Metal Matrix Composites: Materials, Processing, Properties and Applications (Woodhead Publishing Series in Composites Science and Engineering) - Softcover

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0443403716 ISBN 13: 9780443403712

Publisher: Woodhead Publishing, 2026

Synopsis

Metal Matrix Composites: Materials, Processing, Properties and Applications provides a comprehensive examination of these materials, covering not only the basics, but also sophisticated processing methods for real-world applications. Chapters cover materials selection, manufacturing techniques, mechanical and thermal characteristics, and other important factors that need to be considered when applying these materials in practical situations across various industrial sectors. With contributions from prominent authorities in the field, this book will be a valuable reference resource for academic and industrial researchers, materials scientists, engineers, manufacturers, and other professionals.

The book's in-depth information and knowledge on the possible advantages, difficulties and uses of applying these materials across various industrial applications makes it a welcomed resource.

• Covers foundational principles, cutting-edge methodologies, optimal approaches, recent breakthroughs, and future directions and challenges for MMCs
• Includes optimization, inspection, and performance evaluation
• Provides strategic viewpoints on how to utilize MMCs for new product design and manufacturing processes
• Contains practical insights into real-world situations via case studies that emphasize obstacles faced in creation, production, and deployment

About this title

About the Authors

Dr.Yashas Gowda. T G. received his Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering from Malnad College of Engineering in the year 2014 and received his M.Tech (Machine Design) from SJB Institute of Technology, under Visvesvaraya Technological University, Belagavi, India in the year 2016. He obtained a Ph.D. degree from King Mongkut’s University of Technology North Bangkok (KMUTNB). He is working as an Assistant Professor in the Department of Mechanical Engineering, Malnad College of Engineering, Hassan. He has published more than 25 articles in high-quality international peer-reviewed journals, 9 book Chapters, 1 book (Editor), and presented research papers at national/international conferences. Also, He has worked as an organization committee member for 3 International Conferences organized by the Department of Mechanical Engineering, Malnad College of Engineering, Hassan.His current research areas include Natural fiber composites, Tribology of Composite Materials and Polymer composites. He is recognized by Stanford University’s list of the world’s Top 2% of the Most-Cited Scientists in Single Year Citation Impact 2022.

Sharath B.N. received his Bachelor degree in Mechanical Engineering from NDRK institute of technology in the year 2013 and received M. Tech (Production Engineering- University Medalist) from UBDT college of engineering davangere, under Visvesvaraya Technological University, Belagavi, India in the year 2015. He obtained his PhD from Malnad College of Engineering under Visvesvaraya Technological University, Belagavi, India in the year 2022.

He works as an Assistant Professor in the Department of Mechanical Engineering, Malnad College of Engineering, Hassan. He has published more than 28 articles in high quality international peer reviewed journals, 5 book Chapters, and presented research papers at national/international conferences. His current research areas include Fabrication of hybrid metal matrix composites, Natural fiber composites, characterization of high temperature and room temperature Tribology and mechanical properties of the Composites.

From the Back Cover

Metal Matrix Composites: Materials, Processing, Properties and Applications provides a comprehensive examination of these materials, covering the basics, as well as sophisticated processing methods to real-world applications. The chapters cover materials selection, manufacturing techniques, mechanical and thermal characteristics and other important factors that need to be considered when applying these materials in practical situations across various industrial sectors. With contributions from prominent authorities in the field, the book will be a valuable reference resource for academic and industrial researchers, materials scientists and engineers, manufacturers and other professionals, that offers in-depth information and knowledge on the possible advantages, difficulties and uses of applying these materials across various industrial applications.

Edition details

• Publisher: Woodhead Publishing
• Publication date: 2026
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0443403716
• ISBN 13: 9780443403712
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 514
• Editor: Gowda T G