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springer.com/booksellers Material Science 1
Functional Materials and
Biomaterials
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
M. Haeussler, B.Z. Tang: Functional HyperbranchedMacromolecules Constructed from AcetylenicTriple-Bond Building Blocks.- A.R. Esker, C. Kimand H. Yu: Polymer Monolayer Dynamics.- P.Lucas, J.-J. Robin: Silicone Based Polymer Blends: AnOverview of the Materials and Processes.- X.D. Liu,M. Yamada, M. Matsunaga and N. Nishi: Function-al Materials Derived from DNA.- D.-A. Wang: En-gineering Blood-Contact Biomaterials by "H-BondGrafting" Surface Modification.
Fields of interest
Polymer Sciences; Biomaterials; Biochemistry, gener-al
Target groups
Academic and industrial researchers, libraries inpolymer science, material science and solid statephysics
Type of publication
Reviews
Due July 2007
2007. IX, 237 p. Also available online. (Advances in Polymer Sci-
ence, Vol. 209) Hardcover
179,95 €
ISBN 978-3-540-71508-5
Materials for Springs
Materials for springs is basically intended for engi-neers related to spring materials and technologieswho graduated from metallurgical or mechanical en-gineering courses in technical high school, or in oth-er higher engineering schools, as well as those whoare related to the purchase or sales of spring materi-als. The first chapter introduces into the fundamen-tal selection processes of spring materials includingthe information sources on materials database. It isfollowed by the basic mechanisms and theories ofspring failures such as fatigue fracture, creep/stressrelaxation and stress corrosion cracking of metal-lic materials. The focuses of the second chapter isput on ferrous and non-ferrous metallic materials,including some materials developed in these twodecades, such as high strength automobile suspen-sion steels etc. In the third and fourth chapters, poly-mer materials, FRP (Fiber Reinforced Plastics), ce-ramics and C/C composite materials are the mainsubject respectively. In the [..]
Features
Only comprehensive treatment in this specific top-ic Written by experts of the JSSE (Japan Society ofSpring Engineers), strongly woven with the Springproducing industry
Contents
A Guide to Spring Material Selection.- MetallicSpring Materials.- Polymers for Spring Uses.- Non-Metallic Inorganic Materials.
Fields of interest
Mechanical Engineering; Materials Science; Machin-ery and Machine Elements
Target groups
Scientists, practitioners, and students in mechanicalengineering and materials research
Type of publication
Monograph
Due September 2007
Original Japanese edition published by JSSE, 2000
2007. XV, 377 p. 336 illus. Hardcover
129,95 €
ISBN 978-3-540-73811-4
T.L. Alford, Arizona State University, Tempe, AZ, USA; L.C. Feld-
man, Vanderbilt University, Nashville TN, USA; J.W. Mayer, Ari-
zona State University, Tempe, AZ, USA
Fundamentals of Nanoscale Film
Analysis
Modern science and technology, from materials sci-ence to integrated circuit development, is directedtoward the nanoscale. From thin films to field effecttransistors, the emphasis is on reducing dimensionsfrom the micro to the nanoscale. Fundamentals ofNanoscale Film Analysis concentrates on analysisof the structure and composition of the surface andthe outer few tens to hundred nanometers in depth.It describes characterization techniques to quantifythe structure, composition and depth distributionof materials with the use of energetic particles andphotons. The book describes the fundamentals ofmaterials characterization from the standpoint ofthe incident photons or particles which interrogatenanoscale structures. These induced reactions lead tothe emission of a variety of detected of particles andphotons. It is the energy and intensity of the detectedbeams that is the basis of the characterization of thematerials. The array of experimental techniques usedin nanoscale materials [..]
Features
Comprehensively treats the major characteriza-tion techniques used to analyze thin films from themicro- to nanoscale Incorporates the use of x-rayfluorescence (XRF) in thin film analysis Focuseson surface analysis and includes analytical tech-niques such as XRF, XRD, and electron microscopyOffers a modern version (with a nano focus)on the well regarded 1986 book, "Surface and ThinFilm Analysis" [..]
