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Supramolecular Chemistry

Steed, Jonathan W. / Gale, Philip A. — 10 Feb 2012 08:17:24 +0100

The past decade has seen dramatic developments in supramolecular chemistry, with many real and potential applications expanding into materials chemistry and nanoscience. This new major reference is the first to link supramolecular chemistry and nanotechnology. A global team of experts present the concepts and techniques of modern supramolecular chemistry, demonstrating how these paradigms evolve into nanoscale systems chemistry, nanotechnology, materials science, and beyond. The full-color print edition is available as an eight-volume set, featuring indexed articles with cross-references integrated into the text, several illustrations per page, and a glossary. [4014 Seiten, Hardcover]

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Electrical Phenomena at Interfaces and Biointerfaces

Ohshima, Hiroyuki — 10 Feb 2012 08:17:15 +0100

This book bridges three different fields: nanoscience, bioscience, and environmental sciences. It starts with fundamental electrostatics at interfaces and includes a detailed description of fundamental theories dealing with electrical double layers around a charged particle, electrokinetics, and electrical double layer interaction between charged particles. The stated fundamentals are provided as the underpinnings of sections two, three, and four, which address electrokinetic phenomena that occur in nanoscience, bioscience, and environmental science. Applications in nanomaterials, fuel cells, electronic materials, biomaterials, stems cells, microbiology, water purificiaion, and humic substances are discussed. [872 Seiten, Hardcover]

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Raman Spectroscopy and its Application in Nanostructures

Zhang, Shu-Lin — 6 Feb 2012 08:17:38 +0100

Raman Spectroscopy and its Application in Nanostructures is an original and timely contribution to a very active area of physics and materials science research. This book presents the theoretical and experimental phenomena of Raman spectroscopy, with specialized discussions on the physical fundamentals, new developments and main features in low-dimensional systems of Raman spectroscopy. In recent years physicists, materials scientists and chemists have devoted increasing attention to low-dimensional systems and as Raman spectroscopy can be used to study and analyse such materials as carbon nanotubes, quantum wells, silicon nanowires, etc., it is fast becoming one of the most powerful and sensitive experimental techniques to characterize the qualities of such nanostructures. Recent scientific and technological developments have resulted in the applications of Raman spectroscopy to expand. These developments are vital in providing information for a very broad field of applications: for example in microelectronics, biology, forensics and archaeology. Thus, this book not only introduces these important new branches of Raman spectroscopy from both a theoretical and practical view point, but the resulting effects are fully explored and relevant representative models of Raman spectra are described in-depth with the inclusion of theoretical calculations, when appropriate. [500 Seiten, Hardcover]

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Organic Electronics II

Klauk, Hagen (ed.) — 26 Jan 2012 08:17:05 +0100

Organic Semiconductors in Transistor Applications Characterization of Order and Orientation in Semiconducting Polymers Charge Transport Theories in Organic Semiconductors Silylethyne-Substituted Acenes and Heteroacenes Conjugated Semiconductors for Organic N-Channel Transistors and Complementary Circuits Low Voltage Electrolyte-Gated OTFTs and Their Applications Printing Techniques for Thin-Film Electronics Picoliter and Subfemtoliter Inkjet Technologies for Organic Transistors Inkjet Printing of Downscaled Organic Electronic Devices Interplay between Processing, Structure and Electronic Properties in Soluble Small-Molecule Organic Semiconductors Light-Emitting Organic Transistors Design Methodologies for Organic RFID Tags and Sensor Readout on Foil [XX, 420 Seiten, Hardcover]

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Handbook of Wafer Bonding

Ramm, Peter / Lu, James Jian-Qiang / Taklo, Maaike M. V. (eds.) — 12 Jan 2012 08:17:07 +0100

TECHNOLOGIES A. Adhesive and Anodic Bonding Glass Frit Wafer Bonding Wafer Bonding Using Spin-On Glass as Bonding Material Polymer Adhesive Wafer Bonding Anodic Bonding B. Direct Wafer Bonding Direct Wafer Bonding Plasma-Activated Bonding C. Metal Bonding Au/Sn Solder Eutectic Au-In Bonding Thermocompression Cu-Cu Bonding of Blanket and Patterned Wafers Wafer-Level Solid-Liquid Interdiffusion Bonding D. Hybrid Metal/Dielectric Bonding Hybrid Metal/Polymer Wafer Bonding Platform Cu/SiO2 Hybrid Bonding Metal/Silicon Oxide Hybrid Bonding APPLICATIONS Microelectromechanical Systems Three-Dimensional Integration Temporary Bonding for Enabling Three-Dimensional Integration and Packaging Temporary Adhesive Bonding with Reconfiguration of Known Good Dies for Three-Dimensional Integrated Systems Thin Wafer Support System for above 250°C Processing and Cold De-bonding Temporary Bonding: Electrostatic [XXXII, 396 Seiten, Hardcover]

