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Wax Crystal Control -

Nanocomposites - Stimuli-

Responsive Polymers

Features

Highest Impact Factor of all publications ranked byISI within Polymer Science Short and concise reportson physics and chemistry of polymers, each writtenby the world renowned experts Still valid and use-ful after 5 or 10 years The electronic version is avail-able free of charge for standing order customers at:springer.com/series/12/

Contents

A. Radulescu, L.J. Fetters, D. Richter: Polymer Driv-en Wax Crystal Control Using Partially CrystallinePolymeric Materials.- F.R. Costa, M. Saphianniko-va, U. Wagenknecht, G. Heinrich: Layered Dou-ble Hydroxide Based Polymer Nanocomposites.- S.Aoshima, S. Kanaoka: Synthesis of Stimuli-Respon-sive Polymers by Living Polymerization: Poly(N-Iso-propylacrylamide) and Poly(Vinyl Ether)s.

Fields of interest

Polymer Sciences; Nanotechnology; Soft Matter,Complex Fluids; Physical Chemistry

Target groups

Academic and industrial researchers; libraries inpolymer science, material science, and solid statephysics

Type of publication

Reviews

Due November 2007

2008. Approx.10, 230 p. Also available online. (Advances in Poly-

mer Science, Vol. 210) Hardcover

174,95 €

ISBN 978-3-540-75499-2

Single Molecules and

Nanotechnology

This book focuses on recent advances in the rapid-ly evolving field of single molecule research. Theseadvances are of importance for the investigationof biopolymers and cellular biochemical reactions,and are essential to the development of quantita-tive biology. Written by leading experts in the field,the articles cover a broad range of topics, including:quantum photonics of organic dyes and inorgan-ic nanoparticles their use in detecting properties ofsingle molecules the monitoring of single molecule(enzymatic) reactions single protein (un)folding innanometer-sized confined volumes the dynamics ofmolecular interactions in biological cells The bookis written for advanced students and scientists whowish to survey the concepts, techniques and resultsof single molecule research and assess them for theirown scientific activities.

Features

- Comprehensive overview on the fast developingfield of single molecule detection- -Written by ex-perts in the field

Contents

1. Nanophotonics and Single Molecules.- 2. SingleBiomolecules at Cryogenic Temperatures: FromStructure to Dynamics.- 3. Quantum Optics: Col-loidal Fluorescent Semiconductor Nanocrystals(Quantum Dots) in Single-Molecule Detection andImaging.- 4. Scanning Fluorescence CorrelationSpectroscopy.- 5. Single Molecule Imaging of Cellu-lar Signaling.- 6. Signaling and Mobility of Single Re-ceptor Proteins.- 7. Single Enzyme Kinetics. A Studyof the Yeast Enzyme Candida Antarctica.- 8. ProteinFolding and Dynamics from Optical Single MoleculeSpectroscopy.- 9. Single Molecules and Nanoscale [..]

Fields of interest

Biophysics; Nanotechnology; Biochemistry, general;Physical Chemistry

Target groups

libraries, institutes, scientists, advanced students

Type of publication

Contributed volume

Due November 2007

2008. Approx. 340 p. 96 illus. 25 in color. (Springer Series in Bio-

physics, Vol. 12) Hardcover

159,95 €

ISBN 978-3-540-73923-4

D. Adams, University of the Western Cape, Cape Town, South

Africa; T.L. Alford, Arizona State University, Arizona, AZ, USA; J.W.

Mayer, Arizona State University, Arizona, AZ, USA

Silver Metallization

Stability and Reliability

Silver has the lowest resistivity of all metals, whichmakes it an attractive interconnect material for high-er current densities and faster switching speeds in in-tegrated circuits. Over the past ten years, extensiveresearch has been conducted to address the thermaland electrical stability, as well as processing issueswhich, to date, have prevented the implementationof silver as an interconnect metal. Silver Metalliza-tion: Stability and Reliability is the first book to dis-cuss current knowledge of silver metallization andits potential as a favorable candidate for implementa-tion as a future interconnect material for integratedcircuit technology. Silver Metallization: Stability andReliability provides detailed information on a widerange of experimental, characterization and analy-sis techniques. It also presents the novel approachesused to overcome the thermal and electrical stabilityissues associated with silver metallization. Readerswill learn about the: - preparation and characteriza-tion [..]

Features

First book to discuss current knowledge of silvermetallization and its potential as a favourable candi-date for implementation as a future interconnect ma-terial for integrated circuit technology Valuable re-source in this emerging field Provides detailed infor-mation on a wide range of experimental characteri-zation and analysis techniques

Contents

Introduction.- Silver Thin Film Analysis.- DiffusionBarriers and Self-encapsulation.- Thermal Stability.-Silver Electromigration Resistance.- Integration Is-sues.- Summary.

Fields of interest

Metallic Materials; Surfaces and Interfaces, ThinFilms; Operating Procedures, Materials Treatment;Industrial and Production Engineering

Target groups

Postgraduates and researchers in materials scienceand engineering

Type of publication

Monograph

Due December 2007

2008. Approx. 140 p. (Engineering Materials and Processes) Hard-

cover

109,95 €

ISBN 978-1-84800-026-1

2 Material Science springer.com/booksellers

K. Al-Shamery, Carl-von-Ossietzky-Universität, Oldenburg, Ger-

many; H.-G. Rubahn, University of Southern Denmark, Odense,

Denmark; H. Sitter, Johannes Kepler Universität, Linz, Austria

(Eds.)

Organic Nanostructures for Next

Generation Devices

This book provides the first comprehensive overviewof fabrication, fundamental properties and appli-cations of a new class of nanoscaled organic ma-terials which holds huge promise for future sub-micron-sized photonics and optoelectronics. Bycontrolled self-assembled growth on single crystalsurfaces, fiber-like structures are fabricated withmacroscopic lengths up to millimeter size but meso-scopic widths of mere hundreds of nanometers andnanoscopic heights of several ten nanometers. Theextraordinary beauty of these new structures is thatthey are quasi single crystalline, providing superi-or optical and electronic properties, and that theirproperties can be freely tailored via functionalizationof their organic building blocks.

Features

Covers new developments in organic materials foroptical and electrical applications Unique integra-tion of the basics of organic materials science, fabri-cation of nanostructured organic materials, and de-vice applications Provides a reference for researchersand engineers alike and a study-text for graduate stu-dents

Contents

1. Fundamentals of Organic Film Growth and Char-acterization.- 2. Optical Characterization Methodsfor Ultrathin Nanoaggregates.- 3. Growth of Orient-ed Organic Nanoaggregates via Molecular Beam De-position.- 4. Tailored Organic Nanoaggregates Gen-erated by Self-Assembly of Designed Functionalisedp-Quaterphenylenes on Muscovite Mica Substrates.-5. Hot Wall Epitaxial Growth of Films of ConjugatedMolecules.- 6. Crystallography of Ultrathin OrganicFilms and Nanoaggregates.- 7. Growth and Electron-ic Structure of Homo- and Hetero-epitaxial OrganicNanostructures.- 8. Mechanisms Governing the [..]

Fields of interest

Optical and Electronic Materials; Polymer Sciences;Applied Optics, Optoelectronics, Optical Devices;Solid State Physics and Spectroscopy; Physics andApplied Physics in Engineering

Target groups

Scientists and advanced students

Type of publication

Monograph

Due January 2008

2008. Approx. XIX, 362 p. 125 illus. (Springer Series in Materials

Science, Vol. 101) Hardcover

129,95 €

ISBN 978-3-540-71922-9

K. Al-Shamery, University of Oldenburg, Germany; J. Parisi, Uni-

versity of Oldenburg, Germany (Eds.)

Self-Organized Morphology in

Nanostructured Materials

In this volume, concepts of nonlinear dynamics andself-organization are applied to topics in materialssciences with emphasis on semiconductors, soft mat-ter, and biomaterials. The questions addressed in-clude how to compare ordering phenomena undernonequilibrium situations, usually called self-orga-nized structures, with those arising under situationsclose to equilibrium via selfassembly. Analogies arepointed out, differences are characterized, and effortsmade to discover common features in the mechanis-tic description of those phenomena. Of major impor-tance is the question of the role of spatial and tempo-ral order, in particular, the application of conceptsdeveloped on macroscopic and microscopic scales tostructure formation occurring on nanoscales, whichoccupies the focus of interest on the frontiers of sci-ence.

Features

Comprehensive presentation of self-organized struc-ture formation in nanomaterials Integrates nano-and microphysical effects in a unique way Valuablereference work for researchers Explains the basics tograduate students

Contents

1. Organic crystalline nanofibers.- 2. Titanium-basedmolecular architectures formed by self-assembled re-action.- 3. Self-assemblies of organic and inorganicmaterials.- 4. Self-assembled nanoparticle rings.- 5.Patterns of nanodroplets: The Belousov-ZhabotinskyAerosol OT microemulsion system.- 6. Honeycombcarbon networks – preparation, structure, and trans-port.- 7. Chemical waves in living cells.

Fields of interest

Nanotechnology; Condensed Matter; Physics andApplied Physics in Engineering

Target groups

Scientists, advanced students

Type of publication

Monograph

Due October 2007

2008. XIII, 173 p. 96 illus. (Springer Series in Materials Science,

Vol. 99) Hardcover

119,95 €

ISBN 978-3-540-72674-6

G. Asti, Università di Parma, Italy; L. Pareti, Consiglio Nazionale

della Ricerche, Parma, Italy; M. Ghidini, Università di Parma, Italy;

B. Azzerboni, Università di Messina, Italy (Eds.)

Magnetic Nanostructures in Modern

Technology

Spintronics, Magnetic MEMS and Recording

A team of outstanding scientists in the field of mod-ern magnetic nanotechnologies illustrates the stateof the art in several areas of advanced magneto-elec-tronic devices, magnetic micro-electromechanicalsystems and high density information storage tech-nologies.. The physics and chemistry of nano-scalesystems have made rapid advances and there are re-al prospects of translating exciting scientific findingsinto a new generation of processes and high technol-ogy products with a potential impact on several in-dustrial sectors . In particular the development ofnano-structured magnetic materials plays a leadingrole in the increasing miniaturization of devices withsuperior performances. The considered applicationsareas are: i) "magneto-electronics", where the controlof electron spins in magnetic hetero-structures offersnew and improved functionalities in devices of inte-grated digital electronics., Magnetic random accessmemories, MRAM, are among the principal applica-tions for new non-volatile RAM [..]

Features

This volume proposes a synergic junction betweenthe characteristic expertise of the engineering andthe knowledge of the basic science. The main effectshould be a cross-cultural fertilization favoring aninterdisciplinary enrichment for the readers andtheir research perspectives This volume covers themost advanced fields of modern magnetic nano-technologies. It is a unique source of up to date [..]

Contents

Preface.Acknowledgements. List of Contributors.A.Spintronics. Spin-Polarized Current and Spin-Transfer Torque in Magnetic Multilayers.- Spin-Transfer-Driven Magnetization Dynamics.- Micro-magnetic Modeling of Magnetization DynamicsDriven by Spin -Polarized Current: Basics of Numer-ical Modeling, Analysis of Confined Systems.- Mi-cromagnetic Modeling of Magnetizazion Dynam-ics Driven by Spin -Polarized Current: Analysis ofnon-Confined Systems.- Micromagnetic Modeling ofMagnetization Dynamics Driven by Spin -PolarizedCurrent: Stability Diagrams and Role of the non-Standard Effective [..]

Fields of interest

Nanotechnology; Magnetism, Magnetic Materials;Surfaces and Interfaces, Thin Films; Memory Struc-tures; Condensed Matter

Target groups

Universities, Engineering and scientific Facul-ties and Departments, Public and private researchlaboratories and institutions, active in the fieldof modern electronics, electro-mechanics andmicro-system technologies, Magnetic recordingcompanies,Chemical Industry, Bio-technology in-stitutions, Micro-System Technology is a need ina large variety of modern industries: chemistry,medicine, life science, air and space, automotive ap-plications, Laboratories of Standards, for certifica-tion [..]


Type of publication

Proceedings

Due October 2007

2007. XVII, 345 pp (NATO Science for Peace and Security Series B:

Physics and Biophysics) Softcover

69,95 €

ISBN 978-1-4020-6337-4

B. Azzerboni, Università di Messina, Italy; G. Asti, Università di

Parma, Italy; L. Pareti, Consiglio Nazionale della Ricerche, Parma,

Italy; M. Ghidini, Università di Parma, Italy (Eds.)

Magnetic Nanostructures in Modern

Technology

Spintronics, Magnetic MEMS and Recording

A team of outstanding scientists in the field of mod-ern magnetic nanotechnologies illustrates the stateof the art in several areas of advanced magneto-elec-tronic devices, magnetic micro-electromechanicalsystems and high density information storage tech-nologies.. The physics and chemistry of nano-scalesystems have made rapid advances and there are re-al prospects of translating exciting scientific findingsinto a new generation of processes and high technol-ogy products with a potential impact on several in-dustrial sectors . In particular the development ofnano-structured magnetic materials plays a leadingrole in the increasing miniaturization of devices withsuperior performances. The considered applicationsareas are: i) "magneto-electronics", where the controlof electron spins in magnetic hetero-structures offersnew and improved functionalities in devices of inte-grated digital electronics., Magnetic random accessmemories, MRAM, are among the principal applica-tions for new non-volatile RAM [..]

Features

This volume proposes a synergic junction betweenthe characteristic expertise of the engineering andthe knowledge of the basic science. The main effectshould be a cross-cultural fertilization favoring aninterdisciplinary enrichment for the readers andtheir research perspectives This volume covers themost advanced fields of modern magnetic nano-technologies. It is a unique source of up to date [..]

Contents

Preface.Acknowledgements. List of Contributors.A.Spintronics. Spin-Polarized Current and Spin-Transfer Torque in Magnetic Multilayers.- Spin-Transfer-Driven Magnetization Dynamics.- Micro-magnetic Modeling of Magnetization DynamicsDriven by Spin -Polarized Current: Basics of Numer-ical Modeling, Analysis of Confined Systems.- Mi-cromagnetic Modeling of Magnetizazion Dynam-ics Driven by Spin -Polarized Current: Analysis ofnon-Confined Systems.- Micromagnetic Modeling ofMagnetization Dynamics Driven by Spin -PolarizedCurrent: Stability Diagrams and Role of the non-Standard Effective [..]

Fields of interest

Nanotechnology; Magnetism, Magnetic Materials;Surfaces and Interfaces, Thin Films; Memory Struc-tures; Condensed Matter

Target groups

Universities, Engineering and scientific Facul-ties and Departments, Public and private researchlaboratories and institutions, active in the fieldof modern electronics, electro-mechanics andmicro-system technologies, Magnetic recordingcompanies,Chemical Industry, Bio-technology in-stitutions, Micro-System Technology is a need ina large variety of modern industries: chemistry,medicine, life science, air and space, automotive ap-plications, Laboratories of Standards, for certifica-tion [..]

Type of publication

Proceedings

Due October 2007

2007. XVII, 345 pp (NATO Science for Peace and Security Series B:

Physics and Biophysics) Hardcover

139,95 €

ISBN 978-1-4020-6336-7


H. Bach, Schott Glaswerke, Mainz, Germany; D. Krause, Schott

Glaswerke, Mainz, Germany (Eds.)

Surface Analysis of Glasses and

Glass Ceramics, and Coatings

This volume describes how current methods of sur-face and thin film analysis, microscopy, and elec-tron microscopy in combination with optical mea-surements and spectroscopy can be used in researchand development, and in the production of glass-es, glass ceramics, and thin film coatings. All thesemethods can contribute to the main aims of devel-opment and production, i.e., to develop useful prop-erties of the surface of glass and glass ceramics, ei-ther coated or not, and to reproduce these proper-ties within the wanted accuracy under the most eco-nomic conditions of production. The book is con-ceived as a monograph; the individual chapters onthe corresponding subjects, however, are written byexperts who cooperate with or are at Schott. Illustrat-ing examples and numerous references are providedthroughout the book.

Contents

1. Overview 2. Interaction of Electromagnetic Ra-diation with Dielectrics 3. Electromagnetic Radi-ation for Surface and Coating Analysis 4. Interac-tion of Energetic Electrons with Solids 5. Analysis ofSurfaces and Thin Films with Electron Beams andElectron Microscopy 6. Interaction of Fast Ions withSolids 7. Analysis with Secondary Ion Mass Spec-trometry (SIMS) and the Ion Beam SpectrochemicalAnalyzer (IBSCA) 8. Analysis of the Depth Distribu-tions of Element Concentrations and Structures 9.Analysis, Surface Analyis, and Depth Profiling of In-sulating Materials with Secondary Neutral [..]

Fields of interest

Surfaces and Interfaces, Thin Films; Physical Chem-istry; Physics and Applied Physics in Engineering;Characterization and Evaluation Materials; Analyti-cal Chemistry

Target groups

For physicists, chemists, and engineers working inthe field of glass and glass ceramics

Type of publication

Professional book

Due October 2008

2008. Approx. 950 pp. 180 figs. (Schott Series on Glass and Glass

Ceramics) Hardcover

181,31 €

ISBN 978-3-540-58609-8

P. Baláž, Institute of Geotechnics, Slovak Academy of Sciences

Mechanochemistry in Nanoscience

and Minerals Engineering

Mechanochemistry as a branch of solid state chem-istry enquires into processes which proceed insolids due to the application of mechanical ener-gy. This provides a thorough, up to dateoverview of mechanochemistry of solidsand minerals. Applications of mechanochem-istry in nanoscience with special impact onnanogeoscience are described. Selected ad-vanced identification methods, most frequent-ly applied in nanoscience, are described as wellas the advantage of mechanochemical ap-proach in minerals engineering. Examples of indus-trial applications are given. Mechanochemicaltechnology is being applied in many industrialfields: powder metallurgy (synthesis of nanometals,alloys and nanocompounds), building industry (ac-tivation of cements), chemical industry (solid wastetreatment, catalyst synthesis, coal ashes utilization),minerals engineering (ore enrichment, enhancementof processes of extractive metallurgy), agriculture in-dustry (solubility increase of fertilizers), [..]

Features

Timely update of mechanochemistry, also given theuseful description of its interaction with mechanicalalloying. Unique descriptions of the benefitsof mechanochemistry applications in minerals engi-neering. State of the art overview of new applicationsof mechanochemical technologies, e.g. in pharma-cy, production of nanochrystalline materials, amor-phous alloys etcetera.

Contents

Introduction.- 1. Mechanochemistry inNanoscience.- 2. High-Energy Level Milling.- 3. Se-lected Identification Methods.- 4. From Mineralsto Nanomaterials.- 5. Mechanochemistry in Min-erals Engineering.- 6. Mechanochemical Technolo-gy.-Summary.- Author Index.- Subject Index

Fields of interest

Materials Science; Nanotechnology; Mineralogy;Geochemistry; Continuum Mechanics and Mechan-ics of Materials; Geotechnical Engineering

Target groups

Researchers, teachers and postgraduate students ingeoscience, materials science, nano(geo)science, sol-id state chemistry and minerals engineering

Type of publication

Monograph

Due April 2008

2008. Approx. 300 p. 150 illus. Hardcover

99,95 €

ISBN 978-3-540-74854-0

D.A. Bernards, Cornell University, Ithaca, NY, USA; R.M. Owens,

Agave BioSystems, Ithaca, NY, USA; G.G. Malliaras, Cornell Uni-

versity, Ithaca, NY, USA (Eds.)

Organic Semiconductors in Sensor

Applications

Organic semiconductors offer unique characteristicssuch as tunability of electronic properties via chem-ical synthesis, compatibility with mechanically flex-ible substrates, low-cost manufacturing, and facileintegration with chemical and biological function-alities. These characteristics have prompted the ap-plication of organic semiconductors and their de-vices in physical, chemical, and biological sensors.This book covers this rapidly emerging field by dis-cussing both optically- and electrically-based sen-sor concepts. Novel transducers based on organiclight-emitting diodes and organic thin-film transis-tors, as well as systems-on-a-chip architectures arepresented. Functionalization techniques to enhancespecificity are outlined, and models for the sensor re-sponse are described.

Features

Covers the major developments and applicationsof organic material electronic photoactive andchemosenstive devices Explains processing of organ-ic electrical photo- and chemosenstive devices Both areference work for researchers/engineers and a tuto-rial for graduate students

Contents

Water Soluble Poly(fluorene) Homopolymers andCopolymers for Chemical and Biological Sensors.-Polyelectrolyte Based Fluorescent Sensors.- Struc-turally Integrated Photoluminescent Chemical andBiological Sensors: An Organic Light-EmittingDiode (OLED)-Based Platform.- Lab-On-A-ChipDevices With Organic Semiconductor Based Opti-cal Detection.- Solid-State Chemosensitive OrganicDevices for Vapor-Phase Detection.- Detection ofChemical and Physical Parameters by Organic FieldEffect Transistors.- Performance Requirements andMechanistic Analysis of Organic Transistor-BasedPhosphonate Gas [..]

Fields of interest

Applied Optics, Optoelectronics, Optical Devices;Optical and Electronic Materials; Polymer Sciences;Physics and Applied Physics in Engineering

Target groups

Scientists, engineers, and graduate students

Type of publication

Monograph

Due January 2008

2008. Approx. XV, 310 p. 90 illus. (Springer Series in Materials Sci-

ence, Vol. 107) Hardcover

129,95 €

ISBN 978-3-540-76313-0


H. Berns, University of Bochum, Germany; W. Theisen, University

of Bochum, Germany

Ferrous Materials

Steels and Cast Iron

Ferrous materials are by far the most widely usedmetal alloys, which are fully covered in respect tosteels and cast irons. About one third oft the text isdedicated to fundamentals and the remainder dealswith specific grades and their application in industry.The books combines teaching and practical informa-tion on standard and new ferrous materials to helpshop-floor engineers as well as researchers and stu-dents, who need to improve their knowledge in thisfield of materials technology.

Features

It combines steel and cast iron, which used to betreated in separate books. It keeps the fundamen-tals on an engineering rather than a material sciencelevel. It contains numerous instructions and exam-ples of application. It offers basic understanding andguidance in materials selection as well as manufac-turing and service of components. It does not stop atmaterial properties but goes into application. It [..]

Contents

Fundamentals of ferous materials.- Ferrous materialsand their application.- Appendix

Fields of interest

Metallic Materials; Engineering Design; OperatingProcedures, Materials Treatment; Structural Materi-als

Target groups

Engineers, researchers, and graduate students in me-chanical, chemical, civil and process engineering anddesign

Type of publication

Professional book

Due March 2008

The book bases on the German edition: Berns, Theisen: Eisen-

werkstoffe, Stahl, Gusseisen

2008. Approx. 400 p. Hardcover

119,95 €

ISBN 978-3-540-71847-5

B. Bhushan, The Ohio State University, Columbus, OH, USA; H.

Fuchs, University of Münster, Germany; M. Tomitori, Advanced

Institute of Science & Technology, Ishikawa, Japan (Eds.)

Applied Scanning Probe Methods IX

Characterization

The volumes VIII, IX and X examine the physicaland technical foundation for recent progress in ap-plied scanning probe techniques. The first volumecame out in January 2004, the second to fourth vol-umes in early 2006 and the fifth to seventh volumesin late 2006. The field is progressing so fast that thereis a need for a set of volumes every 12 to 18 monthsto capture latest developments. These volumes con-stitute a timely comprehensive overview of SPM ap-plications. After introducing scanning probe mi-croscopy, including sensor technology and tip char-acterization, chapters on use in various industrial ap-plications are presented. Industrial applications spantopographic and dynamical surface studies of thin-film semiconductors, polymers, paper, ceramics, andmagnetic and biological materials. The chapters havebeen written by leading researchers and applicationscientists from all over the world and from variousindustries to provide a broader perspective.

Features

First book summarizing the state-of-the-art of thistechnique Real industrial applications included

Fields of interest

Nanotechnology; Surfaces and Interfaces, ThinFilms; Polymer Sciences; Physical Chemistry; SolidState Physics and Spectroscopy

Target groups

Professionals in industry dealing with surface an-alytics; scientists at universities in physical chem-istry/physics, materials science, polymer science de-partments

Type of publication

Reference work

Due January 2008

2008. Approx. 430 p. (NanoScience and Technology) Hardcover

129,95 €

ISBN 978-3-540-74082-7




Applied Scanning Probe Methods X

Biomimetics and Industrial Applications


Features


Fields of interest


Target groups


Type of publication

Reference work

Due January 2008


129,95 €

ISBN 978-3-540-74084-1





Applied Scanning Probe Methods

VIII

Scanning Probe Microscopy Techniques


Features


Fields of interest


Target groups


Type of publication

Reference work

Due January 2008


129,95 €

ISBN 978-3-540-74079-7

G. Bozzolo, Ohio Aerospace Institute, Cleveland, OH, USA; R.D.

Noebe, NASA, Glenn Research Center, Cleveland, OH, USA; P.B.

Abel, NASA, Glenn Research Center, Cleveland, OH, USA (Eds.)

Applied Computational Materials

Modeling

Theory, Simulation and Experiment

The scope of the proposed book is to identify andemphasize the successful link between computationalmaterials modeling as a simulation and design tooland its synergistic application to experimental re-search and alloy development. Hence, the purposeof this book is to provide a more balanced perspec-tive of the role that computational modeling can playin every day research and development efforts. Thiswill be done by presenting a series of examples ofthe successful application of various computationalmodeling procedures (everything from first princi-ples to quantum approximate to CALPHAD meth-ods) to real life surface and bulk alloy problems.

Features

Computational materials modeling is presented asa set of tools available for aiding the materials engi-neer/scientist Each chapter describes one or moreparticular computational tool and how they are bestused Provides detailed examples of application to re-al problems Suggests how to acquire the programs(tools) if the software is publicly available Focuses onthe integration of the modeling methods within [..]

