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W. Ahmed, H. Sein, University of Central Lancashire Institute of Nanotechnology and Bioengg, Preston, UK; M. J. Jackson, Purdue University, West Lafayette, IN, USA; C. Rego, Manchester Metropolitan University, Manchester, UK; D. A. Phoenix, A. Elhissi, S. J. Crean, University of Central Lancashire Institute of Nanotechnology and Bioengg, Preston, UK

Chemical Vapour Deposition of Diamond for Dental Tools and BurrsThis volume presents chemical vapour deposi-tion of diamond films for application in cutting tools, microdrills, dental burs and surgical tools. It examines various deposition techniques, discusses mechanisms of diamond growth and their impact on cutting tool life and performance.

Feature 7 Presents chemical vapour deposition of diamond films for application in cutting tools, microdrills, dental burs and surgical tools

Contents Chemical vapour deposition processes, charac-terization of diamond coatings and applications.- Dental tools; tool geometry; diamond burrs; tooth material & cutting processes; environment.- Ex-perimental procedures; materials; and process conditions. [...]

Fields of interestTribology, Corrosion and Coatings; Biomedical Engineering; Manufacturing, Machines, Tools

Target groupsResearch

Product categoryBrief

Due March 2014

2014. 100 p. (SpringerBriefs in Materials) Hardcover7 approx. * € (D) 53,49 | € (A) 54,99 | sFr 67,007 approx. € 49,99 | £44.99ISBN 978-3-319-00647-5

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P. Ferraro, CNR National Institute of Optics, Pozzuoli, Italy; S. Grilli, CNR National Institute of Applied Optics, Pozzuoli, Italy; P. De Natale, CNR National Institute of Optics, Arcetri, Italy (Eds)

Ferroelectric Crystals for Photonic ApplicationsIncluding Nanoscale Fabrication and Characterization Techniques

Features 7 Features basic research and hot topics ap-plications from photonics bandgap based devices 7 Presents the latest non-linear optics paradigm of Quasi-Phase-Matching interac-tions, generation of THz radiation and wavefront manipulation 7 Represents a state-of-the-art report of materials research and applications of ferroelectric-crystals-based devices in photon-ics 7 Combines basic research of magnetic materials with device and production orientation

Contents Part I Fabrication.- Micro-structuring and fer-roelectric domain engineering of single crystal lithium Niobate.- Fabrication and characteriza-tion of self-assembled ferroelectric linear and nonlinear photonic crystals: GaN and LiNbO3.- Part II Characterization.- Light aided domain patterning and rare earth emission based imaging of ferroelectric domains.- Part III Applications.- Nonlinear Interactions in Periodic and Quasi-Periodic Nonlinear Photonic Crystals.- Domain-engineered ferroelectric crystals for nonlinear and quantum optics. [...]

Fields of interestOptical and Electronic Materials; Laser Technol-ogy, Photonics; Microwaves, RF and Optical Engineering


Product categoryMonograph

Due November 2013

2nd ed. 2014. XX, 500 p. 297 illus., 41 in color. (Springer Series in Materials Science, Volume 91) Hardcover7 * € (D) 139,09 | € (A) 142,99 | sFr 173,507 € 129,99 | £117.00ISBN 978-3-642-41085-7

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V. Fridkin, Institute of Crystallography, Moscow, Russia; S. Ducharme, University of Nebraska-Lincoln, Lincoln, NE, USA

Ferroelectricity at the NanoscaleBasics and Applications

The investigation of nanosized ferroelectric films and ferroelectric nanocrystals has attracted much attention during the past 15 – 20 years. There is in-terest in the fundamental and applied aspects. The theoretical basis is connected with the develop-ment of the Landau-Ginzburg-Devonshire (LGD) mean field and the first principles theories to the ultrathin ferroelectric films with thickness in the vicinity of critical size. Important potential appli-cations are possible nanosize ferroelectric films in non-volatile memories, microelectronics, sensors, pyroelectric and electro-optic devices.

Features 7 Gives an up-to-date overview of ferroelectric nanosized films 7 Explains the theoretical back-ground of ultrathin ferroelectric films 7 Presents applications of ferroelectric materials 7 Displays the mechanism of switching of nanosized fer-roelectric films

Contents Mean-field theory(LGD) for ferroelectric films at the nanoscale.- Critical thickness from the mean-field theory (LGD) and from the first principles.- Size effect at the nanoscale.- Polymeric ferroelec-tric Langmuir-Blodgett films (vinylidene fluoride trifluoroethylene type).- Epitaxial ferroelectric films with perovskite structure.- Homogeneous nondomain switching in the ferroelectric films at the nanoscale.- Possible application of the fer-roelectric films at the nanoscale.

Fields of interestSurfaces and Interfaces, Thin Films; Magnetism, Magnetic Materials; Nanotechnology and Micro-engineering



Due November 2013

2014. XI, 73 p. 81 illus., 8 in color. (NanoScience and Technology) Hardcover7 * € (D) 139,09 | € (A) 142,99 | sFr 173,507 € 129,99 | £117.00ISBN 978-3-642-41006-2

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H. W. Kim, A. G. Greenburg, Brown University, Barrington, RI, USA (Eds)

Hemoglobin-Based Oxygen Carriers as Red Cell SubstitutesCurrently, hemoglobin (Hb)-based oxygen carriers (HBOCs) are leading candidates as red blood cell substitutes. In addition, HBOCs are also potential oxygen therapeutics for treatment of patients with critical ischemic conditions due to atherosclerosis, diabetes and other conditions.