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Introduction to Nanomaterials and Devices

Manasreh, Omar — 9 Jan 2012 08:17:44 +0100

Skillfully introducing the basic concepts of nanomaterials and devices fabricated from these nanomaterials, Introduction to Semiconductor Nanomaterials and Devices applies traditional physics concepts to explain new phenomena encountered in cutting-edge research fields, such as plasmon-photon interaction, in nanotechnology and nanoscience. The text details the interrelationship between quantum mechanics and nanomaterials, and provides senior undergraduate students and graduate students with a class-tested background in quantum mechanics/physics. [488 Seiten, Hardcover]

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Carbon Meta-Nanotubes

Monthioux, Marc — 3 Jan 2012 08:17:16 +0100

This book presents different chapters corresponding to each of the meta-nanotube categories. An introductory chapter provides the basics of what is needed to be known about pristine nanotubes to understand what is in the subsequent chapters. Coverage includes aspects from synthesis to applications, characterization, behavior, properties, and mechanisms. A focus is also included on heterogeneous nanotubes, doped nanotubes, functionalized nanotubes, coated nanotubes and hybrid nanotubes, respectively, and will be followed by a final concluding chapter. [448 Seiten, Hardcover]

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Self-Assembly and Nanotechnology Systems

Lee, Yoon S. — 29 Dec 2011 08:18:21 +0100

This book serves as a companion that expands on the author's previous book by using the concepts from that book as a foundation for an informatic approach to self-assembly, which can be directly expanded into nanoassembly and nanofabrication, providing an effective way to design/fabricate nanofabricated systems. These topics can be used to develop a variety of nanotechnology systems effectively and efficiently, which promises to pave the way to green nanotechnology with its potential for economically sound and environmentally friendly nanoscale processes. [480 Seiten, Hardcover]

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Fragments of Fullerenes and Carbon Nanotubes

Scott, Lawrence T. / Petrukhina, Marina — 19 Dec 2011 08:17:22 +0100

Written by internationally recognized chemists, this book is the first of its kind to reflect upon the intense and rapidly growing interest in buckybowls, or fullerene fragments, specifically focusing on their synthesis and reactivity in metal binding reactions. The book broadly covers all aspects related to the fullerene fragment chemistry: current synthetic techniques, description of the available members of this new family, molecular geometry and trends in the solid-state packing, as well as extensions into physical properties and new buckybowl-based molecules and materials. This as-of-yet unresolved technology holds the key to developing ultra-thin, carbon-rich materials as components in molecular-scale electrical circuits. [432 Seiten, Hardcover]

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Rubber-Clay Nanocomposites

Galimberti, Maurizio (ed.) — 19 Dec 2011 08:17:21 +0100

This book comprehensively reviews rubber-clay nanocomposites in a handbook format for R&D professionals. Along with valuable details on synthesis, processing, and mechanics, the book includes applications of rubber-clay nanocomposites in automotive tires and as polymer fillers. In addition, it helps scientists understand processing methods for nanocomposites preparation and nanostructure characterization. This book helps promote common knowledge and interpretation of the important aspects of rubber-clay nanocomposites, clarifying the main results achieved in the field of rubbers and crosslinked rubbers - not covered by the more general books on polymer-clay nanocomposites. [632 Seiten, Hardcover]

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Nanoscale Multifunctional Materials

Mukhopadhyay, S. — 28 Nov 2011 08:17:22 +0100

This book consolidates various aspects of nanomaterials, highlighting their versatility as well as how the same materials can be used in seemingly diverse applications spanning across disciplines. It captures the multi-disciplinary and multi-functional aspects of nanomaterials in a holistic way. Chapters address the key attributes of nanoscale materials that make them special and desirable as novel materials; functionality that emerges based on these unique attributes; multiple uses of nanomaterials incuding combining properties and materials selection, and then separate chapters devoted to energy, biomedical materials, environmental applications, and chemical engineering applications. [426 Seiten, Hardcover]

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Oxide Ultrathin Films

Pacchioni, Gianfranco / Valeri, Sergio (eds.) — 24 Nov 2011 08:17:56 +0100

Written by international experts from multidisciplinary fields, this in-depth exploration covers all aspects of the field -- preparation, characterization, geometrical and electronic structure, as well as applications in current and future systems and devices. [XVI, 352 Seiten, Hardcover]

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Atomic Layer Deposition of Nanostructured Materials

Pinna, Nicola / Knez, Mato (eds.) — 24 Nov 2011 08:17:55 +0100

Clearly structured, the introductory part of this first book on ALD provides a great insight into all aspects of the technique and processes, while the second part focuses on various aspects of nanomaterials and fields of application. [XXXVI, 436 Seiten, Hardcover]

