Ceramic matrix composites i © Woodhead Publishing Limited, 2006 Related titles: Multi-scale modelling of composite material systems (ISBN-13: 978-1-85573-936-9; ISBN-10: 1-85573-936-4) This new book focuses on the fundamental understanding of composite materials at the microscopic scale, from designing microstructural features, to the predictive equations of the functional behaviour of the structure for a specific end-application. The papers presented discuss stress and temperature-related behavioural phenomena based on knowledge of physics of microstructure and microstructural change over time. The science and technology of materials in automotive engines (ISBN-13: 978-1-85573-742-6; ISBN-10: 1-85573-742-6) This new book provides an introductory text on the science and technology of materials used in automotive engines. It focuses on reciprocating engines, both four- and twostroke, with particular emphasis on their characteristics and the types of materials used in their construction. It considers the engine in terms of each specific part: cylinder, piston, camshaft, valves, crankshaft, connecting rod and catalytic converter. The intention is to describe the metallurgy, surface modification, wear resistance, and chemical composition of these materials. It also includes supplementary notes that support the core text. The book will be essential reading for engineers and designers, as well as lecturers and graduate students in the fields of combustion engineering, machine design and materials science, looking for a concise, expert analysis of automotive materials. Nanostructure control of materials (ISBN-13: 978-1-85573-933-8; ISBN-10: 1-85573-933-X) Nanotechnology is an area of science and technology where dimensions and tolerances in the range of 0.1–100 nm play a critical role. It encompasses precision engineering as well as electronics, electromechanical systems and mainstream biomedical applications in areas as diverse as gene therapy, drug delivery and novel drug discovery techniques. Nanostructured materials present exciting opportunities for manipulating structure and properties on the nanometre scale. The ability to engineer novel structures at the molecular level has led to unprecedented opportunities for materials design. This new book provides detailed insights into the synthesis/structure and property relationships of nanostructured materials. A valuable book for materials scientists, mechanical and electronic engineers and medical researchers. Details of these and other Woodhead Publishing materials books and journals, as well as materials books from Maney Publishing, can be obtained by: • visiting www.woodheadpublishing.com • contacting Customer Services (e-mail:
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[email protected]). Please confirm which subject areas you are interested in. Maney currently publishes 16 peer-reviewed materials science and engineering journals. For further information visit www.maney.co.uk/journals. © Woodhead Publishing Limited, 2006 Ceramic matrix composites Microstructure, properties and applications Edited by I. M. Low Woodhead Publishing and Maney Publishing on behalf of The Institute of Materials, Minerals & Mining CRC Press Boca Raton Boston New York Washington, DC WOODHEAD PUBLISHIN