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Hydrogen in Engineering Metallic Materials

From Atomic-Level Interactions to Mechanical Properties

by V. G. Gavriljuk, V. M. Shyvaniuk, S. M. Teus ...

Series series Chemistry and Material Science (R0)
This book analyzes the effect of hydrogen on the atomic-level interactions in metals, detailing the corresponding changes in the physical properties of crystal lattice defects, diffusion, and phase transformations in metallic materials as a result of hydrogen loading. It presents a novel derivation of the structure of stacking faults, the mobility of dislocations, and short-range atomic order in ... Read more

$152.99 USD

This book analyzes the effect of hydrogen on the atomic-level interactions in metals, detailing the corresponding changes in the physical properties of crystal lattice defects, diffusion, and phase transformations in metallic materials as a result of hydrogen loading. It presents a novel derivation of the structure of stacking faults, the mobility of dislocations, and short-range atomic order in
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Statistical Physics Of Dna: An Introduction To Melting, Unzipping And Flexibility Of The Double Helix

by Nikos Theodorakopoulos ...

The stability of the DNA double helix is contingent on fine-tuning a number of physicochemical control parameters. Varying any one of them leads to separation of the two strands, in what constitutes a rare physical example of a thermodynamic phase transition in a one-dimensional system. The present book aims at providing a self-contained account of the statistical physics of cooperative processes ... Read more

$55.99 USD

The stability of the DNA double helix is contingent on fine-tuning a number of physicochemical control parameters. Varying any one of them leads to separation of the two strands, in what constitutes a rare physical example of a thermodynamic phase transition in a one-dimensional system. The present book aims at providing a self-contained account of the statistical physics of cooperative processes
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In-Situ Transmission Electron Microscopy

Edited by Litao Sun, Tao Xu, Ze Zhang ...

Series series Chemistry and Material Science (R0)
This book focuses on in-situ transmission electron microscopy (TEM), an investigatory technique used to observe a sample’s response to a given stimulus (including electron irradiation, thermal excitation, mechanical force, optical excitation, electric and magnetic fields) at the nanoscale in real time. The book introduces readers to the technical strategy behind the in-situ technique and its ... Read more

$170.99 USD

This book focuses on in-situ transmission electron microscopy (TEM), an investigatory technique used to observe a sample’s response to a given stimulus (including electron irradiation, thermal excitation, mechanical force, optical excitation, electric and magnetic fields) at the nanoscale in real time. The book introduces readers to the technical strategy behind the in-situ technique and its
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Phase Diagrams and Physical Properties of Nonequilibrium Alloys: 5 Component Amorphous Alloys

A Supplement to Landolt-Börnstein III/37 Series

by Yoshiyuki Kawazoe, Ursula Carow-Watamura ...

This handbook presents the data of 5-component metallic amorphous alloys, including a large number of specimen obtained by adding a 5-th component to a quaternary alloy, some were obtained by starting from lower component base alloys, and there are a few examples of so-called high-entropy alloys.It contributes both to fundamental researches and industrial applications. ... Read more

$143.99 USD

This handbook presents the data of 5-component metallic amorphous alloys, including a large number of specimen obtained by adding a 5-th component to a quaternary alloy, some were obtained by starting from lower component base alloys, and there are a few examples of so-called high-entropy alloys.It contributes both to fundamental researches and industrial applications.
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Nonthermal Plasma Surface Modification of Materials

by Masaaki Okubo ...

Series series Physics and Astronomy (R0)
This book describes the fundamentals and applicability of the atmospheric-pressure non-thermal plasma surface modification of materials. Non-thermal plasma modification is an effective procedure for chemical activation. In this book, the principles of non-thermal plasma surface modification and its application to various machine parts are described. By reading this book, technologists from a ... Read more

$143.99 USD

This book describes the fundamentals and applicability of the atmospheric-pressure non-thermal plasma surface modification of materials. Non-thermal plasma modification is an effective procedure for chemical activation. In this book, the principles of non-thermal plasma surface modification and its application to various machine parts are described. By reading this book, technologists from a
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Electrochemistry of Metal Chalcogenides

by Mirtat Bouroushian ...