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Electrochemical Technologies for Energy Storage and Conversion

Zhang, Jiujun / Zhang, Lei / Liu, Hansan / Sun, Andy / Liu, Ru-Shi (eds.) — 24 Nov 2011 08:17:35 +0100

INTRODUCTION TO ELECTROCHEMICAL ENERGY STORAGE AND CONVERSION Globe Energy Status, Demand, Challenges, and Perspectives Driving Forces for Clean and Sustainable Energy Green and Sustainable Energy Sources: Solar, Wind, Hydro, Wave, Hydrogen, and Biofuel Storage and Conversion Electrochemical Science and Technology Overview Electrochemical Rechargeable Batteries: Li-Ion Batteries, Lead Acid Batteries, Ni-Mh Batteries, Zinc-Air batteries, Liquid Redox Batteries, and Supercapacitors Hydrogen and Small Fuel Generation and Storage: Water Electrolysis, Chloro-Alkaline Electrolysis, and CO2 Electroreduction Phosphoric Acid Fuel Cells Acidic and Alkaline PEM Fuel Cells Acidic and Alkaline Direct Methanol Fuel Cells Solid Oxide Fuel Cells Photoelectrochemical Cells for Solar Energy Conversion ELECTROCHEMICAL ENGINEERING FUNDAMENTALS Electrical Current/Voltage, Faraday's Law, Electric Efficiency, and Mass Balance Electrode/Electrolyte Interfaces and Electrode Potentials Electrode Kinetics: Charger Transfer, Bulter-Volmer Equation Electrode Kinetics: Mass Transfer, Diffusion Laws Porous Electrode Theory: Kinetics and Diffusion Structure, Design and Fabrication for Electrochemical Devices LI-ION RECHARGEABLE BATTERIES Introduction to Li-Ion Rechargeable Batteries Main Types and Structures of Li-Ion Rechargeable Batteries Electrochemical Processes in Li-Ion Rechargeable Batteries Battery Components: Anode, Cathode, Separator, Endplates, and Sealing Assembly and Manufacturing of Li-Ion Rechargeable Batteries Li-Ion Battery Performance, Testing and Diagnosis Degradation Mechanisms and Mitigation Strategies Applications: Portable, Backpower, and Transportation Challenges and Perspectives of Li-Ion Rechargeable Batteries LEAD ACID RECHARGEABLE BATTERIES Introduction to Lead Acid Batteries Main Types and Structures of Lead Acid Batteries Electrochemical Processes in Lead Acid Batteries Battery Components: Anode, Cathode, Separator, Endplates, and Sealing Assembly and Manufacturing of Lead Acid Batteries Lead Acid Battery Performance, Testing and Diagnosis Degradation Mechanisms and Mitigation Strategies Applications: Portable, Backpower, and Transportation Challenges and Perspectives of Lead Acid Batteries NICKEL METAL HYDRIDE (NI-MH) RECHARGEABLE BATTERIES Introduction to Ni-Mh Rechargeable Batteries Main Types and Structures of Ni-Mh Rechargeable Batteries Electrochemical Processes in Ni-Mh Rechargeable Batteries Battery Components: Anode, Cathode, Separator, Endplates, and Sealing Assembly and Manufacturing of Ni-Mh Rechargeable Batteries Ni-Mh Battery Performance, Testing and Diagnosis Degradation Mechanisms and Mitigation Strategies Applications: Portable, Backpower, and Transportation Challenges and Perspectives of Ni-Mh Rechargeable Batteries METAL-AIR TECHNOLOGY Metal-Air Technology Introduction to Aluminum-Air Technology Introduction to Lithium-Air Technology Introduction to Zinc-Air Technology Magnesium-Air Technology Structure of Magnesium-Air Cells Electrochemical Processes in Magnesium-Air Cells Components Manufacturing Magnesium-Air Cell Performance Degradation Mechanisms and Mitigation Strategies Applications Challgenges and Perspectives of Magnesium-Air Technology LIQUID REDOX RECHARGEABLE BATTERIES Introduction to Liquid Redox Batteries Main Types and Structures of Liquid Redox Batteries Electrochemical Processes in Liquid Redox Batteries Battery Components: Anode, Cathode, Membrane, Endplates, and Sealing Assembly and