Author Description

Selected, peer reviewed papers from the 2012 International Conference on Advances in Materials and Manufacturing Processes (ICAMMP 2012), December 22–23, 2012, Beihai, China. The 508 papers are grouped as follows: Chapter 1: Composites; Chapter 2: Micro/Nano Materials and Ceramic; Chapter 3: Polymers and Biomaterials; Chapter 4: Optical/Electronic/Magnetic Materials; Chapter 5: Chemical Materials and Technologies; Chapter 6: Energy Materials; Chapter 7: Iron and Steel; Chapter 8: Metal Alloy Materials; Chapter 9: Materials for Building and Structures; Chapter 10: Mechanics of Materials; Chapter 11: Environmental. Research, Friendly Materials and Recycling Waste Technologies; Chapter 12: Surface Engineering/Coatings; Chapter 13: Materials Forming; Chapter 14: Materials Machining; Chapter 15: Welding & Joining; Chapter 16: Laser Processing; Chapter 17: Casting and Solidification; Chapter 18: Geology and Mineral Processing.