Glass-based Materials

Advances in energy, environment and health

By: Sathish-Kumar Kamaraj (Editor), Arun Thirumurugan (Editor)

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Hardcover | 14 October 2024

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236 Pages

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25.4 x 17.78 x 1.42

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Glass-based Materials is a comprehensive guide that delves into the multifaceted world of glass and glass-ceramic materials. The purpose of this book is to provide a thorough understanding of the fundamental properties, recent advancements, and diverse applications of glass-based materials in critical areas such as energy generation, environmental sustainability, and health care. This approach ensures that readers, whether researchers, students, or industry professionals, can build a solid understanding of the subject matter and appreciate the innovative uses of glass-based materials. By presenting a blend of historical context, scientific principles, and contemporary applications, Glass-based Materials serves as an essential resource for anyone interested in the evolving role of glass materials in modern technology and their potential to address pressing global challenges.

Key Features

Covers the fundamental properties of glass and glass-based materials and explores their applications in energy, environment and health
Includes the current progress and scope of glass materials, types of glasses, fabrication techniques and the physio-chemical properties of glass and glass-ceramics
Discusses applications of glass-based materials in various technologies, including solar cells, electrochemical energy storage systems, hydrogen storage, water purification, bioactive glasses and fibre-optical related applications
Includes a detailed discussion of sustainability concerns related to the manufacturing process and the technologies, including recycling at the end of the lifecycles
Guides researchers in the R&D of glass-based materials

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