Manufacturing of Liquid Redox Batteries liquid redox battery stacking and systems Liquid Redox Battery Performance, Testing and Diagnosis Degradation Mechanisms and Mitigation Strategies Applications: Portable, Backpower, and Stationary Challenges and Perspectives of Liquid Redox Batteries WATER ELECTROLYSIS FOR HYDROGEN GENERATION AND STORAGE Introduction to H2O Electrolysis Main Types and Structures of H2O Electrolysis Cells: Chloro Alkaline Electrolysis for Hydrogen Generation and Storage Electrochemical Processes in H2O Electrolysis Cells H2O Electrolysis Cell Components: Anode, Cathode, Separator, Endplates, and Sealing Assembly and Manufacturing of H2O Electrolysis Cells H2O Electrolysis Cell Stacking and Systems H2O Electrolysis Cell Performance, Testing and Diagnosis Degradation Mechanisms and Mitigation Strategies Hydrogen Storage and Applications Physical and Chemical Storage Materials and Technology Challenges and Perspectives of H2O Electrolysis and Hydrogen Storage PHOTOELECTROCHEMICAL CELLS FOR HYDROGEN GENERATION Introduction to Photoelectrochemical Cells Main Types and Structures of Photoelectrochemical Cells Electrochemical Processes in Photoelectrochemical Cells Photoelectrochemical Cell Components: Anode, Cathode, Membrane, Endplates, and Sealing Assembly of Photoelectrochemical Cells Photoelectrochemical Cell Performance, Testing and Diagnosis Degradation Mechanisms and Mitigation Strategies Applications: Portable, Stationary and Transpotation Challenges and Perspectives of Direct Methanol Fuel Cells PEM FUEL CELLS Introduction to PEM Fuel Cells Main Types and Structures of PEM Fuel Cells Electrochemical Processes in PEM Fuel Cells Fuel Cell Components: Anode, Cathode, Membrane, Endplates, and Sealing Assembly and Manufacturing of PEM Fuel Cells PEM Fuel Cell Stacking and Systems PEM Fuel Cell Performance, Testing and Diagnosis Degradation Mechanisms and Mitigation Strategies Applications: Portable, Backpower, Stationary, and Transportation Challenges and Perspectives of PEM Fuel Cells SOLID OXIDE FUEL CELLS Introduction to Solid Oxide Fuel Cells Main Types and Structures of Solid Oxide Fuel Cells: PEMFC and PAFC Electrochemical Processes in Solid Oxide Fuel Cells Fuel Cell Components: Anode, Cathode, Separator, Endplates, and Sealing) Assembly and Manufacturing of Solid Oxide Fuel Cells Solid Oxide Fuel Cell Stacking and Systems Solid Oxide Fuel Cell Performance, Testing and Diagnosis Degradation Mechanisms and Mitigation Strategies Applications Challenges and Perspectives of Solid Oxide Fuel Cells DIRECT METHANOL FUEL CELLS Introduction to Direct Methanol Fuel Cells Main Types and Structures of Direct Methanol Fuel Cells Electrochemical Processes in Direct Methanol Fuel Cells Fuel Cell Components: Anode, Cathode, Membrane, Endplates, and Sealing Assembly and Manufacturing of Direct Methanol Fuel Cells Direct Methanol Fuel Cell Stacking and Systems Direct Methanol Fuel Cells Performance, Testing and Diagnosis Degradation Mechanisms and Mitigation Strategies Applications: Portable, Backpower, Stationary, and Transportation Challenges and Perspectives of Direct Methanol Fuel Cells ELECTROCHEMICAL SUPERCAPACITORS Introduction to Supercapacitors Main Types and Structures of Supercapacitors Electrochemical Processes in Supercapacitors Supercapacitor Components: Anode, Cathode, Membrane, Endplates, and Sealing Assembly and Manufacturing of Supercapacitors Supercapacitors Stacking and Systems Supercapacitors Performance, Testing and Diagnosis Degradation Mechanisms and Mitigation Strategies Applications: Portable and Transportation Challenges and Perspectives of Direct Methanol Fuel Cells [XXX, 791 Seiten, Hardcover]

