MCL is putting into practice a new paradigm for materials design based on an iterative process using Active Learning and a Bayesian optimization. In this context, we have built up the materials acceleration platform ALPmat (Active Learning …

A moisture meter for loose materials is proposed that can automatically control the moisture content of a loose material in its continuous flow with high accuracy.

In recent years, architected materials and structures have gained significant popularity due to their ability to reach enhanced performance for use in multifunctional and multidisciplinary applications. Among numerous options investigated …

In this chapter is presented an explanation of the models used to analyze the chemo-mechanical behavior on AAR-affected concrete. The first part is a presentation of the rheological scheme (Grimal et al. in Swelling concrete in dams and hydraulic …

This book summarizes and provides a detailed overview of the enhanced mechanical and functional properties of bulk nanostructured metallic materials with respect to their potential applications. These applications include nanostructured Ti-based materials in bio-medical engineering, Al alloys and Cu in electrical engineering and nanostructured steels in construction engineering. 

Red mud is the industrial solid waste discharged when aluminum production industry extracts alumina from bauxite during the production of aluminum. It has characteristics of high content of heavy metals and strong corrosiveness. The emission of …

Hydrogen is envisioned as one of the most promising future energy carriers for a sustainable economy. For the large-scale use of hydrogen, however, safe and cost efficient new materials for the transport and storage infrastructure and hydrogen …

Wire electrical discharge machining (WEDM) is an unconventional machining technology which is widely used in all industries. Due to the increased energy demand of WEDM, there is an effort to reduce machining times and thus maximise the material …

The industrial operations and infrastructure-related activities are causing global environmental challenges. Therefore, there is growing interest in developing renewable technologies and using sustainable materials. Sustainable, easily attainable …

In this chapter, we review the main aspects related to Sustainable Non-Renewable Materials Management. We start with the more general aspects of material management and its importance to firms and nations. We discuss relevant risks such as …

Efficiently predicting properties of porous crystalline materials has great potential to accelerate the high throughput screening process for developing new materials, as simulations carried out using first principles models are often …

Ultrafine-grained (UFG) materials are a new class of metals and alloys characterized by a microstructure with grain sizes less than 1 μm and nanostructural features that provide advanced multifunctional properties. This chapter considers the …

Textile products are currently being used as thermal barriers in a variety of industrial applications. Textile fabrics’ thermal insulating capabilities are determined by their thermal conductivity, density, thickness, and thermal emission …

This chapter provides a comprehensive review of graphene-based materials, including graphene, graphene oxide (GO), and graphene quantum dots (GQDs), with a focus on their synthesis methods, chemical and optical properties, and applications …

Cellulose nanocrystals (CNCs) are nanoscale renewable resources derived from lignocellulosic materials. They are known for their good optical permeability and self-assembly capability. Over the years, researchers have made great progress in …

The use of nanomaterials in nuclear waste management is a revolutionary strategy to overcome enormous difficulties involved in the secure containment, isolation, and cleanup of radioactive waste. This chapter offers a thorough review of the …

A large sculptural volume covered with air-filled “cushions” that light up at night for added dramatic effect, interwoven strips of gleaming stainless steel as a building skin, and transportable micro homes clad in aluminium panels covered with …

This textbook is designed for students and researchers who are interested in materials and catalysts informatics with little to no prior experience in data science or programming languages. Starting with a comprehensive overview of the concept and …