Contents

Ab Initio Modeling of Alloy Phase Equilibria.- Useof Computational Thermodynamics to Identify Po-tential Alloy Compositions for Metallic Glass For-mation.- How Does a Crystal Grow? Experiments,Models, and Simulations from the Nano- to the Mi-cro-Scale Regime.- Structural and Electronic Prop-erties from First-Principles.- Synergy between Mate-rial, Surface Science Experiments and Simulations.-Integration of First-Principles Calculations, CalphadModeling, and Phase Field Simulations.- QuantumApproximate Methods for the Atomistic Modeling ofMulticomponent Alloys.- Molecular Orbital [..]

Fields of interest

Materials Science; Numerical and ComputationalMethods in Engineering; Condensed Matter; Nu-merical and Computational Methods; EngineeringDesign

Target groups

Libraries, graduate students, researchers and profes-sionals

Type of publication

Reference work

Due November 2007


99,95 €

ISBN 978-0-387-23117-4

S. Brantley, The Pennsylvania State University, Univ. Park, PA;

J. Kubicki, The Pennsylvania State University, Univ. Park, PA; A.

White, US Geological Survey, Menlo Park, CA (Eds.)

Kinetics of Water-Rock Interaction

The geochemistry of the earth’s surface is controlledby chemical equilibrium, and the kinetics of the ap-proach toward equilibrium. Many low temperatureprocesses, such as weathering, do not reach equilibri-um except over geologically long time periods. Theapproach to equilibrium can be described by kinetictheory and the application of kinetic theory to geo-chemical systems has made vast advances in the lastseveral decades. Geochemical kinetics as a topic isnow of importance to a wide range of geochemistsin academia, industry, and government, and all geo-chemists need a rudimentary knowledge of the field.This book will summarize the fundamentals of geo-chemical kinetics with examples drawn especiallyfrom mineral dissolution and precipitation, but willalso encompass discussion of high temperature pro-cesses and global geochemical cycle modeling. Anal-ysis of textures of rocks, sediments, and mineral sur-faces will be incorporated throughout and will be asubtheme of the book.

Features

-All practitioners of geochemistry today need a thor-ough understanding of kinetics, including those inacademia, government, and industry. -This book willhave textbook potential among upper division un-dergraduate and graduate students. The book willalso be useful as a reference tool for practicing geo-chemists. -The book is focussed on water-rock in-teraction, which has wide applications for hyrogeo-chemists, [..]

Contents

Analysis of Rates of Geochemical Reactions.- Tran-sition State Theory and Molecular Orbital Calcula-tions Applied to Rates and Reaction Mechanisms inGeochemical Kinetics.- The Mineral-Water Inter-face.- Kinetics of Sorption-Desorption.- Kinetics ofMineral Dissolution.- Data Fitting Techniques withApplications to Mineral Dissolution Kinetics.- Nu-cleation, Growth, and Aggregation of Mineral Phas-es: Mechanisms and Kinetic Controls.- Microbiolog-ical Controls on Geochemical Kinetics 1: Fundamen-tals and Case Study on Microbial Fe(III) Oxide Re-duction.- Microbiological Controls on Geochemical[..]

Fields of interest

Geochemistry; Surfaces and Interfaces, Thin Films;Biogeosciences; Hydrogeology; Soil Science & Con-servation

Target groups

Disciplines that will find this book usefulinclude aqueous geochemistry, environmentalgeochemistry, petrology, environmental consultantsand engineers, EPS, state EPA, petroleum industryand geologists, hydrogeochemists, soil scientists, andeconomic geologists.

Type of publication

Monograph

Due December 2007


107,05 €


ISBN 978-0-387-73562-7 C. Bréchignac, Centre National de la Recherche Scientifique,

France; P. Houdy, Université d'Evry, France; M. Lahmani, Ministry

of Research Nanotechnology Club (Eds.)

Nanomaterials and Nanochemistry

Nanomaterials are a fast developing field of researchand applications lie in many separate domains, suchas in hi-tech (optics, electronics, biology, aeronau-tics), but also in consumer industries (automotive,concrete, surface treatments (including paints), cos-metics, etc.).

Features

Covers the major aspects of nanomaterials produc-tion Unique integration of the chemical, materialsscientific and thermodynamical aspects of nanoma-terials production Serves as both a reference work forresearchers and a textbook for graduate students Themechanical, optical, and magnetic characteristics ofnanomaterials are presented in detail

Contents

Size Effects on Structure and Morphology of Freeor Supported Nanoparticles.- Structure and PhaseTransitions in Nanocrytals.- Thermodynamics andSolid-Liquid Transitions.- Modelling and Simulat-ing the Dynamics of Nano-Objects.- Magnetism inNanomaterials.- Electronic Structure in Clustersand Nanoparticles.- Optical Properties of Metal-lic Nanoparticles.- Mechanical and Nanomechani-cal Properties.- Superplasticity.- Reactivity of Met-al Nanoparticles.- Inverse Systems - NanoporousSolids.- Inverse Systems - Confined Fluids: PhaseDiagram and Metastability.- SupramolecularChemicstry: [..]

Fields of interest

Condensed Matter; Nanotechnology; Physics andApplied Physics in Engineering; Inorganic Chem-istry; Physical Chemistry; Materials Science

Target groups

Advanced students, scientists

Type of publication

Monograph

Due October 2007

Original French edition published by Éditions Belin, Paris, 2005

2008. Approx. XXX, 747 p. 461 illus. Hardcover

149,95 €

ISBN 978-3-540-72992-1

M.J. Buehler, Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Cambridge,

MA, USA

Atomistic Modeling of Materials

Failure

Deformation and Fracture of Brittle, Ductile, and Nanoscale

Materials

Atomistic Modeling of Materials Failure is an intro-duction to molecular and atomistic modeling tech-niques applied to fracture and deformation of solids,focusing on a variety of brittle, ductile and geomet-rically confined materials. This detailed overview in-cludes computational methods and techniques op-erating at the atomic scale, and describes how thesetechniques can be used to model the dynamics ofcracks and other deformation mechanisms. A fulldescription of molecular dynamics (MD) as a nu-merical modeling tool covers the use of classical in-teratomic potentials and implementation of large-scale massively parallelized computing facilities inaddition to the general philosophies of model build-ing, simulation, interpretation and analysis of results.Readers will find a physics-motivated discussion ofeach numerical technique along with a review of re-quired mathematical and physics backgrounds. Ex-ample applications for specific materials (such as sili-con, copper, collagen) are provided as case [..]

Features

Makes new molecular modeling techniques availableto a wider community of engineers and scientistsDiscusses large-scale molecular dynamics modelingapplied to fracture and deformation Covers recentadvances in understanding of atomic-scale mecha-nisms of brittle fracture and materials deformationProvides links between classical continuum theoriesand physics and chemistry related approaches En-dorses [..]

Contents

Introduction.- Basics of Atomistic, Continuum andMultiscale Methods.- Basic Continuum Mechanics.-Atomistic Elasticity.- Physical Properties.- Deforma-tion and Dynamical Failure of Brittle Materials.- De-formation and Fracture of Ductile Materials.- SizeEffects in Small-Scale and Biological Materials

Fields of interest

Characterization and Evaluation Materials; Continu-um Mechanics and Mechanics of Materials; Mechan-ics; Theoretical and Applied Mechanics; Numericaland Computational Methods; Nanotechnology

Target groups

scientists in industry and academia, engineers, physi-cists, materials scientists, graduate students

Type of publication

Monograph

Due May 2008


99,35 €

ISBN 978-0-387-76425-2


J.W. Bulte, Johns Hopkins University, Baltimore, MD, USA; M. Mo-

do, King's College, London, UK (Eds.)

Nanoparticles in Biomedical

Imaging

Emerging Technologies and Applications

The generation of imaging nanoparticles is diverseand dependent on its myriad of applications. Thisbook will provide an overview of how these imag-ing particles can be designed to fulfill specific re-quirements for applications across different imagingmodalities.

Features

Presents, for the first time, a comprehensive interdis-ciplinary overview of the impact nanoparticles exerton biomedical imaging Collects these topics withina book to provide a common central resource to re-searchers and teachers that aim to advance these ex-citing new opportunities in biomedical imaging

Contents

Introduction.- Use of Paramagnetic Dendrimers forLymph Node Imaging.- Use of Uspios for ClinicalLymph Node Imaging.- Use of Spios for Clinical Liv-er Staging.- Use of Uspios for Imaging Xenograft Re-jection.- Use of Uspios for Imaging of Arterioscle-rosis.- Use of Spios for Labeling And Tracking ofStem Cells and Progenitors.- Use of Mpios for Cel-lular Imaging: More Bang for the Buck.- Use of Per-fluorocarbon Emulsions for Specific MR Imaging ofSparse Molecular Epitopes.- Magnetic Nanosensorsfor Probing Molecular Interactions.- MagnetopticalProbes.- Use of Radiolabeled Liposomes for [..]

Fields of interest

Biomedicine general; Nanotechnology; Imaging / Ra-diology; Biomedical Engineering

Target groups

Researchers within the field of imaging; chemists,physicists, biologists, pathologists, clinicians

Type of publication

Contributed volume

Due December 2007

2008. Approx. 400 p. 97 illus., 71 in color. (Fundamental Biomedi-

cal Technologies, Vol. 3) Hardcover

114,95 €

ISBN 978-0-387-72026-5

K.J. Bundy, Tulane University, New Orleans, LA, USA

Fundamentals of Biomaterials

Science and Applications

Over the past two decades, the field of biomateri-als has rapidly matured from a nascent, embryon-ic discipline to one characterized by a firm base ofscientific and engineering knowledge. This founda-tion now offers the potential for revolutionary break-throughs in materials used for making surgical im-plants, with consequent dramatic, positive impact onhuman health. This new text, aimed at bioengineer-ing students who have already has taken a course onthe fundamentals of materials science, aims to stressthe latest thinking about materials for use in vivoas well as summarizing and explaining the require-ments and characteristics of successful biomaterials.The book achieves a balance between engineeringanalysis and pertinent biological and physiologicalfundamentals, between chemical and mechanical as-pects of in vivo implant service, and between the dif-ferent material classes (polymers, ceramics, metalsand composites).

Contents

I. INTRODUCTION. 1. The Modern Field of Bio-materials - synergistic Interaction between Engineer-ing and Life Science.- II. FUNDAMENTAL CON-CEPTS. 2. The Various Classes of Implant Materials.3. The Tissue Biomaterials Interface. 4. Basic Aspectsof Biocompatibility.- III. ISSUES RELATED TO IM-PLANT DESIGN. 5. Fundamentals of Implant De-sign. 6. Characteristics of the in vivo Service Envi-ronment. 7. Design and Use of Implants in VariousSurgical Specialties. 8. Manufacturing Considera-tions. 9. Testing and Qualification of New Biomateri-als for in vivo Service. 10. Tissue Engineering and [..]

Fields of interest

Biomaterials; Biotechnology; Biomedical Engineer-ing; Biomedicine general; Life Sciences, general

Target groups

Upper div. undergrads, graduate students

Type of publication

Graduate/advanced undergraduate textbook

Due January 2008


69,95 €

ISBN 978-0-387-95033-4

P. Bártolo, ESTG, Leiria, Portugal; B. Bidanda, University of Pitts-

burgh, PA, USA (Eds.)

Bio-Materials and Prototyping

Applications in Medicine

Bio-materials and prototyping (both virtual andphysical) is becoming more and more prevalent inmedicine. These materials and technologies are usedto design, develop and manufacture medical devicesand instrumentation, and to fabricate drug dosageforms. This process is also increasingly being usedby surgeons to plan complex operations, especiallyin the craniofacial and maxillofacial areas. Further,prototyping shows promise in the area of tissue engi-neering through the use of biomaterials including thedirect manufacture of biologically active implants.This book focuses on bio materials and prototyp-ing applications in medical environments. The ap-plications that are discussed integrate bio-materials,CAD, and physical prototyping techniques. Summa-rizes state-of-the-art research in prototyping of bio-materials for medical applications Provides a widevariety of examples of medical applications usingrapid prototyping, including tissue engineering, den-tal applications, and bone [..]

Features

Summarizes state-of-the-art research in rapid pro-totyping of bio-materials for medical applicationsProvides a wide variety of examples of medical ap-plications using rapid prototyping, including tissueengineering, dental applications, and bone replace-ment Addresses the issues involved with using solidfreeform fabrication/rapid prototyping/layered man-ufacturing that is becoming very important in the [..]

Contents

Introduction to Bio-Materials.- Metallic andceramic biomaterials: current & futuredevelopments.- Polyurethane based materials withapplications in medical devices.- Rapid prototypingof hydrogels to guide tissue formation.- Engineeredscaffold architecture influences soft tissue regener-ation.- Customised implants for bone replacementand growth.- Direct digital manufacturing of com-plex dental prostheses.- Digital design and fabrica-tion in dentistry.- The development of an artificialfinger joint.- Computer-aided development of megaendoprostheses.

Fields of interest

Biomedical Engineering; Biomaterials; Biotechnolo-gy; Engineering Design; Materials Science

Target groups

Engineering researchers in the fields of Biomateri-als, Virtual and Rapid Prototyping, and reverse Engi-neering

Type of publication

Monograph

Due December 2007


99,95 €

ISBN 978-0-387-47682-7


F. Cardarelli, Materials and Electrochemical Research (MER) Cor-

poration, 7960 South Kolb Road, Tucson, Arizona 85706, USA.

Materials Handbook

A Concise Desktop Reference

This revised and much expanded second editionprovides easy and rapid access to data on the phys-ical and chemical properties of all classes of mate-rials. These classes are: ferrous metals and their al-loys; nonferrous metals; semiconductors and super-conductors; magnetic materials; insulators and di-electrics; miscellaneous electrical materials; ceramics,refractories and glasses; polymers and elastomers;minerals, ores and gemstones; rocks and meteorites;soils; cements, concrete, building stones and con-struction materials; timbers and woods; fuels, pro-pellants and explosives; composite materials; gases;liquids. Appendices provide additional informationon diverse subjects and an extensive bibliographyrounds out this comprehensive guide. The index andtabular format of the book enable the reader to locateand extract relevant information simply and quickly.

Features

Uniquely thorough presentation of physical andchemical data on materials Careful indexing and tab-ular format make the data quickly accessible An es-sential tool for any practitioner or academic workingin materials or in engineering

Contents

Properties of Materials.- Ferrous Metals and TheirAlloys.- Common Nonferrous Metals.- Less Com-mon Nonferrous Metals.- Semiconductors.- Super-conductors.- Magnetic Materials.- Insulators andDielectrics.- Miscellaneous Electrical Materials.-Ceramics, Refractories and Glasses.- Polymers andElastomers.- Minerals, Ores and Gemstones.- Rocksand Meteorites.- Soils.- Cements, Concrete, Build-ing Stones and Construction Materials.- Timbersand Woods.- Fuels, Propellants and Explosives.-Composite Materials.- Gases.- Liquids.- Appendices:Background Data for the Chemical Elements; NIST[..]

Fields of interest

Materials Science; Characterization and EvaluationMaterials; Mechanical Engineering; Civil Engineer-ing; Nuclear Engineering; Metallic Materials

Target groups

Engineers, scientists, students and technicians whorequire accurate physical or chemical data on anyform of material; libraries

Type of publication

Handbook

Due January 2008


174,95 €

ISBN 978-1-84628-668-1

K.K. Chawla, The University of Alabama at Birmingham, AL, USA

Composite Materials

Science and Engineering

This updated and enlarged third edition of a widelyused text offers an integrated and completely up-to-date coverage of composite materials. Focusing onthe relationship between structure and properties, itprovides a well-balanced treatment of the mechanicsand the materials science of composites, while notneglecting the importance of processing. The bookhas been revised and updated throughout, with newchapters on fatigue and creep of composites. The textpresents a detailed description of how the various re-inforcements (such as, glass, polyethylene, aramid,carbon), the materials in which they are embedded(ceramics, metals, polymers), and of the interfacesbetween them, control the properties of the compos-ite materials at both the micro- and macro-levels. Ex-tensive use is made of micrographs and line draw-ings to emphasize the importance of of processing,microstructure, and properties in composite mate-rials. Examples of practical applications in variousfields are given throughout the book, [..]

Contents

Part I: Introduction. Reinforcements. Matrix Materi-als. Interfaces.- Part II: Polymer Matrix Composites.Metal Matrix Composites. Ceramic Matrix Compos-ites. Carbon Fiber Composites. Multifilimentary Su-perconducting Composites.-Part III: Micromechan-ics of Composites. Macromechanics of Compos-ites. Monotonic Strength and Fracture. Fatigue andCreep. Designing with Composites.-Appendices: A.Matrices. B. Fiber Packing in Unidirectional Com-posites. C. Some Important Units and ConversionFactors.- Problems.- Author Index.- Subject Index.

Fields of interest

Ceramics,Glass,Composites,Natural Materials; Engi-neering Design; Polymer Sciences; Mechanical Engi-neering; Civil Engineering

Target groups

Advanced Undergraduate and Graduate Students inMaterials Science and Engineering; Materials Scien-tists and Engineers; Mechanical Engineers; Civil En-gineers; Condensed Matter Physicists

Type of publication


Due June 2008

2008. XIII, 550 p. 404 illus. Hardcover

76,95 €

ISBN 978-0-387-74364-6

M. Cherkaoui, Georgia Institute of Technology, Atlanta, GA, USA;

L. Capolungo, Georgia Institute of Technology, Atlanta, GA, USA

Atomistic and Continuum Modeling

of Nanocrystalline Materials

Deformation Mechanisms and Scale Transition

Atomistic and Continuum Modeling of Nanocrys-talline Materials develops a complete and rig-orous state-of-the-art analysis of the mod-eling of the mechanical behavior of nanocrys-talline (NC) materials. Among other key topics, thematerial focuses on the novel techniques usedto predict the behavior of nanocrystalline materials.Particular attention is given to recenttheoretical and computational frameworks combin-ing atomistic and continuum approaches. Also, themost relevant deformation mechanisms governingthe response of nanocrystalline materials areaddressed and discussed in correlation with availableexperimental data.

Features

Meets the high demand for material dealing withnanocrystalline materials Discusses new modelingtechniques and their potential applications and pos-sible extensions, such as molecular dynamics, straingradient based finite element simulations, and novelmicromechanical schemes Presents novel models de-scribing plastic deformation processes occurring innanocrystalline materials including grain boundary[..]

Contents

Definition of Nanocrystalline Materials, Fabrica-tion Processes, and Applications.- Structure, Me-chanical Properties and Applications of Nanocrys-talline Materials.- From the Atomistic to the Con-tinuum: Bridging the Scales and Related Issues.-Predictive Capabilities and Limitations of Molec-ular Simulations: Theory.- Predictive Capabilitiesand Limiations of Molecular Simulations: Applica-tions.- Grain Boundary Modeling.- Defor-mation Mechanisms in Nanocrystalline Materials.-Predictive Capabilities and Limiations of NonlinearContinuum Micromechanics.- Innovative Combina-tions of [..]

Fields of interest

Materials Science; Nanotechnology; Metallic Materi-als; Characterization and Evaluation Materials; SolidState Physics and Spectroscopy; Condensed Matter

Target groups

material scientists and mechanical engineers

Type of publication

Monograph

Due August 2008


107,05 €

ISBN 978-0-387-46765-8


J. Chu, Shanghai Institute of Technical Physics, China; A. Sher,

Stanford University/SRI International (Ret.), Menlo Park, CA, USA

Physics and Properties of Narrow

Gap Semiconductors

Narrow gap semiconductors obey the general rulesof semiconductor science, but often exhibit extremefeatures of these rules because of the same proper-ties that produce their narrow gaps. Consequent-ly, these materials provide sensitive tests of theory,and the opportunity for the design of innovative de-vices. For example, narrow gap semiconductors arethe most important materials for the preparationof advanced modern infrared systems. In this book,the authors offer clear descriptions of crys-tal growth and the fundamental structure and prop-erties of these unique materials. Topics covered in-clude band structure, optical and transport proper-ties, and lattice vibrations and spectra. A thoroughtreatment of the properties of low-dimensional sys-tems and their relation to infrared applications isprovided. In addition to covering the technology ofphotoconductive detectors, photovoltaic detectors,metal-insulator-semiconductor devices, quantumwell infrared photodetectors, infrared lasers, and [..]

Features

Combines experimental results with theoretical anal-ysis of the physics of narrow gap semiconductorsProvides clear descriptions of crystal growth, materi-als science, and opto-electronic device physics Estab-lishes a bridge between fundamental principles andadvanced IR technology Includes key measurementmethods for materials characterization

Contents

Introduction.- Crystal.- The band structure.- Opticalproperties.- Transport poperties.-Lattice Vibrations.

Fields of interest

Optical and Electronic Materials; Applied Optics,Optoelectronics, Optical Devices; Physics and Ap-plied Physics in Engineering; Characterization andEvaluation Materials

Target groups

Graduate students and academic and industrial re-searchers in physics and materials science concernedwith semiconductor materials and devices

Type of publication

Monograph

Due January 2008

2008. Approx. 350 p. 240 illus. (Microdevices) Hardcover

99,95 €

ISBN 978-0-387-74743-9

V. Cristini, M. Ferrari, P. Decuzzi (Eds.)

Nanoparticulate Delivery to

Cancerous Lesions

Advances in Mathematical Modeling

Features

This book present information on construction andanalysis of mathematical and computational modelsto provide a framework for and interpretation of da-ta. This volume is designed to enlarge and refine un-derstanding in treating cancerous lesions, and is in-tended to facilitate a powerful in silico experimentaltest-bed, which, with enough resolution, will assistindividual therapy design and prognosis. This book[..]

Contents

The Essential Problem: Biobarriers.- The EssentialIssues.- A Model of Tumoral-Scale Therapeutics De-livery.- A Model of Cellular-Scale Therapeutics De-livery.- Nanovectors in Drug Delivery and Diagno-sis.- Engineering Nanovectors for Optimal Drug De-livery.- Drug Release from Nanochannels

Fields of interest

Biomedical Engineering; Nanotechnology; CancerResearch; Pharmacology/Toxicology; MathematicalBiology in General

Target groups

This book will be of interest to oncologists, pharma-cologists, cancer researchers and nanoscientists, aswell as to mathematicians, engineers, physicists, andmaterial scientists.

Type of publication

Contributed volume

Due October 2007

2008. Approx. 200 p. (Fundamental Biomedical Technologies,

Vol. 2) Hardcover

109,95 €

ISBN 978-0-387-29085-0

F. Czerwinski, Husky Injection Molding Systems Ltd., Develop-

ment Engineering, Canada

Magnesium Injection Molding

The objective of this book, being the first one onmagnesium injection molding, is to treat both thescientific background and the technological aspectsas they are understood at present. All aspects of ma-terial development, manufacturing and engineeringwill be covered including production, processing andapplication of magnesium and its alloys; researchand practical implementation of magnesium injec-tion molding and die casting; semisolid processing ofalloys and composites. Magnesium injection mold-ing is used to manufacture millions of componentsfrom magnesium alloys for various applications, in-cluding computer, camera and consumer electron-ic housings; automotive parts; sporting goods; andhousehold and office equipment.

Features

The first book on magnesium injection molding Thefirst book on semisolid processing of magnesium al-loys A single source of information covering inter-disciplinary field of net shape forming of magnesiumalloys A unique blend of science and industrial prac-tice

Contents

Magnesium and its alloys.- Semisolid processing -origin of magnesium molding.- Basic and auxiliaryhardware.- Thermal and corrosive aspects of pro-cessing molten magnesium.- Process theory andpractice.- Feedstock selection.- Oxidation behaviourof the feedstock.- Melting behaviour of the feed-stock.- Alloy transformations during molding.- Mi-crostructure - property relationship in molded al-loys.- Semisolid extrusion molding (SSEM).- Near-liquidus molding (NLM).- Alloy and composite gen-eration in a semisolid state.- Molding creep-resistantalloys.

Fields of interest

Materials Science; Metallic Materials; Manufactur-ing, Machines, Tools; Machinery and Machine Ele-ments

Target groups

Libraries, professionals in manufacturing and mate-rials working with magnesium and its alloys

Type of publication

Monograph

Due January 2008


134,95 €

ISBN 978-0-387-72399-0


K. Delaney, Cork Institute of Technology, Bishopstown, Cork, Ire-

land (Ed.)

Augmented Materials and Smart

Objects

Building Ambient Intelligence Through Microsystems Tech-

nology

Augmented Materials and Smart Objects investigatesthe issues required to ensure technology platformscapable of being seamlessly integrated into everydayobjects, particularly the requirements for integratedcomputation and MEMs sensors, System-in-a-pack-age solutions, multi-chip modules, the impact of thetrend towards embedded microelectronic electron-ics sub-systems, novel assembly techniques for au-tonomous MEMs sensors, as well as practical perfor-mance issues that are key to the AmI concept. Alsodiscussed are current requirements for realizing ap-plications-oriented examples of smart objects (e.g.smart textiles, gadgets, integration of smart systemsfor utility and environmental monitoring, etc); theseare based upon heterogeneous systems linking net-works of sensors attached to (or physically embed-ded in) objects with information management sys-tems enabling collections of smart objects to collabo-rate to provide proactive services to the user. Finally,Augmented Materials and Smart Objects [..]

Features

Bridges the gap between microsystems research andthe new challenges presented by concepts such asAmbient Intelligence, the Disappearing Comput-er, and Cooperating Objects Provides a practical ap-proach to the realization of ambient intelligence con-cepts and discusses the road mapping and scenariodevelopment initiatives Investigates the specific im-plications for the emerging microsystems technolo-gies that will [..]

Contents

Introduction to Ambient Intelligence.- Microsys-tems, Micro Sensors and Nanoscale Devices.- Re-quirements for integrated computation and MEMssensors.- Wireless Networking and Wireless SensorNetworks.- The Co-design process.- Smart Materi-als.- Smart and Cooperating objects.- From Visionto Commercial Reality.- Practical demonstrable re-search: networkable smart objects for Ambient Intel-ligence.- Index.