Contents
Concepts, Units, and the Bohr Atom.- Atomic Colli-sions and Backscattering Spectrometry.- Energy Lossof Light Ions and Backscattering Depth Profiles.-Sputter Depth Profiles and Secondary Ion MassSpectrometry.- Ion Channeling.- Electron -ElectronInteractions and Depth Sensitivity of Electron Spec-troscopies.- X-ray Diffraction.- Electron Diffrac-tion.- Photon Absorption in Solids and EXAFS.- X-ray Photoelectron Spectroscopy.- Radiative Transi-tions and Electron Microprobe.- NonradiativeTransitions and Auger Electron Spectroscopy.- Nu-clear Techniques: Activation Analysis and Prompt[..]
Fields of interest
Characterization and Evaluation Materials; Surfacesand Interfaces, Thin Films; Nanotechnology; SolidState Physics and Spectroscopy; Condensed Matter;Electronics and Microelectronics, Instrumentation
Target groups
Advanced undergraduates and graduate students,engineers and scientists needing a primer on thinfilm analytical techniques, libraries
Type of publication
Graduate/advanced undergraduate textbook
Due March 2007
2007. XIV, 326 p. 200 illus. Hardcover
69,95 €
ISBN 978-0-387-29260-1
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F. Bachmann, ROFIN-SINAR Laser GmbH, Hamburg, Germany;
P. Loosen, Fraunhofer-Institut for Laser Technology, Aachen,
Germany; R. Poprawe, Fraunhofer-Institut for Laser Technology,
Aachen, Germany (Eds.)
High Power Diode Lasers
Technology and Applications
The book summarizes the work and the results ofa five year government funded research project aswell as subsequent research results about high powerdiode laser systems and their application in the fieldof materials processing. The entire technology chain,starting from the semiconductor technology, overcooling mounting and assembly, beam shaping andsystem technology down to the applications in pro-cessing of several kinds of materials (metals, poly-mers) are treated in the book. Theoretical models,a wide field of important parameters and practicalhints and tips are provided. The book is the most ex-tensive work on high power diode laser systems andmaterials processing applications.
Features
Provides extensive information about actual highpower diode laser technology Standard (broad area)as well as special (e.g. tapered) emitter configurationsare covered Standard techniques as well as special(modular) high power diode laser systems are de-scribed A very wide field of applications is discussedin considerable detail
Contents
Introduction.- High power diode laser technologyand characteristics.- Packaging of diode laser bars.-Incoherent beam superposition and stacking.- Lasersystems beam characteristics, metrology and stan-dards.- Applications.- Summary and outlook.
Fields of interest
Applied Optics, Optoelectronics, Optical Devices;Characterization and Evaluation Materials; Surfacesand Interfaces, Thin Films; Atoms, Molecules, Clus-ters and Plasmas
Target groups
Optical laser engineers, researchers, scientists, stu-dents
Type of publication
Monograph
Due April 2007
2007. VI, 548 p. (Springer Series in Optical Sciences, Vol. 128)
Hardcover
179,95 €
ISBN 978-0-387-34453-9
J. Bath, Solectron Corporation, Milpitas, CA, U.S.A. (Ed.)
Lead-Free Soldering
The push toward lead-free soldering in computers,cell phones and other electronic and electrical de-vices has taken on a greater urgency as laws havebeen passed or are pending in the United States, theEuropean Union and Asia which ban lead-bearingsolder. These new restrictions on hazardous sub-stances are changing the way electronic devices areassembled, and specifically affect process engineer-ing, manufacturing and quality assurance. Lead-FreeSoldering offers in a single volume a broad collec-tion of practical techniques for lead-free solderingdesign and manufacture, which up to now have beenscattered in difficult-to-find scholarly sources. Thebook includes the latest information on proposedchanges to lead-free standards, and up-to-date anal-ysis of government and legislative activities and reg-ulations in North America, Europe and Asia. Writ-ten by recognized experts in both academia and in-dustry, Lead-Free Soldering is a must-have guide forpracticing engineers interested in the latest [..]
Features
Contains practical knowledge of lead-free solderingsubjects which are difficult to interpret and reviewfrom other sources Contains the latest informationon proposed changes to lead-free standards that arebeing implemented by the authors Contains the lat-est information on government and legislative activ-ities and regulations in North America, Europe andAsia
Contents
Introduction.- Lead Restrictions and Other Regula-tory Influences on the Electronics Industry.- Funda-mental Properties of Pb-Free Solder Alloys.- Lead-Free Surface Mount Assembly.- Lead-Free Wave Sol-dering.- Lead-Free Rework.- Lead-Free Solder JointReliability.- Backward and Forward Compatibility.-PCB Laminates.- Lead-Free Board Surface Finishes.-Lead-Free Standards.- Conclusions.
