Nanostructured Hard Materials

Industrial Applications
1. Auflage 2026
ISBN: 978-1-394-31414-0
Verlag: John Wiley & Sons Inc

Buch, Englisch, 496 Seiten, Format (B × H): 240 mm x 158 mm, Gewicht: 830 g

This book provides a comprehensive overview of the advancements, challenges, and potential industrial applications of nanostructured materials in various fields.

Nanostructured hard materials have made a significant impact in various sectors. In electronics, they support device miniaturization, improve transistor performance, and enable wearable tech. In energy storage, they boost battery and supercapacitor efficiency. In solar energy, they improve light absorption and charge separation. The book covers a wide range of subjects related to nanostructured hard materials, including synthesis and fabrication techniques, characterization methods, properties, and their utilization in industrial sectors. It provides a comprehensive reference that combines theoretical knowledge with practical applications, fostering interdisciplinary collaboration and inspiring further research and development in this rapidly evolving field. By offering a detailed exploration of the subject matter, the book will serve as an invaluable resource for those seeking to understand the potential of nanostructured hard materials and their industrial applications, ultimately promoting advancements in various industries and stimulating innovation in the field.

Readers will find this volume: - Provides a comprehensive exploration of nanostructured hard materials, covering their synthesis, characterization, properties, and industrial applications across diverse sectors;
- Presents an interdisciplinary approach, integrating knowledge from fields such as nanotechnology, materials science, chemistry, physics, and engineering;
- Emphasizes the industrial applications of nanostructured hard materials, addressing the challenges and opportunities they present in sectors such as electronics, energy, catalysis, biomedicine, and environmental engineering;
- Includes numerous case studies, experimental results, and practical examples to enhance understanding and demonstrate the practicality of nanostructured hard materials;

Audience

Researchers, academics, scientists, engineers, and industry professionals working in nanotechnology, materials science, and related disciplines.

Autoren/Hrsg.

Altalhi, Tariq

Mazumder, Mohammad Abu Jafar

Fachgebiete

• Technische Wissenschaften Maschinenbau | Werkstoffkunde Technische Mechanik | Werkstoffkunde Materialwissenschaft: Biomaterialien, Nanomaterialien, Kohlenstoff
• Naturwissenschaften Physik Thermodynamik Oberflächen- und Grenzflächenphysik, Dünne Schichten
• Technische Wissenschaften Verfahrenstechnik | Chemieingenieurwesen | Biotechnologie Technologie der Lacke, Farben und Pigmente

Inhaltsverzeichnis

Preface xvii

1 Computational Modeling and Simulation: Predictive Modeling and Simulation of Nanostructured Hard Materials for Optimization and Design 1
Puspendu Barik and Sasadhar Majhi

1.1 Introduction 2

1.2 Nanostructured Hard Materials 3

1.3 Modeling and Simulation of Nanostructured Hard Materials 8

1.4 The Outcome of Modeling and Simulation of Nanostructured Hard Materials 23

1.5 List of Popular Software for Nanostructured Hard Materials 28

1.6 Conclusion 32

References 33

2 Latest Developments for Ni-Based Wear Protective Surfaces: Coating Compositions and Methods 39
Onur Güler, Müslim Çelebi and Abdullah Hasan Karabacak

2.1 Introduction 40

2.2 Surface Protective Coatings for Wear-Resistant Materials 45

2.3 Recent Progress on Ni-Based Wear-Resistant Coatings 69

2.4 Conclusion 95

2.5 Future Perspectives 97

References 99

3 Advances in Nanostructured Materials and Liquid Crystal Composites: Unveiling Structural Properties and Emerging Paradigms in Display Technologies 113
Driss Soubane and Mohamed El Garah

