Glass-based Materials: Advances in energy, environment and health

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Sathish-Kumar Kamaraj (Technology Institute of Aguascalientes (Mexico)) Arun Thirumurugan (Professor, Universidad de ATACAMA (Chile))

Glass-based Materials

Advances in energy, environment and health

Sathish-Kumar Kamaraj (Technology Institute of Aguascalientes (Mexico)), Arun Thirumurugan (Professor, Universidad de ATACAMA (Chile))

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Institute of Physics Publishing
14 October 2024

Ceramics & glass technology; Materials science

Series: IOP ebooks

Glass-based Materials is a comprehensive guide that delves into the multifaceted world of glass and glass-ceramic materials. The purpose of this book is to provide a thorough understanding of the fundamental properties, recent advancements, and diverse applications of glass-based materials in critical areas such as energy generation, environmental sustainability, and health care. This approach ensures that readers, whether researchers, students, or industry professionals, can build a solid understanding of the subject matter and appreciate the innovative uses of glass-based materials. By presenting a blend of historical context, scientific principles, and contemporary applications, Glass-based Materials serves as an essential resource for anyone interested in the evolving role of glass materials in modern technology and their potential to address pressing global challenges.

Key Features

Covers the fundamental properties of glass and glass-based materials and explores their applications in energy, environment and health Includes the current progress and scope of glass materials, types of glasses, fabrication techniques and the physio-chemical properties of glass and glass-ceramics Discusses applications of glass-based materials in various technologies, including solar cells, electrochemical energy storage systems, hydrogen storage, water purification, bioactive glasses and fibre-optical related applications Includes a detailed discussion of sustainability concerns related to the manufacturing process and the technologies, including recycling at the end of the lifecycles Guides researchers in the R&D of glass-based materials

Edited by: Sathish-Kumar Kamaraj (Technology Institute of Aguascalientes (Mexico)), Arun Thirumurugan (Professor, Universidad de ATACAMA (Chile))
Imprint: Institute of Physics Publishing
Country of Publication: United Kingdom
Dimensions: Height: 254mm, Width: 178mm, Spine: 14mm
Weight: 630g
ISBN: 9780750359023
ISBN 10: 0750359021
Series: IOP ebooks
Publication Date: 14 October 2024
Audience: Professional and scholarly , Undergraduate
Format: Hardback
Publisher's Status: Active

Dr Sathish-Kumar Kamaraj is a Senior Research Professor at IPN-CICATA, Unidad Altamira, Mexico. His research focuses on sustainable energy, environment, and health solutions, resulting in multiple patents and industry collaborations. He also mentors the University of Cambridge's ReachSci Programme. Dr Arun Thirumurugan is an assistant professor at the University of Atacama, Sede Vallenar, Vallenar, Chile. His research interests include the synthesis and surface modification of nanomaterials for energy and environmental applications.