Fields of interest
Electronics and Microelectronics, Instrumentation;Metallic Materials; Circuits and Systems; Optical andElectronic Materials; Environmental Law
Target groups
Process engineers, manufacturing engineers, qualityassurance engineers, electronics engineers and mate-rials scientists
Type of publication
Professional book
Due July 2007
2007. Approx. 280 p. Hardcover
99,95 €
ISBN 978-0-387-32466-1
R. Behrisch, Max-Planck-Institut für Plasmaphysik, Garching, Ger-
many; W. Eckstein, Max-Planck-Institut für Plasmaphysik, Garch-
ing, Germany (Eds.)
Sputtering by Particle
Bombardment
Experiments and Computer Calculations from Threshold to
MeV Energies
Earlier books on this subject, i.e. "Sputtering by Par-ticle Bombardment I - III" are nearly 20 years old,but since then a lot of new and important work hasbeen performed and published in international jour-nals. The planned book brings an overview aboutall the new results. This concerns especially a newsummary of the measured and calculated sputter-ing yields with an algebraic approximation formulafor the energy and angular dependence of the yields.This is especially useful for all colleagues, who needsputtering yields for physics and/or applied prob-lems. The computational methods for calculatingsputtering yields are critically reviewed, Molecu-lar dynamics calculations have not been covered inthe previous books on sputtering. The influence ofchemical effects on sputtering and the new modelsdeveloped in the last years for understanding theseeffects, such as for hydrogen ion bombardment ofcarbon, are outlined. New developments, such assputtering by MeV Ions and the mechanisms for [..]
Features
State-of-the-art report covering theoretical as well asexperimental aspects of sputtering Written by lead-ing experts
Contents
Introduction and Overview.- Computer Simulationof the Sputtering Process.- Sputtering Yields.- Re-sults of Molecular Dynamics Calculations.- Ener-gy and Angular Distributions of Sputtered Species.-Chemical Sputtering.- Electronic Sputtering withSwift Heavy Ions
Fields of interest
Surfaces and Interfaces, Thin Films; Atoms andMolecules in Strong Fields, Plasma Physics
Target groups
Physicists
Type of publication
Monograph
Due July 2007
2007. XVII, 507 p 201 illus. Also available online. (Topics in Ap-
plied Physics, Vol. 110) Hardcover
169,95 €
ISBN 978-3-540-44500-5
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B. Bhushan, Ohio State University, Columbus, OH, USA (Ed.)
Springer Handbook of
Nanotechnology
As Nanotechnology turned from marvelous vi-sion to exciting reality, the need for a quick-ly accessible source of application-oriented, au-thoritative and comprehensive information arose.The Springer Handbook of Nanotechnology meetsthis requirement by integrating the knowledgefrom nanofabrication, nanomechanics, materialsscience, and reliability engineering in just one vol-ume. Beside the presentation of nanostructures, mi-cro/nanofabrication, and micro/nanodevices, specialemphasis is on scanning probe microscopy, nanotri-bology and nanomechanics, molecularly thick films,industrial applications and microdevice reliability,and on social and ethical implications. The book isorganized by an experienced editor with a universalknowledge and written by an international team ofdistinguished experts (e.g. Nobel prize winner GerdK. Binnig). It addresses mechanical and electrical en-gineers, materials scientists, physicists and chemistswho work either in the nano area or in a field that isor [..]
Features
Authoritative desk reference of today's andtomorrow's breakthrough technology Provides quickaccess to applicable, reliable, and comprehensiveknowledge Electronic contents on accompanyingCD-ROM Handy format, lucid two-color layout,uniformly styled figures Forewords by multipleaward-winning James R. Heath and National Nan-otechnology Initiative campaigner Neal Lane
Contents
Foreword by Neal Lane.- Foreword by James R.Heath.- Introduction to Nanotechnology.- PartA: Nanostructures, Micro/Nanofabrication, andMicro/Nanodevices.- Part B: Scanning Probe Mi-croscopy.- Part C: Nanotribology and Nanomechan-ics.- Part D: Molecularly Thick Films for Lubrica-tion.- Part E: Industrial Applications and Microde-vice Reliability.- Part F: Social and Ethical Implica-tion.- About the Authors.- Subject Index.
Fields of interest
Nanotechnology; Tribology, Corrosion and Coat-ings; Continuum Mechanics and Mechanics of Mate-rials; Electronics and Microelectronics, Instrumenta-tion
Type of publication
Handbook
Due March 2007
2007. eReference.