Features 7 Focus on Hemoglobin-based oxygen carriers (HBOCs) 7 Up to date information on progress of existing products, new emerging products/tech-nologies 7 In-depth treatise covering rationale, scientific and clinical basis, ideal characteristics of HBOCs, approaches to HBOC products, scale up and manufacturing, preclinical and clinical studies for safety and efficacy evaluations, current challenges and future directions

Contents Brief historical account of HBOC development.- Physiology of respiration.- Oxygen transport to tissues.- Pathophysiology of acute anemia.- Global blood safety and need for safe blood supply.- Blood transfusion and its limitations.- Scientific basis and design of HBOCs.- HBOCs: a regulatory perspective.- Current HBOC products in develop-ment.- Clinical indications and clinical trials of HBOCs.- HBOCs and adverse events observed in clinical trials.- HBOC-mediated vasoactivity and hypertension.- HBOC and oxygen and nitrogen radical mediated toxicity.- HBOCs and clini-cal laboratory interference.- Animal models for HBOC studies.- New emerging Technologies for universal RBCs.- Future prospects.

Fields of interestBiomaterials; Molecular Medicine; Medicinal Chemistry



Due October 2013

2013. XXVII, 925 p. 130 illus., 77 in color. Hardcover7 * € (D) 139,09 | € (A) 142,99 | sFr 173,507 € 129,99 | £117.00ISBN 978-3-642-40716-1

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N. T. Kirkland, Nagasaki University, Nagasaki, Japan; N. Birbilis, Monash University, Clayton, Australia

Magnesium BiomaterialsDesign, Testing, and Best Practice

Magnesium Biomaterials provides a succinct up-to-date overview of Magnesium biomaterial development, critically examines the types of in vitro experiments that may be performed, and investigates the numerous variables that affect Magnesium biodegradation when undertaking these experiments. This work also discusses the di-rection in which current Magnesium biomaterial development is heading and the necessary steps for future development of this field. Information is drawn from numerous multi-disciplinary sources to provide a coherent and critical overview.

Features 7 Covers best-practice values for experiments on Magnesium biomaterials 7 Provides the critical background needed for a strong understanding of Bio-Magnesium 7 Serves as an inclusive re-source for Magnesium biocorrosion performance, providing the most detailed descriptions of cur-rent tests available 7 Presents various corrosion techniques that have been developed over years of experience, investigation, mistakes and successes, providing an initial standard for all future investi-gations into the biodegradable qualities of Mg

Contents Introduction to magnesium biomaterials.- Mag-nesium biocorrosion experiments.- Influence of experimental variables on in vitro performance.- Developments in Mg-based alloys for biomateri-als.- Summary and concluding remarks.

Fields of interestBiomaterials; Biomedical Engineering; Regenera-tive Medicine/Tissue Engineering



Due October 2013

2013. IX, 118 p. 44 illus., 35 in color. (SpringerBriefs in Materials) Softcover7 * € (D) 53,49 | € (A) 54,99 | sFr 67,007 € 49,99 | £44.99ISBN 978-3-319-02122-5

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A. Kopp Alves, C. P. Bergmann, Universidade Federal do Rio Grande do Su, Porto Alegre, Brazil; F. A. Berutti, Porto Alegre-RS, Brazil

Novel Synthesis and Characterization of Nanostructured MaterialsNanostructured materials have been largely stud-ied in the last few years. They have great potential of applications in different fields such as materials science, physics, chemistry, biology, mechanic and medicine. Synthesis and characterization of nano-structured materials is a subject of great interest involving science, market, politicians, government and society. Based on results obtained by the au-thors‘ research group during the past decade, this book comes to present novel techniques to syn-thesize nanostructured materials and characterize their properties such as crystallinity and crystallite size, specific surface area, particle size, morphol-ogy and catalytic activity. This book is aimed for students, researchers and engineers searching for methodologies to obtain and characterize nano-structures in details.

Features 7 Present new methodologies for the character-ization of nanostructures 7 State-of-the art use-ful for students in the field 7 Presents research from the LACER Institute at UFRGS

Contents Combustion synthesis.- Spray pyrolysis.- Electro-spinning.- CCVD Synthesis of Carbon Nanotubes and Carbon Nanotubes Forests.- Hydrothermal synthesis.- High-energy milling.

Fields of interestCharacterization and Evaluation of Materials; Ceramics, Glass, Composites, Natural Materials; Nanoscale Science and Technology



Due November 2013

2014. VIII, 108 p. 38 illus. (Engineering Materials) Hardcover7 * € (D) 106,99 | € (A) 109,99 | sFr 133,507 € 99,99 | £90.00ISBN 978-3-642-41274-5

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M. A. Maleque, International Islamic University, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

Materials Selection and DesignThis book presents topics on the basics of materi-als selection and design which will give a better understanding on the selection methods and then find suitable materials for the applications. This book draws the simple and straightforward quantitative methods followed by knowledge-based expert system approach with real and tangible case studies to show how undergraduate or post-graduate students or engineers can apply their knowledge on materials selection and design. Topics discussed in this book contain special features such as illustration, tables, and tutorial questions for easy understanding. A few published books or documents are available, hence this book will be very useful for those who use (or want to use) materials selection approach without the ad-vantages of having had comprehensive knowledge or expertise in this materials’ world.

