Materials science and engineering : Concepts, methodologies, tools, and applications

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List of Contributors

Abdeen, Dana / Texas A&M University at Qatar, Qatar.................................................................. 230

Achary, P. Ganga Raju / Institute of Technical Education and Research (ITER), Siksha

‘O’Anusandhan University, India............................................................................................... 1624

Adebiyi, Isaac Damilola / Vaal University of Technology, South Africa ........................................ 1384

Adibkia, Khosro / Tabriz University of Medical Sciences, Iran..................................................... 1333

Afantitis, Antreas / NovaMechanics Ltd., Cyprus.............................................................................. 20

Ahmad, Tokeer / Jamia Millia Islamia, India................................................................................ 1533

Al Jassem, Nasser / Texas A&M University at Qatar, Qatar ........................................................... 230

Alexandridis, Paschalis / University at Buffalo (UB), The State University of New York (SUNY),

USA............................................................................................................................................... 519

Allen, Janet K. / University of Oklahoma, USA ................................................................................ 675

Anand, G. / The University of Sheffield, UK....................................................................................... 72

Anapagaddi, Ravikiran / TCS Research, India ............................................................................... 675

Andreani, Tatiana / University of Porto, Portugal & CITAB-University of Trás-os-Montes and

Alto Douro, Portugal.................................................................................................................. 1182

Anwar, Waqas / Mirpur University of Science and Technology, Pakistan ..................................... 1605

Awasthi, Richa / National Institute of Foundry and Forge Technology, India ............................... 1404

Babu, K. Vinoth / Kalasalingam University, India ........................................................................... 392

Bae, Jiyeol / Gwangju Institute of Science and Techonology (GIST), South Korea.......................... 802

Balachandran, P. V. / Los Alamos National Laboratory, USA ......................................................... 153

Banerjee, Sushmita / University of Allahabad, India .................................................................... 1745

Barbero, César A / Universidad Nacional de Río Cuarto, Argentina............................................. 1442

Barbhuiya, Salim / Curtin University of Technology, Australia ...................................................... 846

Barbu, Marius C. / Transilvania University Brasov, Romania ................................................ 947,1038

Bashir, Rafia / National Institute of Technology, Srinagar, India .................................................. 1217

Bhat, M. Amin / Sathyabama University, India .............................................................................. 1659

Bhatnagar, Sonika / Netaji Subhas Institute of Technology, India................................................... 309

Bhatt, Deepesh / SRICEAS, M.T.B. College Campus, India............................................................. 575

Bhatt, Megha D. / GSFC AgroTech Ltd., Gujarat State Fertilizers & Chemicals Ltd., India ........... 575

Bodratti, Andrew M. / University at Buffalo (UB), The State University of New York (SUNY),

USA............................................................................................................................................... 519

Bogataj, David / Universidad Politécnica de Cartagena, Spain....................................................... 471

Borri, Antonio / University of Perugia, Italy.................................................................................... 613

Bouguerra, Sirine / Engineering School of Sfax, Tunisia .............................................................. 1182

C., Murugesh M. / GMIT, Davangere, India..................................................................................... 978

Castori, Giulio / University of Perugia, Italy.................................................................................... 613

Çavdar, Ayfer Dönmez / Karadeniz Technical University, Turkey ................................................... 947

Celik, Emrah / University of Miami, USA........................................................................................ 594

Celik, Nurcin / University of Miami, USA...................................................................................... 1306

Chattopadhyay, P. P. / Indian Institute of Engineering Science and Technology Shibpur, India ....... 72

Chattopadhyaya, Mahesh Chandra / University of Allahabad, India.................................... 705,1745

Cheng, Chong / University at Buffalo (UB), The State University of New York (SUNY), USA ........ 519

Chisti, Hamida / National Institute of Technology, Srinagar, India............................................... 1217

Choi, Heechul / Gwangju Institute of Science and Technology (GIST), South Korea...................... 802