Fields of interest

Electronics and Microelectronics, Instrumenta-tion; Materials Science; Artificial Intelligence (incl.Robotics); Systems and Information Theory in Engi-neering

Target groups

Researchers and professionals in the areas of mi-crosystems, smart materials, ambient and pervasivesystems, and those researching wireless sensor net-working

Type of publication

Monograph

Due September 2008

2008. Approx. 500 p. (MEMS Reference Shelf) Hardcover

99,35 €

ISBN 978-0-387-46263-9

D. Depla, Gent University, Gent, Belgium; S. Mahieu, Gent Univer-

sity, Gent, Belgium (Eds.)

Reactive Sputter Deposition

The use of thin films is continuously expanding.In the family of Physical Vapour Deposition tech-niques, sputtering is one of the most impor-tant over the past 40 years. In this book, all aspectsof the reactive magnetron sputtering process, fromthe discharge up to the resulting thin film growth,are described in detail, allowing the reader to under-stand the complete process. Hence, this book givesnecessary information for those who want to: - startwith reactive magnetron sputtering - understand andinvestigate the technique - control their sputteringprocess - tune their existing process, obtaining thedesired thin films.

Features

Covers all the sputtering techniques for thin-film de-position Describes the physical basics and relatedtechnical realization Gives advice on controlling thesputter process and quality of the layers producedValuable reference work for researchers as well asstudy text for graduate students

Contents

1. Computer Simulations on Sputtering.- 2. ElectronEmission from Surfaces Induced by Slow Ions andAtoms.- 3. Modeling of the Magnetron Discharge.-4. Modeling of Reactive Sputtering Process.- 5. De-positing Aluminium Oxide: A Case Study of Reac-tive Magnetron Sputtering.- 6. Transport a SputteredParticles through the Gas Phase.- 7. Energy Deposi-tion at the Substrate in a Magnetron Sputtering Sys-tem.- 8. Process Diagnostics.- 9. Optical Plasma Di-agnostics during Reactive Magnetron Sputtering.-10. Reactive Magnetron Sputtering of Indium TinOxide Thin Films: The Cross Corner and Cross [..]

Fields of interest

Surfaces and Interfaces, Thin Films; Condensed Mat-ter; Physical Chemistry; Process and Chemical Engi-neering

Type of publication

Monograph

Due February 2008

2008. Approx. XV, 454 p., 300 illus. (Springer Series in Materials


139,95 €

ISBN 978-3-540-76662-9

C. Donnet, University Jean Monnet, Sainte-Etienne, France; A.

Erdemir, Argonne National Laboratory, Argonne, IL, USA (Eds.)

Tribology of Diamond-like Carbon

Films

Fundamentals and Applications

Since their initial discovery, Diamond Like Carbonfilms have enjoyed an overwhelming interest fromboth the scientific and industrial community. Thisbook highlights some of the most important struc-tural, chemical, mechanical and tribological charac-teristics of DLC films. It is particularly dedicated tothe fundamental tribological issues that impact theperformance and durability of these coatings in nu-merous industrial applications including automotive,microelectronics, aerospace, biomedical, textile, andmanufacturing. As a result of numerous systematicstudies, there now exist reliable models, computersimulations, and experimental findings that demon-strate some of the lowest friction and wear coeffi-cients for these films. Accordingly, this book coverssome of the most important tribological findings onDLC films and emphasizes their application in me-chanical systems ranging in size from nano/micro(like MEMS, NEMS) to meso/macro scale devices(like bearings, gears, aerospace mechanisms, [..]

Features

Provides reliable and up-to-date information onavailable industrial DLC coatings Includes clear def-initions and descriptions of various DLC films andtheir properties Covers some of the most importanttribological findings on DLC films and emphasizestheir application in mechanical systems ranging insize from nano/micro to meso/macro scaledevices Includes contributions from some of themost [..]

Contents

Classification of DLC Films.- Nondestructive Char-acterization of Carbon Films.- Mechanical Char-acterization and Properties of DLC Films.- Residu-al Stresses in DLC Films and Adhesion to VariousSubstrates.- Fundamentals of the Tribology of DLCCoatings.- Environmental and Thermal Effects onthe Tribological Performance of DLC Coatings.-Third Bodies and Tribochemistry of DLC Coatings.-An Overview of Superlubricity in Diamond-like Car-bon Films.- Hard DLC Growth and Inclusion inNano-Structured Wear Protective Coatings.- Envi-ronmental and Surface Chemical Effects on Tribo-logical [..]

Fields of interest

Tribology, Corrosion and Coatings; Continuum Me-chanics and Mechanics of Materials; Operating Pro-cedures, Materials Treatment; Atoms, Molecules,Clusters and Plasmas; Nanotechnology; MechanicalEngineering

Target groups

Researchers and engineers working in Microelec-tronics, Manufacturing, Transportation, and medi-cal fields; professors and students at universities, li-braries

Type of publication

Monograph

Due January 2008



92,95 €

ISBN 978-0-387-30264-5


J.A. Eichmeier, TU München, Germany; M. Thumm,

Forschungszentrum Karlsruhe, Germany (Eds.)

Vacuum Electronics

Components and Devices

Nineteen experts from the electronics industry, re-search institutes and universities have joined forcesto prepare this book. “Vacuum Electronics” cov-ers the electrophysical fundamentals, the presentstate of the art and applications, as well as the futureprospects of microwave tubes and systems, optoelec-tronics vacuum devices, electron and ion beam de-vices, light and X-ray emitters, particle acceleratorsand vacuum interrupters. These topics are supple-mented by useful information about the materialsand technologies of vacuum electronics and vacuumtechnology.

Contents

1. Microwave Tubes and Systems.- 2. Vacuum Dis-plays.- 3. Radiation Sensitive VacuumelectronicComponents and Devices.- 4. Electron Beam Devicesfor Materials Processing and Analysis.- 5. Ion BeamDevices for Material Processing and Analysis.- 6. IonPropulsion Systems.- 7. Infrared, Light, Ultraviolet,Laser and X-Ray Tubes.- 8. Particle Accelerators.- 9.Vacuum Interrupters.- 10. Vacuum Electron Sourceand their Materials and Technology.- 11. VacuumTechnology.

Fields of interest

Electronics and Microelectronics, Instrumentation;Optical and Electronic Materials; Physics and Ap-plied Physics in Engineering; Electronic and Com-puter Engineering

Target groups

Scientists

Type of publication

Monograph

Due January 2008

2008. Approx. XVII, 558 p. 220 illus. Hardcover

129,95 €

ISBN 978-3-540-71928-1

A. Erol, Istanbul University, Turkey (Ed.)

Dilute III-V Nitride Semiconductors

and Material Systems

Physics and Technology

A major current challenge for semiconductor devicesis to develop materials for the next generation of op-tical communication systems and solar power con-version applications. Recently, extensive researchhas revealed that an introduction of only a few per-centages of nitrogen into III-V semiconductor lat-tice leads to a dramatic reduction of the band gap.This discovery has opened the possibility of usingthese material systems for applications ranging fromlasers to solar cells. "Physics and Technology of Di-lute III-V Nitride Semiconductors and Novel DiluteNitride Material Systems" reviews the current statusof research and development in dilute III-V nitrides,with 24 chapters from prominent research groupscovering recent progress in growth techniques, ex-perimental characterization of band structure, de-fects carrier transport, transport properties, dynamicbehavior of N atoms, device applications, modelingof device design, novel optoelectronic integrated cir-cuits, and novel nitrogen containing [..]

Features

Covers major developments in this new class of ma-terials Integrates materials science and applicationsin optics and electronics in a unique way Both areference work for researchers and a study text forgraduate students

Contents

1. Energetic Beam Synthesis of Dilute Nitrides andRelated Alloys.- 2. Impact of Nitrogen Ion Densi-ty on the Optical and Structural Properties of MBEGrown GaInNAs/GaAs (100) and (111)B Quan-tum Wells.- 3. Electronic Band Structure of High-ly Mismatched Semiconductor Alloys.- 4. Electron-ic Structure of GaAs1-xNx under Pressure.- 5. Ex-perimental Studies of GaInNAs Conduction Band-structure.- 6. Electromodulation Spectroscopy ofGaInNAsSb/GaAs Quantum Wells: The Conduc-tion Band Offset and the Electron Effective Mass Is-sues.- 7. The effects of Nitrogen Incorporation onPhoto-Generated Carrier [..]

Fields of interest

Optical and Electronic Materials; Solid State Physicsand Spectroscopy; Physics and Applied Physics inEngineering; Applied Optics, Optoelectronics, Opti-cal Devices

Target groups

Scientists and advanced students

Type of publication

Monograph

Due January 2008

2008. Approx. XXII, 560 p. 370 illus. (Springer Series in Materials


149,95 €

ISBN 978-3-540-74528-0

P. Fratzl, Max Planck Institute, Potsdam, Germany (Ed.)

Collagen

Structure and Mechanics

Collagen: Structure and Mechanics provides a cohe-sive introduction to this biological macromoleculeand its many applications in biomaterials and tissueengineering. Graduate students and postdoctoral re-searchers in the fields of materials, (bio-)engineering,physics, chemistry and biology will gain an under-standing of the structure and mechanical behaviorof type I collagen and collagen-based tissues in ver-tebrates, across all length scales from the molecular(nano) to the organ (macro) level. Written in a clearand didactic manner, this volume includes currentknowledge on the hierarchical structure, mechani-cal properties, in addition to a review of deformationand strengthening mechanisms. Collagen: Structureand Mechanics is an excellent reference for new re-searchers entering this area and serves as a ba-sis for lecturing in the interdisciplinary field of bio-logical materials science.

Features

Provides a comprehensive review of current researchadvances in collagen structure and mechanics One ofthe first books in the market to cover the mechanicalaspects of collagen Edited by a key scientific figure inthe field Delivers state-of-the-art information whilesustaining a pedagogical style

Contents

Introduction to the Structure and Mechanics of Col-lagen.- Collagen Assembly in Vitro and in Vivo.-Molecular Structure of Collagen Fibrils.- RestrainingCross-links Responsible for the Mechanical Proper-ties of Collagen Fibres.- Damage and Fatigue.- Vis-coelasticity, Energy Storage, Transmission and Dis-sipation by Extracellular Matrices in Vertebrates.-Nanoscale Deformation Mechanisms.- HierarchicalNanomechanics of Collagen Fibrils: Atomistic andMolecular Modelling.- Mechanical Adaptation andTissue Remodelling.- Tendons and Ligaments.- Skinand Artery Walls.- The Extracellular Matrix [..]

Fields of interest

Biomedical Engineering; Biomaterials; Biophysics;Continuum Mechanics and Mechanics of Materials;Proteomics

Target groups

Researchers in the fields of bio-engineering and bio-logical materials

Type of publication

Monograph

Due March 2008


114,75 €

ISBN 978-0-387-73905-2


B. Fultz, California Institute of Technology, Pasadena, CA, USA;

J.M. Howe, University of Virginia, Charlottesville, VA, USA

Transmission Electron Microscopy

and Diffractometry of Materials

This book explains concepts of transmission electronmicroscopy (TEM) and x-ray diffractometry (XRD)that are important for the characterization of mate-rials. The third edition has been updated to coverimportant technical developments, including the re-markable recent improvement in resolution of theTEM. This edition is not substantially longer thanthe second, but all chapters have been updated andrevised for clarity. A new chapter on high resolutionSTEM methods has been added. The book explainsthe fundamentals of how waves and wave functionsinteract with atoms in solids, and the similarities anddifferences of using x-rays, electrons, or neutronsfor diffraction measurements. Diffraction effects ofcrystalline order, defects, and disorder in materialsare explained in detail. Both practical and theoret-ical issues are covered. The book can be used in anintroductory-level or advanced-level course, sincesections are identified by difficulty. Each chapter in-cludes a set of problems to [..]

Features

Successful and highly acclaimed text Designed tomeet the needs of materials scientists, includingstudents, teachers and researchers Can be used asboth an introductory and advanced level graduatetext Chapters are sorted according to difficulty andgrouped for use in quarter and semester coursesProblems for the student are appended to each chap-ter

Contents

Diffraction and the X-Ray Powder Diffractometer.-The TEM and Its Optics.- Scattering.- Inelastic Elec-tron Scattering and Spectroscopy.- Diffraction fromCrystals.- Electron Diffraction and Crystallography.-Diffraction Contrast in TEM Images.- DiffractionLineshapes.- Patterson Functions and Diffuse Scat-tering.- High-Resolution TEM Imaging.- High-Reso-lution STEM Imaging.- Dynamical Theory.

Fields of interest

Surfaces and Interfaces, Thin Films; Solid StatePhysics and Spectroscopy; Crystallography; Charac-terization and Evaluation Materials; Physics and Ap-plied Physics in Engineering

Target groups

Graduate and undergraduate students, researchers

Type of publication


Due October 2007

2008. XX, 758 p., 440 illus. Hardcover

89,95 €

ISBN 978-3-540-73885-5

M. Giersig, Caesar Research Center, Bonn, Germany; G.B. Khomu-

tov, Moscow State University, Moscow, Russia (Eds.)

Nanomaterials for Application in

Medicine and Biology

The wide range of possibilities as well as the increas-ing importance of nanomaterials in medicine has be-come apparent in today's world. This book unites themulti-faceted work of international scientists fromthe domains of physics, chemistry, and biomedicine,as they cooperate to present the role and applicationof such nanomaterials in modern medicine with par-ticular emphasis on cell growth, manipulation, andmodification. Not only does this book provide thereader with the necessary theoretical background in-formation, it also gives valuable experimental data,thus allowing for an exact comprehension and ob-servation of the relevance of this modern technologywhich will be encountered more and more frequentlyin future biomedicine.

Features

The growing importance of nanomaterials inmedicine Clear experimental data / details Providesnewest scientific information

Contents

Preface.- Biocompatible Nanomaterials and Nanode-vices Promising for Biomedical Applications.- Iso-helical DNA-Binding Oligomers: Antiviral Activityand Application for the Design of NanostructuredDevices.- DNA Self-Assembling Nanostructures In-duced by Trivalent Ions and Polycations.- DNA-Based Synthesis and Assembly of Organized IronOxide Nanostructures.- DNA-Based Nanostructures:Changes of Mechanical Properties of DNA upon Lig-and Binding.- Nanoconstructions Based on Spatial-ly-Ordered Nucleic Acid Molecules.- Nanospearing– Biomolecule Delivery and is Biocompatibility.- [..]

Fields of interest

Nanotechnology; Biomedicine general; Biomaterials;Physical Chemistry; Neurosciences

Target groups

Researchers in nanotechnology, physicists, chemists,materials scientists, scientific institutions, especiallyin the field of nanomedicine and nanobiology, scien-tists working on nanoscale cell modification, grow-ing, and characterization

Type of publication

Proceedings

Due December 2007

2008. Approx. 195 p. (NATO Science for Peace and Security Series

B: Physics and Biophysics) Softcover

49,95 €

ISBN 978-1-4020-6828-7

M. Giersig, Caesar Research Center, Bonn, Germany; G.B. Khomu-

tov, Moscow State University, Moscow, Russia (Eds.)

Nanomaterials for Application in

Medicine and Biology

The wide range of possibilities as well as the increas-ing importance of nanomaterials in medicine has be-come apparent in today's world. This book unites themulti-faceted work of international scientists fromthe domains of physics, chemistry, and biomedicine,as they cooperate to present the role and applicationof such nanomaterials in modern medicine with par-ticular emphasis on cell growth, manipulation, andmodification. Not only does this book provide thereader with the necessary theoretical background in-formation, it also gives valuable experimental data,thus allowing for an exact comprehension and ob-servation of the relevance of this modern technologywhich will be encountered more and more frequentlyin future biomedicine.

Features

The growing importance of nanomaterials inmedicine Clear experimental data / details Providesnewest scientific information

Contents

Preface.- Biocompatible Nanomaterials and Nanode-vices Promising for Biomedical Applications.- Iso-helical DNA-Binding Oligomers: Antiviral Activityand Application for the Design of NanostructuredDevices.- DNA Self-Assembling Nanostructures In-duced by Trivalent Ions and Polycations.- DNA-Based Synthesis and Assembly of Organized IronOxide Nanostructures.- DNA-Based Nanostructures:Changes of Mechanical Properties of DNA upon Lig-and Binding.- Nanoconstructions Based on Spatial-ly-Ordered Nucleic Acid Molecules.- Nanospearing– Biomolecule Delivery and is Biocompatibility.- [..]

Fields of interest

Nanotechnology; Biomedicine general; Biomaterials;Physical Chemistry; Neurosciences

Target groups

Researchers in nanotechnology, physicists, chemists,materials scientists, scientific institutions, especiallyin the field of nanomedicine and nanobiology, scien-tists working on nanoscale cell modification, grow-ing, and characterization

Type of publication

Proceedings

Due December 2007


B: Physics and Biophysics) Hardcover

119,95 €

ISBN 978-1-4020-6827-0


C.U. Grosse, University of Stuttgart, Germany; M. Ohtsu, Ku-

mamoto University, Kumamoto, Japan (Eds.)

Acoustic Emission Testing

Basics for Research - Applications in Civil Engineering

Acoustic Emission (AE) techniques have been stud-ied in civil engineering for more than two decades.The techniques are recently going to be applied topractical applications and to be standardized in thecodes. This is because the increase of aging structuresand disastrous damages due to recent earthquakesurgently demand for maintenance and retrofit of civ-il structures in service for example. It results in theneed for the development of advanced and effectiveinspection techniques. Thus, AE techniques draw agreat attention to diagnostic applications and in ma-terial testing. The book covers all levels from the de-scription of AE basics for AE beginners (level of astudent) to sophisticated AE algorithms and applica-tions.

Features

First edited book on this topic which is very impor-tant within structural health monitoring

Contents

Introduction.- Basics: History and Fundamentals.-Sensors and Instruments.- Parametric AE Analysis.-Signal-Based AE Analysis.- Source Localization.-Source Mechanisms.- Moment Tensor Analysis.-Applications: General Remarks on Applications.- AEin Concrete.- Acoustic Emission in Study of RockStability.- AE in Wood.- Superstructures.- Substruc-tures.- Wireless AE techniques.- Limitations, Accu-racy and Skill.- Synonyms, Notations and Abbrevia-tions.- Index.

Fields of interest

Physics and Applied Physics in Engineering; Struc-tural Materials; Quality Control, Reliability, Safetyand Risk; Structural Mechanics; Acoustics; BuildingRepair and Maintenance

Target groups

Researchers, engineers

Type of publication

Monograph

Due February 2008


149,95 €

ISBN 978-3-540-69895-1

I. Hargittai, Budapest University of Technology and Economics,

Hungary; M. Hargittai, Hungarian Academy of Sciences at Eötvös

University, Hungary

Symmetry through the Eyes of a

Chemist

Contents

Preface.- Introduction.- Simple andCombined Symmetries.- Molecules: Shapeand Geometry.- Helpful Mathematical Tools.- Molecular Vibrations.- ElectronicStructure of Atoms and Molecules.- ChemicalReactions.- Space-Group Symme-tries.- Symmetries in Crystals.

Fields of interest

Characterization and Evaluation Materials; Analyti-cal Chemistry; Materials Science; Math. Applicationsin Chemistry

Type of publication

Monograph

Due June 2008

Originally published by Springer New York, 1995


154,95 €

ISBN 978-1-4020-5627-7

R. Haug, University of Hannover, Germany (Ed.)

The 2007 Spring Meeting of the ArbeitskreisFestkörperphysik was held in Regensburg, Ger-many, between March 26 and March 30 2007 inconjunction with the 71st Annual Meeting of theDeutsche Physikalische Gesellschaft. This year'smeeting was certainly one of the largest physicsmeetings in Europe. The present volume 47 of theAdvances in Solid State Physics contains the writ-ten version of a large number of the invited talksand gives an overview of the present status of solidstate physics where low-dimensional systems suchas quantum dots and quantum wires aredominating. The importance of magnetic materialsand the present day interest into magnetism is re-flected by the large number of contributions to thepart dealing with ferromagnetic films and particles.One of the most exciting achievements of the lastcouple of years is the successful application of elec-trical contacts and the investigation of a single layerof graphene. This exciting physics is covered in PartIV of this book. [..]

Features

Up-to-date reviews State of the art of solid statephysics in Germany In cooperation with theDeutsche Physikalische Gesellschaft

Contents

Part I: Quantum Dots and Wires.- Part II: Correla-tion Effects.- Part III: Ferromagnetic Films and Parti-cles.- Part IV: Graphene.- Part V: THz Physics.- PartVI: Defects, Dislocations, and Strain.- Part VII: Ma-terials.

Fields of interest

Solid State Physics and Spectroscopy; Materials Sci-ence; Condensed Matter; Superconductivity, Su-perfluidity, Quantum Fluids; Physics and AppliedPhysics in Engineering

Target groups

Physicists and engineers at universities and in indus-try

Type of publication

Monograph

Due November 2007

2008. Approx. 365 p.,163 illus. Also available online. (Advances in

Solid State Physics, Vol. 47) Hardcover

149,95 €

ISBN 978-3-540-74324-8


R. Haug, University of Hannover, Germany (Ed.)

The present volume 46 of Advances in Solid-StatePhysics contains the written versions of selected in-vited lectures from the spring meeting of the Arbeit-skreis Festkörperphysik of the Deutsche Physikalis-che Gesellschaft which was held from 27 to 31 March2006 in Dresden, Germany. Many topical talks giv-en at the numerous symposia are included. Most ofthese were organized collaboratively by several ofthe divisions of the Arbeitskreis. The book presents,to some extent, the status of the field of solid-statephysics in 2006 not only in Germany but also inter-nationally.

Features

Up-to-date reviews State of the art of condensedmatter physics in Germany In cooperation with theDeutsche Physikalische Gesellschaft Also availableonline

Contents

Part I: Quantum Dots.- Part II: Molecules andNanoparticles.- Part III: Nanowires and 1D Sys-tems.- Part IV: Optoelectronics.- Part V: Thin Filmsand Materials

Fields of interest

Solid State Physics and Spectroscopy; Materials Sci-ence; Condensed Matter; Superconductivity, Su-perfluidity, Quantum Fluids; Physics and AppliedPhysics in Engineering

Target groups

Physicists and engineers at Universities and in In-dustry

Type of publication

Monograph

Due November 2007

2007. Approx. 320 p., 171illus., Also available online. (Advances

in Solid State Physics, Vol. 46) Hardcover

149,95 €

ISBN 978-3-540-38234-8

J.P. Heremans, Department of Mechanical Engineering, Ohio

State University, 650 Ackerman Road, Columbus, OH 43202,

USA.; G. Chen, Department of Mechanical Engineering, Mas-

sachusetts Institute of Technology, Cambridge, MA, USA; M.S.

Dresselhaus, Department of Electrical Engineering and Comput-

er Science, Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Cambridge,

MA, USA; G. Dresselhaus, Massachusetts Institute of Technology,

Cambridge, MA, USA

Thermoelectricity

Thermoelectric and Thermomagnetic Properties in Low-Di-

mensional and Nanoscale Materials

Thermoelectricity describes the physics of energyconversion, from heat to electric power, and fromelectric power to heat or cooling power in solids. Theworking fluid consists of the conduction electrons.Despite a long and distinguished history, recent de-velopments in nanotechnologies have revolutionizedthe field. It was recognised in the 1990s that low-di-mensional systems should result in materials withmuch better efficiencies than bulk materials, throughlow-dimensional effects on both charge carriers andlattice waves. This has been experimentally demon-strated in the early 2000s. This book aims to be thefirst monograph to comprehensively describe low-dimensional thermoelectricity in a systematic man-ner. Following the classic format of monographs inthis area, it is written so that low-dimensional effectsfollow naturally from the transport equations. It isaimed at professional researchers in academia andindustry, and graduate students in materials engi-neering, applied physics and chemistry.

Features

This is the only book to give a structured introduc-tion to thermoelectricity in materials whilst movingon to show this property’s use in nanoscale materi-als rather than bulk materials and their uses in suchphenomena/applications as superlattices, quantumdots and nanocomposites.

Contents

Introduction and history.- Basic Transport Equa-tions and Phenomenological Theory.- Thermoelec-tric Couples (to get to the concept of figure of mer-it).- Theory: electrons.- Theory: phonons.- Experi-mental study of actual systems.- Directions for futurework.- Conclusions.

Fields of interest

Metallic Materials; Optical and Electronic Materials;Condensed Matter; Nanotechnology

Target groups

Materials engineers in research institutions and in-dustry, graduate students in Materials Engineering,Applied Physics and Chemistry

Type of publication

Monograph

Due February 2009

. Approx. 350 p. (Engineering Materials and Processes) Hardcover

ISBN 978-1-84628-362-8

P.J. Hesketh, Georgia Institute of Technology, Atlanta, GA, USA

(Ed.)

BioNanoFluidic MEMS

BioNanoFluidic MEMS explains biosensor devel-opment fundamentals and initiates an awarenessin engineers and scientists who would like to devel-op and implement novel biosensors for agriculture,biomedicine, home land security, environmentalneeds, and disease identification. In addition, thematerial covered in this book introduces and lays thebasic foundation for design, fabrication, testing, andimplemention of next generation biosensors throughhands-on learning.

Features

Comprehensively shows the interconnection be-tween the interdisciplinary nature of BioNanoFlu-idics and MEMS Covers BioNanoFluidics and sen-sor technology including Micro-Mechanical Sensorsand Chemical Sensor Technologies Includes hands-on steps for implementation of biosensor fabricationincluding a discussion of the clean room lithographyprocess and etching, microsensor systems lamina-tion, PDMS moulding, [..]

Contents

Preface.- Nanoelectronics: Retrospect and Prospect.-Synthesis of oxide nanostructures.- Nanolithogra-phy.- Nano/Microfabrication methods for sensorsand NEMS/MEMS.- Micro and nanomanufactur-ing via molding.- Temperature measurement of mi-crodevices using thermoreflectance and raman ther-mometry.- Stereolithography and rapid prototyp-ing.- Engineered nanopores.- Engineering biomate-rial interfaces through micro and nano-patterning.-Biosensors micro and nano integration.