249,00 €
ISBN 978-3-540-29857-1
W. Binder, University of Southern California, Los Angeles, CA,
USA (Ed.)
Hydrogen Bonded 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
W.H. Binder, R. Zirbs: Supramolecular Polymersand Networks with Hydrogen Bonds in the Main-and Sidechain.- L. Bouteiller: Assembly via Hydro-gen Bonds of Low Molar Mass Compounds intoSupramolecular Polymers.- G. ten Brinke, J. Ruoko-lainen, O. Ikkala: Supramolecular Materials BasedUpon Hydrogen Bonded Polymers.- H. Xu, S. Srivas-tava, V.M. Rotello: Nanocomposites Based on Hy-drogen Bonds.
Fields of interest
Polymer Sciences; Nanotechnology; Soft Matter,Complex Fluids
Target groups
Academic and industrial researchers, libraries inpolymer science, material science and solid statephysics
Type of publication
Reviews
Due March 2007
2007. XI, 206 p. Also available online. (Advances in Polymer Sci-
ence, Vol. 207) Hardcover
164,95 €
ISBN 978-3-540-68587-6
M.S. Blanter, Moscow State Academy of Instrumental Engineer-
ing and Information Science, Moscow, Russia; I.S. Golovin, Tula
State University, Tula, Russia; H. Neuhäuser, Technical University
of Braunschweig, Germany; H.-R. Sinning, Technical University of
Braunschweig, Germany
Internal Friction in Metallic
Materials
A Handbook
This book is a unique collection of experimental datain the field of internal friction, anelastic relaxation,and damping properties of metallic materials. It re-views virtually all anelastic relaxation phenomenaever published, and also most of the internal fric-tion effects based on other types of dissipation of me-chanical (elastic) energy. Furthermore, the reader isalso supplied with explanations of the basic physicalmechanisms of internal friction, a summary of typ-ical effects for different groups of metals, and morethan 2000 references to original papers.
Features
First reference book emphasizing the collection ofpublished data on internal friction in metals and al-loys
Contents
1. Introduction to Internal Friction: Terms and Def-initions.- 2. Anelastic Relaxation Mechanisms of In-ternal Friction.- 3. Other Mechanisms of InternalFriction.- 4. Internal Friction Data of CrystallineMetals and Alloys (Tables).- 5. Internal Friction Dataof Special Types of Metallic Materials (Tables).
Fields of interest
Metallic Materials; Tribology, Corrosion and Coat-ings; Physics and Applied Physics in Engineering
Target groups
Scientists
Type of publication
Handbook
Due June 2007
2007. XVII, 539 p. 65 illus. (Springer Series in Materials Science,
Vol. 90) Hardcover
149,95 €
ISBN 978-3-540-68757-3
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M.L. Brongersma, P.G. Kik (Eds.)
Surface Plasmon Nanophotonics
The development of advanced dielectric photon-ic structures has enabled tremendous control overthe propagation and manipulation of light. Struc-tures such as waveguides, splitters, mixers, and res-onators now play a central role in the telecommuni-cations industry. This book will discuss an excitingnew class of photonic devices, known as surface plas-mon nanophotonic structures. Surface plasmons areeasily accessible excitations in metals and semicon-ductors and involve a collective motion of the con-duction electrons. These excitations can be exploit-ed to manipulate electromagnetic waves at opticalfrequencies ("light") in new ways that are unthink-able in conventional dielectric structures. The fieldof plasmon nanophotonics is rapidly developing andimpacting a wide range of areas including: electron-ics, photonics, chemistry, biology, and medicine. Thebook will highlight several exciting new discoveriesthat have been made, while providing a clear discus-sion of the underlying physics, the [..]
Features
Chapters were written by the leaders in the field ofplasmonics A solid background is given to each topicState-of-the-art in the field Overview of all areas inthe field that have shown major developments in thelast few years A rapidly developing field with majorapplications in electronics, photonics, chemistry, bi-ology, and medicine
Contents
1: Surface Plasmon Nanophotonics 2:Near-field and Far-field Properties of Nanoparti-cle Arrays 3: Theory of Light Transmission throughPeriodically Structured Nano-apertures 4: Devel-opment and Near Field Characterization of Sur-face Plasmon Waveguides 5: Numerical Simulationsof Long-Range Plasmonic Transmission Lines 6:Surface Plasmon Polariton Guiding in PohotonicBandgap Structures 7: Subwavelength-scale PlasmonWaveguides 8: Optical Superlens 9: OpticalField Enhancement with Plasmon Resonant BowtieNanoantennas 10: Near-field Optical Excitation andDetection of [..]