Features 7 Includes case studies that illustrate how to find most appropriate material (s) for a specific design and application 7 Worked examples and tutorial questions are presented at the end of each chap-ter 7 Includes a chapter on knowledge-based expert system (KBS) for the selection of appropri-ate materials for specified application

Contents Overview of Materials Selection and Design.- Ma-terials Performance.- Design Phases.- Materials Properties and Design.- Materials Selection Pro-cess.- Knowledge-base Expert System in Materials Selection.

Fields of interestCharacterization and Evaluation of Materials; Engineering Design; Operating Procedures, Mate-rials Treatment

Target groupsProfessional/practitioner


Due November 2013

2013. Approx. 125 p. 65 illus., 10 in color. (SpringerBriefs in Materials) Hardcover7 approx. * € (D) 53,49 | € (A) 54,99 | sFr 67,007 approx. € 49,99 | £44.99ISBN 978-981-4560-37-5

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M. C. Roco, W. Bainbridge, National Science Foundation, Arlington, VA, USA; B. Tonn, University of Tennessee, Knoxville, TN, USA; G. Whitesides, Harvard University, Cambridge, MA, USA (Eds)

Convergence of Knowledge, Technology and SocietyBeyond Convergence of Nano-Bio-Info-Cognitive Technologies

Features 7 Documents the most important worldwide accomplishments in convergence of knowledge, technology, and society 7 Reports a study con-ducted by a panel of nine eminent scientists and researchers 7 Highlights international opportu-nities to develop and apply convergence to support progress and broad societal benefits

Contents Acknowledgements.- Study Team and Report Authors.- External Reviewers.- Preface (Executive Summary).- Overview and Recommendations.- 1 Convergence Platforms: Foundational Science and Technology Tools.- 2 Convergence Platforms: Human-Scale Convergence and the Quality of Life.- 3 Convergence Platforms: Earth-Scale Systems.- 4 Methods to Improve and Expedite Convergence.- 5 Implications: Human Health and Physical Potential.- 6 Implications: Human Cogni-tion and Communication and the Emergence of Cognitive Society.- 7 Implications: Societal Collective Outcomes, including Manufacturing.- 8 Implications: People and Physical Infrastruc-ture.- 9 Implications: Convergence of Knowledge and Technology for a Sustainable Society.- 10 Innovative and Responsible Governance of Con-verging Technologies.- Appendices A - H.

Fields of interestNanotechnology; R & D/Technology Policy; Infor-mation Systems and Communication Service



Due November 2013

2014. XLIV, 406 p. 110 illus., 106 in color. (Science Policy Reports) Hardcover7 * € (D) 139,09 | € (A) 142,99 | sFr 173,507 € 129,99 | £117.00ISBN 978-3-319-02203-1

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R. Tucceri, Physicochemical Research Institute of Theoretical and Applied (INIFTA), La Plata, Argentina

Poly(o-aminophenol) Film ElectrodesSynthesis, Transport Properties and Practical Applications

This review book is concerned with the synthe-sis, charge transport properties and practical applications of poly (o-aminophenol) (POAP) film electrodes. It is divided into three parts. The first one has a particular emphasis on problems of synthesis and structure of POAP. The second part deals with the mechanism of charge transfer and charge transport processes occurring in the course of the redox reactions of POAP. The third part describes the promising applications of POAP in the different fields of sensors, electrocatalysis, bioelectrochemistry, corrosion protection, among others.

Features 7 Provides the wide range of practical applica-tions of POAP 7 Guides the understanding of the electrochemical behavior of POAP 7 A complete review on POAP film electrodes

Contents Electropolymerization of o-aminophenol on different electrode materials and in different electrolyte media.- Structure of electrochemically synthesized POAP films.- Characterization by IR spectroscopy.- Quartz Crystal Microbalance (QCM) measurements on POAP films elec-trodes.- POAP film electrodes characterized by their morphology and thickness.- Electrochromic properties of POAP film electrodes. [...]

Fields of interestSurfaces and Interfaces, Thin Films; Electrochem-istry; Characterization and Evaluation of Materials


Product categoryReviews

Due October 2013

2013. X, 244 p. 111 illus. (Engineering Materials) Hardcover7 * € (D) 149,79 | € (A) 153,99 | sFr 186,507 € 139,99 | £126.00ISBN 978-3-319-02113-3

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X. Wang, Z. M. Wang, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing, People‘s Republic of China (Eds)