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Ceramic Integration and Joining Technologies

Singh, Mrityunjay / Ohji, Tatsuki / Asthana, Rajiv / Mathur, Sanjay (eds.) — 21 Nov 2011 08:17:14 +0100

This is the only book that addresses the integration of advanced ceramics and ceramic-base materials in a single resource. Written by acknowledged experts representing industry, government, and academia, the book addresses integration issues in such areas as space power and propulsion, thermoelectric power generation, solar energy, micro-electro-mechanical systems (MEMS), solid oxide fuel cells (SOFC), multi-chip modules, prosthetic devices, and implanted biosensors and stimulators. The text presents science and engineering design data, facts, cases, and industrial and research insights, balancing engineering and scientific information to serve the needs of practitioners and researchers alike. [830 Seiten, Hardcover]

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Transport and Mixing in Laminar Flows

Grigoriev, Roman / Schuster, Heinz Georg (eds.) — 17 Nov 2011 08:17:20 +0100

This book provides readers from academia and industry with an up-to-date overview of important advances in the field, dealing with fundamental fluid mechanics problems such as nonlinear transport phenomena and optimal control of mixing at the micro- and nanoscale. [X, 180 Seiten, Hardcover]

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In-situ Synthesis of Polymer Nanocomposites

Mittal, Vikas (ed.) — 17 Nov 2011 08:17:16 +0100

Preface IN-SITU SYNTHESIS OF POLYMER NANOCOMPOSITES Introduction Synthesis Methods In-Situ Synthesis of Polymer Nanocomposites POLYAMIDE NANOCOMPOSITES BY IN-SITU POLYMERIZATION Introduction Manufacturing Processes of Commerically Important Polyamides Polyamide Nanocomposites Conclusions POLYOLEFIN-CLAY NANOCOMPOSITES BY IN-SITU POLYMERIZATION Introduction Clays In-Situ Polymerization of Olefins with Coordination Catalyst Supported on Clays GAS-PHASE ASSISTED SURFACE POLYMERIZATION AND THEREBY PREPARATION OF POLYMER NANOCOMPOSITES Introduction In Situ Polymerization for Nanocomposite Preparation Characteristics of Gas-Phase Assisted Surface Polymerization (GASP) Composite Preparation by GASP Outlook and Perspective PET CLAY NANOCOMPOSITES BY IN-SITU POLYMERIZATION Introduction Preparation of PET/Clay Nanocomposites Morphology of the Nanocomposites Properties of the Nanocomposites Conclusions and Outlook CONTROL OF FILLER PHASE DISPERSION IN BIO-BASED NANOCOMPOSITES BY IN-SITU REACTIVE POLYMERIZATION Introduction Background Experimental Procedures Results and Discussion Conclusions POLYURETHANE NANOCOMPOSITES BY IN-SITU POLYMERIZATION APPROACH AND THEIR PROPERTIES Introduction PU/Carbon Nanotube Nanocomposites (PUCNs) PU/Clay Nanocomposites (PUCLN) PU/Functionalized Graphene Nanocomposites (PUFGNs) IN-SITU SYNTHESIS AND PROPERTIES OF EPOXY NANOCOMPOSITES Introduction Optimization of the Curing Conditions Fillers, Surface Modifications and Ion Exchange Nanocomposite Synthesis Morphology Barrier Properties Effect of Excess Surface Modification Molecules UNSATURATED POLYESTER-MONTMORILLONITE NANOCOMPOSITES BY IN-SITU POLYMERIZATION Introduction Nanocomposites with MMt Introduced Into UP Pre-Polymer or Resin Nanocomposites with MMT Introduced During the Synthesis of Pre-Polymer Conclusions POLYMER CLAY NANOCOMPOSITES BY IN-SITU ATOM TRANSFER RADICAL POLYMERIZATION POLYBUTADIENE CLAY NANOCOMPOSITES BY IN SITU POLYMERIZATION Introduction Generalities Polybutadiene Nanocomposites Conclusions and Perspectives P3HT-MWNT NANOCOMPOSITES BY IN-SITU POLYMERIZATION AND THEIR PROPERTIES Introduction Multiwall Carbon Nanotubes In Situ Synthesis of P3HT-MWNT Composites The Properties and Characterization of P3HT-MWNT Nanocomposites Conclusion and Outlook POLYSTYRENE-MONTMORILLONITE NANOCOMPOSITES BY IN-SITU POLYMERIZATION AND THEIR PROPERTIES Introduction Morphology of Polymer-Clay Nanocomposites Modification of Montmorillonite In-Situ Polymerization Methods Properties of Polystyrene-Montmorillonite Nanocomposites Prepared via In-Situ Techniques Summary ALIPHATIC POLYESTER AND POLY(ESTER AMIDE) CLAY NANOCOMPOSITES BY IN-SITU POLYMERIZATION Introduction: Biodegradable Polymers and Their Nanocomposites Aliphatic Polyester Clay Nanocomposites by In-Situ Polymerization Poly(Ester Amide)s Clay Nanocomposites by In-Situ Polymerization Conclusion [XVIII, 400 Seiten, Hardcover]

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Hierarchically Structured Porous Materials

Su, Bao-Lian / Sanchez, Clément / Yang, Xiao-Yu (eds.) — 17 Nov 2011 08:17:13 +0100