Fields of interest

Nanotechnology; Circuits and Systems; Biomedi-cal Engineering; Engineering Fluid Dynamics; Bio-physics; Biomaterials

Target groups

Research engineers, academics, and those involvedin the biomedical field as it relates to medical appli-cations using MEMs

Type of publication

Professional book

Due January 2008


99,95 €

ISBN 978-0-387-46281-3


R. Holze, Technische Universität Chemnitz, Germany

Surface and Interface Analysis

An Electrochemists Toolbox

A broad, almost encyclopedic overview of spectro-scopic and other analytical techniques useful for in-vestigations of phase boundaries in electrochemistryis presented. The analysis of electrochemical inter-faces and interphases on a microscopic, even molec-ular level, is of central importance for an improvedunderstanding of the structure and dynamics ofthese phase boundaries. The gained knowledge willbe needed for improvements of methods and appli-cations reaching from electrocatalysis, electrochem-ical energy conversion, biocompatibility of met-als, corrosion protection to galvanic surface treat-ment and finishing. The book provides an overviewas complete as possible and enables the reader tochoose methods most suitable for tackling his par-ticular task. It is nevertheless compact and does notflood the reader with the details of review papers.

Features

Presents a broad overview of spectroscopic and oth-er analytical techniques useful for investigations ofphase boundaries in electrochemistry The techniquespresented are adaptable to electrocatalysis, electro-chemical energy conversion, biocompatibility ofmetals, galvanic surface treatment and finishing En-ables the reader to choose methods most suitable fortackling a range of discrete tasks The coverage is [..]

Contents

1. Structure and Dynamics of Electrochemical PhaseBoundaries.- 2. Capabilities and Limits of ClassicalElectrochemical Methods.- 3. Spectroscopy and Sur-face Analysis at Interfaces Between Condensed Phas-es.- 4. Spectroscopy at Interfaces.- 5. Surface Analyt-ical Methods.- 6. Diffraction Methods.- 7. MethodsInvolving Nonlinear Optics.

Fields of interest

Surfaces and Interfaces, Thin Films; MeasurementScience, Instrumentation; Solid State Physics andSpectroscopy; Physical Chemistry; Characterizationand Evaluation Materials; Control Engineering

Target groups

Researchers, advanced students

Type of publication

Monograph

Due June 2008

2008. Approx. 350 p. 200 illus. (Springer Series in Chemical

Physics, Vol. 74) Hardcover

79,95 €

ISBN 978-3-540-00859-0

H. Huff, Henderson, NV, USA (Ed.)

Into The Nano Era

Moore's Law Beyond Planar Silicon CMOS

Even as we tentatively enter the nanotechnology era,we are now encountering the 50th anniversary of theinvention of the IC. Will silicon continue to be thepre-eminent material and will Moore’s Law contin-ue unabated, albeit in a broader economic venue, inthe nanotechnology era? This monograph addressesthese issues by a re-examination of the scientific andtechnological foundations of the micro-electronicsera. By better assessing and understanding the pastfive decades of this established era, it is proposed thata firmer foundation can be laid for the research thatwill ensue and possibly provide a glimpse of what isnext to come in the nanotechnology era.

Features

Provides a unique insight into the development of Si-based micro- and nanoelectronics Analyzes the his-toric developments and presents the current state-of-the-art, giving a survey of the currently most ad-vanced applications Features two visionary articles ofNobel laureates The book appeals to researchers witha roader interest in micro- and nanoelectronics

Contents

Preface.- Historical Background.- State-of-the Art.-Future Directions

Fields of interest

Nanotechnology; Electronics and Microelectronics,Instrumentation; Optical and Electronic Materials;Condensed Matter

Target groups

Scientists, advanced students, practicioners, libraries

Type of publication

Monograph

Due February 2008

2008. Approx. 350 p. 125 illus. (Springer Series in Materials Sci-


134,95 €

ISBN 978-3-540-74558-7

R.A. Huggins, Stanford University, CA, USA

Advanced Batteries

Materials Science Aspects

Energy storage and conversion is a critical compo-nent of important energy-related technologies. Ad-vanced Batteries: Materials Science Aspects providesa basic discussion of materials science concepts andtools, designed to describe critical features that con-trol the behavior of advanced electrochemical storagesystems. In addition to discussions of specific materi-als and systems, this volume provides broad insighton the underlying principles for a wide spectrum ofboth current and future materials and technologiesin this rapidly developing field. Well-structured andcohesively written, Advanced Batteries: MaterialsScience Aspects offers an excellent overview of keyconcepts behind advanced battery systems.

Features

Cohesively written with a tutorial flavor Focus-es on underlying principles of materials for ener-gy storage and conversion application Provides anoverview of the field, applicable to a widespectrum of current and future materials and tech-nologies

Contents

Introductory Material.- Principles Determiningthe Potentials and Capacities of ElectrochemicalCells.- Binary Electrodes Under Complete Equi-librium or Near-Equilibrium Conditions.-Ternary Electrodes Under Complete Equilibriumor Near-Equilibrium Conditions.- Electrode Reac-tions that deviate from Complete Equilibrium.- In-sertion Reaction Electrodes.- Negative Electrodesin Lithium Cells, the "Carbon Electrode".- Metal- Metal and Metal - Metalloid Alloy Electrodes inLithium Systems.- Convertible Reactant Electrodes.-Positive Electrodes in Lithium Systems.- Neg-ative [..]

Fields of interest

Optical and Electronic Materials; Electrical PowerGeneration and Transmission; Solid State Physicsand Spectroscopy; Electrochemistry; Polymer Sci-ences

Target groups

Graduate students, scientists and engineers with aninterest in the general area of electrochemical energystorage or conversion

Type of publication

Monograph

Due June 2008


99,35 €

ISBN 978-0-387-76423-8


D. Hülsenberg, Technische Universität Ilmenau, Germany; A. Har-

nisch, SGIL Silicaglas Ilmenau GmbH, Langewiesen, Germany; A.

Bismarck, Imperial College, London, United Kingdom

Microstructuring of Glasses

As microstructured glass becomes increasingly im-portant for microsystems technology, the main ap-plication fields include micro-fluidic systems, mi-cro-analysis systems, sensors, micro-actuators andimplants. And, because glass has quite distinct prop-erties from silicon, PMMA and metals, applicationsexist where only glass devices meet the requirements.The main advantages of glass derive from its amor-phous nature, the precondition for its - theoretical-ly - direction-independent geometric structurabili-ty. Microstructuring of Glasses deals with the amor-phous state, various glass compositions and theirproperties, the interactions between glasses and theelectromagnetic waves used to modify it. Also treat-ed in detail are methods for influencing the geomet-rical microstructure of glasses by mechanical, chemi-cal, thermal, optical, and electrical treatment, and themethods and equipment required to produce actualmicrodevices.

Features

This is the first book on structuring glass for micro-and nanophotonic applications.

Contents

Part I - Some Fundamentals of Anorganic-Non-metallic Glasses and Their Processing.- 1. SilicateGlasses: A Class of Amorphous Solid Materials.- 2.Thermodynamic Phenomena in Glass.- 3. Meltingand Forming Glass Half Products for Micro-Struc-turing.- Part II - Geometrical Micro Structuring ofGlasses and Applications.- 4. Introduction to Geo-metrical Microstructuring.- 5. Mechanical Structur-ing Processes.- 6. Chemical and Complex Structur-ing Processes.- 7. Thermal and Thermo-MechanicalStructuring Processes.- 8. Microstructuring Glassesusing Lasers.- 9. Geometrical Photo Structuring.- 10.[..]

Fields of interest

Condensed Matter;Ceramics,Glass,Composites,Natural Materials; Nan-otechnology; Applied Optics, Optoelectronics, Opti-cal Devices; Characterization and Evaluation Materi-als

Target groups

Scientists, researchers and engineers

Type of publication

Monograph

Due January 2008

2008. Approx. XVIII, 346 p. 212 illus. (Springer Series in Materials


129,95 €

ISBN 978-3-540-26245-9

K.K. Jain, Jain PharmaBiotech, Basel, Switzerland

The Handbook of Nanomedicine

This handbook covers the broad scope ofnanomedicine. Starting with the basics, the sub-ject is developed to potential clinical applicationsmany of which are still at an experimental stage.The prefix nano is used liberally and indicates thenano dimension of existing scientific disciples andmedical specialties. Two important componants ofnanomedicine are nanodiagnostics and nanophar-maceuticals and constitute the largest chapters.

Features

Provides uniformity of style and avoids duplica-tions as only a single author book can The physi-cian-scientist author blends his clinical experienceand scientific expertise in new technologies to pro-vide a definitive account of nanomedicine Completewith a more up-to-date and comprehensivecoverage of nanomedicine than any other compara-ble work

Contents

Introduction.- Nanotechnologies.- Nanomolecu-lar Diagnostics.- Nanopharmacceuticals.- Role ofNanotechnology in Biological Therapies.- Nanode-vices for Medicine & Surgery.- Nanooncol-ogy.- Nanoneurology.- Nanocardiology.- Nano-orthopedics.- Infectious Diseases.- Application ofNanobiotechnology in Ophthalmology.- Regenera-tive Medicine & Tissue Engineering.- Miscel-laneous Applications.- Ethical, Safety and Regula-tory issues of Nanomedicine.- Worldwide Develop-ment and Commercialization of NanoMedicine.- Re-search and Education in Nanomedicine.- Future ofNanomedicine.

Fields of interest

Biotechnology; Nanotechnology; Pharmacolo-gy/Toxicology; Molecular Medicine; Cancer Re-search

Target groups

Scientific researchers, medical clinicians, biotech-nologists, pharmaceutical research and developers,physicians, and molecular biologists

Type of publication

Monograph

Due April 2008


92,95 €

ISBN 978-1-60327-318-3

R. Javaherdashti, Extrin Consultants, Canning Vale, WA, Australia

Microbiologically Influenced

Corrosion

An Engineering Insight

Microbiologically-influenced corrosion (MIC) is oneof the greatest mysteries of corrosion science and en-gineering, due to the complexities resulting from theinvolvement of living things such as bacteria. Bacte-ria are not only able to affect our health, but are al-so capable of impacting upon everyday life througha wide range of industrial sectors and the economy.Microbiologically Influenced Corrosion: An Engi-neering Insight introduces a new approach to the ba-sics of MIC and explains how to recognise, under-stand, mitigate and/or prevent this type of corrosion.Topics explored include stress corrosion crackingand microbial corrosion, the pros and cons of bio-cides, the involvement of magnetic bacteria in micro-bial corrosion, and a new interpretation of cathodicprotection based on recent research in microbial en-vironments. The material covered by Microbiologi-cally Influenced Corrosion: An Engineering Insightwill be of benefit to professional and consultant engi-neers in power generating, oil and [..]

Features

Explains how to recognise, understand, mitigate and/or prevent microbiologically-influenced corrosion(MIC)

Contents

A Short Journey to the Realm of Corrosion.- Tech-nical Mitigation of Corrosion:Corrosion Manage-ment.- Non-technical Mitigation of Corrosion: Cor-rosion Knowledge Management.- MicrobiologicallyInfluenced Corrosion (MIC).- How Does A SystemBecome Vulnerable to MIC?- How is MIC detectedand recognised?- Examples of Some Systems Vulner-able to MIC.- Examples of Some Materials Vulnera-ble to MIC.- How is MIC treated?

Fields of interest

Tribology, Corrosion and Coatings; Biochemical En-gineering; Continuum Mechanics and Mechanics ofMaterials; Civil Engineering; Microbiology

Target groups

Professional engineers in power generating, oil andgas, marine, and mining industries; researchers inthe fields of chemistry, chemical engineering, materi-als science, corrosion, and mechanical engineering;consultant engineers.

Type of publication

Monograph

Due February 2008


cover

79,95 €

ISBN 978-1-84800-073-5


A. Javey, University of California, Berkeley, CA, USA; J. Kong, Mas-

sachusetts Institute of Technology, Cambridge, MA, USA (Eds.)

Carbon Nanotube Electronics

This book provides a complete overview of the fieldof carbon nanotube electronics. It covers materialsand physical properties, synthesis and fabricationprocesses, devices and circuits, modeling, and final-ly novel applications of nanotube-based electronics.The book introduces fundamental device physics andcircuit concepts of 1-D electronics while at the sametime provides specific examples of the state-of-the-art nanotube devices and novel technological appli-cations, including chemical and biological sensors,opto-electronics, and flexible macro-electronics. Thisbook provides a complete guide to the field of nan-otube electronics.

Features

Provides a much-needed guide to the field of nan-otube electronics Includes specific examples of nan-otube devices and novel technological applicationsIntroduces fundamental device physics and circuitconcepts

Contents

Remarkable Electronic Properties and Integration.-Devices and Circuits.- Modeling.- Novel Applica-tions.- Outlook and Future Challenges.

Fields of interest

Circuits and Systems; Optical and Electronic Materi-als; Computer-Aided Engineering (CAD, CAE) andDesign; Nanotechnology

Target groups

Industrial and academic researchers, electrical engi-neers, materials scientists, physicists, and advancedgraduate students

Type of publication

Monograph

Due March 2008

2008. Approx. 350 p. (Series on Integrated Circuits and Systems)

Hardcover

76,25 €

ISBN 978-0-387-36833-7

A. Jorio, Universidade Federal de Minas Gerais, Belo Horizonte,

Brazil; M.S. Dresselhaus, Massachusetts Institute of Technology,

Cambridge, MA, USA; G. Dresselhaus, Massachusetts Institute of

Technology, Cambridge, MA, USA (Eds.)

Carbon Nanotubes

Advanced Topics in the Synthesis, Structure, Properties and

Applications

The carbon nanotubes field has evolved substantiallysince the publication of the bestseller “Carbon Nan-otubes: Synthesis, Structure, Properties and Applica-tions”. The present volume builds on the generic as-pects of the aforementioned book, which emphasizesthe fundamentals, with the new volume emphasizingareas that have grown rapidly since the first volume,guiding future directions where research is neededand highlighting applications. The volume also in-cludes an emphasis on areas like graphene, other car-bon-like and other tube-like materials because thesefields are likely to affect and influence developmentsin nanotubes in the next 5 years.

Features

Successor of the very successful carbon nanotubebook published in 2001 Covers all the latest develop-ments Contributing authors are international leadersin their special subfields Integrates physics, chemi-cal physics and application of nanotubes in a uniqueway Provides information on the hottest topic innano- and carbon research, graphene

Contents

Perspectives on carbon nanotube research and ap-plication.- Applications.- Carbon nanotube metrolo-gy.- Carbon nanotube synthesis and organization.-Mechanical and Thermal Transport Properties ofCarbon Nanotubes: Recent Advances.- Quasiparti-cle and excitonic effects in the optical response ofnanotubes and nanoribbons.- Role of the Aharonov–Bohm phase in the optical properties of carbon nan-otubes.- Excitonic states and resonance Raman spec-troscopy of single-wall carbon nanotubes.- Photo-luminescence: science and applications.- UltrafastSpectroscopy of Carbon Nanotubes.- Rayleigh [..]

Fields of interest

Nanotechnology; Optical and Electronic Materials;Condensed Matter; Organic Chemistry; PhysicalChemistry; Physics and Applied Physics in Engineer-ing

Target groups

Scientists; libraries; practitioners and advanced stu-dents

Type of publication

Monograph

Due December 2007

2008. Approx. XII, 600 p. 250 illus. (Topics in Applied Physics, Vol.

111) Hardcover

169,95 €

ISBN 978-3-540-72864-1

K. Kalantar-zadeh, RMIT University, Melbourne, VIC, Australia; B.

Fry, RMIT University, Melbourne, VIC, Australia

Nanotechnology-Enabled Sensors

Nanotechnology provides us with tools to createfunctional materials, devices, and systems by con-trolling materials at the atomic and molecular scalesby making use of novel properties and phenomena.Considering that most chemical and biological sen-sors, as well as many physical sensors, depend on in-teractions occurring within the nanoscale range, theimpact that nanotechnology will have on the sensorworld is significant. Nanotechnology-enabled sen-sors find applications in several fields such as healthand safety, medicine, process control and diagnos-tics. Nanostructured materials will be increasing-ly used for the development of next-generation ofchemical, physical and biosensors, attracting inter-ests in the scientific and industrial communications.This book provides the reader with information onhow nanotechnology enabled sensors are currentlybeing used and how they will be used in the future insuch diverse fields as communications, building andfacilities, medicine, safety, and security, [..]

Features

Covers the integration of both nanotechnology andsensors and explains their interaction Geared towardpractical applications which provide the reader withinformation on how nanotechnology enabled sensorsare currently being used and how they will be used inthe future in diverse fields Provides readers with anoverview of the relevant chemistry, quantum physicsand biology related to sensors and nanoscience [..]

Contents

Preface.- Sensor characteristics and physical effects.-Transduction platforms.- Nano fabrication and pat-terning techniques.- Characterization techniques fornanomaterials.- Inorganic nanotechnology enabledsensors.- Organic nanotechnology enabled sensors.

Fields of interest

Nanotechnology; Circuits and Systems; Electronicsand Microelectronics, Instrumentation; BiomedicalEngineering; Quantum Physics

Target groups

Material scientists, electrical engineers, physicistschemists and biologists involved in nanotechnologyand sensors research and applied technology

Type of publication

Professional book

Due November 2007


99,95 €

ISBN 978-0-387-32473-9


S.K. Kanaun, Instituto Tecnologico y de Estudios Superiores de

Monterrey, Campus Estado de México, Mexico; V. Levin, Instituto

Tecnologico y de Estudios Superiores de Monterrey, Campus Es-

tado de México, Mexico

Self-Consistent Methods for

Composites

Vol.1: Static Problems

Static elastic, dielectric, thermo- and electroconduc-tive properties of composite materials reinforcedwith ellipsoidal homogeneous and multi-layered in-clusions, short and long multi-layered fibers, thinhard and soft inclusions, media with cracks andpores are considered. Self-consistent methods areused as the main theoretical tool for the calculationof static and dynamic properties of heterogeneousmaterials. This book is the first monograph to de-velop self-consistent methods and apply these to thesolution of problems of electromagnetic and elasticwave propagation in matrix composites and poly-crystals. Predictions of the methods are comparedwith experimental data and exact solutions. Explicitequations and efficient numerical algorithms for thecalculation of velocities and attenuation coefficientsof the mean (coherent) wave fields propagating incomposites and polycrystals are presented. The bookhelps materials engineers to predict properties ofheterogeneous materials and to create new [..]

Features

The first volume on systematic development of self-consistent schemes (the method of the effectivemedium and the method of the effective field) andtheir different versions in application to the prob-lems of the mechanics and physics of composite ma-terials Contains many concrete results: explicit for-mulas for the effective properties of composite mate-rials of various micro-structures Helps materials en-gineers [..]

Contents

From the contents 1. Introduction. 2. An elasticmedium with sources of external and internal stress-es. 3. Equilibrium of a homogeneous elastic medi-um with an isolated inclusion. 4. Thin inclusion in ahomogeneous elastic medium. 5. Hard fiber in a ho-mogeneous elastic medium. 6. Thermal and electricfields in a medium with an isolated inclusion. 7. Ho-mogeneous elastic medium with a set of isolated in-clusion. 8. Multi-particle interactions in composites.9. Thermo and electroconductive properties of com-posites. A. Special tensor bases of four rank tensors.B. Generalized functions [..]

Fields of interest

Continuum Mechanics and Mechan-ics of Materials; Structural Materials;Ceramics,Glass,Composites,Natural Materials; Char-acterization and Evaluation Materials; Classical Elec-trodynamics, Wave Phenomena; Acoustics

Target groups

Scholars who work on the theory of composite ma-terials; engineers who work on development of newtypes of composite materials; undergraduate andpost graduate students of materials science special-ties

Type of publication

Monograph

Due October 2007

2008. Approx. 395 p. (Solid Mechanics and Its Applications, Vol.

148) Hardcover

129,95 €

ISBN 978-1-4020-6663-4

P. Knauth, Universite de Provence, Marseille, France; J. Schoon-

man, Delft University of Technology, The Netherlands (Eds.)

Nanocomposites

Ionic Conducting Materials and Structural Spectroscopies

Nanocomposites have been receiving more and moreattention given the improvement of synthesis tech-niques and the availability of powerful characteriza-tion techniques. The aim of the book is to introducenanocomposite materials using a broad range of in-organic and organic solids. Furthermore, it is intend-ed to present recent and not very common develop-ments in especially spectroscopic characterizationtechniques, including Mössbauer, EXAFS, NMR.This should make the book attractive for a broadrange of readers, including chemists and physicists.

Features

broad range of materials spectroscopy characteriza-tion section is unique

Contents

Composite Polymeric Electrolytes.- Proton Con-ducting Nanocomposites and Hybrid Polymers.- Hy-brid Metal Oxide- Polymer Nanostructured Com-posites: Structure and Properties.- Structure and Me-chanical Properties of Nanocomposites with Rodand Plate Shaped Nanoparticles.- Gaining Insightinto the Structure and Dynamics of Clay-PolymerNanocomposite Systems through Computer Simula-tion.- X-ray Absorption Studies of Nanocomposites.-Dynamical Aspects of Nanocrystalline Ceramics andComposites by NMR.- Mössbauer Spectroscopy andNew Composite Electrodes for Li-ion Batteries.

Fields of interest

Nanotechnology; Optical and Electronic Materials;Characterization and Evaluation Materials

Target groups

Researchers, engineers, chemists, physicists, and ma-terials scientists

Type of publication

Contributed volume

Due December 2007

2007. Approx. 265 p. (Electronic Materials: Science & Technology,

Vol. 10) Hardcover

76,95 €

ISBN 978-0-387-33202-4


M. Knops, RWTH Aachen, Germany

Failure in Fiber Polymer Laminates

The Theory of Alfred Puck

Features

Comprehensive introduction to the most successfulamong many theories on the failure of fiber compos-ites Written by Puck?s pupil and appointed successorMartin Knops

Fields of interest

Ceramics,Glass,Composites,Natural Materials; Char-acterization and Evaluation Materials; ContinuumMechanics and Mechanics of Materials; StructuralMechanics; Engineering Design

Type of publication

Monograph

Due February 2008


cover

79,95 €

ISBN 978-3-540-75764-1

D.C. Lagoudas, Texas A & M University, College Station, TX, USA

(Ed.)

Shape Memory Alloys

Modeling and Engineering Applications

This book addresses contemporary developments inthe modeling and characterization of shape memoryalloys and their engineering applications, providinga review of past and present SMA-based engineer-ing solutions, experimental methods, and model-ing techniques. Shape Memory Alloys (SMAs) repre-sent a unique material class with the ability to recov-er seemingly permanent deformations and providelarge forces upon heating. These interesting charac-teristics have led to an ever-expanding variety of en-gineering applications which address design prob-lems requiring high force actuation in a confined en-vironment. Such applications range from morph-ing aerospace structures to deployable space anten-nae and solar cells to down-hole tools providing so-lutions for more advanced petroleum explorationmethods to medical stents and other biomedical de-vices.

Features

Provides a rigorous introduction to continuum me-chanics and continuum thermodynamics as they re-late to the development of SMA modeling. Theseconcepts can be generalized to the constitutive mod-eling of many other conventional, active and multi-functional materials. Presents a unified approach tothe constitutive modeling of various phenomena ob-served in conventional SMAs and extends this to themodeling of [..]

Contents

Introduction to shape memoryalloys.- Thermome-chanical characterization of shape memory alloy ma-terials.- Thermomechanical constitutive model forSMAs.- Numerical implementation of the SMA ther-momechanical constitutive model using return map-ping algorithms.- Extended SMA modeling.- Mod-eling of transformation.- Induced plasticityin shapememory alloys.- Modeling of magnetic SMAs.- Ap-pendix A: On thermomechanics and transformationsurfaces of SMAs.- Appendix B: Numerical solutionsto boundary value problems.- Appendix C: Numeri-cal implementation of transformation-induced plas-ticity [..]

Fields of interest

Materials Science; Engineering Thermodynamics,Transport Phenomena; Continuum Mechanics andMechanics of Materials; Mechanical Engineering;Surfaces and Interfaces, Thin Films

Target groups

Researchers and engineers working in the area ofsmart materials and structures

Type of publication

Professional book

Due February 2008


99,95 €

ISBN 978-0-387-47684-1

P. Lambert, University of Brussels, Belgium

Capillary Forces in Microassembly

Modeling, Simulation, Experiments, and Case Study

Capillary Forces in Microassembly discussesthe use of capillary forces as a gripping principlein microscale assembly. Clearly written and well-organized, this text brings together physicalconcepts at the microscale with practical ap-plications in micromanipulation. Throughout thiswork, the reader will find a review of the existinggripping principles, elements to model capillaryforces as well as descriptions of the simulationand experimental test bench developedto study the design parameters. Using well-known concepts from surface science (such assurface tension, capillary effects, wettability, andcontact angles) as inputs to mechanical mod-els, the amount of effort required to handle mi-cro-components is predicted. These de-velopments are then applied in a casestudy concerning the pick and placeof balls in a watch ball bearing. Re-searchers and engineers involved in micromanipula-tion and precision assembly will find this a [..]

Features

Covers an interdisciplinary field, between the surfacesciences fundamental aspects and more productionand assembly oriented issues The developed method-ology includes an exhaustive literature review, mod-els and simulations, experimental validation of themodels and of the proposed gripping principle, with-in the framework of a watch bearing assembly casestudy Provides an exhaustive basis to understand,model [..]

Contents

Preface.- From Conventional Assembly to Mi-croassembly.- Classification of Forces Acting in theMicroworld.- Handling Principles for Microassem-bly.- Conclusions.- Introduction.- First Set of Param-eters.- State of the Art on the Capillary Force Modelsat Equilibrium.- Static Stimulation at Constant Vol-ume of Liquid.- Comparisons Between the CapillaryForce Models.- Example 1:Application to the Model-ing of a Microgripper for Watch Bearings.- SecondSet of Parameters.- Limits of the Static Simulation.-Approaching and Rupture Distances.- Example 2:Numerical Implementation of the Proposed [..]