High-Efficiency Solar CellsPhysics, Materials, and Devices

Contents Preface.- Chapter 1: High-Efficiency Silicon Solar Cells – Materials and Devices Physics.- Chapter 2: Luminescent Study of Recombination Processes in the Single-Crystal Silicon and Silicon Structures Fabricated Using High-Efficiency Solar Cells Tech-nology.- Chapter 3: Emerging PV nanomaterials: capabilities versus recombination losses.- Chapter 4: Chalcopyrite quantum wells and dots in solar-cell applications.- Chapter 5: Nanostructured Silicon-Based Photovoltaic Cells.- Chapter 6: High band gap silicon nanocrystal solar cells: Device fabrication, characterization and modeling.- Chapter 7: Thiophene-based copolymers synthe-sized by electropolymerization for application as hole transport layer in organic photovoltaics cells.- Chapter 8: Molecular engineering of efficient dyes for p-type semiconductor sensitization.- Chapter 9: Dye-Doped Polysiloxane Rubbers for Lumi-nescent Solar Concentrator Systems.- Chapter 10: Engineering FRET-based Solar Cells: Manipula-tion of Energy and Electron Transfer Processes in a Light Harvesting Assembly.- Chapter 11: Chlorophyll-Derived-, Cyclic-Tetrapyrrole-Based Purpurins as Efficient Near-Infrared Absorp-tion Donor Materials for Dye-Sensitized and Organic Solar Cells.- Chapter 12: Hybrid Solar Cells: Materials, Interfaces, and Devices.- Chapter 13: Implication of porous TiO2 nanoparticles in PEDOT: PSS photovoltaic devices.- Chapter 14: Light trapping for solar cells.- Chapter 15: Anti-reflective silicon oxide p-layer for thin-film silicon solar cells.- Chapter 16: Design guidelines for high efficiency plasmonics silicon solar cells.- Chapter 17: Plasmon-Enhanced Excitonic Solar Cells. [...]

Fields of interestOptical and Electronic Materials; Renewable and Green Energy; Energy Technology



Due November 2013

2014. XV, 541 p. 358 illus., 233 in color. (Springer Series in Materials Science, Volume 190) Hardcover7 * € (D) 181,89 | € (A) 186,99 | sFr 226,507 € 169,99 | £153.00ISBN 978-3-319-01987-1

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X. Wang, Z. M. Wang, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing, People‘s Republic of China (Eds)

Nanoscale ThermoelectricsContents Preface.- Chapter 1: Thermoelectric effects: semiclassical and quantum approaches from the Boltzmann transport equation.- Chapter 2: Electron transport engineering by nanostruc-tures for efficient thermoelectrics.- Chapter 3: Thermal Conductivity of Particulate Nanocom-posites.- Chapter 4: Nano Bulk Thermoelectrics: Concepts, Techniques, and Modeling.- Chapter 5: Control Thermal Conductivity of Semiconductor Nanowires: Phononics Engineering.- Chapter 6: Thermoelectric efficiency of nanowires with long range surface disorder.- Chapter 7: One-dimen-sional Bi-based Nanostructures for Thermoelec-trics.- Chapter 8: Cerium, Samarium, Holmium Doped Bi88Sb12.- Chapter 9: Thermoelectric Properties of P-type Skutterudite Nanocompos-ites.- Chapter 10: Thermoelectric Properties of CoSb3 Based Skutterudites Filled by Group 13 Elements.- Chapter 11: Nanoscale Self-Assembled Oxide Bulk Thermoelectrics.- Chapter 12: Ther-moelectric Properties of Carbon Nanotubes and Related One-dimensional Structures.- Chapter 13: The thermoelectric properties in graphene and graphene nanoribbons.- Chapter 14: Silicon nanostructures for thermoelectric applications.- Chapter 15: Modeling and Analysis of Strain Effects on Thermoelectric Figure of Merit in Si/Ge Nanocomposites.- Chapter 16: SiGe nanowires for thermoelectrics applications.- Index.

Fields of interestNanotechnology; Energy Harvesting; Engineering Thermodynamics, Heat and Mass Transfer



Due October 2013

2013. XV, 674 p. 276 illus., 220 in color. (Lecture Notes in Nanoscale Science and Technology, Volume 16) Hardcover7 * € (D) 181,89 | € (A) 186,99 | sFr 226,507 € 169,99 | £153.00ISBN 978-3-319-02011-2

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V. Budak, Institute of Radio-Enginnering and Electronics, Moscow, Russia; A. A. Kokhanovsky, Institute of Environmental Physics, Bremen, Germany

Radiative Transfer ModelingPhysical Basis and Numerical Aspects

The textbook is devoted to the description of the light field formation in turbid media, such as atmosphere and ocean. By the light field is under-stood the description of the electromagnetic field propagation (transfer) in the ray approximation.

Features 7 Complete coverage of all aspects of the theory of radiative transfer in turbid media 7 Math-ematics and physics only in the volume of the lower-division of university is required to master the book 7 Includes a single physical approach to the analysis of radiative transfer, as the descrip-tion of the electromagnetic wave propagation in the ray approximation

Contents Physical basis of radiative transfer theory.- The structure of the light field inside turbid media.- Basic properties of radiative transfer equation solutions.- Small angle approximation (SAA).- Discrete transfer theory.- Boundary conditions.- Effect of hardware and software to implement the algorithms of radiative transfer theory.- Three dimensional radiative transfer.- Inverse problem of radiative transfer. [...]

