Self-Healing Materials : Bridging Physics, Chemistry, and Engineering for a Sustainable Future (Engineering Materials)

Phogat, Peeyush/ Sharma, Shreya/ Rai, Soumya

Springer Nature Switzerland AG（2025/07発売）

• 製本 Hardcover:ハードカバー版／ページ数 350 p.
• 言語 ENG
• 商品コード 9789819667666

Full Description

This book highlights the transformative potential of self-healing materials in addressing global challenges related to sustainability, durability, and efficiency across industries. By bridging the disciplines of physics, chemistry, and engineering, it provides a comprehensive exploration of self-healing mechanisms, material classifications, and cutting-edge applications in energy systems, biomedical devices, and infrastructure. The book also delves into the thermodynamics, kinetics, and biomimetic inspirations driving advancements in this field. With an emphasis on scalability, environmental impact, and future technologies, this resource equips researchers, engineers, and professionals with the knowledge to innovate and implement sustainable solutions. It is an essential guide for those aiming to contribute to a circular economy and design materials for a more resilient and eco-friendly future.

Contents

Chapter 1. Introduction to Self-Healing Materials.- Chapter 2. Mechanisms of Self-Healing.- Chapter 3. Classification of Self-Healing Materials.- Chapter 4. Thermodynamics and Kinetics of Healing.- Chapter 5. Physics in Self-Healing Materials.- Chapter 6. Chemistry of Self-Healing.- Chapter 7. Biomimetic Inspirations for Self-Healing.- Chapter 8. Applications in Energy Systems.- Chapter 9. Applications in Structural Materials.- Chapter 10. Biomedical Applications.- Chapter 11. Challenges and Limitations in Self-Healing Materials.- Chapter 12. Future Directions and Opportunities.