Fields of interest
Nanotechnology; Applied Optics, Optoelectron-ics, Optical Devices; Electromagnetism, Optics andLasers; Classical Electrodynamics, Wave Phenomena
Target groups
Researchers in industry and academia in the area ofMicro- and Nanophotonics, Photonic Crystals, Plas-monics, Integrated Optics, Optical Biosensors, Opti-cal Data Storage
Type of publication
Contributed volume
Due April 2007
2007. VII, 271 p. 147 illus. (Springer Series in Optical Sciences,
Vol. 131) Hardcover
119,95 €
ISBN 978-1-4020-4349-9
R.M.J. Brown, University of Texas, Austin, TX, USA; I.M. Saxena,
University of Texas, Austin, TX, USA (Eds.)
Cellulose: Molecular and Structural
Biology
Selected Articles on the Synthesis, Structure, and Applications
of Cellulose
Cellulose: Molecular and Structural Biology is an up-to-date treatise on the most advanced and provoca-tive research into the biosynthesis, structure, and ap-plications of Nature’s most abundant macromoleculeand renewable resource, cellulose. Molecular, bio-chemical, and evolutionary aspects of cellulosebiosynthesis are reviewed in a variety of living organ-isms, including cyanobacteria, eubacteria, (Aceto-bacter, Salmonella, and E. coli), vascular plants (in-cluding Arabidopsis, forest trees, and maize), and tu-nicates. Phylogenetic analysis, molecular genetics,and the potential for metabolic engineering are alsopresented. Novel structural approaches include themacromolecular structure of the synthesizing units,the terminal complexes as well as the cellulose prod-uct in its many forms are also included. Novel appli-cations using cellulose include smart materials, car-bonised cellulose, and biomedical applications. Firsthand information from the leading researchers dis-tinguishes this work from other [..]
Features
World leading scientists in this and related fieldspresent their most recent work The leading and mostupdated reference book on cellulose
Contents
Preface (The future of Cellulose Research).- Manypaths up the mountain: Tracking the evolution ofcellulose biosynthesis.- Evolution of the cellulosesynthase (CesA) gene family: insights from greenalgae and seedless plants.- The cellulose synthasesuperfamily.- Cellulose synthesis in the Arabidop-sis secondary cell wall.- From cellulose to mechan-ical strength: Relationship of the cellulose synthasegenes to dry matter accumulation in maize.- Cellu-lose biosynthesis in forest trees.- Cellulose biosyn-thesis in Enterbacteriaceae.- In vitro synthesis andanalysis of plant (1 to [..]
Fields of interest
Bioorganic Chemistry; Biomaterials; Polymer Sci-ences; Biochemistry, general; Cell Biology
Target groups
Post-graduate students, researchers, experts in thefields of molecular, cell, developmental and struc-tural biology as well as polymer science, forestry, tex-tiles, and biotechnology
Type of publication
Collected works
Due April 2007
2007. XVI, 379 p. Hardcover
129,95 €
ISBN 978-1-4020-5332-0
V. Buryachenko, University of Dayton, OH, USA
Micromechanics of Heterogeneous
Materials
The micromechanics of random structure heteroge-neous materials is a burgeoning multidisciplinary re-search area which overlaps the scientific branches ofmaterials science, mechanical engineering, appliedmathematics, technical physics, geophysics, and bi-ology. Micromechanics of Heterogeneous Materi-als features rigorous theoretical methods of appliedmathematics and statistical physics in materials sci-ence of microheterogeneous media. The predictionof the behavior of heterogeneous materials by the useof properties of constituents and their microstruc-tures is a central issue of micromechanics. This bookis the first in micromechanics to provide a useful andeffective demonstration of the systematic and fun-damental research of the microstructure of the wideclass of heterogeneous materials of natural and syn-thetic nature. Micromechanics of HeterogeneousMaterials is suitable as a reference for researchers in-volved in applied mathematics, physics, geophysics,materials science, and electrical, [..]
Features
This is a very timely subject which is a criticalarea of understanding for making breakthroughs ina wide variety of applications Presents a comprehen-sive and mathematically based approach to modelingof heterogeneous materials, not addressed in suchdetail in other books on this subject Takes on a mul-tidisciplinary approach to the area of micromechan-ics, and includes both systematic and rigorous[..]
