As one of the eighteen field-specific reports comprising the comprehensive scope of the strategic general report of the Chinese Academy of Sciences, this sub-report addresses long-range planning for developing science and technology in the field of advanced materials science. They each craft a roadmap for their sphere of development to 2050. In their entirety, the general and sub-group reports analyze the evolution and laws governing the development of science and technology, describe the decisive impact of science and technology on the modernization process, predict that the world is on the eve of an impending S&T revolution, and call for China to be fully prepared for this new round of S&T advancement. Based on the detailed study of the demands on S&T innovation in China's modernization, the reports draw a framework for eight basic and strategic systems of socio-economic development with the support of science and technology, work out China's S&T roadmaps for the relevant eight basic and strategic systems in line with China's reality, further detail S&T initiatives of strategic importance to China's modernization, and provide S&T decision-makers with comprehensive consultations for the development of S&T innovation consistent with China's reality. Supported by illustrations and tables of data, the reports provide researchers, government officials and entrepreneurs with guidance concerning research directions, the planning process, and investment. Founded in 1949, the Chinese Academy of Sciences is the nation's highest academic institution in natural sciences. Its major responsibilities are to conduct research in basic and technological sciences, to undertake nationwide integrated surveys on natural resources and ecological environment, to provide the country with scientific data and consultations for government's decision-making, to undertake government-assigned projects with regard to key S&T problems in the process of socio-economic development, to initiate personnel training, and to promote China's high-tech enterprises through its active engagement in these areas.

As one of the eighteen field-specific reports comprising the comprehensive scope of the strategic general report of the Chinese Academy of Sciences, this sub-report addresses long-range planning for developing science and technology in the field of advanced materials science. They each craft a roadmap for their sphere of development to 2050. In their entirety, the general and sub-group reports analyze the evolution and laws governing the development of science and technology, describe the decisive impact of science and technology on the modernization process, predict that the world is on the eve of an impending S&T revolution, and call for China to be fully prepared for this new round of S&T advancement. Based on the detailed study of the demands on S&T innovation in China's modernization, the reports draw a framework for eight basic and strategic systems of socio-economic development with the support of science and technology, work out China's S&T roadmaps for the relevant eight basic and strategic systems in line with China's reality, further detail S&T initiatives of strategic importance to China's modernization, and provide S&T decision-makers with comprehensive consultations for the development of S&T innovation consistent with China's reality. Supported by illustrations and tables of data, the reports provide researchers, government officials and entrepreneurs with guidance concerning research directions, the planning process, and investment. Founded in 1949, the Chinese Academy of Sciences is the nation's highest academic institution in natural sciences. Its major responsibilities are to conduct research in basic and technological sciences, to undertake nationwide integrated surveys on natural resources and ecological environment, to provide the country with scientific data and consultations for government's decision-making, to undertake government-assigned projects with regard to key S&T problems in the process of socio-economic development, to initiate personnel training, and to promote China's high-tech enterprises through its active engagement in these areas.

These peer-reviewed papers deal with the scientific and technical aspects of ceramic materials, metallic materials, alloys, polymers and computational materials science. The aim of the proceedings was to provide up-to-date data for scientists and engineers working in the materials field. The book will also be a good learning resource for graduate students in the related specialties of Chemistry and Materials Science. Volume is indexed by Thomson Reuters CPCI-S (WoS).

This collection of peer-reviewed papers provided a forum in which researchers, educators, engineers and government officials involved in the general areas of Materials Science and Engineering Science could describe their latest research results and exchange views on the future directions that research in these fields should take. The book will therefore serve as a handy guide to the latest trends in these fields. Volume is indexed by Thomson Reuters CPCI-S (WoS).

The peer-reviewed papers brought together, in this special issue of Solid State Phenomena, are the outcome of the 16th International Conference on Internal Friction and Mechanical Spectroscopy, ICIFMS-16, held on the 3rd to 8th July 2011, in Lausanne, Switzerland. These proceedings aim to attract newcomers to this exciting field of research and lead them to appreciate the potential of anelastic methodologies in the investigation of advanced materials and new phenomena. Scientist who are already involved in the field will also find within new ideas which will stimulate their interest in developing new experiments and theories.

Selected, peer reviewed papers from the 2013 2nd International Conference on Materials Science & Technology (ICMST 2013), April 11-12, 2013, Hong Kong, China

China has emerged as a world leader in scientific research and development and spends more on science than any other country. China's Scientific Goals: Materials Science & Technology reveals China's approach, aims and strategies towards materials science & technology 2022. A Millennia ago China led the world in many areas of science and this series illuminates China's science strategy for the 21st century. Each book contains top-level reference material outlining the development and stages of key science rules and trends, alongside key information from the frontier of China's extensive science fields. It highlights the direction and developmental progress of China's government-level scientific work and research, with information on China's science research, Government-level coordination efforts, and sustainable development initiatives. Written by experts at the National Natural Science Foundation of China (NSFC) and the Chinese Academy of Sciences. NSFC co-operates with the Ministry of Science and Technology to formulate the policies for the development of basic research in China. Reader benefits: pinpoints China's goals and possible future advancements in materials science & technology; contributions from government-level Chinese scientists.