Choi, Hyeon-gyu / Korea Research Institute of Chemical Technology (KRICT), South Korea........ 802

Cordeiro, M. Natália D. S. / University of Porto, Portugal ............................................................ 1504

Corradi, Marco / Northumbria University, UK & University of Perugia, Italy............................... 613

D., Sujay Kumar / University BDT College of Engineering, India................................................... 978

Dabral, Rajneesh / Graphic Era Hill University, India.................................................................... 499

Daver, Fugen / RMIT University, Australia .................................................................................... 1636

Davidson, M.J. / NIT Warangal, India ........................................................................................... 1293

Deb, K. / Michigan State University, USA......................................................................................... 185

Debnath, Kishore / Indian Institute of Technology Roorkee, India.................................................. 112

Deveci, Tanju / The Petroleum Institute, UAE...................................................................................... 1

Dixit, Arvind Kumar / Banaras Hindu University, India ............................................................... 1404

Dizaj, Solmaz Maleki / Tabriz University of Medical Sciences, Iran.............................................. 1333

Drobne, Damjana / University of Ljubljana, Slovenia..................................................................... 471

Fadzullah, S. H. Sheikh Md. / Universiti Teknikal Malaysia Melaka, Malaysia ............................. 876

Floerke, Scott Alan / University of Miami, USA ............................................................................... 594

Gautam, Pavan Kumar / University of Allahabad, India............................................................... 1745

Gautam, Ravindra Kumar / University of Allahabad, India .................................................. 705,1745

Gavina, Ana / University of Porto, Portugal................................................................................... 1182

Georgakopoulou, Myrto / UCL Qatar, Qatar ............................................................................... 1558

Gipson, Kyle G. / James Madison University, USA.................................................................... 45,1254

Golfomitsou, Stavroula / UCL Qatar, Qatar................................................................................. 1558

Goodman, Paul A / NAWCWD, USA................................................................................................. 648

Gubicza, Jenő / Eötvös Loránd University, Hungary ..................................................................... 1094

Gunister, Ebru / The Petroleum Institute, UAE.................................................................................... 1

Hadgraft, Roger / CQ University, Australia................................................................................... 1636

He, Zhiqi / University at Buffalo (UB), The State University of New York (SUNY), USA ................ 519

Holberg, Stefan / Danish Technological Institute, Denmark............................................................ 771

Hrnjak-Murgić, Zlata / University of Zagreb, Croatia.................................................................... 252

Ilić-Stojanović, Snežana S. / University of Nis, Serbia................................................................... 1133

Infante, Virginia / University of Lisbon, Portugal ......................................................................... 1420

Irle, Mark / École Supérieure du Bois, France............................................................................... 1038

Ismail, Norafidah / Universiti Utara Malaysia, Malaysia.............................................................. 1239

Jain, Siddharth / College of Engineering Roorkee, India................................................................ 407

Jaiswal, Amita / University of Allahabad, India ............................................................................ 1745

Jappes, J. T. Winowlin / Cape Institute of Technology, India .......................................................... 392

Jayalakshmi, S. / Bannari Amman Institute of Technology, India.................................................... 991

Jayavarthanan, Rathinasabapathi / Sathyabama University, India............................................. 1659

Jena, Pradipta Kumar / Defence Metallurgical Research Laboratory, India................................ 1690

Joshi, Garvit / Graphic Era Hill University, India........................................................................... 499

Kahraman, Ramazan / Qatar University, Qatar........................................................................... 1578

Katančić, Zvonimir / University of Zagreb, Croatia........................................................................ 252

Keservani, Raj K. / Rajiv Gandhi Proudyogiki Vishawavidyalaya, India ...................................... 1358

Khalfaoui, Walid / Texas A&M University at Qatar, Qatar............................................................. 230

Khan, Laraib Alam / Center for Emerging Sciences, Engineering, and Technologies, Pakistan .... 894

