Books on materials science provide explanations of the concepts, theories, and uses of materials in a range of fields. These publications frequently address topics like phase transitions, material characterization methods, structure and properties of materials, and the synthesis of new materials. They can be basic books for beginners or complex manuals for researchers and specialists, providing a comprehensive understanding of the behavior of materials and how to design them for particular applications. Books in this field usually include case studies, illustrations, and puzzles to help readers apply the concepts in practical settings.

A vital application of materials science is the understanding of materials, including their properties and behavior, which is essential to engineering design. Materials Selection in Mechanical Design, written for all engineering, materials science, and design students, explains the methods for material selection in mechanical design to make sure that the best materials are chosen from the entire range of materials and section shapes available for a particular application. Materials Selection in Mechanical Design, which has been extensively revised for its fourth edition, is regarded as one of the best texts on materials selection and offers a distinctive and genuinely innovative resource. New features included in this version include: All material property charts are now fully colored. chapters on engineering materials, processes and process selection, and material and shape selection have undergone extensive revisions while maintaining the book's distinctive format and subject matter. chapters on materials and the environment and hybrid materials have been completely revised. Completely updated appendix on data and information for engineering materials Updated and enlarged end-of-chapter tasks along with more worked examples The properties of materials are used to introduce them; materials selection charts, which are also accessible online, list all of the key characteristics of each material, making it easy to quickly access data and apply selection strategies. When paired with charts, merit indices enable the optimization of the materials selection procedure. A review of the sources of material property data is provided, along with suggestions for how to use them. The impact of material processing on the design is examined. Along with new chapters on industrial engineering, materials design, and environmental issues, there is also a separate online Instructor's Manual, new worked examples, and exercise materials. To further enhance the text's practical application and to further illustrate procedures, new case studies have been developed.

Decontamination in Hospitals and Healthcare aims to educate patients, scientists, healthcare professionals, and anyone else interested in public health about decontamination procedures and the advancement of technologies for cleaning and infection control. Before examining the function of standards in decontamination, infection control in Europe, and upcoming trends in the field, Part One emphasizes the significance and background of decontamination in hospitals and healthcare facilities. Hospital and healthcare decontamination procedures are the subject of part two. It takes into account the use of gaseous decontamination technologies, the role of the nurse in decontamination, the problems with microbial biofilm in waterlines, and the management of waterborne microorganisms. Subsequent chapters address managing the presence of microorganisms in hospitals, decontaminating prions, wearing protective clothes, and using no-touch automated room disinfection systems. The third section covers the procedures for sanitizing and disinfecting endoscopes and surgical instruments. The choice framework for local policy and procedures for decontaminating surgical instruments, along with innovative technologies for contamination detection and cleaning, are just a few of the guidance documents that are examined in these chapters. For public health professionals and students interested in healthcare, Decontamination in Hospitals and Healthcare offers a reference source on decontamination. Scientists working in microbiology and disinfection/decontamination labs, medical personnel using disinfectants, microbiology students, physicians, members of the Institute of Decontamination Sciences/Central Sterilising Club, and staff members in the Central Sterile Services divisions of healthcare facilities will find it especially helpful.