1. Insights into hierarchically structured porous materials 2. Hierarchy in Natural Materials 3. Hierarchically structured Porous Materials by Dually Micellar templating approach 4. Colloidal Crystal Templating Approaches to Materials with Hierarchical Porosity 5. Templating of Macroporous or Swollen Macrostructured Polymers 6. Bioinspired Approach to Synthesizing Hierarchical Porous Materials 7. Porous Materials by Small Liquid Drops Templating 8. Hierarchically Structured porous materials by phase Separation: Monolith 9. Feature Synthesis of Hierarchically Porous Materials Based on Green Easy-Leaching Concept 10. Hierarchically porous foams with integrative chemistry 11. Hierarchically structured porous coatings and membranes 12. Self-Formation procedure and porogen concept 13. Auto-generated hierarchical meso-macroporous aluminosilicate materials with high tetrahedral Al content from the single-molecular alkoxy-precursor (SMAP) strategy 14. Zeolites with hierarchically porous structure: Mesoporous Zeolites 15. Micro-macroporous structured zeolites 16. Hierarchically Porous Materials in Catalysis 17. Hierarchically Porous Materials: Applications in separation 18. Colloidal Photonic Crystals: Fabrication and Applications 19. Hierarchically structured porous materials for Energy conversion and storage 20. Hierarchically structured porous materials: applications in Biochemistry: Bioceramics, Life science and drug delivery 21. Hierarchical materials in engineering: On the optimal mechanical properties of hierarchical materials 22. Concluding remarks [XXVI, 652 Seiten, Hardcover]

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Scanning Probe Microscopy of Soft Matter

Tsukruk, Vladimir V. / Singamaneni, Srikanth — 17 Nov 2011 08:17:10 +0100

A must-have for newcomers and established researchers in the field. With its pedagogical and self-contained approach, it covers the fundamentals of scanning probe microscopy, explaining how to measure the important properties and including applications in various soft materials. [XIX, 642 Seiten, Hardcover]

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Tribology of Ceramics and Composites

Basu, Bikramjit / Kalin, Mitjan — 14 Nov 2011 08:17:17 +0100

This book helps students and practicing scientists alike understand that a comprehensive knowledge about the friction and wear properties of advanced materials is essential to further design and development of new materials. With important introductory chapters on the fundamentals, processing, and applications of tribology, the book then examines in detail the nature and properties of materials, the friction and wear of structural ceramics, bioceramics, biocomposites, and nanoceramics, as well as lightweight composites and the friction and wear of ceramics in a cryogenic environment. [550 Seiten, Hardcover]

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Advanced Structural Ceramics

Basu, Bikramjit / Balani, Kantesh — 14 Nov 2011 08:17:14 +0100

This book covers the area of advanced ceramic composites broadly, providing important introductory chapters to fundamentals, processing, and applications of advanced ceramic composites. Within each section, specific topics covered highlight the state of the art research within one of the above sections. The organization of the book is designed to provide easy understanding by students as well as professionals interested in advanced ceramic composites. The various sections discuss fundamentals of nature and characteristics of ceramics, processing of ceramics, processing and properties of toughened ceramics, high temperature ceramics, nanoceramics and nanoceramic composites, and bioceramics and biocomposites. [504 Seiten, Hardcover]

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Porous Silicon in Practice

Sailor, M. J. — 3 Nov 2011 08:17:04 +0100

Einen verständlichen Zugang zum Thema bietet dieser Band und wendet sich an Praktiker ebenso wie an Studierende und Wissenschaftler. Er macht u. a. vertraut mit elektrochemischen Methoden und der Anwendung von Materialien, die zur Herstellung von porösem Silizium notwendig sind. [XII, 250 Seiten, Softcover]

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Introduction to Surface Engineering and Functionally Engineered Materials

Martin, Peter — 24 Oct 2011 08:18:24 +0200

This book provides a clear and understandable text for users and developers of advanced engineered materials, particularly in the area of thin films, and addresses fundamentals of modifying the optical, electrical, photo-electric, triboligical, and corrosion resistance of solid surfaces and adding functionality to solids by engineering their surface, structure, and electronic, magnetic and optical structure. Thin film applications are emphasized with clear examples, instruction on their use, and the synthesis processes involved. Readers will gain a deep understanding of the purpose, goals, and methodology of surface engineering and engineered materials. [584 Seiten, Hardcover]

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High-Intensity X-rays - Interaction with Matter

Hau-Riege, Stefan P. — 20 Oct 2011 08:17:16 +0200

Unique in spanning the effect of matter on X-ray radiation and the interaction of x-rays with plasmas, this book discusses new X-ray sources, short pulse interactions with solids, clusters, molecules, and plasmas, as well as X-ray matter interactions as a diagnostic tool. [XV, 269 Seiten, Hardcover]

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Handbook of Multiphase Polymer Systems

Boudenne, Abderrahim / Thomas, Sabu / Ibos, Laurent / Candau, Yves (eds.) — 17 Oct 2011 08:17:51 +0200

Multiphase polymeric systems include a wide range of materials such as composites, blends, alloys, gels, and interpenetrating polymer networks (IPNs). A one-stop reference on multiphase polymer systems, this book fully covers the preparation, properties, and applications of advanced multiphase systems from macro to nano scales. Edited by well-respected academics in the field of multiphase polymer systems, the book includes contributions from leading international experts. An essential resource for plastic and rubber technologists, filler specialists and researchers in fields studying thermal and electrical properties. [1034 Seiten, Hardcover]

