Preface

The application of advanced engineering materials and manufacturing techniques is currently capturing the attention of prominent researchers, scientists, and academicians in a variety of high-tech fields. There are large numbers of challenges that can be solved by improving the compatibility of the materials and by adopting proper manufacturing processes. Hence there is a continuous need for research and development in the field of materials and manufacturing. This book is dedicated to current research activities in the field on advance materials and manufacturing and engineering applications.

The book entitled “Manufacturing and Processing of Advanced Materials” embrace innovations in the field of materials, manufacturing processes, and distinguished applications proposed by numerous researchers, highly qualified professionals, and academicians. This book focuses on the properties and end applications of a wide range of engineering materials, including metals, polymers, composites, fiber composites, ceramics, and other similar materials, as well as their characterization and prospective applications. This book is an updated reference of research activities that bring together various theories, methods, and technologies for a wide range of manufacturing processes adopted for industrial application. All the chapters were subjected to a peer-review process by the researchers working in the relevant fields. The chapters were selected based on their quality and their relevance to the title of the book.

Successful completion of this book includes the efforts of many people. It is very imperative to acknowledge their contribution to shaping the structure of the book. Hence, all the editors would like to express special gratitude to all the reviewers for their valuable time spent in reviewing process and completing the review process on time. Their valuable advice and guidance helped in improving the quality of the chapters selected for publication in the book. We would like to thank all the authors of the chapters for the timely submission of the chapter during the rigorous review process. Finally, we would like to thank the publisher for the invaluable input in the organizing and editing of the book.