Thermodynamics and Kinetics of Materials
Springer International Publishing (Verlag)
9783032145260 (ISBN)
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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.
Professor K. A. Padmanabhan is Renowned Indian Metallurgical/Materials Engineer with over five decades of contributions to research, education, and leadership in his and allied fields. He earned his B.Sc. (metallurgy) from Banaras Hindu University (1968) and completed his Ph.D. in materials science and metallurgy at the University of Cambridge, UK, in 1972. He is first Indian Engineer to receive a Doctor of Science (Sc.D.) from Cambridge for outstanding research and the first Indian to be conferred the Forschungspreis (Humboldt Prize) of the Alexander von Humboldt Foundation, Germany.
He served as Professor and Head of metallurgical and materials engineering and Dean of research, both at IIT Madras, and later as Director of IIT Kanpur (1997 2001). He has been Professor of Eminence at Anna University, Chennai (2006 2008; since 2015 to date), and Member of the Research and Innovation Advisory Board of TCS, India s largest computer company (2010 2024). Through donations from alumni, friends, and well wishers, IIT Madras has established a "Prof. K A Padmanabhan Institute Chair Professorship" at the Department of Metallurgical and Materials Engineering. The search for the first incumbent of the Chair has commenced.
This is his fourth book, being published by Springer Nature. The first three dealt with different aspects of Superplastic Deformation: 1980, 2001, 2018. The first one was republished by Springer in 2012 (along with 39 other books considered the best sellers ) under a new series and sold with a slogan Great Minds Never Go out of Print .
He received the Lifetime Contribution Award of the Indian Academy of Engineering, 2020. (ii) In 2025 the IIT Kanpur Foundation and the IIT Kanpur Alumni Associations conferred the Lifetime Achievements Award on him for his academic excellence and alumni leadership.
Dr. B.P. Gautham is currently Chief Scientist in the Knowledge Engineering and Engineering Decision Platforms group at TCS Research, Tata Consultancy Services Ltd., Pune, where he has been contributing to research and innovation advances since 1994. His work focuses on transformational research and next- generation digital solutions for engineering decision-making. He integrates simulation tools, artificial intelligence, and experiments to solve complex industrial problems in product design and manufacturing, with a focus on enhancing performance and optimizing processes. His research interests include knowledge modeling and reasoning for engineering decisions, computational techniques for multi-physics problems, and the application of AI and data science in materials and mechanical engineering.
Dr. Gautham earned his Ph.D. (1994) and B.Tech. (1990) in mechanical engineering from the Indian Institute of Technology, Madras. He has published two books, three book chapters, and over ninety research papers spanning mechanical engineering, materials science, and computer science.
Professor S. Balasivanandha Prabu is Professor in the Department of Mechanical Engineering at Anna University, Chennai, where he also served as Head of Department from 2021 to 2025. He earned his M.E. from the College of Engineering, Guindy, and completed his Ph.D. at Anna University in 2005. With over two decades of teaching and research experience, his work spans composite materials, nanostructured metals, severe plastic deformation, and advanced manufacturing processes, with a focus on the materials aspects of production engineering. He has published more than 150 research papers, contributed to several books and chapters, and co-authored the acclaimed volume Superplasticity: Common Basis for a Near-Ubiquitous Phenomenon (Springer, 2018). Prof. Prabu s research and leadership have significantly advanced materials engineering education and industry collaboration in India. He
Thermodynamics.- Introduction.- The Laws of Thermodynamics.- Thermodynamics of Reactions.- Some Thermodynamic Equations Needed for Kinetics of Materials.- Kinetics.- Diffusion Equation.- Diffusion in Multicomponent Systems.- Influence of Crystal Imperfections on Diffusion.- Diffusion in Non-Crystalline Materials.- Motion of Dislocations and Interfaces.- Crystals, Boundaries Between Crystals and their Motion.- Evolution of Surface and Volume Morphology: The Role of Capillary and Mechanical Forces.- Coarsening of Microstructures Due to Capillary Forces.- Phase Diagrams and Phase Transformations.- Computational Thermodynamics and Kinetics.- Non-Equilibrium Thermodynamics and Kinetics.
| Erscheint lt. Verlag | 13.5.2026 |
|---|---|
| Reihe/Serie | Engineering Materials |
| Zusatzinfo | XX, 280 p. |
| Verlagsort | Cham |
| Sprache | englisch |
| Maße | 155 x 235 mm |
| Themenwelt | Naturwissenschaften ► Chemie |
| Naturwissenschaften ► Physik / Astronomie ► Festkörperphysik | |
| Technik ► Maschinenbau | |
| Schlagworte | Advanced Computational Techniques in Kinetics • CALPHAD Method for Phase Stability • Capillarity-Driven Morphological Evolution • Cellular Automata Models in Microstructure Simulation • Computational Thermodynamics in Materials Science • Coupled Thermodynamics-Kinetics Models • Diffusion and Mass Transport Mechanisms • Diffusion-Controlled vs. Interface-Controlled Growth • Gibbs Free Energy Minimization Models • Kinetic Modeling of Phase Transformations • Microstructural Evolution via Diffusion • Monte Carlo Methods in Materials Science • Non-Equilibrium Thermodynamics Principles • Onsager Reciprocity Relations in Transport Processes • Phase Diagrams in Material Science • Reaction Kinetics in Non-Equilibrium Systems • Self-Diffusion and Electromigration in Metals • Thermodynamic Activity in Alloy Systems • Thermodynamic and Statistical Mechanics Fundamentals • Thermodynamic Laws and Applications |
| ISBN-13 | 9783032145260 / 9783032145260 |
| Zustand | Neuware |
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