Sathish-Kumar Kamaraj & Arun Thirumurugan 
Glass-based Materials [EPUB ebook] 
Advances in energy, environment and health

Glass-based Materials is a comprehensive guide that delves into the multifaceted world of glass and glass-ceramic materials. The purpose of this book is to provide a thorough understanding of the fundamental properties, recent advancements, and diverse applications of glass-based materials in critical areas such as energy generation, environmental sustainability, and health care. This approach ensures that readers, whether researchers, students, or industry professionals, can build a solid understanding of the subject matter and appreciate the innovative uses of glass-based materials. By presenting a blend of historical context, scientific principles, and contemporary applications, Glass-based Materials serves as an essential resource for anyone interested in the evolving role of glass materials in modern technology and their potential to address pressing global challenges.

Key Features

• Covers the fundamental properties of glass and glass-based materials and explores their applications in energy, environment and health


• Includes the current progress and scope of glass materials, types of glasses, fabrication techniques and the physio-chemical properties of glass and glass-ceramics


• Discusses applications of glass-based materials in various technologies, including solar cells, electrochemical energy storage systems, hydrogen storage, water purification, bioactive glasses and fibre-optical related applications


• Includes a detailed discussion of sustainability concerns related to the manufacturing process and the technologies, including recycling at the end of the lifecycles


• Guides researchers in the R&D of glass-based materials

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