Fields of interest

Surfaces and Interfaces, Thin Films; Theoretical andApplied Mechanics; Mechanics, Fluids, Thermody-namics; Engineering Fluid Dynamics; Nanotechnol-ogy; Manufacturing, Machines, Tools

Target groups

Researchers, engineers, and students in the fields ofprecision assembly, surface science, microfluidics,and micromechanics

Type of publication

Monograph

Due November 2007

2008. 288 p. (Microtechnology and MEMS) Hardcover

99,95 €

ISBN 978-0-387-71088-4


M. Large, University of Sydney, NSW, Australia; L. Poladian, Uni-

versity of Sydney, NSW, Australia; G. Barton, University of Sydney,

NSW, Australia; M.A.v. Eijkelenborg, University of Sydney, NSW,

Australia

Microstructured Polymer Optical

Fibres

Microstructured Polymer Optical Fibres de-scribes the optical properties of microstruc-tured fibres, how they are made and modelled,and outlines some potential applications.These applications include areas where poly-mer fibres are already used, such as high-data rate transmission for Fibre-to-theHome or within cars, as well as com-pletely new areas such as the photonicbandgap transmission of "difficult" wave-lengths. Emphasising a conceptual understandingof the underlying physics, Microstructured Poly-mer Optical Fibres is clearly written, and includesnumerous illustrations. It provides an excel-lent overview of the latest developments in the field,making them accessible to industry, technical and re-search audiences.

Features

Explains principles and applications of microstruc-tured or photonic crystal fibres to a wide audienceDiscusses new applications which will be opened upby this emerging technology

Contents

Introduction.- Concepts in Waveguide Theory.-Guiding Concepts in Microstructured Fibres.- Mod-elling and Design.- Fabrication.- Microstructure De-formation.- Characterisation.- Hollow-Core mPOF.-Graded-Index mPOF.- Gratings.- Material Additivesfor mPOF.

Fields of interest

Optical and Electronic Materials; Microwaves,RF and Optical Engineering; Applied Op-tics, Optoelectronics, Optical Devices;Laser Technology and Physics, Photonics;Ceramics,Glass,Composites,Natural Materials

Target groups

Polymer optical fibre community, academics in poly-mer optical fibre, microstructured fibre, photoniccrystal fibre, photonic band gap fibre, holey fibre,and those in the automotive industry

Type of publication

Monograph

Due November 2007

2008. 251 pages Hardcover

76,95 €

ISBN 978-0-387-31273-6

D. Li, Vanderbilt University, Nashville, TN, USA (Ed.)

Encyclopedia of Microfluidics and

Nanofluidics

Currently there is no single definitive sourcefor researchers to locate authoritative overviewsand key literature on the basic topics in the fieldof microfluidics and nanofluidics, yet researchin these areas is rapidly expanding. Particularlyover the last 10 years, insight into the behavior offluids at the microscale and nanoscale has trans-formed several areas of the applied sciences, such asmedicine, pharmaceutical research, and analyticalchemistry. The Encyclopedia of Microfluidics andNanofluidics is alphabetically-arranged defini-tive reference. This comprehensive encyclopediaprovides easy access to information on all aspects ofMicrofluidics and Nanofluidics. With an A–Z formatspanning over 500 entries, the encyclopedia isbe a valuable resource for (analytical, organic, medic-inal, physical, surface, and colloid) chemists and bio-chemists; molecular and cell biologists; geneticists;applied and industrial microbiologists; virologists;electronic, materials, chemical, [..]

Features

- World-wide board and panel of ex-perts deliver latest informationvia alphabetically- organized entries for locat-ing information quickly. - Also offers overviews onimportant topics in the field - Packed with the key ci-tations to the literature - Cross-references betweenentries - Premiumized journal mutually enhancedusage and visbility.

Contents

1. Fundamentals (physics of fundamental phenom-ena at the micro- and nano-scales). - Electrical dou-ble layers. – Electroosmosis.- Electrophoresis.- Di-electrophoresis.- Quantum dots.- Electrowetting.-2. Theoretical models and numerical simulations(e.g., continuum and MDS).- Pressure-driven singlephase liquid flows.- Pressure-driven single phase gasflows.- Pressure-driven two phase flows.- Electroos-motic flow.- Electrophoretic motion of particles andcells.- Joule heating in electrokinetic flow.- Mixing.-Electrokinetic focusing.- Electrokinetic dispensing.-Molecular dynamic [..]

Fields of interest

Engineering Fluid Dynamics; Nanotechnology; En-gineering Thermodynamics, Transport Phenomena;Biomedical Engineering; Mechanics, Fluids, Ther-modynamics; Circuits and Systems

Target groups

Academics and research libraries.

Type of publication

Encyclop(a)edia

Due May 2008

2008. eReference.

699,00 €

ISBN 978-0-387-48998-8

D. Li, Vanderbilt University, Nashville, TN, USA (Ed.)

Encyclopedia of Microfluidics and

Nanofluidics

Currently there is no single definitive source for re-searchers to locate authoritative overviews and keyliterature on the basic topics in the field of microflu-idics and nanofluidics, yet research in these areasis rapidly expanding. Particularly over the last 10years, insight into the behavior of fluids at the mi-croscale and nanoscale has transformed several ar-eas of the applied sciences, such as promising newdiagnostic tools, novel approaches to drug deliv-ery, and revolutionary ideas about gene expression.The Encyclopedia of Microfluidics and Nanofluidicsis an alphabetically-arranged definitive reference,designed for easy access to information onall aspects of fluid flow, fluid dynamics, theoreticalmodeling, physical principals and applications. Theover 500 entries offer an overview to the history andbasic science, as well as summaries of future direc-tions, cross-references, and further reading lists. Theencyclopedia will be a valuable resource for analyti-cal chemists and [..]

Features

1. Highly structured entries each offer conciseoverviews of the topic, review the key scientific fun-damentals, outline applications (when appropriate),indicate what new developments may come, andoffer citations. 2. International Editorial board re-viewed coverage of the field and the entries, to en-sure reference is relevant, comprehensive, and reli-able. 3. Field is growing dramatically and this refer-ence [..]

Contents

A selection of entries in this reference include: Elec-trical double layers.- Electro osmosis.- Electrophore-sis.- Dielectrophoresis.- Quantum dots.- Electrowet-ting.- Theoretical models and numerical simulations(e.g., continuum and MDS).- Pressure-driven singlephase liquid flows.- Pressure-driven single phase gasflows.- Pressure-driven two phase flows.- Electroos-motic flow.- Electrophoretic motion of particles andcells.- Joule heating in electrokinetic flow.- Mixing.-Electrokinetic focusing.- Electrokinetic dispensing.-Molecular dynamic simulations.- Other non-contin-uous [..]

Fields of interest

Engineering Fluid Dynamics; Nanotechnology; En-gineering Thermodynamics, Transport Phenomena;Biomedical Engineering; Analytical Chemistry; Med-ical Microbiology

Target groups

Academics and research libraries

Type of publication

Encyclop(a)edia

Due April 2008

2008. Approx. 2600 p.(in 2 volumes, not available separately)

Hardcover

699,00 €

ISBN 978-0-387-32468-5


Y.S. Lipatov, National Academy of Sciences of Ukraine, Kiev; T.

Alekseeva, National Academy of Sciences of Ukraine, Kiev

Phase-Separated Interpenetrating

Polymer Networks

Features

Highest impact factor of all publications ranked byISI within polymer science Short and concise reportson physics and chemistry of polymers, each writtenby the world renowned experts Still valid and use-ful after 5 or 10 years The electronic version is avail-able free of charge for standing order customers at:springer.com/series/12/

Contents

Contents.- Thermodynamics and Phase Separationin IPNs.- Heterogeneous Structure and Morphologyof IPNs.- Relaxation Transitions and Viscoelasticityof IPNs.- Chemical Kinetics of IPNs Formation andPhase Separation.- Compatibilization in Phase-Sepa-rated IPNs.

Fields of interest

Polymer Sciences; Surfaces and Interfaces, ThinFilms; Soft Matter, Complex Fluids

Target groups

Academic and industrial researchers, libraries inpolymer science, material science and solid statephysics

Type of publication

Reviews

Due October 2007

2007. X, 234 p. Also available online. (Advances in Polymer Sci-


169,95 €

ISBN 978-3-540-73071-2


N. Lobontiu, University of Alaska, Anchorage, AK, USA

Dynamics of

Microelectromechanical Systems

Dynamics of Microelectromechanical Systemsis a systematic overview of the dynamicsof MEMS (microelectromechanical systems), mi-crostructures, and their responses. The focus is onthe mecahnical/structural micro domain and thecompliant nature of mechanical transmission. Fea-tures of this work include: An in-depth treatment ofproblems that involve reliable modeling, analysis anddesign, Analytical models with correct dependenceson service dimensions, Cantilever based systems fornanofabrication researchers and designers, and Dy-namics of complex spring and beam microsystems.This material contains numerous fully-solved ex-amples as well as many end-of-the-chapter prob-lems. This is a follow up to the book, Mechanics ofMicroelectromechanical Systems, by Lobontiu andGarcia (Springer 2004), but the material in this newbook is self-contained. An instructor's solu-tion manual is available on the book's webpage atspringer.com. Dynamics of MicroelectromechanicalSystems is a timely [..]

Features

Focuses on the mechanical domain (specifically,the quasi-static sub-domain), which is at the core ofmost of the MEMS Provides a more in-depth lookat the main problems that involve reliable modeling,analysis, and design

Contents

Microcantilevers and Microbridges: Bending andTorsion Resonant Frequencies.- MicromechanicalSystems: Modal Analysis.- Energy Losses in MEMSand Equivalent Viscous Damping.- Frequency andTime Response of MEMS.

Fields of interest

Electronics and Microelectronics, Instrumentation;Nanotechnology; Circuits and Systems; Comput-er-Aided Engineering (CAD, CAE) and Design; Me-chanical Engineering

Target groups

Graduate level students or advanced undergraduatesin MEMS as well as researchers and academics.

Type of publication


Due November 2007

2007. Approx. 416 p. (Microsystems, Vol. 17) Hardcover

99,95 €

ISBN 978-0-387-36800-9

A. Malshe, University of Arkansas, Fayetteville, AR, USA (Ed.)

Fabrication, Packaging and

Integration of MEMS and Related

Microsystems

Today's artificially intelligent systems are fabricatedusing sub-micron scale devices in micro and mesopackages, primarily using electric signals and inter-facing to the macroscopic level using the logic ofprogramming. While packaging was once consideredsecondary, it has now developed its own standardsthroughout the world. This book discusses the threekey features for next generation application specif-ic systems-on-a-chip (SOC): Mixed Signals, MixedEnvironmental Domains, and Varying Scales of De-vices and Packaging Components. This book also ad-dresses some of the non-traditional developments ofMEMS and their applications.

Features

No other books on market dedicated to packagingand integration of MEMS and related microsystems

Fields of interest

Electronics and Microelectronics, Instrumentation;Optical and Electronic Materials; Engineering De-sign; Nanotechnology

Target groups

Senior undergraduates and graduate students in en-gineering

Type of publication

Contributed volume

Due December 2007


114,95 €

ISBN 978-0-387-72892-6

L. Merhari, CERAMEC, Limoges, France (Ed.)

Hybrid Nanocomposites for

Nanotechnology

Electronic, Optical, Magnetic and Bio/Medical Applications

This book will cover the latest advances of poly-mer-inorganic nanocomposites and will partic-ularly focus on high-added-value applications infields ranging from electronics, optics, magnetismto biotechnology. Traditionally, organic-inorgan-ic composites are thought of in terms of mechani-cal properties reinforcement, the polymer-clay sys-tem being the typical example. Recently higher val-ue-added applications have been demonstratedopening new industrial perspectives and markets.Focusing this book on electronic, optical, magneticand bio/medical applications of hybrid nanocompos-ites where the latest advances are critically reviewedis clearly a unique feature of the book. Various issuesin nanocomposite synthesis, including the produc-tion scale-up, will precede coverage of the latest ad-vances in the aforementioned range of applications.The reader will get a solid grasp of the state of the artand of the remaining challenges in the field of non-traditional applications of hybrid nanocomposites.

Features

Focus on electronic, optical, magnetic and bio/med-ical applications of hybrid nanocomposites Coversthe latest advances of polymer-inorganic nanocom-posites and will focus on high-added-value applica-tions Exciting applications in resists for microelec-tronics, non-linear optical waveguides, recordingmedia, bio-resists and tissue engineering Most com-prehensive reference on nanocomposites available

Contents

Introduction.- Trends in non-traditional applica-tions of polymer-inorganic nanocomposites.- Syn-thesis methods and issues; production scaling up.-Characterizations methods.- Electronic applications(e.g. resists for microelectronics).- Optical applica-tions (e.g. non-linear optical wavegides).- Magneticapplications (e.g. recording media).- Bio/medical ap-plications (e.g. bio-resists, tissue engineering).- Con-clusion/Future challenges.

Fields of interest

Nanotechnology; Condensed Matter; Polymer Sci-ences; Ceramics,Glass,Composites,Natural Materials;Engineering Design

Target groups

Libraries, research and national labs where work innanotechnology is taking place

Type of publication

Handbook

Due June 2008


194,95 €

ISBN 978-0-387-72398-3


J.E. Morris, Portland State University, Portland, OR, USA; D. Mallik,

Intel Corporation, Chandler, AZ, USA (Eds.)

Nanopackaging

Nanotechnologies and Electronics Packaging

Nanotechnologies are being applied to microelec-tronics packaging, primarily in the applications ofnanoparticle nanocomposites, or in the exploitationof the superior mechanical, electrical, or thermalproperties of carbon nanotubes. Composite materi-als are studied for high-k dielectrics, resistors and in-ductors, electrically conductive adhesives, conduc-tive “inks,” underfill fillers, and solder enhancement.“Nanopackaging” is intended for industrial and aca-demic researchers, industrial electronics packagingengineers who need to keep abreast of their field,and others with interests in nanotechnology. It willsurvey the application of nanotechnologies to elec-tronics packaging, as represented by current researchacross the field.

Features

Offers a comprehensive discussion of Nanoparticlesand Carbon Nanotubes, and how and why they arerapidly becoming materials options for electronicspackaging Discusses the importance of computermodeling in nanopackaging and offers suggestionsfor implementation Discusses Nanoparticles andtheir role in packaging, including basic propertiesand fabrication, and applications in resistors, capaci-tors, [..]

Contents

Nanotechnologies in Nanopackaging.- Comput-er Modeling.- Molecular Modeling.- DelaminationModeling.- Nanoparticle Properties.- Nanoparti-cle Fabrication.- High-K Dielectric Composites.-Nanocomposite Resistors.- Nanocomposite Induc-tors.- Nanoparticles in Electrically Conductive Ad-hesives.- Microvia Interconnect.- Nano-Filler inUnderfill.- Nanoparticles in Solder.- Carbon Nan-otubes.- CNT Fabrication.- Cnts In Solder.- Ther-mal CNT Applications.- CNT EMI Suppression.-Nanowire Applications.- Nanoscale Structures.- Na-noelectronics Packaging.- Roadmaps, Economics,and Projections.

Fields of interest

Nanotechnology; Electrochemistry; Electronics andMicroelectronics, Instrumentation

Target groups

Industrial and academic researchers, industrial elec-tronics packaging engineers, and those engaged innanotechnology applications

Type of publication

Professional book

Due April 2008


107,05 €

ISBN 978-0-387-47325-3

J.P. Mota, Universidade Nova de Lisboa, Caparica, Portugal; S.

Lyubchik, National Academy of Science of Ukraine, Donetsk,

Ukraine (Eds.)

Recent Advances in Adsorption

Processes for Environmental

Protection and Security

The purpose of the Workshop was to bring togeth-er researchers and engineers working in adsorp-tion-related fields, to share knowledge on the latestadvances on adsorption processes for environmentalsecurity and protection, as well as to cross-link anddisseminate to the scientific community the main re-sults and achievements of recent NATO Science-for-Peace (SfP) projects on environmental security andprotection. The topics covered by the Workshop in-clude recent theoretical and experimental develop-ments on environmental adsorption, adsorption pro-cesses, as well as synthesis and tailoring of novel ad-sorbents, including the assessment of materials andprocesses. The published material provides a com-prehensive and up-to-date report on adsorption andcolloids phenomena, carbon materials and adsor-bents for various industrial applications, ecologicalsafety and antiterrorism. Because rapidly-developingareas in nanotechnology for fine chemistry, air qual-ity, and environmental protection, are based on the[..]

Features

Adsorption science and technology Environmentalprotection Porous materials Synthesis and chemicaltailoring Separation media

Contents

Organization. Preface. List of Participants. Exten-sion of Dubinin’s Theory to Adsorption From Aque-ous Solutions.- Applications of Immersion Calorime-try in Dubinin’s Theory and in Electrochemistry.-Adsorption on Activated Carbon: One UnderlyingMechanism?.- Adsorption of Organic Vapour Pollu-tants on Activated Carbon.- Adsorption Behaviourof Lignosulphonates on the Interfaces Water – Inor-ganic/Organic Solids, Used for Paper Production.-Adsorption Properties of Polymer Adsorbents;.-SAXS Characterization of Solid/Vapor Interfaces inPolymer Based Microporous Carbons With Different[..]

Fields of interest

Physical Chemistry; Materials Science; Surfaces andInterfaces, Thin Films; Waste Water Technology /Water Pollution Control / Water Management /Aquatic Pollution; Atmospheric Protection/AirQuality Control/Air Pollution

Target groups

Researchers and engineers working in adsorption-re-lated fields for environmental protection and securi-ty

Type of publication

Proceedings

Due December 2007

2008. XVI, 192 p. (NATO Science for Peace and Security Series C:

Environmental Security) Hardcover

119,95 €

ISBN 978-1-4020-6803-4

J.P. Mota, Universidade Nova de Lisboa, Caparica, Portugal; S.

Lyubchik, National Academy of Science of Ukraine, Donetsk,

Ukraine (Eds.)

Recent Advances in Adsorption

Processes for Environmental

Protection and Security

The purpose of the Workshop was to bring togeth-er researchers and engineers working in adsorp-tion-related fields, to share knowledge on the latestadvances on adsorption processes for environmentalsecurity and protection, as well as to cross-link anddisseminate to the scientific community the main re-sults and achievements of recent NATO Science-for-Peace (SfP) projects on environmental security andprotection. The topics covered by the Workshop in-clude recent theoretical and experimental develop-ments on environmental adsorption, adsorption pro-cesses, as well as synthesis and tailoring of novel ad-sorbents, including the assessment of materials andprocesses. The published material provides a com-prehensive and up-to-date report on adsorption andcolloids phenomena, carbon materials and adsor-bents for various industrial applications, ecologicalsafety and antiterrorism. Because rapidly-developingareas in nanotechnology for fine chemistry, air qual-ity, and environmental protection, are based on the[..]

Features

Adsorption science and technology Environmentalprotection Porous materials Synthesis and chemicaltailoring Separation media

Contents

Organization. Preface. List of Participants. Exten-sion of Dubinin’s Theory to Adsorption From Aque-ous Solutions.- Applications of Immersion Calorime-try in Dubinin’s Theory and in Electrochemistry.-Adsorption on Activated Carbon: One Underly-ing Mechanism?.- Adsorption of Organic VapourPollutants on Activated Carbon.- Adsorption Be-haviour of Lignosulphonates on the Interfaces Wa-ter – Inorganic/Organic Solids, Used for Paper Pro-duction.- Adsorption Properties of Polymer Adsor-bents.- SAXS Characterization of Solid/Vapor Inter-faces in Polymer Based Microporous Carbons WithDifferent [..]

Fields of interest

Physical Chemistry; Materials Science; Surfaces andInterfaces, Thin Films; Waste Water Technology /Water Pollution Control / Water Management /Aquatic Pollution; Atmospheric Protection/AirQuality Control/Air Pollution

Target groups

Researchers and engineers working in adsorption-re-lated fields for environmental protection and sdecu-rity

Type of publication

Proceedings

Due December 2007

2008. XVI, 192 pp (NATO Science for Peace and Security Series C:

Environmental Security) Softcover

49,95 €

ISBN 978-1-4020-6804-1


L. Nagahara, Motorola Labs, Tempe, AZ, USA; N. Tao, Arizona

State University, Tempe, AZ, USA; Th. Thundat, Oak Ridge Nation-

al Laboratory, Oak Ridge, TN, USA

Introduction to Nanosensors

The book gives readers an overview of nanosensors,and explains the differences between nanosen-sors and macro/microscopic sensors. It describes thepotential of nanosensors to provide new applicationsand opportunities that cannot be achieved with cur-rent technologies.

Features

This is the first book to address nanosensors as op-posed to microsensors.

Contents

Introduction.- Nanoelectronic Sensors.- Nanome-chanical Sensors.- Nanophotonic Sensors.- Nano-electrochemical Sensors.- Prospective and Future Di-rections

Fields of interest

Nanotechnology; Analytical Chemistry; Electro-chemistry; Materials Science; Engineering, general

Target groups

Scientists and engineers in the sensor technologycommunity Senior undergraduate or grad-uate courses on sensor research and technology-Companies, government labs and universitieswith sensor programs

Type of publication

Monograph

Due July 2008

2008. Approx. 450 p. 40 illus. (Nanostructure Science and Tech-

nology) Hardcover

ISBN 978-0-387-30507-3

D.V. Nicolau

Nanodevices Based on Protein

Molecular Motors

An Engineering Approach

This book reviews the state of the art in thedesign, fabrication and operation of bio-nano-de-vices based on protein molecular motors, as well asthe challenges and the opportunities offered by al-ternative architectures and possible applications.The focus of the review will be on self-propelled ma-chines, which have the highest chances to develop inautonomous dynamic nanodevices and systems ofdevices based on protein molecular motors.

Contents

Introduction * Molecular biology of protein molecu-lar motors * Biophysics of molecular motors * Motil-ity of microorganisms and cells * Experi-mental aspects * Probing the functioning of proteinmolecular motors * Modelling molecular motors *Engineering aspects of devices based on molecularmotors * Devices based on protein molecular motors* Perspectives

Fields of interest

Biochemistry, general; Nanotechnology; BiomedicalEngineering; Biophysics; Biotechnology

Target groups

This volume will be of particular interest to bioengi-neers, molecular biologists and biophysicists, as wellas nanoscientists working in biology, medicine, engi-neering, chemistry and physics.

Type of publication

Contributed volume

Due January 2008


Preliminary entry 105) Hardcover

104,95 €

ISBN 978-0-387-30755-8

J.J. Novoa, University of Barcelona, Spain; D. Braga, University

of Bologna, Italy; L. Addadi, Weizmann Institute of Science, Re-

hovot, Israel (Eds.)

Engineering of Crystalline Materials

Properties

State of the Art in Modeling, Design and Applications

This volume collects the state of the art in molecu-lar materials. It collects the lecture notes of a seriesof lectures given by some of the best specialists inthe field at the 2007 Erice International School ofCrystallography -and also a NATO-ASI course-. Theschool developed along two parallel lines. First westablished “where we are” in terms of modeling, de-sign, synthesis and applications of crystalline solidswith predefined properties. Second, we attempted todefine current and possible futuristic lines of devel-opment in the quest for novel molecule-based mate-rials with potential applications in magnetism, con-ductivity and superconductivity, non-linear optics(NLO), drug delivery, and nanotechnology.

Features

A complete review of the current state-of-the-art incrystalline molecular materials Covers from the basicconcepts (intermolecular interactions, crystal pack-ing prediction, polymorphism,...) to the most inter-esting applications (magnetism, conductivity, non-linear optics, biomaterials,...) Contributions frommany of the main specialists on the field

Contents

Preface. List of Contributors. Biomineralization De-sign Strategies And Mechanisms of Mineral Forma-tion: Operating At the Edge Instability.- Self-Assem-bled Monolayers As Templates For Inorganic Crys-tallization: A Bio-Inspired Approach.- Databases InCrystal Engineering.- Case Studies on IntermolecularInteractions In Crystalline Metals.- Crystal Polymor-phism.- Complementarity: Correlating StructuralFeatures with Physical Properties in Supramolecu-lar Systems.- Making Crystals From Crystals: A Sol-id-State Route To the Engineering of Crystalline Ma-terials, Polymorphs, Solvates And [..]

Fields of interest

Materials Science; Crystallography; Superconductivi-ty, Superfluidity, Quantum Fluids; Magnetism, Mag-netic Materials; Molecular Medicine

Target groups

Researchers and PhD students in materials science,last year undergraduates majoring in chemistry,physics and crystallography

Type of publication

Proceedings

Due December 2007


B: Physics and Biophysics) Softcover

79,95 €

ISBN 978-1-4020-6824-9


J.J. Novoa, University of Barcelona,Spain; D. Braga, University

of Bologna, Italy; L. Addadi, Weizmann Institute of Science, Re-

hovot, Israel (Eds.)

Engineering of Crystalline Materials

Properties

State of the Art in Modeling, Design and Applications

This volume collects the state of the art in molecu-lar materials. It collects the lecture notes of a seriesof lectures given by some of the best specialists inthe field at the 2007 Erice International School ofCrystallography -and also a NATO-ASI course-. Theschool developed along two parallel lines. First westablished “where we are” in terms of modeling, de-sign, synthesis and applications of crystalline solidswith predefined properties. Second, we attempted todefine current and possible futuristic lines of devel-opment in the quest for novel molecule-based mate-rials with potential applications in magnetism, con-ductivity and superconductivity, non-linear optics(NLO), drug delivery, and nanotechnology.