Series series Chemistry and Material Science (R0)
The author provides a unified account of the electrochemical material science of metal chalcogenide (MCh) compounds and alloys with regard to their synthesis, processing and applications.Starting with the chemical fundamentals of the chalcogens and their major compounds, the initial part of the book includes a systematic description of the MCh solids on the basis of the Periodic Table in terms of ... Read more

$143.99 USD

The author provides a unified account of the electrochemical material science of metal chalcogenide (MCh) compounds and alloys with regard to their synthesis, processing and applications.Starting with the chemical fundamentals of the chalcogens and their major compounds, the initial part of the book includes a systematic description of the MCh solids on the basis of the Periodic Table in terms of
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Modeling of Carbon Nanotubes, Graphene and their Composites

Edited by Konstantinos I. Tserpes, Nuno Silvestre ...

Series series Physics and Astronomy (R0)
A large part of the research currently being conducted in the fields of materials science and engineering mechanics is devoted to carbon nanotubes and their applications. In this process, modeling is a very attractive investigation tool due to the difficulties in manufacturing and testing of nanomaterials. Continuum modeling offers significant advantages over atomistic modeling. Furthermore, the ... Read more

$89.99 USD

A large part of the research currently being conducted in the fields of materials science and engineering mechanics is devoted to carbon nanotubes and their applications. In this process, modeling is a very attractive investigation tool due to the difficulties in manufacturing and testing of nanomaterials. Continuum modeling offers significant advantages over atomistic modeling. Furthermore, the
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Helium Ion Microscopy

Principles and Applications

by David C. Joy ...

Series series Chemistry and Material Science (R0)
Helium Ion Microscopy: Principles and Applications describes the theory and discusses the practical details of why scanning microscopes using beams of light ions – such as the Helium Ion Microscope (HIM) – are destined to become the imaging tools of choice for the 21st century. Topics covered include the principles, operation, and performance of the Gaseous Field Ion Source (GFIS), and a ... Read more

$49.99 USD

Helium Ion Microscopy: Principles and Applications describes the theory and discusses the practical details of why scanning microscopes using beams of light ions – such as the Helium Ion Microscope (HIM) – are destined to become the imaging tools of choice for the 21st century. Topics covered include the principles, operation, and performance of the Gaseous Field Ion Source (GFIS), and a
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Flexible and Stretchable Electronic Composites

Edited by Deepalekshmi Ponnamma, Kishor Kumar Sadasivuni, Chaoying Wan, Sabu Thomas, Mariam Al-Ali AlMa'adeed ...

Series series Chemistry and Material Science (R0)
This book is the first comprehensive collection of electronic aspects of different kinds of elastomer composites, including combinations of synthetic, natural and thermoplastic elastomers with different conducting fillers like metal nanoparticles, carbon nanotubes, or graphenes, and many more. It covers elastomer composites, which are useful in electronic applications, including chemical and ... Read more

$89.99 USD

This book is the first comprehensive collection of electronic aspects of different kinds of elastomer composites, including combinations of synthetic, natural and thermoplastic elastomers with different conducting fillers like metal nanoparticles, carbon nanotubes, or graphenes, and many more. It covers elastomer composites, which are useful in electronic applications, including chemical and
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Statistical Physics of Nanoparticles in the Gas Phase

by Klavs Hansen ...

Series series Physics and Astronomy (R0)
The book develops the tools to describe equilibrium thermal properties and near-equilibrium processes of finite size particles, with the emphasis on gas phase particles. Numerous examples illustrate the theory. The text offers recipes for solving commonly encountered problems arising in the description of nanophase gas particles. Each chapter contains exercises spanning from easy to advance and ... Read more

$188.99 USD

The book develops the tools to describe equilibrium thermal properties and near-equilibrium processes of finite size particles, with the emphasis on gas phase particles. Numerous examples illustrate the theory. The text offers recipes for solving commonly encountered problems arising in the description of nanophase gas particles. Each chapter contains exercises spanning from easy to advance and
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Advances in Renewable Energy & Electric Vehicles

Select Proceedings of AREEV 2022

Edited by Suryanarayana Kajampady, Shripad T. Revankar ...