Fields of interestAtmospheric Sciences; Optics and Electrodynam-ics; Monitoring/Environmental Analysis



Due November 2014

2015. Approx. 500 p. 100 illus. (Environmental Earth Sciences) Hardcover7 * € (D) 139,05 | € (A) 142,94 | sFr 173,007 € 129,95 | £117.00ISBN 978-3-642-28832-6

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D. Chirila, Alfred-Wegener-Institut, Bremerhaven, Germany; G. Lohmann, Alfred-Wegener-Institute, Bremerhaven, Germany

Introduction to Modern Fortran for Earth System SciencesThis work provides a short „getting started“ guide to Fortran 90/95. The main target audience con-sists of newcomers to the field of numerical com-putation within Earth system sciences (students, researchers or scientific programmers). Further-more, readers accustomed to other programming languages may also benefit from this work, by discovering how some programming techniques they are familiar with map to Fortran 95. The main goal is to enable readers to quickly start us-ing Fortran 95 for writing useful programs. It also introduces a gradual discussion of Input/Output facilities relevant for Earth system sciences, from the simplest ones to the more advanced netCDF library (which has become a de facto standard for handling the massive datasets used within Earth system sciences). While related works already treat these disciplines separately (each often provid-ing much more information than needed by the beginning practitioner), the reader finds in this book a shorter guide which links them.

Features 7 Written from a strongly applied perspec-tive 7 Describes more advanced Input/Output facilities (netCDF) than competing works, linked with numerical applications 7 Concise introduc-tion to Fortran 95 programming for the targeted reader

Contents General concepts.- Fortran Basics.- Elements of software-engineering.- Applications.

Fields of interestEarth System Sciences; Programming Languages, Compilers, Interpreters; Numerical and Computa-tional Physics

Target groupsGraduate


Due December 2013

2014. 60 p. 105 illus., 7 in color. (SpringerBriefs in Earth System Sciences) Softcover7 approx. * € (D) 53,45 | € (A) 54,95 | sFr 66,507 approx. € 49,95 | £44.99ISBN 978-3-642-37008-3

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P. J. Depetris, A. I. Pasquini, Universidad Nacional de Córdoba, Córdoba, Argentina; K. L. Lecomte, Universidad Nacional de Córdoba, Cordoba, Argentina

Weathering and the Riverine Denudation of ContinentsIn this monograph the authors present an over-view of the state-of-the-art and use examples or case histories to illustrate the combined role of rock decay and rivers on continental denuda-tion. The Earth’s surface dynamics would not be conceivable without the fundamental component of rock weathering and the subsequent transport of solid debris and dissolved components to the coastal ocean through riverine drainage pathways. In other words, continental wear away is highly dependent on the mechanisms that control min-eral decay. Moreover, besides the significant role played by rivers in shaping the Earth’s outer skin, there is the important function that rivers perform in all geochemical cycles, mediating between the lithosphere, the hydrosphere, the biosphere and the hydrosphere.

Features 7 Written by a world known expert in hydrologi-cal geochemistry 7 Describes various aspects of the non organic and organic load of rivers to the oceans 7 Details the effect of climatic change to the river load

Contents Introduction.- The Commencement of Continen-tal Denudation: Mechanical Weathering.- The Biological Path to Rock Breakdown.- Chemical Weathering Processes at Earth´s Surface.- Weath-ering: Intensity and Rates.- The Wearing Away of Continents.- Concluding Comments.

Fields of interestHydrogeology; Biogeosciences; Geoecology/Natu-ral Processes



Due November 2013

2014. X, 110 p. 41 illus., 31 in color. (SpringerBriefs in Earth System Sciences) Softcover7 * € (D) 53,49 | € (A) 54,99 | sFr 67,007 € 49,99 | £44.99ISBN 978-94-007-7716-3

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Y. Dilek, Miami University, Oxford, OH, USA; H. Furnes, University of Bergen, Bergen, Norway (Eds)

Evolution of Archean Crust and Early LifeContents Preface.- Precambrian Greenstone Belts Host Dif-ferent Ophiolite Types.- The Plume to Plate Tran-sition: Hadean and Archean Crustal Evolution in the Northern Wyoming Province, U.S.A.- Archae-an elements of the basement outliers west of the Scandinavian Caledonides in Northern Norway: architecture, evolution and possible correlation with Fennoscandia.- A review of the geodynamic significance of hornblende-bearing ultramafic rocks in the Mesoarchean Fiskenæsset Complex, SW Greenland.- The Precambrian Geology of the North China Craton: A review and update of the key issues.- How to Make a Continent: Thirty-five Years of TTG Research Kent.- Recycling of lead at Neoarchean continental margins.- Crustal evolution and deformation in a non-plate-tectonic Archaean Earth: Comparisons with Venus.- Ac-creted turbidite fans and remnant ocean basins in Phanerozoic orogens: A template for a signifi-cant Precambrian crustal growth and recycling process.- Biogenicity of Earth‘s Earliest Fossils.- In situ morphologic, elemental and isotopic analysis of Archean life.- Archaean soils, lakes and springs: looking for signs of life.- Rare earth elements in stromatolites – Evidence that modern terrestrial stromatolites fractionate rare earth elements dur-ing incorporation from ambient waters.

