Thermodynamics and Kinetics of Materials /

This book provides a comprehensive exploration of the fundamental principles of thermodynamics and kinetics in materials science, offering a balanced integration of theoretical frameworks, computational methodologies, and real-world applications. Covering both equilibrium and non-equilibrium thermod...

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Main Authors: Padmanabhan, K. A. (Kuppuswamy Anantha), 1945- (Author), Prabu, S Balasivanandha (Author), Bhattacharjee, Akash (Author), Gautham, B. P. (Author)
Format: eBook
Language:English
Published: Cham : Springer, 2026.
Series:Engineering materials,
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Summary:This book provides a comprehensive exploration of the fundamental principles of thermodynamics and kinetics in materials science, offering a balanced integration of theoretical frameworks, computational methodologies, and real-world applications. Covering both equilibrium and non-equilibrium thermodynamics, it introduces key concepts such as thermodynamic laws, phase diagrams, reaction kinetics, and transport phenomena. A distinctive feature of this book is its dedicated coverage of computational thermodynamics and kinetics, including CALPHAD modeling, Monte Carlo simulations, phase-field methods, and coupled thermodynamics-kinetics approaches. These topics are critical for understanding the behavior of materials in complex, real-world conditions. Additionally, the book examines capillarity-driven morphological evolution, microstructural coarsening, and diffusion mechanisms, all of which are fundamental to material design and processing. Designed as a textbook for undergraduate and graduate students, as well as a reference for researchers and professionals, this book provides a structured approach to mastering thermodynamics and kinetics in materials science. The integration of theoretical foundations with computational techniques ensures that readers develop a robust, application-oriented understanding of the subject.
Physical Description:1 online resource (xxx, 423 pages) : color illustrations.
Bibliography:Includes bibliographical references and index.
ISBN:9783032145277 (electronic bk.)
3032145279
ISSN:1868-1212