Khitab, Anwar / Mirpur University of Science and Technology, Pakistan .................................... 1605

Kleandrova, Valeria V. / University of Porto, Portugal.................................................................. 1504

Koutsomichalis, Angelos / Hellenic Air Force Academy, Greece.................................................... 374

Krehula, Ljerka Kratofil / University of Zagreb, Croatia................................................................ 252

Kumar, K. Siva / Defence Metallurgical Research Laboratory, India............................................ 1690

Lee, Eunkyung / Colorado School of Mines, USA ........................................................................... 230

Leszczynski, Jerzy / Interdisciplinary Center for Nanotoxicity, Jackson State University,

USA............................................................................................................................................. 1704

Li, Chan / National Center for Nanoscience and Technology, China .............................................. 439

Liang, Xing-Jie / National Center for Nanoscience and Technology, China ................................... 439

Lopes, Isabel / University of Aveiro, Portugal ................................................................................ 1182

Lorenzo, M. / University of Salamanca, Spain............................................................................... 1465

Lu, Jinjun / Chinese Academy of Sciences, China ........................................................................... 414

Luan, Feng / Yantai University, China & University of Porto, Portugal ........................................ 1504

Ma, Wenlin / Chinese Academy of Sciences, China ......................................................................... 414

Mabbett, Ian / Swansea University College of Engineering, UK................................................... 1484

Maiti, Sabyasachi / Gupta College of Technological Sciences, India .............................................. 281

Margret, Anita / Bishop Heber College, India............................................................................... 1780

Mavromoustakos, Thomas / University of Athens, Greece ............................................................... 20

Melagraki, Georgia / NovaMechanics Ltd., Cyprus .......................................................................... 20

Meng, Junhu / Chinese Academy of Sciences, China....................................................................... 414

Mir, Shabir Ahmad / Pondicherry University, India ...................................................................... 1165

Mishra, Brajendra / Colorado School of Mines, USA..................................................................... 230

Mistree, Farrokh / University of Oklahoma, USA............................................................................ 675

Mustafa, Zaleha / Universiti Teknikal Malaysia Melaka, Malaysia ................................................ 876

Nanda, Anima / Sathyabama University, India.............................................................................. 1659

Nandakumar, Kutty Selva / Karolinksa Institute, Sweden & University of Arkansas, USA ............ 859

Nandi, A. K. / CSIR – Central Mechanical Engineering Research Institute, India........................... 185

Nikolić, Ljubiša B. / University of Nis, Serbia ................................................................................ 1133

Nikolić, Vesna D. / University of Nis, Serbia................................................................................... 1133

Nogueira, Verónica Inês Jesus Oliveira / University of Porto, Portugal....................................... 1182

Olson, David / Colorado School of Mines, USA............................................................................... 230

Osofero, Adelaja Israel / Northumbria University, UK & University of Aberdeen, UK................... 613

Ozturk, Fahrettin / The Petroleum Institute, UAE............................................................................... 1

Palmer, Bruce. R. / Texas A&M University at Qatar, Qatar............................................................. 230

Panchal, Jitesh H. / Purdue University, USA .................................................................................... 675

Peixoto, Flávio J. M. / Brazilian Institute of Geography and Statistics, Brazil & Federal

University of Rio de Janeiro, Brazil ............................................................................................. 742

Pereira, Ruth / University of Porto, Portugal................................................................................. 1182

Petrović, Slobodan D. / University of Belgrade, Serbia .................................................................. 1133

Pirsa, Sajad / Urmia University, Iran ............................................................................................... 543

Pityana, Sisa / Council for Scientific and Industrial Research, South Africa................................. 1384

Popoola, Patricia A. P. / Tshwane University of Technology, South Africa .................................... 1384

Prins, Robert J. / James Madison University, USA.................................................................... 45,1254

Rai, Sneha / Netaji Subhas Institute of Technology, India................................................................ 309