Fields of interestGeology; Structural Geology; Geochemistry



Due November 2013

2014. I, 541 p. 255 illus., 80 in color. (Modern Approaches in Solid Earth Sciences, Volume 7) Hardcover7 * € (D) 106,99 | € (A) 109,99 | sFr 133,507 € 99,99 | £90.00ISBN 978-94-007-7614-2

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Z. Lu, S. Qiao, Information Engineering University Institute of Surveying and Mapping, Zhengzhou, People‘s Republic of China

GeodesyIntroduction to Geodetic Datum and Geodetic Systems

Geodetic datum (including coordinate datum, height datum, depth datum, gravimetry da-tum) and geodetic systems (including geodetic coordinate system, plane coordinate system, height system, gravimetry system) are the com-mon foundations for every aspect of geomatics. This course book focuses on geodetic datum and geodetic systems, and describes the basic theories, techniques, methods of geodesy. The main themes include: the various techniques of geodetic data acquisition, geodetic datum and geodetic control networks, geoid and height systems, reference el-lipsoid and geodetic coordinate systems, Gaussian projection and Gaussian plan coordinates and the establishment of geodetic coordinate systems.

Features 7 Many special areas of geodesy are summarized by the well-known experts 7 Presents geodetic datum and geodetic systems as the common foundations of geomatics 7 Suitable as a basis for courses in geodesy and geomatics

Contents Introduction.- Geodetic Data Collection Tech-niques.- Geodetic datum and Geodetic Control Network.- Geoid and Height System.- Reference Ellipsoid and Geodetic Coordinate System.- Gauss and UTM Conformal Projection and Plane Rectangular Coordinate System.- Establishment of Geodetic Coordinate System.

Fields of interestGeophysics/Geodesy; Geographical Information Systems/Cartography; Geophysics and Environ-mental Physics

Target groupsUpper undergraduate


Due December 2013

2014. 300 p. 140 illus. Hardcover7 approx. * € (D) 106,95 | € (A) 109,95 | sFr 143,507 approx. € 99,95 | £90.00ISBN 978-3-642-41244-8

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U. Mohanty, Indian Institute of Technology Bhubaneswar, Bhubaneswar, India; M. Mohapatra, Cyclone Warning Division, New Delhi, India; O. Singh, B. Bandyopadhyay, L. Rathore, India Meteorological Department, New Delhi, India (Eds)

Monitoring and Prediction of Tropical Cyclones in the Indian Ocean and Climate ChangeFeatures 7 Book deals with latest state of art tools and technology for cyclone monitoring and predic-tion 7 Latest advances in numerical weather prediction modelling for cyclone prediction in all space and time scales 7 Provides latest trends in cyclone and climate change research and future scope 7 Deals with impact of climate change on tropical cyclone activity 7 Also deals with miti-gation measures for tropical cyclone management

Contents Status Report: Draft Second Assessment Re-port on Impacts of Climate Change on Tropical Cyclones in the Western North Pacific Basin.- Cli-mate change and Southern Hemisphere tropi-cal cyclones“ International Initiative - progress since the First International conference on Indian Ocean Tropical Cyclones and Climate Change.- Construction, archival and quality of best track parameters for study of climate change impact on tropical cyclones over the north Indian Ocean.- Climate Change in Tropical Cyclones and Monsoon Depressions of North Indian Ocean.- Mechanism of the Indian ocean tropical cyclone frequency changes due to global warming.- Asso-ciation between total ozone, QBO, cyclonic storms and Climate change.- Tropical cyclone and climate change in India.- On the variations in the genesis positions and propagation of the North Indian Ocean tropical Cyclones in a Changing Climate. [...]

Fields of interestOceanography; Meteorology; Natural Hazards



Due October 2013

Jointly published with Capital Publishing Company, New Delhi, India

Distribution rights for SAARC countries: Capital Publishing Company, New Delhi, India

2014. 400 p. 140 illus., 40 in color. Hardcover7 approx. * € (D) 139,09 | € (A) 142,99 | sFr 173,507 approx. € 129,99 | £117.00ISBN 978-94-007-7719-4

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G. Orsi, Ist. Naz. di Geofisica e Vulcanologia, Naples, Italy; L. Civetta, Università degli Studi di Napoli Federic, Naples, CA, USA; R. Moretti, Seconda Università degli Studi di Napoli, Aversa, Italy (Eds)

Campi FlegreiThe densely populated Campi Flegrei resurgent caldera is one of the widest known, best studied and highly dangerous volcanoes of the world. This monograph will synthesize the current knowledge of this volcano, through different review chapters. The book consists of about 15 chapters, each on a specific aspect, authored by well-recognized experts.

Features 7 Exhaustive, rigorous and up-to-date scientific picture of a worldwide unique setting, renowned for its history, cultural heritage and hazards in a highly-populated area 7 Suitable for wide range of academics (from graduate students to profes-sors) as well for civil authorities, land planners and managers 7 Richly illustrated, including 50 color images

Contents Geological and structural setting and evolu-tion.- Geophysical structure.- Architecture and evolution of the magmatic feeding system.- Geo-chemistry of distal tephra and its implication on tephrochronology.- Rheological properties of magmas and their influence on mixing processes and eruption dynamics.- Magma chamber dynam-ics.- Magma degassing, hydrothermal system and phreatic eruption hazard.- Current seismicity.- Ground deformation and source modeling (land and space surveys).- Reconstruction of the last eruption from chronicles.- Slope instability in py-roclastic terrains.- Millenary human inhabitation, present urbanization, and geological features.- Un-rest and volcanic hazards.

