century
The preparation of materials
Disruptive technologies
The importance of microstructure on material properties
Patents, patent trolls and intellectual property
Everyday products : the role of materials
Conclusions
Glossary: listing of 500 materials in alphabetical order
Appendices. Suggestions for further reading
Selected patent documents referred to in the text.
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ISBN
9780198804079 ((hardback))
0198804075 ((hardback))
9780198804086 ((paperback))
0198804083 ((paperback))
LCCN
2017933535
OCLC
967262708
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