Rajan, T. P. D. / National Institute for Interdisciplinary Science and Technology, India ................. 392

Reh, Roman / Technical University in Zvolen, Slovakia.......................................................... 947,1038

Rehren, Thilo / UCL Qatar, Qatar................................................................................................. 1558

Roberts, Kenneth L. / King Faisal University, Saudi Arabia ......................................................... 1075

Rocha, Luís A. / Universidade do Minho, Portugal & Universidade Estadual Paulista (UNESP),

Brazil ............................................................................................................................................ 825

Rocha-Santos, Teresa / University of Aveiro, Portugal.................................................................. 1182

Rondinelli, J. M. / Northwestern University, USA............................................................................. 153

Rongione, Nicolas Augustus / University of Miami, USA................................................................. 594

Rubio, M.P. / University of Salamanca, Spain................................................................................ 1465

Samal, M. K. / Bhabha Atomic Research Centre, India & Homi Bhabha National Institute,

India.............................................................................................................................................. 341

Sammaiah, P. / S.R.Engineering College, India............................................................................. 1293

Shah, Manzoor Ahmad / Pondicherry University, India................................................................ 1165

Shakoor, R. A. / Qatar University, Qatar........................................................................................ 1578

Shakya, Akhilesh Kumar / Texas Tech University, USA .................................................................. 859

Shang, Jian / Liaoning University of Technology, China ................................................................. 414

Shukla, Rishabh / TCS Research, India ........................................................................................... 675

Silva, Arlindo / University of Lisbon, Portugal ....................................................................... 136,1420

Simmons, Rodney J. / The Petroleum Institute, UAE............................................................................ 1

Singh, A.K. / Defence Metallurgical Research Laboratory, India.................................................. 1690

Singh, Amarendra K. / TCS Research, India.................................................................................... 675

Singh, Inderdeep / Indian Institute of Technology Roorkee, India................................................... 112

Singh, R. Arvind / Bannari Amman Institute of Technology, India .................................................. 991

Singh, Vijay Kumar / Bundelkhand University, India .................................................................... 1358

Sizochenko, Natalia / Interdisciplinary Center for Nanotoxicity, Jackson State University,

USA............................................................................................................................................. 1704

Son, Moon / Gwangju Institute of Science and Techonology (GIST), South Korea.......................... 802

Soni, Shivani / Alabama State University, USA................................................................................ 705

Speck-Planche, Alejandro / University of Porto, Portugal............................................................ 1504

Stavropoulos, Panos / Hellenic Air Force Academy, Greece ........................................................... 374

Stenger-Smith, John D / NAWCWD, USA ........................................................................................ 648

Tagore, G.R.N. / NIT Warangal, India ........................................................................................... 1293

Thakare, Mandar R. / Element Six Global Innovation Centre, UK ............................................... 1265

Toptan, Fatih / Universidade do Minho, Portugal............................................................................ 825

Toropov, Andrey A. / IRCCS, Istituto di Ricerche Farmacologiche Mario Negri, Italy................. 1624

Toropova, Alla P. / IRCCS, Istituto di Ricerche Farmacologiche Mario Negri, Italy ..................... 1624

Tsianou, Marina / University at Buffalo (UB), The State University of New York (SUNY), USA.... 519

Uthayakumar, M. / Kalasalingam University, India........................................................................ 392

V., Arun K. / Government Engineering College, Haveri, India ........................................................ 978

Vargas-Bernal, Rafael / Instituto Tecnológico Superior de Irapuato, Mexico ....................... 920,1722

Vaxevanidis, Nikos / School of Pedagogical and Technological Education, Greece ....................... 374

Venkateswarlu, G. / NIT Warangal, India...................................................................................... 1293

Vergara, D. / University Catholic of Ávila, Spain........................................................................... 1465

Verma, Deepak / Graphic Era Hill University, India....................................................................... 499