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Terpyridine-based Materials

Schubert, Ulrich S. / Winter, Andreas / Newkome, George R. — 6 Oct 2011 08:17:09 +0200

Preface INTRODUCTION SYNTHESES OF FUNCTIONALIZED 2,2':6',2''-TERPYRIDINES Introduction Basic Synthetic Strategies Synthesis and Properties of 2,2':6',2''-Terpyridine Derivatives 2,2':6',2''-Terpyridines Symmetrically Substituted on the Outer Pyridine Rings Ziessel-Type 2,2':6',2''-Terpyridines Kröhnke-Type 2,2':6',2''-Terpyridines Miscellaneous Terpyridine-Analogous Compounds CHEMISTRY AND PROPERTIES OF TERPYRIDINE TRANSITION METAL ION COMPLEXES Introduction Basic Synthetic Strategies and Characterization Tools Ru11 and Os11 Complexes Iridium(III) Complexes with Terpyridine Ligands Platinum(III) Mono(terpyridine) Complexes METALLO-SUPRAMOLECULAR ARCHITECTURES BASED ON TERPYRIDINE COMPLEXES Introduction Terpyridine-Containing Metallo-Macrocycles The HETTAP Concept Racks and Grids Helicates Rotaxanes and Catenanes Miscellaneous Structures PI-CONJUGATED POLYMERS INCORPORATING TERPYRIDINE METAL COMPLEXES Introduction Metallo-Supramolecular POlymerization Metallopolymers Based on Pi-Conjugated Bis(terpyridine)s Main-Chain Metallopolymers Based on Terpyridine-Functionalized Pi-Conjugated Polymers FUNCTIONAL POLYMERS INCORPORATING TERPYRIDINE-METAL COMPLEXES Introduction Polymers with Terpyridine Units in the Side Chain Polymers with Terpyridines within the Polymer Backbone TERPYRIDINE METAL COMPLEXES AND THEIR BIOMEDICAL RELEVANCE Introduction Terpyridine Metal Complexes with Biological Activity TERPYRIDINES AND NANOSTRUCTURES Introduction Terpyridines and Surface Chemistry Terpyridines and Inorganic Nanomaterials Terpyridines and Nano-Structured TiO2: Photovoltaic Applications Organopolymeric Resins, Beads, and Nanoparticles CATALYTIC APPLICATIONS OF TERPYRIDINES AND THEIR TRANSITION METAL COMPLEXES Introduction (Asymmetric) Catalysts in Organic Reactions Electrocatalytic Oxidation and Reduction Processes Photocatalytic Processes CONCLUDING REMARKS [XX, 522 Seiten, Hardcover]

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Microfluidic Devices in Nanotechnology Handbook

Kumar, Challa S. S. R. — 5 Oct 2011 08:17:27 +0200

This two-volume set covers fundamental concepts and applications highlighting the synergy between microfluidics and nanotechnology. Volume 1 provides readers with up-to-date knowledge about fluid and particle kinetics, spatiotemporal control, fluid dynamics, residence time distribution and nanoparticle focusing within microfluidics. Volume 2 discusses its applications in fields ranging from chemistry, biology, molecular and cell biology, neuroscience, catalysis and nanomaterials synthesis. For nanomaterials chemists, this book provides an excellent source of information covering a wide variety of microfluidic-based approaches for synthesis of metallic as well as non metallic nanomaterials. [1000 Seiten, Hardcover]

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Aberration-corrected Analytical Electron Microscopy

Brydson, Rik — 26 Sep 2011 08:17:16 +0200

Transmission electron microscopes with lens correctors are essential for microscopists involved in nanoscale and materials microanalysis, especially those using scanning transmission electron microscopy and related analytical techniques, such as electron diffraction X-ray spectrometry (EDXS) and electron energy loss spectroscopy (EELS). Thoroughly class-tested by leaders in the field, Aberration-corrected Analytical Electron Microscopy explores the theory, background, and practical use of these microscopes, which can correct for the effects of spherical aberration. The book provides students, postdoctoral students, academics, and industrialists with valuable information to further their research. [296 Seiten, Hardcover]

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Computational Methods for Large Systems

Reimers, Jeffrey R. — 5 Sep 2011 08:17:21 +0200

While its results normally complement the information obtained by chemical experiments, computer computations can in some cases predict unobserved chemical phenomena Electronic-Structure Computational Methods for Large Systems provides a balanced treatment of the modern electronic techniques that teaches strengths and weaknesses as well as appropriate and inappropriate methods. Electronic-Structure Computational Methods for Large Systems is an essential reference tool for industrial scientists who develop applications as well as a teaching aid for new graduate students in computational chemistry, physics, biochemistry, biotechnology, materials science and nanoscience. [688 Seiten, Hardcover]

