Materials science is an interdisciplinary field formed by combining the principles of physics, engineering, chemistry, mineralogy, and metallurgy. While materials science studies the properties and structure of substances like ceramics, plastics and metals, materials technology is concerned with the manufacturing and design of new and improved materials. There has been rapid progress in this discipline and its applications are finding their way across multiple industries. This book is a valuable compilation of topics, ranging from the basic to the most complex advancements in this field. It will help the readers in keeping pace with the rapid changes in these areas of study. It provides comprehensive insights into the field of materials science and technology by presenting the most up-to-date researches from around the world.