Vrontaki, Eleni / NovaMechanics Ltd., Cyprus & University of Athens, Greece............................... 20

Wang, Paul C. / Howard University, USA ......................................................................................... 439

Wani, Irshad Ahmad / Jamia Millia Islamia, India ....................................................................... 1533

Wood, Robert J. K. / University of Southampton – Highfield, UK ................................................. 1265

Xing, Jinfeng / Tianjin University, China......................................................................................... 439

Xu, Jing / National Center for Nanoscience and Technology, China ............................................... 439

Yaqoubi, Shadi / Tabriz University of Medical Sciences, Iran....................................................... 1333

Yasar, Duygu / University of Miami, USA...................................................................................... 1306

Yslas, Edith Inés / Universidad Nacional de Río Cuarto, Argentina.............................................. 1442

Zarras, Peter / NAWCWD, USA ....................................................................................................... 648

Zhang, Chunqiu / National Center for Nanoscience and Technology, China ................................. 439

Zhang, Tingbin / National Center for Nanoscience and Technology, China & Tianjin University,

China ............................................................................................................................................ 439

Zhang, Xiaolei / Queen’s University Belfast, UK ............................................................................. 407

Table of Contents

Preface.................................................................................................................................................. xx

Volume I

Section 1

Fundamental Concepts and Theories

Chapter 1

Innovative Instructional Strategies for Teaching Materials Science in Engineering .............................. 1

Fahrettin Ozturk, The Petroleum Institute, UAE

Tanju Deveci, The Petroleum Institute, UAE

Ebru Gunister, The Petroleum Institute, UAE

Rodney J. Simmons, The Petroleum Institute, UAE

Chapter 2

Quantitative Nanostructure-Activity Relationship Models for the Risk Assessment of

NanoMaterials....................................................................................................................................... 20

Eleni Vrontaki, NovaMechanics Ltd., Cyprus & University of Athens, Greece

Thomas Mavromoustakos, University of Athens, Greece

Georgia Melagraki, NovaMechanics Ltd., Cyprus

Antreas Afantitis, NovaMechanics Ltd., Cyprus

Chapter 3

Materials and Mechanics: A Multidisciplinary Course Incorporating Experiential, Project/

Problem-Based, and Work-Integrated Learning Approaches for Undergraduates................................ 45

Kyle G. Gipson, James Madison University, USA

Robert J. Prins, James Madison University, USA

Section 2

Development and Design Methodologies

Chapter 4

Computational Design of Microstructure: An Overview...................................................................... 72

G. Anand, The University of Sheffield, UK

P. P. Chattopadhyay, Indian Institute of Engineering Science and Technology Shibpur, India

Chapter 5

Advanced Machining Techniques for Fiber-Reinforced Polymer Composites................................... 112

Inderdeep Singh, Indian Institute of Technology Roorkee, India

Kishore Debnath, Indian Institute of Technology Roorkee, India

Chapter 6

Materials as a Bridge between Science, Engineering, and Design..................................................... 136

Arlindo Silva, University of Lisbon, Portugal

Chapter 7

Informatics-Based Approaches for Accelerated Discovery of Functional Materials ......................... 153

P. V. Balachandran, Los Alamos National Laboratory, USA

J. M. Rondinelli, Northwestern University, USA

Chapter 8

Multi-Objective Evolutionary Algorithms: Application in Designing Particle Reinforced Mould

Materials ............................................................................................................................................. 185

A. K. Nandi, CSIR – Central Mechanical Engineering Research Institute, India

K. Deb, Michigan State University, USA

Chapter 9

Successes in the Development of an Arabian Gulf Materials Program.............................................. 230

Bruce. R. Palmer, Texas A&M University at Qatar, Qatar

Dana Abdeen, Texas A&M University at Qatar, Qatar

Walid Khalfaoui, Texas A&M University at Qatar, Qatar

Nasser Al Jassem, Texas A&M University at Qatar, Qatar

Brajendra Mishra, Colorado School of Mines, USA

Eunkyung Lee, Colorado School of Mines, USA

David Olson, Colorado School of Mines, USA

Chapter 10

Plastics and Priority during the Recycling.......................................................................................... 252