Contents
Introduction.- Foundations of Solid Mechanics.-Green's Function, Eshelby and Related Tensors.-Multiscale Analysis of Multiple Interacting Inclu-sions Problem: Finite Number of Interactiong Inclu-sions.- Statistical Description of Composite Materi-als.- Effective Properties and Effective Energy Func-tions.- General Integral Equations of Micromechan-ics of Composite Materials.- Energy Methods in The-moelasticity of Composite Materials.- Multiparti-cle Effective Field and Related Methods in microme-chanics of Random Structure Composites.- General-ization of the Multiparticle Effective Field [..]
Fields of interest
Continuum Mechanics and Mechanics of Materials;Ceramics,Glass,Composites,Natural Materials; Me-chanics; Characterization and Evaluation Materials;Nanotechnology; Simulation and Modeling
Target groups
Researchers and graduate students in the field of mi-cromechanics and materials modeling
Type of publication
Monograph
Due July 2007
2007. XX, 687 p. 180 illus. Hardcover
114,95 €
ISBN 978-0-387-36827-6
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C.B. Carter, University of Minnesota, Minneapolis, MN, USA; M.G.
Norton, Washington State University, Pullman, WA, USA
Ceramic Materials
Science and Engineering
Ceramic Materials: Science and Engineering is anup-to-date treatment of ceramic science, engineer-ing, and applications in a single, integrated text.Building on a foundation of crystal structures, phaseequilibria, defects and the mechanical properties ofceramic materials, students are shown how these ma-terials are processed for a broad diversity of applica-tions in today's society. Concepts such as how andwhy ions move, how ceramics interact with light andmagnetic fields, and how they respond to temper-ature changes are discussed in the context of theirapplications. References to the art and history of ce-ramics are included throughout the text. The textconcludes with discussions of ceramics in biologyand medicine, ceramics as gemstones and the roleof ceramics in the interplay between industry andthe environment. Extensively illustrated, the text al-so includes questions for the student and rec-ommendations for additional reading. KEYFEATURES: Combines the treatment of [..]
Features
Combines the treatment of bioceramics, furnaces,glass, optics, pores, gemstones, and point defectsin a single text Provides abundant examples and il-lustrations relating theory to practical applicationsSuitable for advanced undergraduate and graduateteaching and as a reference for researchers in ma-terials science Written by established and success-ful teachers and authors with experience in both re-search [..]
Contents
Introduction.- Some History.- What You AlreadyKnow.- Bonds and Energy Bonds.- Models, Crys-tals and Chemistry.- Binary Compounds.- ComplexCrystal and Glass Structures.- Equilibrium Phase Di-agrams.- Furnaces.- Characterizing Structure, De-fects and Chemistry.- Point Defects, Charge andDiffusion.- Are Dislocations Unimportant?- Sur-faces, Nanoparticles and Foams.- Interfaces in Poly-crystals.- Phase Boundaries, Particles and Pores.-Mechanical Testing.- Deforming: Plastic.- Fractur-ing: Brittleness.- Raw Materials.- Powders, Fibers,Platelets and Composites.- Glass and Glass-Ceram-ics.- [..]
Fields of interest
Ceramics,Glass,Composites,Natural Materials; Char-acterization and Evaluation Materials; ContinuumMechanics and Mechanics of Materials; InorganicChemistry; Nanotechnology; Optical and ElectronicMaterials
Target groups
Upper level undergraduate and graduate studentsstudying Materials Science, Ceramics, Chemistry andMineralogy Also serves as a comprehensive referencefor researchers in Materials Science
Type of publication
Graduate/advanced undergraduate textbook
Due April 2007
2007. XXII, 716 p. Hardcover
79,95 €
ISBN 978-0-387-46270-7
T. Chakraborty, University of Manitoba, Winnipeg, MB, Canada
(Ed.)
Charge Migration in DNA
Perspectives from Physics, Chemistry, and Biology
Charge migration through DNA has been the fo-cus of considerable interest in recent years. A deep-er understanding of the nature of charge transferand transport along the double helix is important infields as diverse as physics, chemistry and nanotech-nology. It has also important implications in biol-ogy, in particular in DNA damage and repair. Thisbook presents contributions from an internationalteam of researchers active in this field. It contains awide range of topics that includes the mathematicalbackground of the quantum processes involved, therole of charge transfer in DNA radiation damage, anew approach to DNA sequencing, DNA photonics,and many others. This book should be of value toresearchers in condensed matter physics, chemicalphysics, physical chemistry, and nanoscale sciences.
