Fundamentals of Materials Science and Engineering

Materials science is an interdisciplinary field which is focused on designing and discovering new materials. The study of the structure of materials and their properties forms the basis of materials science. A few of the aspects studied under this discipline are crystallography, bonding, thermodynamics and kinetics. There are several research areas which are covered under this discipline such as nanomaterials, biomaterials and semiconductors. Materials science also contributes in the extraction of materials and their conversion into a useful form. The examination of metal alloys is also an important part of materials science. The topics included in this book are of utmost significance and bound to provide incredible insights to readers. It is appropriate for students seeking detailed information in this area as well as for experts. For all those who are interested in materials science, this textbook can prove to be an essential guide.