3.1 Introduction 114

3.2 Fundamentals of Nanostructured Materials 115

3.3 Fabrication of Nanostructures 119

3.4 Liquid Crystals: Basics and Properties 125

3.5 Nanostructured Materials and Liquid Crystals Composites 131

3.6 Pioneering Advances in Display Technology 136

3.7 Future Perspectives and Emerging Trends 136

3.8 Conclusion 137

Funding 138

References 138

4 Nanocomposites in Aerospace and Defense: Materials for Lightweight Structures, Thermal Management, and Ballistic Protection 149
Riyadh A. Al-Samarai and Yarub Al-Douri

4.1 Introduction 150

4.2 Advanced Ceramic Material Preparation 151

4.3 Methods for Creating Nanoceramics 152

4.4 Recent Developments in General and Advanced Nanoceramics Fields 155

4.5 Nanoceramics Applications 160

4.6 Conclusion and Prospective Future of Nanoceramics 163

References 165

5 Cermet: Cutting Tool Materials for High Speed and Advancements in Nanocoating Technology 175
Riyadh A. Al-Samarai and Yarub Al-Douri

5.1 Introduction 176

5.2 Applications of High-Speed Machining 177

5.3 Machine Tools for HSM – Requirements 177

5.4 Advancements in Nanocoating Technology 202

5.5 Application of Nanocoatings 203

Acknowledgements 203

References 204

6 Cermet: Composite Materials for Cutting Tools, Electrical Contacts, and Thermal Management 207
Riyadh A. Al-Samarai and Yarub Al-Douri

6.1 Introduction 208

6.2 Structural Formation 209

6.3 Coating of TiCN and TiN 211

6.4 Challenges and Restrictions of TiN and TiCN 212

6.5 Treatment Techniques 212

6.6 Factors that Improve Sintering Kinetics 213

6.7 Binderless 213

6.8 Prior Studies on Titanium Carbonate Nitride and Titanium Nitride without a Binder Used Sintering Techniques 215

6.9 Niobium Carbide 221

6.10 NbC Cermets 221

6.11 NbC-Co Cermets 222

6.12 NbC-Ni Cermets 222

6.13 Secondary Carbides’ Impact 222

6.14 Mechanical Properties 223

6.15 Technical Developments 225

6.16 Concluded Remarks 229

References 230

7 Advancements in Nanocomposite Technology for Environmental Remediation: Innovations in Water Purification, Air Filtration, and Pollutant Capture 237
Ashish Mogra and Ranvir Singh Panwar

7.1 Introduction 238

7.2 Application of Nanocomposite in Environmental Remediation 240

7.3 Objectives 242

7.4 Nanocomposites in Water Remediation 242

7.5 Nanocomposites in Air Purification 250

7.6 Nanocomposites in Soil Remediation 255

7.7 Challenges and Future Perspectives 260

7.8 Conclusion 262

References 263

8 Nanoscale Coatings for Tribology: Applications, Challenges and Future Directives 269
Ranvir Singh Panwar and Ashish Mogra

8.1 Introduction 269

8.2 Overview of the Role of Tribology in Various Industries 272

8.3 Challenges and Future Directives 276

8.4 Conclusion 280

References 281

9 Metal Borides: High-Temperature Materials for Aerospace, Automotive, Nuclear, and Electromagnetic Industries 283
Arun K. Chattopadhyay, Tuncay Simsek, Alican Yakin and Telem Simsek

9.1 Introduction and Overview 284

9.2 Production Methods of Metal Borides 287

9.3 Metal Borides Applications 291

9.4 Conclusion 307

References 308

10 Hard Machining and Characteristics for Industrial Cutting Tools and Coating Deposition Applications 317
Riyadh A. Al-Samarai and Yarub Al-Douri

10.1 Introduction 318

10.2 Analysis of Hard Machining Research 322

10.3 Hard Machining Characteristics 323

10.4 Operations for Hard-Machining 328

10.5 Technology of Coating 336

10.6 Future and Current Events 337

10.7 Conclusion 337

References 338

11 Metal Carbides: Tools and Wear-Resaretant Coatings for Machining, Drilling and Mining Operations 343
Riyadh A. Al-Samarai and Yarub Al-Douri

