"This new volume examines important research on advancements in materials and manufacturing processes, focusing on characterization and applications and defining solutions to current issues as well as for inspiration for future innovation. It looks at areas including material characterization using modern technologies, process characterization, drilling, milling, materials science, structural materials, chemical characterization, polymers, mortars, scanning-electron, atomic-force, transmission-electron, materials and methods for surface coating. The volume looks at a diverse selection of issues, including additive manufacturing for medical implants, for medical image processing, etc; characterization of composite materials using natural and synthetic fiber; 3D and 4D printing technologies and applications; biodegradable packaging materials; manufacturing and processing of materials for novel drug delivery systems; hardfacing of aluminum alloys; and more. Researchers working on the real-life engineering problems and solutions will find valuable information in this volume, as will faculty and advanced students in manufacturing and processing of materials."-- Provided by publisher.

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