Features

A complete review of the current state-of-the-artin crystalline molecular materials Covers, from thebasic concepts (intermolecular interactions, crystalpacking prediction, polymorphism,...) to the mostinteresting applications (magnetism, conductivity,non-linear optics, biomaterials,...) Contributionsfrom many of the main specialists on the field

Contents

Preface. List of Contributors. Biomineralization De-sign Strategies And Mechanisms of Mineral Forma-tion: Operating At the Edge Instability.- Self-Assem-bled Monolayers As Templates For Inorganic Crys-tallization: A Bio-Inspired Approach.- Databases InCrystal Engineering.- Case Studies on IntermolecularInteractions In Crystalline Metals.- Crystal Polymor-phism.- Complementarity: Correlating StructuralFeatures with Physical Properties in Supramolecu-lar Systems.- Making Crystals From Crystals: A Sol-id-State Route To the Engineering of Crystalline Ma-terials, Polymorphs, Solvates And [..]

Fields of interest

Materials Science; Crystallography; Superconductivi-ty, Superfluidity, Quantum Fluids; Magnetism, Mag-netic Materials; Molecular Medicine

Target groups

Researchers and PhD students in materials science,last year undergraduates majoring in chemistry,physics and crystallography

Type of publication

Proceedings

Due December 2007


B: Physics and Biophysics) Hardcover

179,95 €

ISBN 978-1-4020-6822-5

A. Noy, Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory, Livermore, CA,

USA (Ed.)

Handbook of Molecular Force

Spectroscopy

Modern materials science and biophysics has in-creasingly focused on studying and controlling in-termolecular interactions on the single-moleculelevel. The peer-reviewed literature contains an in-creasing number of studies that either measure theinteraction forces directly or use mechanical forcesto deform the molecules or trigger structural tran-sitions. Molecular force spectroscopy is the resultof unprecedented advances in the capabilities ofmodern force measurement instruments in the pastdecade and describes a number of techniques thatuse mechanical force measurements to study interac-tions between single molecules and molecular assem-blies in chemical and biological systems. Examplesof these techniques include atomic force microscopy,optical tweezers, surface forces apparatus, and mag-netic tweezers. These techniques typically target aspecific range of experimental systems and geome-tries, but all use mechanical force transducers to ap-ply and detect nanonewton range forces between sin-gle [..]

Features

Provides an authoritative guide to planning, under-standing, and analyzing modern molecular forcespectroscopy experiments Presents state-of-the-artresearch at the nanoscale and single-molecule levelswith an emphasis on biophysics Addresses computermodeling of force spectroscopy experiments

Contents

Surface force apparatus measurements of molec-ular forces in biological adhesion (Deborah Leck-band, Univ. of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign).- Forcespectroscopy with optical and magnetic tweezers(Richard Conroy, Harvard University).- ChemicalForce Microscopy 1: Nanoscale probing of funda-mental chemical interactions (Aleksandr Noy, LLNL,Dmitry V. Vezenov, Harvard University, and CharlesM. Lieber, Harvard University).- Chemical Force Mi-croscopy 2: Interactions in complex molecular as-semblies (Dmitry V. Vezenov, Harvard University,Aleksandr Noy, LLNL, and Charles M. Lieber, Har-vard [..]

Fields of interest

Solid State Physics and Spectroscopy; Nanotechnol-ogy; Biophysics; Biochemistry, general; Polymer Sci-ences

Target groups

Researchers in academia and industry, as well as ad-vanced undergraduate and graduate students inter-ested in techniques for measuring intermolecularforces, including applications to biophysics, nan-otechnology, materials science, chemistry, and relat-ed disciplines. Suitable for use in graduate coursescovering these topics and modern single-moleculetechniques

Type of publication

Reference work

Due January 2008


122,45 €

ISBN 978-0-387-49987-1


K. Ohno, Yokohama National University, Yokohama, Japan; M.

Tanaka, Yokohama National University, Yokohama, Japan; J.

Takeda, Yokohama National University, Yokohama, Japan; Y.

Kawazoe, Tohoku University, Sendai, Japan (Eds.)

Nano- and Micromaterials

The future focus of nanotechnology will be on realiz-ing new functions over greater scales. This book de-scribes the creation of nano- and microscale struc-tures and functions by controlling temperature, light,pressure, or carrier injections. It covers novel nano-integration technologies such as quantum-well de-vices possilbe by utilizing, for example, the self-or-ganization of surface nanostructures and opticallyor pressure-induced phase transitions, micro ma-chines using microstereolithography, as well as newtechniques of laser spectroscopy and new computa-tional methods for estimating atomic and electronicstructures and their functions on the nano- and mi-croscales.

Features

Covers the major developments in nano- and micro-materials Includes novel nano-integration technolo-gies such as self-organization of surface nanostruc-tures, quantum well structures, microlithographyand micromachines Provides methodic informationon micro-laser spectroscopy and computational de-sign of nano- and microstructures Both a referencework for researchers and a study text for graduatestudents

Contents

1. General Introduction.- 2. Nanometer-Scale Struc-ture Formation on Solid Surfaces.- 3. Ultrafast LaserSpectroscopy Applicable to Nano- and Micromate-rials.- 4. Defects in Anatase Titanium Dioxide.- 5.Organic Radical 1,3,5-trithia-2,4,6-triazapentalenyl(TTTA) as Strongly Correltated Electronic Systems:Experiment and Theory.- 6. Ab-initio GW Calcula-tions Using an All-electron Approach.- 7. First Prin-ciples Calculations Involving two-Particle ExcitedStates of Atoms and Molecules Using T-matrix The-ory.- 8. Green's Function Formulation of ElectronicTransport at Nanoscale.- 9. [..]

Fields of interest

Nanotechnology; Solid State Physics and Spec-troscopy; Physics and Applied Physics in Engineer-ing

Target groups

Libraries; scientists, practitioners

Type of publication

Monograph

Due January 2008

2008. Approx. XIV, 343 p. 227 illus. (Advances in Materials Re-

search, Vol. 9) Hardcover

119,95 €

ISBN 978-3-540-74556-3

H.A.J. Oonk, Utrecht University, The Netherlands; M.T. Calvet,

University of Barcelona, Spain

Equilibrium Between Phases of

Matter

Phenomenology and Thermodynamics

The phase behaviour of materials and their thermo-dynamic properties are a central subject in all fieldsof materials research. The first Volume of the work,meant for graduate students in chemistry, geology,physics, and metallurgy, and their engineering coun-terparts, is split up in three levels, such that fromlevel to level the portion and importance of ther-modynamics and mathematics are increased. In theground level it is shown that the basic principles ofphase equilibria can be understood without the useof thermodynamics – be it that the concept of chemi-cal potential is introduced right from the beginning.The intermediate level is an introduction to thermo-dynamics; culminating in the Gibbs energy as thearbiter for equilibrium – demonstrated for systemswhere the phases in equilibrium are pure substances.In the third level the accent is on binary systems,where one or more phases are solutions of the com-ponents. Explicit relationships between the variablesare derived for equilibria [..]

Features

Contains over 200 exercises Suitable for self studyStructured with increasing theoretical insight levelsPlain style, compact writing, and transparent presen-tation Balanced coupling of experiment and theoryVery user-friendly Refreshing treatment of the mat-ter

Contents

From the contents level 0: Equilibrium.- The vari-ables.- The rules.- Pure substances.- Binary andTernary Systems.- Partition and Separation.- Chem-ical Equilibrium.- level 1: Differential expressions.-Work, heat, energy.- Heat capacity and enthalpy.-Ideal gas, expansion and compression.- Chemicalenergy.- Entropy.- Characteristic functions.- Gibbsenergy and equilibrium.- Tables.- Pure Substances.-Chemical reactions.- level 2: Mixtures and partialquantities.- The open system, chemical potentials.-Change to molar quantities.- The ideal mixture.-Non-ideal behaviour.- Magic [..]

Fields of interest

Physical Chemistry; Materials Science; Geology;Geophysics/Geodesy; Thermodynamics

Target groups

Students, teachers, and scientists in chemistry, chem-ical engineering, geology and geophysics, metallurgy,and related branches of materials science

Type of publication


Due October 2007

2008. XII, 404 p. 175 illus., 200 exercises. Hardcover

79,95 €

ISBN 978-1-4020-6123-3

J. Pan, Department of Engineering, University of Leicester, Le-

icester, UK

Computer Modelling of Sintering at

Different Length Scales

Sintering is a manufacturing technique that has ex-isted for centuries to make bricks, china and potteryand is now used to produce high-tech materials andproducts. The process forms ceramic and metallicsolids from powders and is used to manufacture au-tomotive parts, valves & pumps, mag-nets, bio-ceramics and materials for nanotechnology.Modern modelling techniques are now employed toimprove the efficiency of sintering. This book coversmodern techniques in sintering and bridges the gapbetween the mathematical nature of some modellingtechniques and the practical needs of industry. Sin-tering models are shown to be applied at three lengthscales. Sintering is viewed as a multi-scale processand the mathematical techniques linking the mod-els at the three scales are discussed. Powder com-paction models are outlined and program-ming and numerical issues discussed. Two computerprogrammes used for modelling sintering areprovided on the CD. This book will interestresearchers, [..]

Features

Covers modern techniques in sintering in a compre-hensive manner Bridges the gap between the highlymathematical nature of some modelling techniquesand the practical needs of industry

Contents

A General Introduction to Sintering and its Math-ematic Models.- Modelling Sintering at the Atom-istic Scale.- Modelling Sintering at the Particle Scale.-Modelling Sintering at the Component Scale.- Re-lationship Between Sintering Models at the ThreeLength Scales.- Compaction Models.- ComputerProgrammes for Modelling Sintering.

Fields of interest

Nuclear Chemistry; Materials Science; Numericaland Computational Methods in Engineering; Con-densed Matter; Quantum Physics; ComputationalMathematics and Numerical Analysis

Target groups

Researchers, lecturers and graduate students in ce-ramics, powder metallurgy and powder processingMaterials engineers in ceramics and powder process-ing

Type of publication

Monograph

Due June 2008

. Approx. 330 p. (Engineering Materials and Processes) Hardcover

159,95 €

ISBN 978-1-84628-495-3


M. Pelliccione, RPI Center for Applied Electronics, Troy, NY, USA;

T.-M. Lu, RPI Center for Applied Electronics, Troy, NY, USA

Evolution of Thin-Film Morphology

Modeling and Simulations

Thin film deposition is the most ubiquitous and crit-ical of the processes used to manufacture high techdevices. Morphology and microstructure of thinfilms directly controls their optical, magnetic, andelectrical properties. This book focuses on modelingand simulations used in research on the morpholog-ical evolution during film growth. The authors em-phasize the detailed mathematical formulation of theproblem both through numerical calculations basedon Langevin continuum equations, and throughMonte Carlo simulations based on discrete surfacegrowth models when an analytical formulism is notconvenient. Evolution of Thin-Film Morphology willbe of benefit to university researchers and industrialscientists working in the areas of semiconductor pro-cessing, optical coating, plasma etching, patterning,micro-machining, polishing, tribology, and any dis-cipline that requires an understanding of thin filmgrowth processes. In particular, the reader will be in-troduced to the mathematical tools that [..]

Features

Presents basic modeling and simulation tools forquantitative description of thin film morphologicalevolution Displays clear conceptual developments inthe fundamental understanding of complex surfacegrowth phenomena Provides a close connection be-tween modeling and simulations and various prac-tical deposition methodologies Requires minimummathematical and computer programming back-grounds to learn the subject

Contents

Introduction.- Surface Statistics.- Self-Affine Sur-faces.- Mounded Surfaces.- Stochastic Growth Equa-tions.- Small World Growth Model: A Case Study.-Monte Carlo Simulations.- Drop-down Aggrega-tion Models.- Ballistic Aggregation Models.- Conclu-sions.

Fields of interest

Surfaces and Interfaces, Thin Films; Optical andElectronic Materials; Tribology, Corrosion and Coat-ings

Target groups

Materials scientists and engineers in academia andindustry, as well as graduate students, with an inter-est in thin film science and technology

Type of publication

Monograph

Due January 2008

2008. Approx. 250 p. (Springer Series in Materials Science, Vol.

108) Hardcover

114,75 €

ISBN 978-0-387-75108-5

G. Pluvinage, University Paul Verlaine, Metz, France; M.H. Elwany,

University of Alexandria, Egypt (Eds.)

Safety, Reliability and Risks

Associated with Water, Oil and Gas

Pipelines

Pipes are of major importance for transport of liq-uids and gas mainly for water, natural gas and oil.The total length of gas pipes in the world is estimat-ed at one million kilometres for gas transport (pipeswith a diameter of 80 to 1000 mm). Pipelines remainthe least expensive transcontinental means of trans-port compared to rail-bound or terrestrial transport.It has become increasingly paramount to ensure thesafe utilisation of such plant in order to prevent eco-nomical, social and ecological losses. From a techni-cal point of view, pipelines are complicated three di-mensional structures that include straight pipes, noz-zles, pipe-bends, dissimilar welded joints, etc. In ad-dition, their operating conditions can be quite severe,that is, internal pressure and cyclic loading (vibra-tion) combined with the influence of internal and ex-ternal corrosive environments. The external defects,e.g., corrosion defects, gouge, foreign object scratch-es, and pipeline erection activities are major failurereasons [..]

Features

No English language book in this particular field De-scription of very recent methods for pipe defect as-sessment such as notch fracture mechanics and crit-ical gross strain Special chapter devoted to pipe re-pair Contributions of the major world specialists inthis field Multimaterials approach (steels, polymers,composite)

Contents

Preface.- General Approaches of Pipeline Defect As-sessment.- Application of Sintap to the Failure As-sessment of a Gas Pipes.-Interaction between Materi-al Properties, Inspection Accuracy and Defect Accep-tance Levels in Strain Based Pipeline Design.- Fail-ure of Cylindrical Shells: Numerical and Experimen-tal Study.- Leak Detection by Using the ImpedanceMethod.- Corrosion Fatigue Cracking and FailureRisk Assessment of Pipelines.- Initiation of StressCorrosion Cracking and Hydrogen Induced Crackinin Oil and Gas Line-Pipe Steels.- Failure Analysis ofPolyethylene Gas Pipes.- Stable and [..]

Fields of interest

Materials Science; Mechanical Engineering; Engi-neering Design; Quality Control, Reliability, Safetyand Risk

Target groups

Students in mechanical engineering and materialssciences at master level, researchers in fracture me-chanics and engineering design, engineers in oil, wa-ter and gas transportation

Type of publication

Proceedings

Due October 2007

2008. XII, 349 p. (NATO Science for Peace and Security Series C:

Environmental Security) Hardcover

159,95 €

ISBN 978-1-4020-6524-8

G. Pluvinage, University Paul Verlaine, Metz, France; M.H. Elwany,

University of Alexandria, Egypt (Eds.)

Safety, Reliability and Risks

Associated with Water, Oil and Gas

Pipelines

Pipes are of major importance for transport ofliquids and gas mainly for water, natural gas andoil. The total length of gas pipes in the worldis estimated at one million kilometresfor gas transport (pipes with a diameter of80 to 1000 mm). Pipelines remain the least expen-sive transcontinental mean of transport compared torail-bound or terrestrial transport. It has become in-creasingly paramount to ensure the safe utilisationof such plant in order to prevent economical, socialand ecological losses. From a technical point of view,pipelines are complicated three dimensional struc-tures that include straight pipes, nozzles, pipe-bends,dissimilar welded joints, etc. In addition, their op-erating conditions can be quite severe, that is, inter-nal pressure and cyclic loading (vibration) combinedwith the influence of internal and external corrosiveenvironments. The external defects, e.g., corrosiondefects, gouge, foreign object scratches, and pipelineerection activities are major [..]

Features

No English language book in this particular field De-scription of very recent methods for pipe defect as-sessment such as notch fracture mechanics and crit-ical gross strain Special chapter devoted to pipe re-pair Contributions of the major world specialists inthis field Multimaterials approach (steels, polymers,composite)

Contents

Preface.- General Approaches of Pipeline Defect As-sessment.- Application of Sintap to the Failure As-sessment of a Gas Pipes.-Interaction between Materi-al Properties, Inspection Accuracy and Defect Accep-tance Levels in Strain Based Pipeline Design.- Fail-ure of Cylindrical Shells: Numerical and Experimen-tal Study.- Leak Detection by Using the ImpedanceMethod.- Corrosion Fatigue Cracking and FailureRisk Assessment of Pipelines.- Initiation of StressCorrosion Cracking and Hydrogen Induced Crackinin Oil and Gas Line-Pipe Steels.- Failure Analysis ofPolyethylene Gas Pipes.- Stable and [..]

Fields of interest

Materials Science; Mechanical Engineering; Engi-neering Design; Quality Control, Reliability, Safetyand Risk

Target groups

Students in mechanical engineering and materialssciences at Master level, researchers in fracture me-chanics and engineering design, engineers in oil, wa-ter and gas transportation

Type of publication

Proceedings

Due October 2007

2007. XII, 349 pp (NATO Science for Peace and Security Series C:

Environmental Security) Softcover

69,95 €

ISBN 978-1-4020-6525-5


R. Quay, Fraunhofer Institute of Applied Solid-State Physics,

Freiburg, Germany

Gallium Nitride Electronics

Gallium Nitride Electronics covers developments inIII-N semiconductor-based electronics with a focuson high-power and high-speed RF applications. Ma-terial properties of III-N semiconductors and sub-strates; the state-of-the-art of devices and circuits,epitaxial growth, device technology, modelling andcharacterization; and circuit examples are discussed.The book concludes with device reliability aspectsand an overview of integration and packaging. Thiscomprehensive monograph and tutorial is based onmore than a decade of research on materials, devices,and circuits. It is of interest to graduate students ofelectrical engineering, communication engineering,and physics; to materials, device, and circuit engi-neers in research and industry; and to all scientistswith a general interest in advanced electronics.

Features

Comprehensive presentation of the state of the artin GaN electronics with strong emphasis on applica-tion Comprehensive presentation - from materials topackaging Interdisciplinary approach

Contents

Introduction.- III-N Materials and the Stateof the Art of Devices and Circuits.- Epitaxyfor III-N-Based Electronic Devices.- DeviceProcess Technology.- Device Characterizationand Modeling.- Circuit Considerations andIII-N Examples.- Reliability Aspects and High Tem-peratures Operation.- Integration, ThermalManagements, and Packaging.- Outlook

Fields of interest

Optical and Electronic Materials; Applied Optics,Optoelectronics, Optical Devices; Physics and Ap-plied Physics in Engineering; Electronics and Micro-electronics, Instrumentation

Target groups

Scientists

Type of publication

Monograph

Due January 2008

2008. Approx. XXVIII, 474 p. 130 illus. (Springer Series in Materials


139,95 €

ISBN 978-3-540-71890-1

A. Rockett, University of Illinois, Urbana, IL, USA

Materials Science of

Semiconductors

The book reviews the most relevant concepts ofsemiconductor materials and processing includingcondensed matter physics, electronic device theory,and materials science. It describes the developmentof energy bands from atomic orbitals and the effectof atomic chemistry on the semiconductor. Semicon-ductor alloys are described including issues of mis-cibility, ordering, and electronic properties. Defectsin semiconductors are described with particular em-phasis on point and line defects, their sources and ef-fects. A chapter on amorphous semiconductors is in-cluded as well as a chapter on organic materials usedin optical and switching devices. The book concludeswith chapters on general aspects of thin film nucle-ation and growth, physical vapor deposition andchemical vapor deposition methods. Examples of theapplication of the concepts in each chapter to specif-ic problems or situations is included, along with rec-ommended readings and homework problems.

Features

Describes semiconductors from a materials sci-ence perspective rather than from condensed mat-ter physics or electrical engineering viewpoints In-cludes discussion of current approaches to organ-ic materials for electronic devices Describes thefundamental aspects of thin film nucleation andgrowth and the most common physical and chemi-cal vapor deposition techniques Chapters concludewith problems and [..]

Contents

An Environment of Challenges.- The Physics ofSolids.- Overview of Electronic Devices.- Aspectsof Materials Science.- Engineering Electronic Struc-ture.- Semiconductor Alloys.- Defects in Semicon-ductors.- Amorphous Semiconductors.- OrganicSemiconductors.- Thin Film Growth Processes.-Physical Vapor Deposition.- Chemical Vapor Depo-sition. Appendix.- List of Tables.

Fields of interest

Optical and Electronic Materials; Condensed Matter;Solid State Physics and Spectroscopy; Electronics andMicroelectronics, Instrumentation

Target groups

Senior undergraduates and first year graduate stu-dents taking courses in semiconductor materials andelectronic materials, a primer for professionals work-ing in electronic materials and devices

Type of publication


Due November 2007


76,95 €

ISBN 978-0-387-25653-5

M.A. Ryan, Jet Propulsion Laboratory, Pasadena, CA, USA; A.V.

Shevade, Jet Propulsion Laboratory, Pasadena, CA, USA; C.J.

Taylor, Pomona College, Claremont, CA, USA; M.L. Homer, Jet

Propulsion Laboratory, Pasadena, CA, USA; M. Blanco, California

Inst. of Technology, Pasadena, CA, USA (Eds.)

Computational Methods for Sensor

Material Selection

Chemical vapor sensing arrays have grown in pop-ularity over the past two decades, finding applica-tions for tasks such as process control, environmen-tal monitorins, and medical diagnosis. This is thefirst in-depth analysis of the process of choosing ma-terials and components for these "electronic noses",with special emphasis on computational methods.For a view of component selection with an experi-mental perspective, readers may refer to the comple-mentary volume of Integrated MicroanalyticalSystems entitled "Combinatorial Methodologies forSensor Materials."

Features

One of the first volumes in comprehensive newSpringer series Integrated Microanalytical Sytems,edited by R. Potyrailo. Complements the experimen-tal approach in other series volume, "Combinatori-al methods for sensor materials," by Potyrailo andMirsky. First book of its kind, exclusively devotedto the selection of sensors and components for achemical sensing array. Applications of "electronicnoses" [..]

Contents

Designing a chemical vapor sensing array – Intro-duction.- Density functional theory of electrome-chanical and chemical sensing at the nano scale(abinitio quantum mechanics).- First principles molec-ular dynamics models for selection of polymer sens-ing materials.- Prediction of gas sensor responses us-ing Grand Canonical Monte Carlo method.- Com-puter-aided design of organic hosts for selectivechemosensors (structural design).- Computationaldesign of proteins as novel sensing materials.- De-sign aspects of sensors for combinatorial materialsapplications.- Predicting polymer [..]

Fields of interest

Analytical Chemistry; Materials Science; Characteri-zation and Evaluation Materials; Computer Applica-tions in Chemistry; Physical Chemistry; Process andChemical Engineering

Target groups

Chemists and chemical engineers in academia andindustry; graduate students

Type of publication

Monograph

Due June 2008

2008. Approx. 350 p. (Integrated Microanalytical Systems) Hard-

cover

ISBN 978-0-387-73714-0


S. Sakka, Sakka Laboratory, Osaka, Japan (Ed.)

Handbook of Sol-Gel Science and

Technology

Processing, Characterization and Applications, V. I - Sol-Gel

Processing/Hiromitsu Kozuka, Editor, V. II - Characterization of

Sol-Gel Materials and Products/Rui M. Almeida, Editor, V. III -

Applications of Sol-Gel Technology/Sumio Sakka, Editor

Since Dr. Disiich of Germany prepared a glass lensby the sol-gel method around 1970, sol-gel scienceand technology has continued to develop. Since thenthis field has seen remarkable technical develop-ments as well as a broadening of the applications ofsol-gel science and technology. There is a growingneed for a comprehensive reference that treats boththe fundamentals and the applications, and this is theaim of Handbook of Sol-Gel Science and Technolo-gy. The primary purpose of sol-gel science and tech-nology is to produce materials, active and non-activeincluding optical, electronic, chemical, sensor, bio-and structural materials. This means that sol-gel sci-ence and technology is related to all kinds of man-ufacturing industries. Thus Volume 1, Sol-Gel Pro-cessing, is devoted to general aspects of processing.Newly developed materials such as organic-inorgan-ic hybrids, photonic crystals, ferroelectric coatings,photocatalysts will be covered. Topics in this volumeinclude: [..]

Fields of interest

Characterization and Evaluation Materials;Ceramics,Glass,Composites,Natural Materials

Target groups

Graduate students, researchers and professionals.

Type of publication

Reference work

Due October 2007

2005. eReferencework.

1.364,00 €

ISBN 978-1-4020-7970-2

M. Santin, School of Pharmacy and Biomolecular Sciences, Uni-

versity of Brighton (Ed.)

Strategies in Regenerative

Medicine

Integrating Biology with Materials Design

This authoritative book offers a detailed overviewof present and future tissue engineering approach-es and their contribution to regenerative medicine.It combines comprehensive reviews of the biologyand materials science underlying the developmentand regeneration of different types of tissues with de-scriptions of current and future strategies in regen-erative medicine to meet clinical needs. Each chap-ter includes typical examples of methodologies andtechnical solutions as the basis for the most recentscientific findings and biomedical products, tablesas mini-databases summarizing the most recent find-ings, and links to specific websites in the main bodyof the text to complement a traditional referencelist. Strategies in Regenerative Medicine: IntegratingBiology with Materials Design covers topicsfrom basic biology and materials science to the linkbetween biological processes in tissue regenerationand biomedical device/tissue engineering productperformance.

Features

Provides a comprehensive overview of the field ofregenerative medicine Written from a multidisci-plinary perspective Presents the work of internation-al experts according to consistent, well-defined edi-torial guidelines Includes comprehensive reviews ofthe underlying biology of tissue regeneration as wellas student exercises, making the book ideal for use asa teaching text Describes the latest research and [..]

Contents

Introduction: History of Regenerative Medicine. -Biomaterials for Tissue Engineering of Soft Tissues.-Biomaterials for Tissue Engineering of Hard Tis-sues. -Stem and Differentiated Cell Phenotypes inTissue Engineering. -Biology of Skin: Developmen-tal Phases, Pathological Damages and PhysiologicalPathways of Regeneration. -Clinical Approaches inSkin Regeneration. -Biology of Angiogenesis: Devel-opmental Phases, Pathological Damages and Physio-logical Pathways of Regeneration. -Tissue Engineer-ing of Small- and Large-diameter Blood Vessels. -Pancreas Biology, Pathology and Tissue [..]