Series series Springer Nature Proceedings excluding Computer Science
This book presents select peer-reviewed proceedings of the International Conference on Advances in Renewable Energy and Electric Vehicles (AREEV 2022). The topics covered include renewable energy sources, electric vehicles, energy storage systems, power system protection & security, smart grid, and wide bandgap semiconductor technologies. The book also discusses applications of signal processing, ... Read more

$215.99 USD

This book presents select peer-reviewed proceedings of the International Conference on Advances in Renewable Energy and Electric Vehicles (AREEV 2022). The topics covered include renewable energy sources, electric vehicles, energy storage systems, power system protection & security, smart grid, and wide bandgap semiconductor technologies. The book also discusses applications of signal processing,
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Carbon Nanotube-Polymer Nanocomposites

Synthesis, Properties, and Applications

Edited by Srikanta Moharana, Lipeeka Rout, Suresh Sagadevan ...

Series series Physics and Astronomy (R0)
This book presents the latest advancements in various synthetic techniques, properties, characterization, and efficient applications of CNT-polymer nanocomposites. The preparation, properties, characterization, and applications of these technologically intriguing new materials are discussed in detail. The book covers a wide range of topics from the fundamentals of carbon nanotubes, their ... Read more

$152.99 USD

This book presents the latest advancements in various synthetic techniques, properties, characterization, and efficient applications of CNT-polymer nanocomposites. The preparation, properties, characterization, and applications of these technologically intriguing new materials are discussed in detail. The book covers a wide range of topics from the fundamentals of carbon nanotubes, their
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Topics In Nanoscience - Part I: Basic Views, Complex Nanosystems: Typical Results And Future

by Wolfram Schommers ...

Series Book 15 - Series On The Foundations Of Natural Science And Technology
With the development of the scanning tunneling microscope, nanoscience became an important discipline. Single atoms could be manipulated in a controlled manner, and it became possible to change matter at its 'ultimate' level; it is the level on which the properties of matter emerge. This possibility enables to construct and to produce devices, materials, etc. with very small sizes and completely ... Read more

$91.99 USD

With the development of the scanning tunneling microscope, nanoscience became an important discipline. Single atoms could be manipulated in a controlled manner, and it became possible to change matter at its 'ultimate' level; it is the level on which the properties of matter emerge. This possibility enables to construct and to produce devices, materials, etc. with very small sizes and completely
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Die Geheimnisse der Kristalle

Die Metamorphose vom Heilstein zum Computerchip

by Rolf Heilmann ...

Series series Life Science and Basic Disciplines (German Language)
Kristalle – von den Wurzeln der Heilkunst zur Spitze der TechnologieKristalle, jahrtausendelang verehrt für ihre Perfektion in Form und Farbe, erzählen eine Geschichte, die tief in der Vergangenheit beginnt und bis in die Gegenwart reicht. Im vorliegenden Sachbuch enthüllt Prof. Dr. Rolf Heilmann die bemerkenswerte Evolution der Bedeutung dieser faszinierenden Mineralien.Das Werk bietet eine ... Read more

$29.99 USD

Kristalle – von den Wurzeln der Heilkunst zur Spitze der TechnologieKristalle, jahrtausendelang verehrt für ihre Perfektion in Form und Farbe, erzählen eine Geschichte, die tief in der Vergangenheit beginnt und bis in die Gegenwart reicht. Im vorliegenden Sachbuch enthüllt Prof. Dr. Rolf Heilmann die bemerkenswerte Evolution der Bedeutung dieser faszinierenden Mineralien.Das Werk bietet eine
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Handbook of Functionalized Carbon Nanostructures

From Synthesis Methods to Applications

Edited by Ahmed Barhoum, Kalim Deshmukh ...