Ljerka Kratofil Krehula, University of Zagreb, Croatia

Zlata Hrnjak-Murgić, University of Zagreb, Croatia

Zvonimir Katančić, University of Zagreb, Croatia

Chapter 11

Engineered Gellan Polysaccharides in the Design of Controlled Drug Delivery Systems................. 281

Sabyasachi Maiti, Gupta College of Technological Sciences, India

Chapter 12

Computational Methods for Prediction of Protein-Protein Interactions: PPI Prediction Methods..... 309

Sneha Rai, Netaji Subhas Institute of Technology, India

Sonika Bhatnagar, Netaji Subhas Institute of Technology, India

Chapter 13

Numerical Simulation of High Temperature Deformation Behavior of Nickel-Based Superalloys

Using Crystal Plasticity Models and Finite Element Method............................................................. 341

M. K. Samal, Bhabha Atomic Research Centre, India & Homi Bhabha National Institute,

India

Chapter 14

Laser-Based Manufacturing Processes for Aerospace Applications................................................... 374

Panos Stavropoulos, Hellenic Air Force Academy, Greece

Angelos Koutsomichalis, Hellenic Air Force Academy, Greece

Nikos Vaxevanidis, School of Pedagogical and Technological Education, Greece

Chapter 15

Optimization of Drilling Process on Al-SiC Composite Using Grey Relation Analysis.................... 392

K. Vinoth Babu, Kalasalingam University, India

M. Uthayakumar, Kalasalingam University, India

J. T. Winowlin Jappes, Cape Institute of Technology, India

T. P. D. Rajan, National Institute for Interdisciplinary Science and Technology, India

Chapter 16

Techno-Economic and Life Cycle Assessment for the Production of Green Composites.................. 407

Siddharth Jain, College of Engineering Roorkee, India

Xiaolei Zhang, Queen’s University Belfast, UK

Chapter 17

Material and Tribology Issues of Self-Lubricating Copper Matrix Composite ................................. 414

Wenlin Ma, Chinese Academy of Sciences, China

Jian Shang, Liaoning University of Technology, China

Jinjun Lu, Chinese Academy of Sciences, China

Junhu Meng, Chinese Academy of Sciences, China

Chapter 18

Multifunctional Dendrimers for Drug Nanocarriers........................................................................... 439

Tingbin Zhang, National Center for Nanoscience and Technology, China & Tianjin

University, China

Chunqiu Zhang, National Center for Nanoscience and Technology, China

Jinfeng Xing, Tianjin University, China

Jing Xu, National Center for Nanoscience and Technology, China

Chan Li, National Center for Nanoscience and Technology, China

Paul C. Wang, Howard University, USA

Xing-Jie Liang, National Center for Nanoscience and Technology, China

Chapter 19

Control of Perishable Goods in Cold Logistic Chains by Bionanosensors......................................... 471

David Bogataj, Universidad Politécnica de Cartagena, Spain

Damjana Drobne, University of Ljubljana, Slovenia

Section 3

Tools and Technologies

Chapter 20

Processing Technologies for Green Composites Production .............................................................. 499

Deepak Verma, Graphic Era Hill University, India

Garvit Joshi, Graphic Era Hill University, India

Rajneesh Dabral, Graphic Era Hill University, India

Chapter 21

Product Design Applied to Formulated Products: A Course on Their Design and Development

that Integrates Knowledge of Materials Chemistry, (Nano)Structure and Functional Properties ...... 519

Andrew M. Bodratti, University at Buffalo (UB), The State University of New York (SUNY),

USA

Zhiqi He, University at Buffalo (UB), The State University of New York (SUNY), USA

Marina Tsianou, University at Buffalo (UB), The State University of New York (SUNY), USA