Fields of interest

Biomaterials; Biomedical Engineering; Cell Biology;Medical Microbiology

Target groups

Graduate students and professionals in biomed-ical engineering, materials science, medicine,and applied cell biology.

Type of publication

Monograph

Due June 2008


ISBN 978-0-387-74659-3

L.C. Sawyer, Palmyra, VA, USA; D. Grubb, Cornell University, Itha-

ca, NY, USA; G.F. Meyers, Dow Chemical Company, MIdland, MI,

USA

Polymer Microscopy

Polymer Microscopy, Third Edition, is a compre-hensive and practical guide to the study of the mi-crostructure of polymers, and is the result of the au-thors' many years of academic and industrial expe-rience. To address the needs of students and profes-sionals from a variety of backgrounds, introductorychapters deal with the basic concepts of both poly-mer morphology and processing and microscopyand imaging theory. The core of the book is moreapplied, with many examples of specimen prepara-tion and image interpretation leading to materialscharacterization. Microscopy is applied to the char-acterization of a wide range of polymer systems, in-cluding fibers, films, engineering resins and plas-tics, composites, nanocomposites, polymer blends,emulsions and liquid crystalline polymers. Light mi-croscopy, atomic force microscopy, and scanningand transmission electron microscopy techniquesare all considered, as are emerging techniques suchas compositional mapping in which microscopy iscombined with [..]

Features

Revised and updated, this Third Edition remains thegold standard for information on the characteriza-tion of polymer microstructure Describes a wide va-riety of polymer systems and characterization tech-niques Coverage of both basic and applied topicsmakes this book ideal as a professional reference andteaching text

Contents

Introduction to Polymer Morphology.- Fundamen-tals of Microscopy.- Imaging Theory.- SpecimenPreparation Methods.- Polymer Applications.- NewTechniques in Polymer Microscopy.- Problem Solv-ing Summary.- Appendices.

Fields of interest

Characterization and Evaluation Materials; PolymerSciences

Target groups

Any researcher or other materials professional inacademia or industry working with polymer systems.Also suitable as a textbook for courses on polymermicroscopy/materials characterization at the seniorundergraduate or graduate level

Type of publication

Monograph

Due March 2008


114,95 €

ISBN 978-0-387-72627-4


U. Schubert, Vienna University of Technology, Vienna, Austria;

N. Hüsing, Vienna University of Technology, Vienna, Austria; R.

Laine, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, MI, USA (Eds.)

Materials Syntheses

A Practical Guide

Materials syntheses are generally more complex thansyntheses of inorganic or organic compounds, andspecific characterization methods play a more im-portant role. Materials synthesis protocols often suf-fer from unclarities, irreproducibility, lack in detailand lack in standards. The need to change this situ-ation is the main motivation for this book. A num-ber of detailed protocols has been collected, rangingfrom organic polymers to carbonaceous and ceram-ic materials, from gels to porous and layered mate-rials and from powders and nanoparticles to films.Preparation methods include intercalation and fluxmethods, sol-gel processing, templating methods forporous materials, sonochemistry or spray pyrolysis.Each contribution provides detailed and unambigu-ous description of the hardware, specific characteris-tics of the procedure, scope of applicability as well asmethods that unequivocally identify and characterizethe material and allow checking whether the synthe-sis was successful.

Features

First book on detailed materials synthesis protocolsUnambiguous descriptions of hardware, specificsynthetic procedures and characterization methodsHelpful manual for laboratory courses in materialschemistry

Contents

Porous Materials.- Layered Materials.- Carbon.-Nanoparticles.- Inorganic Gels.- Organic Materialsand Polymers.- Metal Oxides and Sulfides.

Fields of interest

Materials Science; Inorganic Chemistry; OrganicChemistry

Target groups

Researchers and graduate students in inorganic, or-ganic, physical organic chemistry as well as materialsciences studies

Type of publication

Professional book

Due February 2008


89,95 €

ISBN 978-3-211-75124-4

S. Seal, University of Central Florida, Orlando, FL, USA (Ed.)

Functional Nanostructures

Processing, Characterization, and Applications

Nanocrystalline materials exhibit the outstandingproperties and represent a new class of structuralmaterials having a wide range of applications. In par-ticular, there is considerable interest in developingnanocrystalline materials to be used as functionalmaterials in aerospace applications, automotive in-dustry, wear applications, MEMS, etc. The futureprogress in these high technological applications ofnanocrystalline materials crucially depends on devel-opment of new methods of their fabrication and un-derstanding of the underlying nano-scale and inter-face effects causing their unique mechanical proper-ties.

Features

First book about functional nanostructures

Contents

Introduction.- Nanoceramic and Cermets.- Nanos-tructures films.- NEMS, MEMS, Bio-MEMS.-Nanostructures Biomaterials.- Self Assembly inNanophase separated Polymer and Thin Film.-Nanostructures, sensor and catalytic properties.-High Resolution TEM for nanocharacterization.-AFM in nanotechnology.- Concluding Remarks andfuture trends.

Fields of interest

Nanotechnology; Materials Science; Biomaterials;Polymer Sciences; Electronics and Microelectron-ics, Instrumentation; Solid State Physics and Spec-troscopy

Target groups

Researchers and graduate students in the field ofNanomaterials Science and Nanotechnologies, en-gineers involved in production and processing ofnanomaterials, fields include Chemistry, Physics,Material Science, Electrical and Electronic Engineer-ing, and Biology

Type of publication


Due December 2007

2007. Approx. 350 p. (Nanostructure Science and Technology)

Hardcover

99,95 €

ISBN 978-0-387-35463-7

J.F. Shackelford, University of California, Davis, CA, USA; R.H.

Doremus, Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute, Troy, NY, USA (Eds.)

Ceramic and Glass Materials

Structure, Properties and Processing

Ceramic and Glass Materials: Structure, Propertiesand Processing covers a wide range of important ce-ramic and glass materials used in mod-ern technology. Chapters provide essential informa-tion on the nature of these key ceramic raw materi-als including their structure, properties, processingmethods and applications in engineering and tech-nology. Treatment is provided on materials such asAlumina - Aluminates - Andalusite, Kyanite, and Sil-limanite - Clays - Concrete and Cement - Lead Com-pounds - Mullite - Quarts and Silicas – RefractoryOxides - Sillimanite Minerals (including Andalusite,Kyanite, and Sillimanite) - Zirconia. Written by rec-ognized leaders in the field of ceramic andglass materials, Ceramic and Glass Materials: Struc-ture, Properties and Processing is a must-have bookfor those seeking the latest information.

Fields of interest

Ceramics,Glass,Composites,Natural Materials; Con-densed Matter; Partially Ordered Systems, Glasses,Quasicrystals; Structural Materials; Building Materi-als; Materials Science

Target groups

libraries, graduate students and practicing engineersin ceramic engineering, metallurgy, and materialsscience and engineering, as well as related fields

Type of publication

Monograph

Due March 2008


99,35 €

ISBN 978-0-387-73361-6


M. Shahinpoor, University of New Mexico, Albuquerque, NM,

USA; H.-J. Schneider, Universitat des Saarlandes, Saarbrücken,

Germany (Eds.)

Intelligent Materials

In recent years, intelligent materials, which due totheir molecular basis respond to external signals bya distinct reaction to the outside world, have seen anenormous progress. The stimuli which can triggera response of such smart materials in nanoscale tomacroscopic dimensions reach from electrical andmagnetic input over effects of temperature and light,to selective molecular recognition of effector com-pounds. At the same time, chemists have recently de-signed elaborate supramolecular complexes, whichcan function as molecular machines. This new bookprovides an authoritative introduction to the mostrecent developments of intelligent materials whichare accessible by bottom-down engineering and bot-tom-up chemical approaches. The book highlightspossible applications, reaching from sensors to newtechnologies in information processing, environ-mental control and in medicine.

Features

The reader will obtain an authoritative introductionin the most recent developments of intelligent ma-terials which are accessible by bottom-down engi-neering and bottom-up chemical approaches High-lights possible applications, reaching from sensorsto new technologies in information processing, envi-ronmental control and in medicine

Contents

Chemically Driven Artificial Molecular Machines.-Photochemically Controlled Molecular Devices andMachines.- Chemomechanical Polymers.- IonicPolymer Metal Nano-Composites as Intelligent Ma-terials and Artificial Muscles.- Piezoelectric Ceram-ics as Intelligent Multi-Functional Materials.- Fer-roelectric Relaxor Polymers as Intelligent Soft Actu-ators and Artificial Muscles.- Intelligent Materials:Shape-Memory Polymers.- Magnetorheological Ma-terials and Their Applications: A Review; 15-MetalHydrides as Intelligent Materials and Artificial Mus-cles.- Polymer-Protein Complexation and its [..]

Fields of interest

Materials Science; Biomaterials; Environment, gener-al; Nanotechnology

Target groups

Academic, library, lab staff, industrial, governmentagency

Type of publication

Contributed volume

Due February 2008

Distribution rights outside North and South America: Royal Soci-

ety of Chemistry, Cambridge, UK


ISBN 978-0-85404-335-4

D. Shaw, State University of New York at Buffalo, Amherst, NY,

USA; B. Liu, CEO and President of MSP Corporation (Eds.)

Handbook of Micro and

Nanoparticle Science and

Technology

Contents

Part A. Fundamental Principles and Experimen-tal Techniques 1. Formation of Particles, 2. Atmo-spheric Particles, 3. Characterization of Particles, 4.Aerosol Mechanics and Heat/Mass Transfer, 5. Hy-drodynamics of Particles in Liquid and Electrolyt-ic solutions, 6. Properties of micron-sized AerosolParticles, 7. Properties of nanoparticles, 8.Propertiesof Nanocarbon particles, 9. Applications of ParticleTechnologies Part B. Particle Measurement Tech-niques 1.Basic Particle Behavior and Sampling, 2.Measurement of Mass Concentration, 3. Size-re-solved Measurements, 4. Measurements of [..]

Fields of interest

Nanotechnology; Organic Chemistry; CondensedMatter; Atmospheric Protection/Air Quality Con-trol/Air Pollution

Target groups

Libraries and researchers in nanotechnology, organicchemistry, aeorsol science, particle technology, andenvironmental science

Type of publication

Handbook

Due August 2008

2008. Approx. 2400 p. (in 3 volumes not available separately).

With eReference (Bundle).

625,00 €

ISBN 978-1-4020-5049-7





Technology

Contents


Fields of interest


Target groups


Type of publication

Handbook

Due August 2008

2008. eReference.

500,00 €

ISBN 978-1-4020-4421-2






Technology

Contents


Fields of interest


Target groups


Type of publication

Handbook

Due July 2008

2008. Approx. 2400 p. (in 3 volumes not available separately)

Hardcover

500,00 €

ISBN 978-1-4020-5048-0


M. Sheplak, University of Florida, Gainesville, FL, USA; P.V. Loep-

pert, Knowles Acoustics, Itasca, IL, USA

Microelectroacoustics: Sensing and

Actuation

MEMS (microelectromechanical systems) prod-ucts utilize robust processes from the semiconduc-tor industry to make a wide variety of electronic de-vices smaller, more reliable and cheaper to manufac-ture. In the field of electro acoustic systems MEMsare now being deployed to develop minia-turized electro acoustic devices. The applicationsof electro acoustic systems range from miniatur-ized condenser microphones to speakers, hearingaids, ultrasonic transducers, proximity sensing, andbiomedical imaging.

Features

The first book to bring together the fundamental ofacoustics, transducer electromechanics, interface cir-cuits, and MEMS subject matter. Discusses how theminiaturization of electro acoustic systems impactsthe system performance and provides opportunitiesfor new applications. Provides a blueprint that can beeasily used for the design, manufacturing, and pack-aging of electro acoustic transducers. Contains [..]

Contents

Introduction.- Fundamental Acoustic Concepts.-Electroacoustic Dynamic Analogies.- GeneralizedTransducers.- Interface Circuit Issues.- Micro-phones.- Radiators.- Index.

Fields of interest

Electronics and Microelectronics, Instrumentation;Nanotechnology; Circuits and Systems; Signal,Imageand Speech Processing

Target groups

Researchers, professional engineers and graduatestudents involved in the study of microelectroacous-tics and MEMs.

Type of publication

Professional book

Due September 2008


ISBN 978-0-387-32471-5

O. Shoseyov, The Institute of Plant Sciences and Genetics in Agri-

culture, Jerusalem, Israel; I. Levy, The Institute of Plant Sciences

and Genetics in Agriculture, Jerusalem, Israel (Eds.)

NanoBioTechnology

BioInspired Devices and Materials of the Future

NanoBioTechnology: BioInspired Devices and Ma-terials of the Future is a groundbreaking text thatwill assist scientists and students in learning the fun-damentals and cutting-edge nature of this new andemerging science. Focusing on materials and build-ing blocks for nanotechnology, leading scientistsfrom around the world share their knowledge andexpertise in this authoritative volume. The volume isbroken into five sections. The first section presentsan overview of nanotechnology and describes themany aspects of the field. Section 2 details biologicalmaterials serving as nanotemplates for bottom-upfabrication. Section 3 covers the use of biologicalmacromolecules for electron transfer and compu-tation. Section 4 presents a brief overview of the ex-tensive and rapidly growing field of nanomedicine.Finally, Section 5 details de-novo designed struc-tures and the various approaches different scientif-ic groups take with molecular level training and lan-guage.

Features

Groundbreaking investigation into the recent ad-vances and future direction of nanobiotechnologyExperimental strategies used by leaders at the cut-ting-edge of the field Holds interest for researchersin a variety of fields, from engineering to physics andchemistry to biology

Contents

Nanobiotechnology Overview.- Experimental Strate-gies Towards the Use of the Porin MspA as a Nan-otemplate and for Biosensors.- Bionanotechnolo-gy and Bonanoscience of Artificial Bioassemblies.-Genetically Engineered S-Layer Proteins and S-Lay-er-Specific Heteropolysaccharides as Componentsof a Versatile Molecular Construction Kit for Appli-cations in Nanobiotechnology.- Photoinduced Elec-tron Transport in DNA: Towards Electronic DevicesBased on DNA Architecture.- Effective Models forCharge Transport in DNA Nanowires.- OptimizingPhotoactive Proteins for Optoelectronic Environ-ments by [..]

Fields of interest

Biotechnology; Nanotechnology; Biochemistry, gen-eral

Target groups

Nanobiotechnologists, biologists, chemists, materialscientists

Type of publication

Contributed volume

Due December 2007


114,95 €

ISBN 978-1-58829-894-2

R. Siddique, Deemed University, Patiala, India

Waste Materials and By-Products in

Concrete

Non-hazardous waste materials and by-productswhich are mostly landfilled, can be used in makingconcrete and similar construction materials. Thisbook gives an summary of this usage: one chapter isdevoted to each material, comprising an introduc-tion, chemical and physical properties, usage poten-tial, and the impact of the material on the variousproperties of concrete. The waste materials and by-products covered in the book are; granulated blastfurnace slag, metakaolin, waste and recycled plastics,scrap-tire, waste glass, coal fly ash, rice husk ash, mu-nicipal solid waste ash, wood ash, volcanic ash, ce-ment kiln dust and foundry sand.

Features

First book of this new approach for recycling Com-prehensive summary of all uses materials

Fields of interest

Building Materials;Ceramics,Glass,Composites,Natural Materials; Mate-rials Science; Soil Science & Conservation

Target groups

Scientific researchers and teachers

Type of publication

Monograph

Due November 2007

2008. XVI, 413 p with 151 illus. (Engineering Materials) Hardcover

149,95 €

ISBN 978-3-540-74293-7


G. Silva (Ed.)

Nanotechnology for Biology and

Medicine

This text book will bring together a mix of both in-ternationally known and established senior scien-tists along side up and coming (but already accom-plished) junior scientists that have varying expertisein fundamental and applied nanotechnology to biol-ogy and medicine.

Contents

Introduction.- Structure and biology of membraneproteins and channels.- Structure and biology of thecellular environment.- Self assembly methods fornanomaterials in biological applications.- Synthesisand patterning methods for nanostructures in bio-logical applications.- Characterization of nanoscalematerials and devices.- Templating and biominer-alization of nanomaterials.- Biologically inspiredmolecular motors.- Artificial extracellular matrices.-Nanoscale three dimensional cell culture systems.-Nanoengineering approaches for the regeneration ofthe central nervous system.- [..]

Fields of interest

Biomedicine general; Nanotechnology; Biotechnolo-gy; Biophysics

Target groups

undergraduates, graduate students, chemists, materi-al scientists, physicists, engineers, physiologists, cellbiologists, clinicians

Type of publication

Contributed volume

Due November 2007

2007. Approx. 400 p.

ISBN 978-0-387-31282-8

S. Srivastava, R. Cote (Eds.)

Nanotechnology for Cancer

Detection and Diagnosis

Nanotechnology for Cancer Detection and Diagno-sis is organized into sections which include high-lev-el overviews of systems biology and systems technol-ogy, descriptions of the platforms which can be ap-plied to the problems, technologies that are essen-tial enablers of nanotechnology, how nanotechnol-ogy is and can be used in the near and mid term toapproach problems in cancer, and the view of ex-perts as to how to best disseminate this technology,and provide the nidus for further cross fertilization.The section on nanotechnology enablers is extremelyimportant, as it provides the overview of areas that,while not nanotechnology themselves are crucial tothe success of the application of nanotechnology tocancer problems. This volume also includes an inno-vative section on technology dissemination and edu-cation, as we believe that these will be critical issuesfor the use of nanotechnology and its further devel-opment through cross-fertilization of disciplines.

Features

A highly multidisciplinary text Includes the exper-tise and vision of leaders in the areas of physics, engi-neering, existing nanotechnology platforms, as wellas leaders in basic molecular and cellular biology,translational research, clinical trials and populationbased research

Fields of interest

Nanotechnology; Cancer Research; Biomedicinegeneral

Target groups

Nano-scientists, engineers, physicists, cell biologists,biomedical engineers, cancer researchers, clinicians,oncologists, chemists

Type of publication

Contributed volume

Due April 2008


Preliminary entry 101) Hardcover

122,45 €

ISBN 978-0-387-31148-7

D.M. Stefanescu, Ohio State University, OH, USA

Science and Engineering of Casting

Solidification

This textbook presents the industrial practice of so-lidification science as applied to casting processes. Itdescribes solidification theory through the complexmathematical apparatus that includes partial differ-ential equations and numerical analysis, requiredfor a fundamental treatment of the problem. Themathematics is however restricted to the elementsessential to attain a working knowledge in the field.The goal of the book is to educate the readerin the fast moving area of computational modelingof solidification of castings. While the book is not in-tended to be a monograph, for the sake of comple-tion, a special effort has been made to introduce thereader to the latest developments in solidificationtheory, even when they have no engineering applica-tions at this time. In this respect, this is a unique at-tempt to integrate the newest information in a text-book format.

Features

Numerous modeling and calculation examples Cov-ers theoretical solidification and its main practicalapplication Includes a new chapter on semi-solidcasting Update on phase field modeling and its ap-plications to nucleation theory and grain growth Up-date on cellular automaton modeling and its appli-cation to microshrinkage prediction Includes a CDwith power point class presentations and the excelexamples

Contents

Length-Scale In Solidification Analysis.- Thermody-namics of Solidification.- Macro-Scale Phenomena- Formation of Macrostructure.- Macro-Mass Trans-port.- Macro-Energy Transport.- Macro-ModelingOf Solidification; Numerical Approximation Meth-ods.- Micro-Scale Phenomena and Interface Dynam-ics.- Cellular and Dendritic Growth.- Eutectic Solidi-fication.- Peritectic Solidification.- Monotectic Solid-ification.- Solidification In The Presence of A ThirdPhase.- Atomic Scale Phenomena: Nucleation AndGrowth.- Semi-Solid Processing.- Multi-Scale Mod-eling of Solidification of Some Commercial Alloys.

Fields of interest

Metallic Materials; Engineering Thermodynamics,Transport Phenomena; Engineering Fluid Dynam-ics; Engineering Design; Manufacturing, Machines,Tools

Target groups

Grad students in Materials Science, mechanical en-gineering or industrial and manufacturing depart-ments taking the course on Solidification courses, re-search and design engineers in the field of Metallur-gy

Type of publication


Due March 2008


76,25 €

ISBN 978-0-387-74609-8


C.S. Tan, Nanyang Technological University, Singapore; R.J. Gut-

mann, Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute, Troy, NY, USA; L.R. Reif,

Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Cambridge, MA, USA

(Eds.)

Wafer Level 3-D ICs Process

Technology

This book focuses on foundry-based process technol-ogy that enables the fabrication of 3-D ICs. The core of the book discusses the technology plat-form for pre-packaging wafer lever 3-D ICs. However, this book does not include a detailed dis-cussion of 3-D ICs design and 3-D packaging. This isan edited book based on chapters contributed by var-ious experts in the field of wafer-level 3-D ICs pro-cess technology. They are from academia, re-search labs and industry.

Features

Focuses on the foundry-based process technology forthe fabrication of 3-D ICs. Discusses the technologyplatform for pre-packaging wafer level 3-D ICs. In-cludes chapters contributed by various experts in thefield of wafer-level 3-D ICs process technology.

Contents

Part I: Introduction and Background.- Overview ofWafer Level 3-D Ics.- Part II: Sequential Approach-es.- Laser Annealing/Graphoepitaxy.- Seeding.- Epi-taxial Overgrowth.- Part III: Assembly Approach-es.- Technology Platform Considerations.- MetallicBonding.- Dielectric Bonding.- Hybrid Bonding.-Part IV: Applications.- Applications of 3-D ICs.- PartV: Challenges and Outlook.- Reliability.- Status andOutlook.

Fields of interest

Electronics and Microelectronics, Instrumentation;Optical and Electronic Materials; Surfaces and Inter-faces, Thin Films; Physics and Applied Physics in En-gineering

Target groups

Professionals and Engineers in the field of 3-D ICs.

Type of publication

Monograph

Due June 2008

2008. Approx. 300 p. (Series on Integrated Circuits and Systems)

Hardcover

99,35 €

ISBN 978-0-387-76532-7

K.K. Tan, National University of Singapore; T.H. Lee, National Uni-

versity of Singapore; S. Huang, National University of Singapore

Precision Motion Control

Design and Implementation

Precision Motion Control focuses on enabling tech-nologies for precision engineering - issues of directimportance to be addressed in the overall system de-sign and realization: precision instrumentation andmeasurement, geometrical calibration and compen-sation, and motion control. It is a compilation ofthe most important results and publications from amajor project that develops a state-of-the-art, high-speed, ultra-precision robotic system. The secondedition has been edited and rewritten throughoutwith the following particular areas being expandedor added: - piezoelectric actuators; - fine movementcontrol; - gantry-stage control; - interpolation ofquadrature encoder signals; - geometrical error mod-elling for single-, dual- and general-XY-axis stages.By providing detailed experimental verifications ofthe material developed, a comprehensive and thor-ough treatment of the subject matter, accessible toa broad base of readers, ranging from academics topractitioners, is provided.

Features

Shows the reader how to combine the fundamentaldisciplines of control and micro-, nanotechnology toform a sound underpinning for precision engineer-ing systems Excellent single source of essential top-ics related to precision motion control which will tellreaders all they need to know on the subject withoutrecourse to scattered journal research papers

Contents

Introduction.- Precision Tracking Motion Control.-Automatic Tuning of Control Parameters.- Co-ordi-nated Motion Control of Gantry Systems.- Geomet-rical Error Compensation.- Electronic InterpolationErrors.- Vibration Monitoring and Control.- OtherEngineering Aspects.- Appendix: Laser CalibrationOptics, Accessories and Set-up.

Fields of interest

Control Engineering; Nanotechnology; Manufactur-ing, Machines, Tools; Automation and Robotics; Vi-bration, Dynamical Systems, Control; Electronicsand Microelectronics, Instrumentation

Target groups

Researchers in precision engineering, nanoposition-ing systems and mechatronics; academic controlresearchers and industry-based control engineers;graduate students studying precision control sys-tems; libraries

Type of publication

Monograph

Due January 2008

2008. Approx. 290 p. 224 illus. (Advances in Industrial Control)

Hardcover

99,95 €

ISBN 978-1-84800-020-9

Z. Tang, Hong Kong University of Science and Technology, China;

P. Sheng, Hong Kong University of Science and Technology, Chi-

na (Eds.)

Nanoscale Phenomena

Basic Science to Device Applications

Nanotechnology is the result of the continuing tech-nological trend toward device miniaturization andthe characterization, manipulation, and fine con-trol of structure and function at diminishing lengthscales. A large class of nanoscale materials can bestable even though they are far from the lowest-en-ergy thermodynamic state, and many possess nov-el properties unattainable in bulk. These trends aresupported by the increasing sophistication of charac-terization and fabrication tools such as the scanningtunneling microscope and the transmission electronmicroscope, which allow the resolution and manip-ulation of single atoms and molecules. NanoscalePhenomena: Basic Science to Device Applicationspresents selected lectures from the Third Workshopof the Croucher Advanced Study Institute on NanoScience and Technology, and showcases contribu-tions from world-renowned researchers. Chaptersfall into four major categories: Nanostructured Car-bon and its Applications, Quantum Dots and Molec-ular [..]

Features

Presents in-depth articles on the latest developmentsin nanomaterials and nanotechnology Provides across-disciplinary perspective covering physics andbiophysics, chemistry, materials science, and en-gineering Includes articles by world-renowned re-searchers

Contents

Science and Technology of Nanocarbon.- Catalyti-cally Grown Carbon Nanotubes and Their Applica-tions.- An Alternative for Existing Indium-Tin-Ox-ide Transparent Conducting Film: Carbon NanotubeFilm.- Carbon Nanotube Based Nanoelectrome-chanical Systems.- Raman Spectroscopy on Dou-ble-Walled Carbon Nanotubes.- Interface Design ofCarbon Nano-Materials for Energy Storage.- Con-trolling Spin Coherence with Semiconductor Nanos-tructures.- Generating and Manipulating Spins inSemiconductors.- Nanodevices and Maxwell's De-mon.- Spintronics and Nanomagnetics.- Manipula-tion of Electron Spins in a [..]