Series series Reference Module Chemistry, Materials and Physics
This book highlights all newly reported carbon nanostructures including graphene and its derivatives, carbon nanotubes, metal organic frameworks, fullerenes, nanorods, nanospheres, nano onions, porous nanoparticles, nanohorns, nanofibers and nanoribbons, nanodiamonds, graphitic carbon nitrides, carbon aerogels and hydrogels, graphdiyne and graphenylene. It presents the historical development of ... Read more

$764.99 USD

This book highlights all newly reported carbon nanostructures including graphene and its derivatives, carbon nanotubes, metal organic frameworks, fullerenes, nanorods, nanospheres, nano onions, porous nanoparticles, nanohorns, nanofibers and nanoribbons, nanodiamonds, graphitic carbon nitrides, carbon aerogels and hydrogels, graphdiyne and graphenylene. It presents the historical development of
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Experimental Innovations in Surface Science

A Guide to Practical Laboratory Methods and Instruments

by John T. Yates Jr. ...

Series series Physics and Astronomy (R0)
This book is a new edition of a classic text on experimental methods and instruments in surface science. It offers practical insight useful to chemists, physicists, and materials scientists working in experimental surface science. This enlarged second edition contains almost 300 descriptions of experimental methods. The more than 50 active areas with individual scientific and measurement concepts ... Read more

$287.99 USD

This book is a new edition of a classic text on experimental methods and instruments in surface science. It offers practical insight useful to chemists, physicists, and materials scientists working in experimental surface science. This enlarged second edition contains almost 300 descriptions of experimental methods. The more than 50 active areas with individual scientific and measurement concepts
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Ecofriendly and Multifunctional Nanoparticles

Synthesis from Seaweeds, Seagrasses, Mangroves, and Other Coastal Plants

by Prasastha Ram Vemula, Ramesh Chatragadda ...

Series series Physics and Astronomy (R0)
This book highlights a comprehensive analysis of marine flora-derived nanoparticles (MFNPs), encompassing synthesis, characterization, physiological properties, and regulatory factors. It delves into the benefits of conjugation, mechanisms of action, and limitations, highlighting the challenges and opportunities in the field. The book identifies research gaps and outlines future directions, ... Read more

$49.99 USD

This book highlights a comprehensive analysis of marine flora-derived nanoparticles (MFNPs), encompassing synthesis, characterization, physiological properties, and regulatory factors. It delves into the benefits of conjugation, mechanisms of action, and limitations, highlighting the challenges and opportunities in the field. The book identifies research gaps and outlines future directions,
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Carbon Nanotubes as Nanodelivery Systems

An Insight Through Molecular Dynamics Simulations

by Melvin Choon Giap Lim, ZhaoWei Zhong ...

Series series Engineering (R0)
This book showcases the application of carbon nanotubes as nanodelivery systems for copper atoms, using molecular dynamics simulations as a means of investigation. The nanodelivery system of the carbon nanotube presents the possible usage of the carbon structure in many areas in the future. This book is comprehensive and informative, and serves as a guide for any reader who wishes to perform a ... Read more

$49.99 USD

This book showcases the application of carbon nanotubes as nanodelivery systems for copper atoms, using molecular dynamics simulations as a means of investigation. The nanodelivery system of the carbon nanotube presents the possible usage of the carbon structure in many areas in the future. This book is comprehensive and informative, and serves as a guide for any reader who wishes to perform a
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Exciton Dynamics in Lead Halide Perovskite Nanocrystals

Recombination, Dephasing and Diffusion

by Bernhard Johann Bohn ...

Series series Physics and Astronomy (R0)
Less than a decade ago, lead halide perovskite semiconductors caused a sensation: Solar cells exhibiting astonishingly high levels of efficiency. Recently, it became possible to synthesize nanocrystals of this material as well. Interestingly; simply by controlling the size and shape of these crystals, new aspects of this material literally came to light. These nanocrystals have proven to be ... Read more

$143.99 USD

Less than a decade ago, lead halide perovskite semiconductors caused a sensation: Solar cells exhibiting astonishingly high levels of efficiency. Recently, it became possible to synthesize nanocrystals of this material as well. Interestingly; simply by controlling the size and shape of these crystals, new aspects of this material literally came to light. These nanocrystals have proven to be
... Read more
Wide Band-Gap Semiconductor Nuclear Radiation Detector

by Yuming Zhang, Hui Guo, Jinfeng Zhang, Chiwen Qian, Yapeng Liu ...

