Description
In the continuous pursuit of optimizing performance, development of advanced materials with highly specific properties has consistently been a critical component of aerospace engineering's research. Aerospace Materials: Novel Technologies and Practical Applications puts strong emphasis on updating existing knowledge of a wide range of functional and structural materials and contextualizing it for industrial practice.The volume not only comprehensively covers different classes of materials, while providing an overview of each material's mechanical and physical properties, as well as processing and testing, but also offers state-of-the-art guidance on their commercial use in the sector. Furthermore, it looks ahead to clarify what's still needed to adapt traditional and novel materials to ever-changing aerospace technologies and related pressing sustainability challenges.The breadth of technical expertise that this international group of researchers provides proves to be an invaluable asset for users in academia and established professionals alike.- Explores an array of materials, focusing on their most technically advanced aerospace applications- Includes historical review details on materials' research and development specifically within the aerospace industry- Spotlights a holistic, sustainability-led approach
Table of Contents
Section 1: Background and Introduction1. An Overview of Aerospace Materials2. History and Future of Aerospace Materials3. Nano-lubrication for the Aerospace alloys: Interfacial Analysis on Al7075 alloy under Dry and Nano-Lubricated AbrasionSection 2: Processing and Testing4. Mechanical and Stability Testing of Aerospace Materials5. Casting of Aerospace Metal6. Processing and Machining of Aerospace Metals7. Non-destructive Inspection and Structural Health Monitoring of Aerospace MaterialsSection 3: Metals for Aerospace8. Tribological Assessment of Two-phase Aluminium/Zirconia Composites for Aerospace Applications9. Titanium Alloys for Aerospace Structures and Engines10. Investigating the Impact of Surface Treatment on Oxide Layer Formation in Carbon Steel for Aerospace Applications11. Aerospace Steel: Properties, Processing, and Applications12. Exploring the Formation of Adiabatic Shear Band in Aluminium Alloy for Aircraft Structures: Material Properties and Structural Performance13. Corrosion of Aerospace MetalsSection 4: Composites for Radiography and Satellite Technology14. Manufacturing of Fiber Polymer Composite Metals15. Aerospace Structures and Engines from Polymer Composites16. Aluminum Alloys for Aircraft Structures17. Structural Behavior of Aerospace Materials18. Characterization of CNT Nano Composite for Aerospace Materials to Shield the Electromagnetic Interference (EMI)19. Multilayer Magnetic Nanostructures20. Recent Advancement of Radar and Radionavigation in Aerospace21. Exploring Earth Observation and Navigation Satellite Technology: Applications and Economic Benefits - A Brief ReviewSection 5: Concerns and missions22. Damage Assessment in Composites for Aerospace Applications using Non-Destructive Techniques23. Disposal and Recycling of Aerospace Materials – A Sustainable Approach24. Space Exploration and Environmental Issues
