This book comprises select proceedings of the International Conference on Latest Innovations in Materials Engineering and Technology (ICLIET 2018). The book focuses on diverse engineering materials, their design and applications. The materials in discussion include those related to coatings, polymers, composites, tribology, acoustic insulators, lubricants, and cryogenics. The book also highlights emerging nano and micro materials, bio engineering materials, as well as new energy materials for solar cells and photovoltaic cells. This book will serve as an useful reference for students, researchers, and professionals working in the field of materials science and engineering.

Discusses a variety of engineering materials and their applications Highlights emerging bio- and eco-materials for clean and sustainable technologies Provides an overview of a wide range of energy materials and their potential applications in photovoltaics, fuel cells, and solar cells

Autorentext

Dr. Satish Pujari is a professor at the Department of Mechanical Engineering heading Research & Development Cell at Lendi Institute of Engineering and Technology (LIET). Prior to joining LIET in 2015, he served for various institutions since 2006 and also gained years of industrial experience. His research interests include materials engineering, bio-medical engineering and tribology. He has guided several undergraduate and graduate students. Dr. Satish has published more than 25 articles in various international and national journals and conferences, and he hads also attended about 20 workshops and training programs conducted by various organizations. Further, he has served as an editorial board member and as a reviewer for various reputed journals and conferences.

Dr. Satuluri Srikiran received his Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering in 2016 from Andhra University in the field of nano lubrication used in machining applications. He completedhis Masters (CIM) from National Institute of Technology, Warangal in 2001, and his Bachelors in mechanical engineering in the year 1996 from MITS, Gwalior. Currently, he heads the Department of Mechanical Engineering at Lendi Institute of Engineering and Technology affiliated to J.N.T. University, Kakinada. He has more than 18 years of experience in teaching. His research interests include tribology, machining, nano lubrication and metal composites. He has published more than 30 papers and has authored one book. He is an editorial board member of many journals and is also on the reviewers panel of a few journals and conferences. He has completed two projects funded by DST, New Delhi and UGC, New Delhi.

Ir. Ts. Dr. Sivarao Subramonian is a professor at Universiti Teknikal Malaysia Melaka (UTeM), heading technology transfer office, specialized in high impact innovation development, intellectual property, and R&D commercialization. Prior to joining UTeM in 2003, he served at three polytechnics since 1991 and further gained years of industrial consultant experience. His major research interests are industrial design, composite materials, innovative engineering, and advanced manufacturing which yielded 150 international and national articles, 40 research grants, 15 patented inventions, and more than 30 international innovation medals. Besides being a keynote speaker in Germany in 2017, he has also acted as a judge for 23 prestigious innovation events including one in Italy. Further, he has served as an editorial board member and a reviewer for more than 14 reputable international journals and conferences.

Inhalt

1. Preface.- 2. Papers on Materials Science and Engineering.- 3. Papers on Nanotechnology.- 4. Papers on Bio-materials.- 5. Papers on Batteries and Energy Materials.