Ferrofluids are smart materials possessing high controllability over its sensing and actuations behaviour which makes them suitable for contemporary technology. This book provides a comprehensive and accessible account of the material aspects of ferrofluids and its composites.

Design and Development of Ferrofluids Materials. A Concise Account of Optics of Magnetic Fluids: From "Baravais Iron" to Ferrofluids. Behavior of Magnetic Nanoparticles in the Presence of Magnetic and High Intensity Electric Fields: Nonlinear Optical Effects. Thermal Conductivity of Magnetic Fluid: Effect of Magnetic Field and Concentration on Microstructure Evolution. Preparation, Colloidal Structure and Thermodiffusion of Ferrofluids Based on Charged Nanoparticles Dispersed in Polar Solvents and Ionic Liquids. Potential Industrial Applications of Magnetic Fluid as Nanolubes. Novel Magnetic Fluid Polishing with the Control of Force and Distribution of Non-magnetic Abrasives. Ferrofluid Composites: Synthesis and Characterization. Insight on Efficient Biocompatible Magnetic Nanoparticles for Cancer Treatment using Magnetic Hyperthermia Technique. Novel Applications of Magnetically Controllable Fluids in Energy Harvesting, Sensing, and Thermal Applications. Magnetic Nanoparticles Change the Properties of Traditional Materials and Open up New Application Possibilities.