Chong Cheng, University at Buffalo (UB), The State University of New York (SUNY), USA

Paschalis Alexandridis, University at Buffalo (UB), The State University of New York

(SUNY), USA

Chapter 22

Chemiresistive Gas Sensors Based on Conducting Polymers............................................................. 543

Sajad Pirsa, Urmia University, Iran

Chapter 23

Engineering of Microbes for Heavy Metal Tolerance: An Approach for Bio Remediation

Technology.......................................................................................................................................... 575

Megha D. Bhatt, GSFC AgroTech Ltd., Gujarat State Fertilizers & Chemicals Ltd., India

Deepesh Bhatt, SRICEAS, M.T.B. College Campus, India

Volume II

Chapter 24

Developments in Antibacterial Disinfection Techniques: Applications of Nanotechnology.............. 594

Nicolas Augustus Rongione, University of Miami, USA

Scott Alan Floerke, University of Miami, USA

Emrah Celik, University of Miami, USA

Chapter 25

Strengthening of Historic Masonry Structures with Composite Materials......................................... 613

Marco Corradi, Northumbria University, UK & University of Perugia, Italy

Adelaja Israel Osofero, Northumbria University, UK & University of Aberdeen, UK

Antonio Borri, University of Perugia, Italy

Giulio Castori, University of Perugia, Italy

Chapter 26

Functional Polymeric Coatings: Synthesis, Properties, and Applications.......................................... 648

Peter Zarras, NAWCWD, USA

Paul A Goodman, NAWCWD, USA

John D Stenger-Smith, NAWCWD, USA

Chapter 27

Integrated Computational Materials Engineering for Determining the Set Points of Unit

Operations for Production of a Steel Product Mix.............................................................................. 675

Rishabh Shukla, TCS Research, India

Ravikiran Anapagaddi, TCS Research, India

Amarendra K. Singh, TCS Research, India

Janet K. Allen, University of Oklahoma, USA

Jitesh H. Panchal, Purdue University, USA

Farrokh Mistree, University of Oklahoma, USA

Chapter 28

Functionalized Magnetic Nanoparticles for Environmental Remediation.......................................... 705

Ravindra Kumar Gautam, University of Allahabad, India

Shivani Soni, Alabama State University, USA

Mahesh Chandra Chattopadhyaya, University of Allahabad, India

Chapter 29

Identifying Nanotechnological Systems of Innovation: Developing Indicators as a Tool to Support

Nanotechnology Innovation Policy in Brazil...................................................................................... 742

Flávio J. M. Peixoto, Brazilian Institute of Geography and Statistics, Brazil & Federal

University of Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

Chapter 30

Non-Hydrolyzed Resins for Organic-Inorganic Hybrid Coatings: Functional Coating Films by

Moisture Curing.................................................................................................................................. 771

Stefan Holberg, Danish Technological Institute, Denmark

Chapter 31

Nanotechnology in Engineered Membranes: Innovative Membrane Material for Water-Energy

Nexus .................................................................................................................................................. 802

Heechul Choi, Gwangju Institute of Science and Technology (GIST), South Korea

Moon Son, Gwangju Institute of Science and Techonology (GIST), South Korea

Jiyeol Bae, Gwangju Institute of Science and Techonology (GIST), South Korea

Hyeon-gyu Choi, Korea Research Institute of Chemical Technology (KRICT), South Korea

Chapter 32

Tribocorrosion in Metal Matrix Composites...................................................................................... 825

Fatih Toptan, Universidade do Minho, Portugal

Luís A. Rocha, Universidade do Minho, Portugal & Universidade Estadual Paulista

(UNESP), Brazil

Section 4

Utilization and Application

Chapter 33

Applications of Nanomaterials in Construction Industry ................................................................... 846

Salim Barbhuiya, Curtin University of Technology, Australia

Chapter 34

Applications of Nanomaterials for Activation and Suppression of Immune Responses.................... 859