11.1 Introduction 344

11.2 Structural Formation 345

11.3 Coating of TiCN and TiN 347

11.4 Challenges and Restrictions of TiN and TiCN 348

11.5 Treatment Techniques 348

11.6 Factors That Improve Sintering Kinetics 349

11.7 Binderless 349

11.8 Prior Studies on Titanium Carbonate Nitride and Titanium Nitride without a Binder Used Sintering Techniques 351

11.9 Niobium Carbide 357

11.10 NbC Cermets 357

11.11 NbC-Co Cermets 357

11.12 NbC-Ni Cermets 358

11.13 Secondary Carbides’ Impact 358

11.14 Mechanical Properties 358

11.15 Conclusion 361

References 362

12 Industrial Applications of Hard Materials: Wear-Resistant Coatings, Cutting Tools, and Advanced Manufacturing Techniques 369
Riyadh A. Al-Samarai and Yarub Al-Douri

12.1 Introduction 370

12.2 A Brief Analysis of Hard Machining Research 374

12.3 Characteristics of Hard Machining 376

12.4 Operations for Hard-Machining 380

12.5 Coating Technology 388

12.6 Concluding Remarks 389

References 390

13 Biomedical Applications of Hard Materials: Implants, Coatings and Drug Delivery Systems for Medical Devices 395
Fatema Tuz Zohera, Abul Kalam Azad and Madhusmruti Khandai

13.1 Introduction 396

13.2 Hard Materials for Biomedical Application 397

13.3 Types of Implant Coatings 399

13.4 Ceramics 405

13.5 Commercially Available Multifunctional Coatings 405

13.6 Surface Modification 406

13.7 Conclusion 407

References 408

14 Antifouling Nano Filtration Membranes 415
Divya D. Achari, Nandini A. Pattanashetti and Mahadevappa Y. Kariduraganavar

14.1 Introduction 415

14.2 Nanofiltration Membranes and Membrane Fouling 417

14.3 Types of Membrane Fouling 418

14.4 Mechanism of Fouling 419

14.5 Controlling Factors of Membrane Fouling 421

14.6 Antifouling Methods 425

14.7 Surface Modification of the Nanofiltration Membranes 432

14.8 Conclusions and Future Perspectives 436

Acknowledgement 437

References 437

15 Nanocatalysts for Chemical Processes: Materials for Catalysis, Hydrogen Production, and Pollution Control 447
Shruti Mishra, Mustafa Aamir Hussain, Nisha V. Bora and Leena V. Bora

15.1 Introduction 448

15.2 Applications of Nanocatalysts 449

15.3 Challenges and Future Perspectives 462

15.4 Conclusion 463

References 464

Index 471

Über Autor(innen)

Inamuddin, PhD, is an assistant professor in the Department of Applied Chemistry, Zakir Husain College of Engineering and Technology, Faculty of Engineering and Technology, Aligarh Muslim University, Aligarh, India. He has extensive research experience in multidisciplinary fields of analytical chemistry, materials chemistry, electrochemistry, renewable energy, and environmental science. He has published about 210 research articles in various international scientific journals, many book chapters, and edited many books with Wiley-Scrivener.

Tariq Altalhi, PhD, is an associate professor in the Department of Chemistry, Taif University, Saudi Arabia. He has worked as head of the Chemistry Department at Taif University and Vice Dean of Science College. In 2015, one of his works was nominated for a Green Tech award from Germany, Europe’s largest environmental and business prize.

Mohammad Abu Jafar Mazumder, PhD, is a professor of chemistry, King Fahd University of Petroleum & Minerals, Dhahran, Saudi Arabia. His research focuses on the design, synthesis, modification, and characterization of various modified monomers and polymers for potential use in the inhibition of mild corrosion in oil and gas industries. He has published more than 100 articles in peer-reviewed journals and edited 8 books.