Wiley Tribology of Ceramics and Composites Materials Science Book

Master the complexities of friction and wear with Tribology of Ceramics and Composites: A Materials Science Perspective. Published by Wiley and the American Ceramic Society, this text provides the essential knowledge needed to design and develop advanced materials for modern engineering applications. This book serves as a vital resource for both students and practicing scientists. It begins with foundational chapters covering the fundamentals, processing, and applications of tribology. From there, the content moves into deep technical analysis of material properties and specific behaviors across various material classes. Readers will gain a detailed understanding of structural ceramics, bioceramics, biocomposites, and nanoceramics. The text also covers lightweight composites and explores how ceramics behave in cryogenic environments. Whether you are studying mechanics or working in materials science research, this book offers the technical depth required to understand how advanced materials perform under friction and wear conditions.