Self-healing Materials

Bridging Physics, Chemistry, and Engineering for a Sustainable Future
Erscheinungsjahr 2025
ISBN: 978-981-966766-6
Verlag: Springer Nature Singapore

Buch, Englisch, 338 Seiten, Format (B × H): 160 mm x 241 mm, Gewicht: 703 g

Reihe: Engineering Materials

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.

Zielgruppe

Research

Autoren/Hrsg.

Phogat, Peeyush

Thakur, Jahanvi

Sharma, Shreya

Rai, Soumya

Fachgebiete

• Technische Wissenschaften Verfahrenstechnik | Chemieingenieurwesen | Biotechnologie Biotechnologie
• Medizin | Veterinärmedizin Medizin | Public Health | Pharmazie | Zahnmedizin Medizin, Gesundheitswesen Biomedizin, Medizinische Forschung, Klinische Studien
• Medizin | Veterinärmedizin Medizin | Public Health | Pharmazie | Zahnmedizin Medizin, Gesundheitswesen Medizintechnik, Biomedizintechnik, Medizinische Werkstoffe
• Technische Wissenschaften Sonstige Technologien | Angewandte Technik Medizintechnik, Biomedizintechnik
• Naturwissenschaften Physik Thermodynamik Festkörperphysik, Kondensierte Materie
• Naturwissenschaften Physik Angewandte Physik
• Technische Wissenschaften Maschinenbau | Werkstoffkunde Technische Mechanik | Werkstoffkunde
• Technische Wissenschaften Technik Allgemein Nanotechnologie

Inhaltsverzeichnis

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.

Über Autor(innen)

Dr. Peeyush Phogat completed his Ph.D. in Physics from the Department of Physics, Netaji Subhas University of Technology. His research expertise spans the synthesis and characterization of materials with a primary focus on applications in solar energy and energy storage devices, particularly capacitors. He holds a master’s degree specializing in condensed matter physics.

Dr. Shreya Sharma obtained her Ph.D. in Physics from Netaji Subhas University of Technology. Her research centers on the properties of nanomaterials, specifically 2D materials and transition metal dichalcogenides, focusing on renewable energy technologies such as solar cells, supercapacitors, photodetectors, and electrochemical sensing.

Ms. Soumya Rai completed her Master’s degree in Physics in 2024, specializing in 2D material synthesis and nanocomposites for optoelectronic applications. Her research has contributed significantly to advancements in PEC photodetector technology.

Ms. Jahanvi Thakur is currently pursuing her M.Sc. in Physics at Netaji Subhas University of Technology. Her research focuses on nanomaterials, particularly 2D transition metal dichalcogenides, for renewable energy applications. Her work centers on developing highly efficient solar cells, supercapacitors, and photodetectors.