Metalteknologi og metallurgi

With a focus on advances in metal matrix composite (MMC) fabrications from a theoretical and experimental perspective, this book describes the recent development for the manufacturing of MMCs, various processing methods and parameters, mechanical properties, and synthesis of MMCs composites.

This book addresses the two major issues faced by the modern steel industry: CO2 emissions and energy consumption. The steel industry accounts for 6.7% of the anthropogenic CO2 emissions and consumes 6% of the total energy consumed in manufacturing. In response to these critical issues, a new technology called flash ironmaking has been developed, aimed at producing iron directly from iron ore concentrate using gaseous reductants/fuels such as natural gas or hydrogen. This ironmaking technology takes advantage of the rapid reaction rate of fine particles and bypasses the palletization process. This book discusses the principles of flash ironmaking, laboratory experiments, and design and operation of a prototype flash reactor.Provides theories and principles of ironmaking and a novel ironmaking technologyIncludes laboratory experiments to establish the kinetic feasibility of flash ironmakingCovers the design and operation of a prototype flash reactor as well as the design of industrial-size flash ironmaking reactorsDescribes various cases of flow sheet development, which forms the basis for process analysis and simulationPresents economic analysis case studiesPresenting a novel technology that addresses contemporary issues facing one of the largest manufacturing industries, this book is aimed at professionals and researchers in metallurgy, materials engineering, manufacturing engineering, and related disciplines.

This book covers the synthesis and applications of colloidal gold nanorods including their properties, approaches for various chemical synthesis, and different gold nanorod-based nanocomposites with their properties and application potentials. Furthermore, it covers the surface chemistry and functionalization of gold nanorods for numerous biomedical applications. Various applications of gold nanorods including optical probes, dark filed contrast agents, photothermal therapy agents, and plasmonic photocatalyst are covered, along with the toxicological aspects.Features:Covers all aspects of gold nanorods along with selected protocolsFocuses on synthetic chemistry, optical property, and functionalization approach of colloidal gold nanorodsDescribes standard synthetic methods and advantages of gold nanorods in biomedical applicationsIncludes authentic and reproducible experimental proceduresDiscusses applications like redox catalysts, catalyst promoters, delivery carriers, solar cell materials, and so forthThis book aims at graduate students and researchers interested in nanotechnology and gold nanoparticles.

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