Akhilesh Kumar Shakya, Texas Tech University, USA

Kutty Selva Nandakumar, Karolinksa Institute, Sweden & University of Arkansas, USA

Chapter 35

Fabrication and Processing of Pineapple Leaf Fiber Reinforced Composites.................................... 876

S. H. Sheikh Md. Fadzullah, Universiti Teknikal Malaysia Melaka, Malaysia

Zaleha Mustafa, Universiti Teknikal Malaysia Melaka, Malaysia

Chapter 36

Quickstep Processing of Polymeric Composites: An Out-Of-Autoclave (OOA) Approach............... 894

Laraib Alam Khan, Center for Emerging Sciences, Engineering, and Technologies, Pakistan

Chapter 37

Modeling, Design, and Applications of the Gas Sensors Based on Graphene and Carbon

Nanotubes............................................................................................................................................ 920

Rafael Vargas-Bernal, Instituto Tecnológico Superior de Irapuato, Mexico

Chapter 38

Non-Wood Lignocellulosic Composites............................................................................................. 947

Marius C. Barbu, Transilvania University Brasov, Romania

Roman Reh, Technical University in Zvolen, Slovakia

Ayfer Dönmez Çavdar, Karadeniz Technical University, Turkey

Chapter 39

Drilling of Tio2 and Zns Filled Gfrp Composites: A Taguchi Approach........................................... 978

Arun K. V., Government Engineering College, Haveri, India

Sujay Kumar D., University BDT College of Engineering, India

Murugesh M. C., GMIT, Davangere, India

Chapter 40

Processing Routes, Mechanical, and Tribological Properties of Light Metal Matrix

Nanocomposites.................................................................................................................................. 991

S. Jayalakshmi, Bannari Amman Institute of Technology, India

R. Arvind Singh, Bannari Amman Institute of Technology, India

Chapter 41

Wood-Based Composites.................................................................................................................. 1038

Marius C. Barbu, Transilvania University Brasov, Romania

Roman Reh, Technical University in Zvolen, Slovakia

Mark Irle, École Supérieure du Bois, France

Chapter 42

Interdisciplinary Course Development in Nanostructured Materials Science and Engineering....... 1075

Kenneth L. Roberts, King Faisal University, Saudi Arabia

Chapter 43

Practical Applications of X-Ray Line Profile Analysis..................................................................... 1094

Jenő Gubicza, Eötvös Loránd University, Hungary

Chapter 44

Smart Hydrogels for Pharmaceutical Applications........................................................................... 1133

Snežana S. Ilić-Stojanović, University of Nis, Serbia

Ljubiša B. Nikolić, University of Nis, Serbia

Vesna D. Nikolić, University of Nis, Serbia

Slobodan D. Petrović, University of Belgrade, Serbia

Chapter 45

Nanotechnology in the Food Industry............................................................................................... 1165

Shabir Ahmad Mir, Pondicherry University, India

Manzoor Ahmad Shah, Pondicherry University, India

Volume III

Chapter 46

Ecotoxicity and Toxicity of Nanomaterials with Potential for Wastewater Treatment

Applications...................................................................................................................................... 1182

Verónica Inês Jesus Oliveira Nogueira, University of Porto, Portugal

Ana Gavina, University of Porto, Portugal

Sirine Bouguerra, Engineering School of Sfax, Tunisia

Tatiana Andreani, University of Porto, Portugal & CITAB-University of Trás-os-Montes and

Alto Douro, Portugal

Isabel Lopes, University of Aveiro, Portugal

Teresa Rocha-Santos, University of Aveiro, Portugal

Ruth Pereira, University of Porto, Portugal

Chapter 47

Nanotechnology for Environmental Control and Remediation......................................................... 1217

Rafia Bashir, National Institute of Technology, Srinagar, India

Hamida Chisti, National Institute of Technology, Srinagar, India