Advanced Functional and Composite Materials: Fabrication, Characterization, and Applications

This book provides an in-depth understanding of the properties, characterization, and applications of advanced functional and composite materials for energy, electronics, biomedicine, and aerospace fields.

Neeraj Kumar Bhoi is an Assistant Professor in the School of Automation (Mechatronics Engineering) at Banasthali Vidyapith, Rajasthan, India. His research expertise includes soft actuators, mechatronics-based system development for sustainable processing applications, and localized microwave heating technology for materials processing. He is also actively involved in sensor technology for automation and sustainable manufacturing, focusing on innovative solutions for industrial and environmental applications.

Harpreet Singh is currently working as an Assistant Professor in Mechanical Engineering Department at Dr. B R Ambedkar National Institute of Technology, Jalandhar, India. His research interests are broadly related to advancement of precision machining processes, nano finishing science and technology, green manufacturing methods, microwave processing of metals and composites, polymer processing and PMCs, material processing & characterizations.

Himansu Sekhar Nanda is working as an Assistant Professor Grade 1 at Discipline of Mechanical Engineering, Indian Institute of Information Technology Design and Manufacturing Jabalpur, Madhya Pradesh, India and heading Biomaterials and Biomanufacturing Laboratory in the same institute. He is also an Affiliated Faculty at Terasaki Institute for Biomedical Innovation, Los Angeles, United States of America. His research interests include Biomaterials and Biomanufacturing for Regenerative Engineering, Medical Devices and Sustainable Science and Engineering for Energy and Environment.