Fields of interestGeology; Geochemistry; Geophysics/Geodesy



Due June 2014

2014. Approx. 300 p. 130 illus., 50 in color. (Active Volcanoes of the World) Hardcover7 approx. * € (D) 106,95 | € (A) 109,95 | sFr 133,507 approx. € 99,95 | £90.00ISBN 978-3-642-37059-5

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V. Pasquale, M. Verdoya, P. Chiozzi, University of Genova, Genova, Italy

GeothermicsHeat Flow in the Lithosphere

After a brief review of global tectonics and the structure of the crust and upper mantle, the basic relations of conductive heat transport and the rock thermal properties are introduced as well as the various methods for measuring thermal conductivity and heat generation due to the decay of radioactive elements. The authors analyze geothermal flow and the thermal state of the lithosphere and deep interior and discuss the fundamental problems related to the formation, upwelling mechanisms, solidification and cooling of magmas. The text presents analytical methods that allow us to gain information on heat and groundwater flow from the analyses of tempera-ture–depth data.

Features 7 Offers a clear overview of the thermal structure of the Earth 7 Gives an insight into the forma-tion processes and upwelling mechanisms of magma 7 Presents an interdisciplinary approach to the analysis of magma solidification, which in-volve phase change, and cooling of both intrusive igneous bodies and lava covers 7 Introduces the methods for measuring the thermal properties and the radiogenic heat of rocks 7 Presents analyti-cal methods for the quantitative inference of the groundwater flow from analyses of subsurface temperature data

Contents Lithosphere Structure and Dynamics.- Heat Con-duction and Thermal Parameters.- Thermal State.- Temperature and Magmatic Processes.- Heat in the Groundwater Flow.

Fields of interestGeophysics/Geodesy; Geophysics and Environ-mental Physics; Renewable and Green Energy



Due October 2013

2014. VII, 117 p. 55 illus. (SpringerBriefs in Earth Sciences) Softcover7 * € (D) 53,49 | € (A) 54,99 | sFr 67,007 € 49,99 | £44.99ISBN 978-3-319-02510-0

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J. Rabassa, CADIC-CONICET, Ushuaia, Argentina; C. Ollier, University of Western Australia, Perth, Australia (Eds)

Gondwana Landscapes in southern South AmericaArgentina, Uruguay and southern Brazil

Contents Introduction.- Some Concepts on Gondwana Landscapes: Long-term Landscape Evolution, Genesis, Distribution, and Age.- Some Principles in the Study of Planation Surfaces.- Planation Surfaces of the Gondwana Continents: Synthesis and Problems.- A Brief Review of the Develop-ment of Gondwana Landscape Studies in Africa, the Centre-piece of the Former Gondwana.- Mod-eling the Atmospheric Circulation and Climatic Conditions over Southern South America During the Late History of the Gondwana Super-Con-tinent.- Gondwana Paleosurfaces in the State of Rio Grande Do Sul, Southern Brazil.- Ancient Landscapes of Uruguay.- A General Overview of Gondwana Landscapes in Argentina.- Planation Surfaces on the Paraná Basaltic Plateau, Southern South America.- Geomorphology of Paleosur-faces in the Sierras De Comechingones, Central Pampean Ranges, Argentina.- Gondwana Glacial Paleolandscape, Diamictite Record of Carbonifer-ous Valley Glaciation, and Pre-glacial Remnants of an Ancient Weathering Front in Northwestern Argentina.- Planation Surfaces of Central Western Argentina.- The Erosional Surfaces and Granitic Landscape in Ignimbrites of Sierra De Lihuel Calel, Province of La Pampa, Argentina.- Paleo-landscapes of the Northern Patagonian Massif.- The Rhyolitic Plateau of the Marifil Formation (Jurassic): A Gondwana Paleosurface in the Southeastern Portion of the Northern Patagonia Massif. [...]

Fields of interestEarth System Sciences; Physical Geography; Geo-ecology/Natural Processes



Due March 2014

2014. XX, 400 p. 100 illus. in color. (Springer Earth System Sciences) Hardcover7 approx. * € (D) 139,09 | € (A) 142,99 | sFr 173,507 approx. € 129,99 | £117.00ISBN 978-94-007-7701-9

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T. Scolamacchia, Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität, München, Germany; J. L. Macías, Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México UNAM- Campus Morelia, Morelia, Mexico (Eds)

Active Volcanoes of Chiapas (Mexico): El Chichón and TacanáThis publication summarizes the studies carried out at two of the most active volcanoes of Chiapas (Mexico): El Chichón and Tacaná. El Chichón erupted explosively in 1982 killing more than 2000 people being the worst volcanic disaster in Mexico, and Tacaná produced two mild phreatic explosions in 1950 and 1986. Only after these explosions a surge of new studies began to unre-veal their volcanic history and impact. This book presents the state of the art advances in topics related to the geologic setting of the two volca-noes, their eruptive history and composition of erupted products, the hydrothermal systems and their manifestations.

Features 7 State-of-the-art advances of the geological set-ting of El Chichón and Tacaná (Chiapas Region, Mexico) 7 Hazard management based on the experiences after the 1982 eruption of El Chichón, one the biggest eruptions on Earth in the 20th century 7 The chapter on risk assessment covers among others; human health problems related with volcanic activity, successful and unsuccess-ful mitigation plans, infrastructure planning, and communication strategies

Contents Foreword by W. A. Duffield.- Geology.- Petrology and Geochemistry.- El Chichón Volcano.- Tacanà Volcano.- Volcano monitoring.- Risk assessment and mitigation.- Volcano and geothermal energy.- Flora and fauna in volcano parks.- Archeology.- Outlook.

