1　Introduction

1.1 Historical perspective

1.2 Classification of materials

1.3 Structures of metals and ceramics

1.3.1 Structure of metals

1.3.2 Structure of ceramics

1.4 Polymer structures

1.4.1 Macromolecules

1.4.2 Molecular weight

1.4.3 Molecular structures

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2.1 Structure and properties of steel

2 Metal Materials

2.1.1 Iron-carbon alloys

2.1.2 Strength versus carbon content in steels

2.1.3 Formation of pearlite

2.1.4 Effect of cooling rate

2.1.5 Alloying elements

2.1.6 Selecting carbon steels

2.2 Heat treatment of steels

2.2.1 Response of steels to heat treatment

2.2.2 Hardenability

2.2.3 Surface hardening

2.2.4 Tempering

2.2.5 Choice of heat treatment

2.3 Stainless steels

2.3.1 Composition,nomenclature and general properties

2.3.2 Common stainless steel alloy systems

2.3.3 Corrosion behavior of stainless steels

2.4 Nonferrous alloys

2.4.1 Copper and its alloys

2.4.2 Aluminum and its alloys

2.4.3 Magnesium and its alloys

2.4.4 Titanium and its alloys

2.4.5 Refractory metals

2.4.6 Superalloys

2.4.7 Noble metals

2.4.8 Miscellaneous nonferrous alloys

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3.1.1 Definition of ceramics

3.1.2 Classification of ceramics

3.1 Introduction to ceramics

3 Ceramic Materials

3.1.3 Overview of ceramic and glass manufacturing

3.1.4 Structure and properties of ceramics

3.1.5 History of ceramics

3.1.6 Impact on society

3.2 What are advanced ceramics

3.3 Structural ceramics and its development

3.3.1 Introduction and current status

3.3.2 Trends

3.3.3 Future work strategies

3.4 Electroceramics and its developing directions

3.4.1 What are electroceramics

3.4.2 Common applications for electroceramies

3.4.3 Fundamental research needs and developing trends for electroceramics

3.5 Bioceramics

3.5.1 Introduction

3.5.2 Bioinert and bioactive materials

3.5.3 Compatibility between bioceramics and the human environment

3.5.4 Most common bioceramics

3.5.5 Uses for bioceramics

3.6 Advanced ceramic materials:Summary of possible applications

3.6.1 Introduction

3.6.2 State of the art

3.6.3 Trends for the future

3.7 Advanced ceramic materials:Basic research viewpoint

3.7.1 Introduction

3.7.2 State of the art

3.7.3 Trends in technology

3.7.4 Needs for future basic research

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4 Polymer Materials

4.1 Introduction

4.1.1 Formation

4.1.2 Classification

4.1.3 Nomenclature

4.1.4 History

4.2 Natural polymers

4.2.1 Polysaccharides

4.2.2 Proteins

4.3 Thermoplastics

4.3.1 Polyethylene

4.3.2 Polypropylene

4.3.3 Polystyrene

4.3.4 Poly(vinyl chloride)

4.4 Engineering plastics and thermosets

4.4.1 Nylons

4.4.2 Polyesters

4.4.3 Polycarbonates

4.4.4 Polysiloxanes

4.4.5 Epoxy resins

4.5 Applications of polymers

4.5.1 Membrane separations

4.5.2 Biomedical applications

4.5.3 Applications in electronics

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5 ComPosite Materials

5.1 Introduction

5.2 Dispersion-strengthened composites

5.3 True particulate composites

5.4 Fiber-reinforced composites

5.5 Characteristics of fiber-reinforced composites

5.6 Manufacturing fibers and composites

5.7 Fiber-reinforced systems and applications

5.8 Laminar composite materials

5.9 Examples and applications of laminar composites

5.10 Sandwich structures

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