Series series Physics and Astronomy (R0)
This book’s purpose and characteristics are not only to introduce the fundamental theoretical knowledge of nuclear radiation detection principles, detector preparation, and detection signal generation, but also provides a comprehensive introduction of the design, optimization, and preparation of semiconductor nuclear radiation detection. Beginning with the current materials and device processes of ... Read more

$179.99 USD

This book’s purpose and characteristics are not only to introduce the fundamental theoretical knowledge of nuclear radiation detection principles, detector preparation, and detection signal generation, but also provides a comprehensive introduction of the design, optimization, and preparation of semiconductor nuclear radiation detection. Beginning with the current materials and device processes of
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Liquid Crystalline Semiconductors

Materials, properties and applications

Edited by Richard J. Bushby, Stephen M. Kelly, Mary O'Neill ...

Series series Physics and Astronomy (R0)
This is an exciting stage in the development of organic electronics. It is no longer an area of purely academic interest as increasingly real applications are being developed, some of which are beginning to come on-stream. Areas that have already been commercially developed or which are under intensive development include organic light emitting diodes (for flat panel displays and solid state ... Read more

$89.99 USD

This is an exciting stage in the development of organic electronics. It is no longer an area of purely academic interest as increasingly real applications are being developed, some of which are beginning to come on-stream. Areas that have already been commercially developed or which are under intensive development include organic light emitting diodes (for flat panel displays and solid state
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Transport Theories for Strongly-Interacting Systems

Applications to Heavy-Ion Collisions

by Wolfgang Cassing ...

Series series Physics and Astronomy (R0)
This book provides an overview on transport theories, focusing on applications and the relativistic off-shell transport theory which are of particular interest for physicists working in the field of relativistic strong-interaction physics, e.g. relativistic or ultra-relativistic heavy-ion collisions or the evolution of the early universe. In this regard, a thorough derivation of the transport ... Read more

$62.99 USD

This book provides an overview on transport theories, focusing on applications and the relativistic off-shell transport theory which are of particular interest for physicists working in the field of relativistic strong-interaction physics, e.g. relativistic or ultra-relativistic heavy-ion collisions or the evolution of the early universe. In this regard, a thorough derivation of the transport
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Introduction to Electronic Devices

by Corrado Di Natale ...

Series series Engineering (R0)
This textbook offers a comprehensive introduction to the basic principles ruling the working mechanism of the most common solid-state electronic devices. It covers the physics of semiconductors and the properties of junctions of semiconductors with semiconductors, metals, and insulators. The exposition makes a minimal use of quantum mechanics concepts and methods. On the other hand, it avoids the ... Read more

$53.99 USD

This textbook offers a comprehensive introduction to the basic principles ruling the working mechanism of the most common solid-state electronic devices. It covers the physics of semiconductors and the properties of junctions of semiconductors with semiconductors, metals, and insulators. The exposition makes a minimal use of quantum mechanics concepts and methods. On the other hand, it avoids the
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Brillouin Scattering Part 1

by Benjamin J. Eggleton, Michael J. Steel, Christopher G. Poulton ...

Series Book 109 - Semiconductors and Semimetals
Brillouin Scattering, Volume 109 in the Semiconductors and Semimetal series, marks the centenary of Leon Brillouin's seminal 1922 paper which provided a detailed theory of the effect that now bears his name. Stimulated Brillouin Scattering (SBS) is the strongest third order optical nonlinearity and plays an important role in contemporary science and applications, particularly lasers, ... Read more

$220.99 USD

Brillouin Scattering, Volume 109 in the Semiconductors and Semimetal series, marks the centenary of Leon Brillouin's seminal 1922 paper which provided a detailed theory of the effect that now bears his name. Stimulated Brillouin Scattering (SBS) is the strongest third order optical nonlinearity and plays an important role in contemporary science and applications, particularly lasers,
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