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Carbon Nanotube-Polymer Composites

Grady, Brian P. — 29 Aug 2011 08:17:39 +0200

Providing a much-needed and thorough overview of polymers in the carbon nanotubes (CNTs), Carbon Nanotube-Polymer Composites provides a fundamental understanding of achievements in the field and highlights key studies that have had significant impact. The author summarizes widely scattered information (8,000 journal papers) into one accessible resource, complemented by references to key papers for readers wanting more in-depth information. The text comprehensively examines CNT-polymers from synthesis to manufacturing and applications, making this a valuable tool for polymer scientists and engineers, chemists, physicists, and materials scientists. [352 Seiten, Hardcover]

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Nanotechnology For Dummies

Boysen, Earl / Muir, Nancy C. — 8 Aug 2011 08:17:34 +0200

The bestselling introductory guide on nanotechnology-now revised and updated The world of nanotechnology is ever changing and evolving; this fun and friendly guide demystifies the topic for anyone interested in how molecule-sized machines and processes affect our everyday lives. The authors begin with explaining the background of nanotechnology and then examine industries that are affected by this technology. Aiming to educate and simultaneously dispel common myths, the book explores the many nanotechnology-enabled consumer products available on the market today, ranging from socks to face lotion to jet skis to floor cleaners, to name a few. * Serves as a fun and friendly introduction to the fascinating topic of nanotechnology * Discusses the various issues involving nanotechnology in the areas of environment, medicine, defense, and others * Provides real-world examples of everyday nanotechnology use such as floor cleaners, flash memory drives, face lotion, computer processors, and more Written in the accessible, humorous For Dummies style, Nanotechnology For Dummies, 2nd Edition provides an easy-to-understand overview of nanotechnology and its real-world implementation. [360 Seiten, Softcover]

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Molecular Switches

Feringa, Ben L. / Browne, Wesley R. (eds.) — 28 Jul 2011 08:17:04 +0200

Das vorliegende zweibändige Werk stellt molekulare Schalter aus Katenanen, Rotaxanen, Azulenen, Fulgiten & Polypeptiden vor. Chemiker und Materialwissenschaftler, die sich für einen der innovativsten Bereiche ihrer Wissenschaft interessieren, werden dieses Buch mit Gewinn lesen! [XXXII, 792 Seiten, Hardcover]

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Farrusseng, David (ed.) — 21 Jul 2011 08:17:14 +0200

An international and interdisciplinary team of leading experts report on the numerous applications for MOFs, discussing both their advantages and limits. The resulting overview ranges from catalysis, H2 and CH4 storage and gas purification to drug delivery and sensors. [XXII, 392 Seiten, Hardcover]

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Chauhan, B. P. S. — 13 Jul 2011 08:17:16 +0200

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Zecchina, Adriano / Bordiga, Silvia / Groppo, Elena (eds.) — 30 Jun 2011 08:17:06 +0200

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Gumbs, Godfrey / Huang, Danhong — 16 Jun 2011 08:17:14 +0200

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Kumar, Challa S. S. R. (ed.) — 21 Apr 2011 08:17:17 +0200

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Mittal, Vikas (ed.) — 21 Apr 2011 08:17:16 +0200

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Knoll, Wolfgang / Advincula, Rigoberto C. (eds.) — 21 Apr 2011 08:17:09 +0200

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Chen, Xiaoyuan (ed.) — 13 Apr 2011 08:17:24 +0200

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Honary, Lou / Johnston, Patrick / Richter, Erwin — 11 Apr 2011 08:17:47 +0200

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Higson, Seamus / Davis, Frank — 28 Mar 2011 08:17:27 +0200

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Higson, Seamus / Davis, Frank — 28 Mar 2011 08:17:26 +0200

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del Campo, Aránzazu / Arzt, Eduard (eds.) — 14 Mar 2011 08:17:10 +0100

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Kumar, Challa S. S. R. (ed.) — 14 Mar 2011 08:17:08 +0100

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Frewer, Lynn J. / Norde, Willem / Fischer, Arnout / Kampers, Frans (eds.) — 24 Feb 2011 08:18:09 +0100

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Li, Songjun / Singh, Jagdish / Li, He / Banerjee, Ipsita A. (eds.) — 24 Feb 2011 08:18:03 +0100

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Kumar, Challa S. S. R. (ed.) — 24 Feb 2011 08:17:50 +0100

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Hermann, Klaus — 10 Feb 2011 08:17:16 +0100

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Urban, Marek W. (ed.) — 10 Feb 2011 08:17:08 +0100

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