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Materials for the 21st century / David Segal. - First edition. - Oxford : Oxford University Press, 2017. - XVI, 319 stron : ilustracje ; 24 cm.

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Segal David 1950- author.

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Materiałoznawstwo

Covers a wide range of materials in many disciplines. Up-to-date entries on latest discoveries in materials science. Includes extensive glossary of 500 materials with descriptions and uses. Extensive cross-references link diverse materials, such as cotton candy and Kevlar. Useful as a resource for undergraduate and upper-level high school students preparing for a science career

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Zawiera odniesienia bibliograficzne, bibliografia na stronach 304-312. Indeks.

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What does cotton candy, which dissolves at the touch, have in common with Kevlar, used for bullet-proof vests? How can our understanding of such materials help us to tackle essential problems of the 21st century? 0Materials play a key role in our search for solutions to many pressing issues. They underpin many industries, are critical for the development of consumer goods, are essential components of medical diagnostic techniques, offer hope for the treatment of currently incurable diseases, and provide answers to environmental problems. This handbook is a guide to the materials we rely on for the future. 0'Materials for the 21st Century' serves as a useful resource for undergraduate and high school students preparing for a career in physical sciences, life sciences,or engineering, by helping them to identify new areas of interest. It is also an excellent reference for readers interested in learning more about the diverse range of materials that underlie key aspects of our economy and everyday lives.