Fields of interestGeology; Natural Hazards; Geophysics/Geodesy



Due March 2014

2014. 250 p. 70 illus., 50 in color. (Active Volcanoes of the World) Hardcover7 approx. * € (D) 106,95 | € (A) 109,95 | sFr 143,507 approx. € 99,95 | £90.00ISBN 978-3-642-25889-3

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G. Shen, Jiangsu Academy of Environmental Science, Nanjing, People‘s Republic of China

Emission Factors of Carbonaceous Particulate Matter and Polycyclic Aromatic Hydrocarbons from Residential Solid Fuel CombustionsEmission inventory is basic for the understanding of environmental behaviors and potential effects of compounds, however, current inventories are often associated with relatively high uncertainties. One important reason is the lack of emission fac-tors (EFs), especially for the residential solid fuel combustion in developing countries.

Features 7 Measure emission factors of carbonaceous particulate matter and PAHs from residential combustions of a variety of solid fuels 7 Identify and quantify the influences of fuel properties and combustion conditions 7 Indicate much higher variations in field measurement compared to the laboratory study

Contents Introduction.- Research overview.- Materials and Methods.- Emission factors of carbonaceous particulate matter.- Emission factors of parent PAHs.- Emission factors of PAH derivatives.- Field measurement.- Biomass pellet burning.- Conclu-sion.

Fields of interestEnvironmental Science and Engineering; Atmo-spheric Protection/Air Quality Control/Air Pollu-tion; Energy, general



Due March 2014

2014. 180 p. 87 illus., 2 in color. (Springer Theses) Hardcover7 approx. * € (D) 106,99 | € (A) 109,99 | sFr 133,507 approx. € 99,99 | £90.00ISBN 978-3-642-39761-5

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D. L. Tang, South China Sea Institute of Oceanology, Guangzhou, People‘s Republic of China; G. Sui, Guangdong University of Foreign Studies, Guangzhou, People‘s Republic of China (Eds)

Typhoon Impact and Crisis ManagementMajor natural hazards have sparked growing public concern worldwide. This book provides new information on Typhoon Impact and Crisis Management using satellite remote sensing technology, linking the natural sciences and social sciences in typhoon studies. It examines remote sensing observations of typhoons (hurricanes), typhoon impacts on the environment, typhoon impacts on marine ecosystems, typhoon impacts and global changes, typhoon (hurricane) impacts on economics, and crisis management for typhoon (hurricane) disasters.

Features 7 Links the natural sciences and social sciences in typhoon studies 7 Provides information for typhoon crisis management using satellite remote sensing technology 7 Describes links between atmospheric, ocean, and marine ecology

Contents Part I Remote Sensing Observations of Typhoon (Hurricane).- Part II Typhoon (Hurricane) Impacts on Environments.- Part III Typhoon (Hurricane) Impacts on Marine Ecosystem.- Part IV Typhoon (Hurricane) Impacts and Global Changes.- Part V Typhoon (Hurricane) Impacts on Economics.- Part VI Crisis Management for Typhoon (Hurricane) Disaster.

Fields of interestNatural Hazards; Meteorology; Remote Sensing/Photogrammetry


Product categoryContributed volume

Due November 2013

2014. XVII, 581 p. 198 illus., 158 in color. (Advances in Natural and Technological Hazards Research, Volume 40) Hardcover7 * € (D) 106,99 | € (A) 109,99 | sFr 133,507 € 99,99 | £90.00ISBN 978-3-642-40694-2

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P. Tomascak, State University of New York, Oswego, NY, USA; T. Magna, Czech Geological Survey, Prague, Czech Republic; R. Dohmen, Ruhr-Universität Bochum, Bochum, Germany

Advances in Lithium Isotope GeochemistryNot even a full decade has passed since the pub-lication of a broadly inclusive summary of Li iso-tope research around the globe (Tomascak, 2004). Despite the short time, the use of this isotope sys-tem in the investigation of geo- and cosmochemi-cal questions has veritably exploded, hinging in part on the advent of new analytical technology at the close of the millennium. Lithium, as a light element that forms low-charge, moderate-sized ions, manifests a number of chemical properties that make its stable isotope system useful in a wide array of geo- and cosmochemical research fields.

Features 7 The most current summary of research on this topic available on the market (last major work in the field dates back to 2004) 7 Offers complete coverage of all geochemical research on the topic in a field that has witnessed a massive boom in the last decade 7 Includes long- and short-term historical perspectives of the field plus suggestions for profitable future research directions

Contents Introduction.- Methodology of lithium analytical chemistry and isotope measurements.- Lithium in the cosmos.- Experimental constraints.- Li isotopes in the Earth’s mantle.- The surficial realm: Low T geochemistry of Li.- Linking deep and shal-low Earth: arcs and orogens.- Summation: Li in the bulk Earth and comparison within the solar system.- Reflection: What have we learned and where can we go?.

Field of interestGeochemistry



Due March 2014

2014. 120 p. 20 illus., 10 in color. (Advances in Isotope Geochemistry) Hardcover7 approx. * € (D) 106,99 | € (A) 109,99 | sFr 133,507 approx. € 99,99 | £90.00ISBN 978-3-319-01429-6

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