Fields of interest

Nanotechnology; Optical and Electronic Materi-als; Electronics and Microelectronics, Instrumenta-tion; Characterization and Evaluation Materials; Bio-physics

Target groups

Graduate students through researchers working onnanoscale structures and phenomena in the fields ofphysics, materials science, chemistry, biochemistry,and electronic engineering

Type of publication

Contributed volume

Due December 2007

2008. Approx. 430 p. 117 illus. (Lecture Notes in Nanoscale Sci-

ence and Technology, Vol. 2) Hardcover

99,35 €

ISBN 978-0-387-73047-9


J.G. Thomas, West Virginia University, Morgantown, WV, USA; P.

Kite, Leeds General Infirmary, Leeds, UK (Eds.)

Medical Biofilms

A Practical Guide to Pathogenesis, Detection, Treatment, and

Prevention

Medical Biofilms educates medical personnel atall levels about the structure and architecture ofbiofilms relative to specific diseases, describing prob-lems and limitations of present systems as well asthe need for new techniques. It also describes meth-ods for detecting and quantifying organisms withinbiofilms (,and then making the information usable toMDs for patient care), and the clinical and financialconsequences of their outcomes.

Fields of interest

Biomaterials

Type of publication

Contributed volume

Due November 2008


99,95 €

ISBN 978-1-58829-371-8

J. Tichy, St. Gallen, Switzerland; J. Erhart, Liberec, Czech Repub-

lic; E. Kittinger, Innsbruck, Austria; J. Fousek, Liberec, Czech Re-

public; J. Privatska, Liberec, Czech Republic; V. Janovec, Liberec,

Czech Republic

Fundamentals of Piezoelectric

Sensorics

Mechanical, Dielectric, and Thermodynamical Properties of

Piezoelectric Materials

Intended as an introduction and reference for ma-terials scientists and physicists, this book treats thefundamental physics of piezoleletric sensors. It be-gins with the elements of phenomenological crystalphysics to develop a fundamental understanding ofpiezoelectricity. Subsequently the constitutive equa-tions for elastic and electric field quantities are dis-cussed involving both linear and nonlinear materialconstants. Ferroelectric phenomena in crystals, phasetransitions and ferrobielastic hystersis in a-quartzare summarized. It concludes with a chapter that ex-plains several important piezoelectric materials in astraight-forward and easy to grasp way.

Features

Presents the fundamental physics of piezoelectricsensors Only book with this scope Targeted to thoseengineers, phycisists and chemists who are involvedin materials processing, device design and manufac-turing

Fields of interest

Optical and Electronic Materials; Control Engineer-ing

Target groups

Materials scientists and physicists

Type of publication

Professional book

Due January 2008


59,95 €

ISBN 978-3-540-43966-0

V. Torchilin, Northeastern University, Boston, MA, USA (Ed.)

Multifunctional Pharmaceutical

Nanocarriers

Multifunctional Pharmaceutical Nanocarriers in-tends to bring together the experts in the field ofmultifunctional nanopharmaceuticals to provide thereader with the cutting edge information, a criticaloverview of the field, and analysis of the current andfuture tendencies and developments to aid in therapid developments in the field.

Features

With all chapters written by international lead-ers in the field, this latest volume in the Funda-mental Biomedical Technologies series offers themost recent innovations and discoveries related tonanopharmaceuticals.

Contents

Multifunctional nanopharmaceuticals: Challengesand opportunities.- Multifunctional polymeric as-semblies for drug delivery.- Multifunctional nanogelsand nanoparticles as pharmaceutical carriers.- Func-tionalized liposomes for organ-specific delivery.-Functionalized polymers for drug delivery.- Func-tionalized dendrimers as pharmaceutical carriers.-Charge modification of pharmaceutical nanocarri-ers.- Stimuli-sensitive systems for drug and gene de-livery.- Pharmaceutical micelles – possibility to com-bine longevity and stimuli-sensitivity.- Long-circu-lating liposomes with attached [..]

Fields of interest

Nanotechnology; Medical Microbiology; Pharmacy

Target groups

nano-scientists and clinicians working in biolo-gy and medicine, pharmaceutical researchers, re-searchers interested in drug delivery and drug re-search, bioengineers chemists, physicists, and engi-neers

Type of publication

Contributed volume

Due April 2008


Vol. 4) Hardcover

ISBN 978-0-387-76551-8


I. Tsukerman, University of Akron, OH, USA

Computational Methods for

Nanoscale Applications

Particles, Plasmons and Waves

This book provides new perspectives on modernnanoscale problems where fundamental sciencemeets technology and computer modeling. In addi-tion to well-known computational techniques suchas finite-difference schemes, finite element analysisand Ewald summation, the book presents a new fi-nite-difference calculus of Flexible Local Approxima-tion MEthods (FLAME) that qualitatively improvesthe numerical accuracy in a variety of problems. Ap-plication areas in the book include long-range parti-cle interactions in homogeneous and heterogeneousmedia, electrostatics of colloidal systems, wave prop-agation in photonic crystals, photonic band struc-ture, plasmon field enhancement, and metamaterialswith backward waves and negative refraction. Com-putational Methods for Nanoscale Applications: Par-ticles, Plasmons and Waves is accessible to specialistsand graduate students in diverse areas of nanoscalescience and technology, including physicists, engi-neers, chemists, and applied mathematicians. In ad-dition, [..]

Features

Utilizes a two-tiered style of exposition: intuitive ex-planation of key principles in the first tier and fur-ther technical details in the second Bridges the gapbetween physics and engineering and computer sci-ence Presents the fundamentals of computationalmethods, electromagnetic theory, colloidal systemsand photonic structures together with applicationsCovers "hot topics" in photonics, plasmonics, and [..]

Contents

Introduction.- Finite-Difference Schemes.- Long-Range Interactions in Free Space.- The Finite Ele-ment Method.- Flexible Local Approximation MEth-ods (FLAME).- Long-Range Interactions in Hetero-geneous Systems.- Applications in Nano-Photonics.-References.- Index.

Fields of interest

Nanotechnology; Mathematical and ComputationalPhysics

Target groups

Researchers in academia and industry specializing innanoscale systems, photonics, molecular modelingand computational science; engineers interested inthe design of highly sensitive nano-optical devices;college professors and instructors developing cours-es in nanoscale applications and simulation; gradu-ate students and senior undergraduate students inphysics, chemistry, engineering, and biology whowish to learn the fundamentals and applications ofnanoscale simulation, computational [..]

Type of publication

Monograph

Due December 2007

2008. VIII, 474 p. 159 illus. (Nanostructure Science and Technolo-

gy) Hardcover

99,35 €

ISBN 978-0-387-74777-4

J.F. Wager, Oregon State University, Corvallis, Oregon; D.A. Kes-

zler, Oregon State University, Corvallis, Oregon; R.E. Presley, Ore-

gon State University, Corvallis, Oregon

Transparent Electronics

This monograph is essentially the first roadmap fortransparent electronics. It will define and assess whatand where the field is, where it is going, and whatneeds to happen to get it there. Although the cen-tral focus of this monograph involves transparentelectronics, many of the materials, devices, circuits,and process integration strategies discussed will be ofgreat interest to researchers working in other emerg-ing fields, including printed electronics, large-areaelectronics, low-cost electronics, and disposable elec-tronics.

Features

First monograph on transparent electronics A tech-nological perspective rather than a scientific focusAlso of interest to researchers in printed electronics,large-area electronics, low-cost electronics and dis-posable electronics

Contents

Preface.- Introduction.- A review of prior work.- Ap-plications.- Materials.- Devices.- Transparent cir-cuits.- The path forward.

Fields of interest

Optical and Electronic Materials; Electronics andMicroelectronics, Instrumentation; Condensed Mat-ter; Inorganic Chemistry; Process and Chemical En-gineering

Target groups

Workers in the fields of displays, glass manufactur-ing, etc. and in this emerging field of transparentelectronics; Academia (because the area is so new)

Type of publication

Monograph

Due December 2007

2008. VIII, 212 p. Hardcover

84,95 €

ISBN 978-0-387-72341-9

Z.M. Wang, University of Arkansas, Fayetteville, AR, USA (Ed.)

One-Dimensional Nanostructures

One-dimensional (1D) nanostructures, includingnanowires, nanotubes and quantum wires, have beenregarded as the most promising building blocks fornanoscale electronic and optoelectronic devices.Worldwide efforts in both theory and experimentalinvestigations have driven the growth, characteriza-tion and applications of 1D nanostructures into anadvanced, multidisciplinary field. This book presentsexciting, state-of-the-art developments in synthe-sis and properties of 1D nanostructures with manykinds of morphologies and compositions (semicon-ductor, metal, carbon, etc.) as well as their consider-able impact on spintronics, information storage, andthe design of field-effect transistors.

Features

Covers the most promising building blocks fornanoscale electronic and optoelectronic devices Em-phasizes unified mechanisms behind the diversity ofone-dimensional nanostructures Describes improvedcontrol over growth for new functionality Multidis-ciplinary scope with international authorship Servesas a practical and authoritative reference for graduatestudents through researchers

Contents

Study of Nanowire growth mechanisms: VLS and Si-assisted. -One-dimensional SiC nanostructures: Syn-thesis and its Properties. -Self-organized NanowireFormation of Si-based Materials. -Optical anisotropyof semiconductor nanowires. -FDTD spectroscop-ic study of metallic nanostructures: on the pertinentemployment of tabulated permittivities. -Electro-magnetic nanowire resonances for field-enhancedspectroscopy. -Designing the Carbon Nanotube FieldEffect Transistor through Contact Barrier Engineer-ing. -Low dimensional nano-materials for spintron-ics . -One dimensional phase-change [..]

Fields of interest

Nanotechnology; Characterization and EvaluationMaterials; Quantum Optics, Quantum Electron-ics, Nonlinear Optics; Solid State Physics and Spec-troscopy; Condensed Matter

Target groups

Researchers in physics and materials science inacademia and industry; Graduate students

Type of publication

Monograph

Due February 2008



99,35 €

ISBN 978-0-387-74131-4


Z.M. Wang, University of Arkansas, Fayetteville, AR, USA (Ed.)

Self-Assembled Quantum Dots

In recent years, the field of self-assembled quantumdots has shown great promise for nanoscale applica-tions in optoelectronics and quantum computing.Worldwide efforts in both theory and experimen-tal investigations have driven the growth, character-ization, and applications of quantum dots into anadvanced multidisciplinary field. Written byleading experts in the field, Self-Assembled QuantumDots provides up-to-date coverage of carri-er and spin dynamics and energy transfer and struc-tural interaction among nanostructures. Topics al-so includes current device applications such as quan-tum dot lasers and detectors as well as future applica-tions to quantum information processing.

Features

Covers one of the most promising fields of nanoscaleoptoelectronics Is multidisciplinary in scope and in-ternational in authorship Discusses fabrication andcharacterization toward applications to quantumcomputing Serves as a reference for anyone workingwith or planning to work with quantum dots

Contents

InAs/GaAs Quantum Dots with multimodal SizeDistribution.- Capacitance Voltage Spectroscopy ofInAs Quantum Dots.- Dynamics of carrier transferinto In(Ga)As self-assembled quantum dots.- Spinphenomena in self-assembled quantum dots.- Stud-ies of Semiconductor Quantum Dots for QuantumInformation Processing.- In(Ga)As/GaAs quantumdots grown by MOCVD for opto-electronic deviceapplications.- Excitons and spins in quantum dotscoupled to a continuum of states.- Quantum Cou-pling in Quantum Dot Molecules.- Stress relaxationphenomena in buried quantum dots.- Carrier trans-fer in the arrays [..]

Fields of interest

Nanotechnology; Quantum Optics, Quantum Elec-tronics, Nonlinear Optics; Optical and ElectronicMaterials; Quantum Computing, Information andPhysics

Target groups

Graduate students through researchers working withquantum dots in the fields of physics, materials sci-ence, chemistry, biochemistry, and electronic engi-neering

Type of publication

Monograph

Due December 2007



99,35 €

ISBN 978-0-387-74190-1

Z.M. Wang, University of Arkansas, Fayetteville, AR, USA; G.

Salamo

Epitaxial Semiconductor

Nanostructures

Written primarily from an experimental point ofview, this book is devoted to the growth and char-acterization of epitaxial semiconductor nanostruc-tures, with emphasis on the following approaches:strain-driven self-organization, droplet epitaxy, highindex surfaces, and lithographic or template-basedpatterning. A rich spectrum in the morphologicalevolution of multiple dimensional nanostructureswill be addressed, including quantum dots, quan-tum dot arrays, quantum dot molecules, quantumrings, and quantum wires. Epitaxial SemiconductorNanostructures will be an indispensable re-source for a broad readership, from the beginninggraduate student interested in semiconductor nanos-tructures to the senior scientist in academia and in-dustry.

Features

Presents recent and novel experimental de-velopments in multiple dimensional semicon-ductor nanostructures Emphasizes principles andmechanisms underlying a broad range ofsemiconductor nanostructures from quantumdots to quantum wires

Contents

Preface.- Introduction.- From Quantum Wells toMultiple Dimensional Nanostructures.-Molecu-lar-beam Epitaxy.- Stranski-Krastanov Growth ofQuantum Dots.- Spatially Alignment of QuantumDots.- Nanostructure Evolution on High Index sur-faces.- Droplet Epitaxy.- Conclusions.- References.-Index.

Fields of interest

Nanotechnology; Applied Optics, Optoelectronics,Optical Devices; Quantum Optics, Quantum Elec-tronics, Nonlinear Optics; Optical and ElectronicMaterials

Target groups

Researchers in academia and industry; Graduate stu-dents

Type of publication

Monograph

Due June 2008



99,35 €

ISBN 978-0-387-74661-6

M. Watanabe, Tohoku University Graduate School of Dentistry; O.

Okuno, Tohoku University Graduate School of DentistryO (Eds.)

Interface Oral Health Science 2007

The Tohoku University Graduate School of Den-tistry has proposed Interface Oral Health Science asthe main theme of next-generation dental researchsince 2002. That theme is based on the new conceptthat healthy oral function is provided by biologicaland biomechanical harmony among three systems:oral tissues, parasites, and biomaterials, and that oraldiseases are interpreted as "interface diseases" causedby disruption of the intact interfaces among thosesystems. The Second International Symposium wasorganized to promote advances in dental researchand to activate interdisciplinary research with relat-ed fields by putting interface oral health science in-to practice. Researchers at the global forefront of thefield participated in the symposium, the contents ofwhich are summarized in this book. Also includedare the text of a lecture by the president of TohokuUniversity, an educational lecture by the vice-dean ofKing's College London Dental Institute, the contentsof three symposia and more [..]

Fields of interest

Dentistry; Biomaterials

Type of publication

Monograph

Due December 2007

2008. Hardcover

ISBN 978-4-431-76689-6


D.B. Williams, Lehigh University, Bethlehem, PA, USA; C.B. Carter,

University of Minnesota, Minneapolis, MN, USA


A Textbook for Materials Science

This groundbreaking text has been established as themarket leader throughout the world. Profusely illus-trated, Transmission Electron Microscopy: A Text-book for Materials Science provides the necessary in-structions for successful hands-on applicationof this versatile materials characterization technique.For this first new edition in 12 years, many sectionshave been completely rewritten with all others re-vised and updated. The new edition also includes anextensive collection of questions for the student, pro-viding approximately 800 self-assessment questionsand over 400 questions that are suitable for home-work assignment. Four-color illustrations through-out also enhance the new edition. Praise for the firstedition: `The best textbook for this audience avail-able.' – American Scientist `Ideally suited to theneeds of a graduate level course. It is hard to imaginethis book not fulfilling most of the requirements ofa text for such a course.' – Microscope `This book iswritten in such a [..]

Features

Undisputated market leader, now completely revisedand updated First-ever TEM text with four-color il-lustrations throughout Includes approximately 800self-assessment questions and over 400 questionssuitable for homework assignment Ideal for use as ateaching text and as a hands-on reference for materi-als scientists

Fields of interest

Characterization and Evaluation Materials; Nan-otechnology; Solid State Physics and Spectroscopy;Continuum Mechanics and Mechanics of Materials

Target groups

Researchers and technicians using transmissionelectron microscopy in materials science,including for the characterization of nanoscalematerials.

Type of publication

Contributed volume

Due July 2008

2008. Approx. 830 p. 700 illus., 500 in color. Hardcover

107,80 €

ISBN 978-0-387-76500-6

D.B. Williams, Lehigh University, Bethlehem, PA, USA; C.B. Carter,

University of Minnesota, Minneapolis, MN, USA


A Textbook for Materials Science

This groundbreaking text has been established as themarket leader throughout the world. Profusely illus-trated, Transmission Electron Microscopy: A Text-book for Materials Science provides the necessary in-structions for successful hands-on applicationof this versatile materials characterization technique.For this first new edition in 12 years, many sectionshave been completely rewritten with all others re-vised and updated. The new edition also includes anextensive collection of questions for the student, pro-viding approximately 800 self-assessment questionsand over 400 questions that are suitable for home-work assignment. Four-color illustrations through-out also enhance the new edition. Praise for the firstedition: `The best textbook for this audience avail-able.' – American Scientist `Ideally suited to theneeds of a graduate level course. It is hard to imaginethis book not fulfilling most of the requirements ofa text for such a course.' – Microscope `This book iswritten in such a [..]

Features

Undisputated market leader, now completely revisedand updated First-ever TEM text with four-color il-lustrations throughout Includes approximately 800self-assessment questions and over 400 questionssuitable for homework assignment Ideal for use as ateaching text and as a hands-on reference for materi-als scientists

Fields of interest

Characterization and Evaluation Materials; Nan-otechnology; Solid State Physics and Spectroscopy;Continuum Mechanics and Mechanics of Materials

Target groups

Advanced undergraduate and graduate students.

Type of publication

Contributed volume

Due July 2008

2008. Approx. 830 p. 700 illus., 500 in color. Softcover

73,15 €

ISBN 978-0-387-76502-0

B.T. Wong, Lexington, KY, USA; M.P. Mengüç, University of Ken-

tucky, Lexington, KY, USA

Thermal Transport for Applications

in Nanomachining

Nanotechnology remains one of the most active andintriguing research and development areas. Whilethe importance of novel devices and systems engi-neered at the nanoscale is steadily increasing, thesuccess of future nanoscale applications will dependon the effective implementation of nanomachiningand nanomanufacturing platforms. This book ad-dresses the significant role played by thermal trans-port in electron-beam based processes, consider-ing the various time and length scales relevant fromthe macroscale to the nanoscale levels. In particu-lar, it reviews and highlights thermal transport the-ories related to "nanomachining," a term looselydefined as the ability to shape, form, or build newstructures at the nanoscale (1--100 nm). Beginningwith an overview of nanomachining, the monographintroduces the relevant particle models based onthe Boltzmann transport equation. Following gen-eral concepts, specific details for the electron-beamtransport equation, radiative transfer equation, andphonon [..]

Features

Covers the basics and applications of thermal trans-port in micro- and nanodevices Integrates physicsand technology of thermal processes on the micro-scopic level Reference work for researchers, electricalengineers and graduate students alike

Contents

1. Introduction.- 2. Transport Equations.- 3. Mod-eling of Transport Equations via MCM.- 4. Mod-eling of Electron Beam Transport.- 5. Modeling ofNanomachining.- 6. Two-Temperature Model forNanomachining.- 7. Further Advances in Nanoma-chining Modling.- 8. Parallel Computations forNanomachining.- 9. Molecular Dynamics Simula-tions.- 10. Concluding Remarks.- A. Matrix for theFourier Law.- B. Simplified Hydrodynamic Equa-tions.- C. Thermophysical Properties.

Fields of interest

Nanotechnology; Electronics and Microelectronics,Instrumentation; Physics and Applied Physics in En-gineering; Thermodynamics

Target groups

Scientists and graduate students

Type of publication

Monograph

Due January 2008

2007. Approx. XVII, 270 p. 65 illus. (Microtechnology and MEMS)

Hardcover

124,95 €

ISBN 978-3-540-73605-9


W.S. Wong, Palo Alto Research Center, CA, USA; A. Salleo, Stan-

ford University, Palo Alto, CA, USA (Eds.)

Flexible Electronics

Materials and Applications

Flexible Electronics covers a range of materials usedfor flexible electronics, including semiconductors,dielectrics, and metals. The functional integrationof these different materials is treated as well. Funda-mental issues for both organic and inorganic materi-als systems are included. A corresponding overviewof technological applications, based on each materi-als system, is presented to give both the non-special-ist and the researcher in the field relevant informa-tion on the status of the flexible electronics area. Themost notable novel aspect of this book is the explicitlink that is made between the fundamental scientificaspects relevant to the materials for flexible electron-ics and the corresponding technological applications.The book will give a broad overview of the materi-als aspects from low-cost, low-performance devicesto high-performance applications. Specific materialssystems and properties are presented for various ap-plications with respect to processing complexity, de-vice [..]

Features

Includes applications of novel materials (both organ-ic and inorganic materials) in flexible electronics De-scribes the relationship between materials require-ments and electronic device performance Covers de-vice characterization techniques used to qualify per-formance for various electronic device applications

Contents

Materials.- Growth and Stability of Low-temperaturea-Si:H TFTs.- Polymer Semiconductor Materials forTFTs.- Dielectric Materials for Flexible Electronics.-Organic Small molecule TFTs.- Carbon nanotubesfor TFTs and Sensors.- Nanowires/Nanoparticles.-Polymers for Photovoltaics.- Flexible Conductors.-ZnO Materials for High Performance Flexible Elec-tronics.- Applications.- Organic TFT Backplanes OnFlexible Platforms.- Device Processing and Perfor-mance of a-Si:H on Flex.- ZnO-based TFTs for Flexi-ble Electronics.- OLED Flexible Displays.- Materialsand Device Integration for Flexible [..]

Fields of interest

Optical and Electronic Materials; Electronics andMicroelectronics, Instrumentation; Polymer Sci-ences; Condensed Matter; Characterization andEvaluation Materials

Target groups

Researchers in the field of flexible electronics Non-specialists who want a basic overview of flexible elec-tronics Industrial manufacturers to academic re-searchers

Type of publication

Monograph

Due February 2008

2008. Approx. 500 p. (Electronic Materials: Science & Technology,

Vol. 11) Hardcover

99,35 €

ISBN 978-0-387-74362-2

T. Yamashita, Tohoku Gakuin University, Sendai-shi, Japan; K.

Nakajima, Tohoku Gakuin University, Sendai-shi, Japan; J. Chen,

nohoku Gakuin University, Sendai-shi, Japan; C. Buzea, Tohoku

Gakuin University, Sendai-shi, Japan

Superconductors

Scientific Basics and Engineering Applications

This book treats superconductivity from a theoreti-cal phenomenological viewpoint and describes tech-nological applications. The authors use a languagecommon to physiscists and electrical engineers. Af-ter studying this book, the reader should be able toapproach the more advanced literature on super-conductivity and its applications. Structured as a se-ries of questions and answers, the text will serve asa valuable tutorial for researchers and graduate stu-dents. The presentation is self-consistent, supply-ing information on the history of superconductivityand gas liquefaction, types of superconductors, theirstructures and the values of the main superconduct-ing parameters, phenomenological theories of super-conductivity, and wide-ranging applications.

Features

This is an up-to-date textbook on superconductorscovering the entire field from basics through historyup to applications.

Contents

One Century of Superconductivity.- Types of Super-conductors.- Phenomenological Theories.- High-Field Applications.- Electronic Applications

Fields of interest

Superconductivity, Superfluidity, Quantum Fluids;Characterization and Evaluation Materials

Target groups

Advanced students and researchers

Type of publication


Due June 2008

2008. Approx. 300 pp. 150 figs. Hardcover

49,95 €

ISBN 978-3-540-41876-4

A. Zribi, Global Research Center, Niskayuna, NY, USA; J. Fortin,

Global Research Center, Niskayuna, NY (Eds.)

Functional Thin Films and

Nanostructures for Sensors

Synthesis, Physics and Applications

This book will discuss advances in the area of func-tional thin films for sensors and novel concepts forfuture breakthroughs. The focus will be on guide-lines and design rules for sensor systems, interactionbetween functional thin films and other sensor sub-systems, fundamentals behind the intrinsic function-ality in sensing thin films and nanostructures, state-of-the-art technologies used to develop sensors to-day and concrete examples of sensor designs. Cover-age of nanoscale thin films for sensors includes thefollowing important topics: Fundamental physicsof functional thin films and nanostructures; Synthe-sis processes of functional thin films; Integration offunctional thin films; Applications of functional thinfilms in sensing.

Features

Discusses advances in the area of functional thinfilms for sensors and novel concepts for futurebreakthroughs Multidisciplinary coverage of diverseareas of technology and science such as MaterialsScience, Physics, Chemistry, Biology, Mechanicaland Electrical Engineering

Contents

Sensor Design Guidelines.- Fundamental Concepts.-Thin-Film Synthetic Techniques and Growth Mech-anisms.- Structuring and Integration of SensitiveMaterials and Devices.- Applications of FunctionalThin Films.- Index.

Fields of interest

Surfaces and Interfaces, Thin Films; Nanotechnolo-gy; Electronics and Microelectronics, Instrumenta-tion; Optical and Electronic Materials; Characteriza-tion and Evaluation Materials

Target groups

Libraries, graduate school science and engineeringstudents (EE, ME, Physics)

Type of publication

Contributed volume

Due May 2008

2008. Approx. 220 p. (Integrated Microanalytical Systems) Hard-

cover

89,95 €

ISBN 978-0-387-36229-8

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