Features
Deals with a new material for nanoelectronics, DNACovers all aspects of charge and spin transport andmigration in DNA Deals with DNA modified forbio-nanoelectronics Valuable reference work for re-searchers and text for graduate students
Contents
Preface.- Tight-binding models of charge migrationin DNA.- Mechanism and absolute rates of chargetransfer.- Variable-range charge hopping in DNA.-Atomistic models of DNA charge transfer.- Physicsaspects of charge migration through DNA.- Vibron-ic mechanisms for charge transport and migrationthrough DNA and single molecules.- The role ofcharge and spin migration in DNA radiation dam-age.- DNA based thermoelectric nanodevices: A the-oretical prospect.- Transverse electronic signature ofDNA for electronic sequencing.- DNA.- Vibrons inDNA: Their inuence on transport.- DNA based [..]
Fields of interest
Quantum Optics, Quantum Electronics, NonlinearOptics; Nanotechnology; Biophysics; Physics andApplied Physics in Engineering; Bioinformatics
Target groups
Scientists, engineers and graduate students
Type of publication
Monograph
Due July 2007
2007. XVIII, 288 p. 130 illus. (NanoScience and Technology) Hard-
cover
129,95 €
ISBN 978-3-540-72493-3
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E. Cueto, University of Zaragoza, Spain; F. Chinesta, Laboratoire
de Mécanique des Systèmes et Procédés, Paris, France (Eds.)
10th ESAFORM Conference on
Material Forming
The 10th Annual ESAFORM Conference covers themultitude of disciplines related to material forming.The materials concerned include metals, polymers,ceramics, and their composites. Other materials, forexample, biomaterials are also of interest. All tradi-tional and new forming processes are relevant. A va-riety of techniques including theoretical analysis, ex-perimental testing and numerical simulations willbe used. A good mixture of fundamental approachesand applied science would be particularly welcomed.This year's conference features for the first time anECCOMAS Thematic conference devoted to new ad-vanced numerical strategies in forming simulation,which has been traditionally one of the mini-sym-posia of the conference.
Fields of interest
Polymer Sciences; Materials Science; Biomaterials;Metallic Materials; Characterization and EvaluationMaterials
Target groups
Researchers and professionals in the field of materialforming, materials scientists, mechanical engineers
Type of publication
Proceedings
Due May 2007
2007. Approx. 1590 p. (AIP Conference Proceedings, Vol. 907)
Hardcover
337,30 €
ISBN 978-0-7354-0414-4
H. Czichos, University of Applied Sciences Berlin, Germany; T.
Saito, National Institute for Materials Science (NIMS), Tsukuba,
Ibaraki, Japan; L. Smith, National Institute of Standards and Tech-
nology (NIST), Gaithersburg, MD, USA (Eds.)
Springer Handbook of Materials
Measurement Methods
In its most general context, the term ‘materials mea-surements’ denotes operations to distinguish quali-tatively and to determine quantitatively characteris-tics of materials. As materials constitute the physicalmatter of all products – machines, devices, plants,commodities, means of information, communica-tion, transport, habitation and energy supply – ma-terials measurements have a wide scope and im-pact for science and technology, economy and soci-ety. Springer Handbook of Materials MeasurementMethods compiles advanced methods for materialsmeasurement and characterization methods from themacroscopic to the nanometer scale.
Features
Compilation of advanced methods of materials mea-surement Contains a wide scope of methods havinghigh impact on science and technology Characteriza-tion methods from the macroscopic to the nanome-ter scale Extractable key data for daily use on CD-ROM Written by experts from world leading institu-tions of standards and measurements (BAM, NIST,NIMS etc.) Extensive references to approved primarydata sources
Contents
Part A The Materials Measurement System Chap.1 Measurement Principles and Structures.- Chap. 2Measurement Strategy and Quality.- Chap. 3 Materi-als and Their Characteristics: Overview Part B Mea-surement Methods for Composition and StructureChap. 4 Chemical Composition.- Chap. 5 Nanoscop-ic Architecture and Microstructure.- Chap. 6 Surfaceand Interface Characterisation Part C MeasurementMethods for Materials PropertiesChap. 7 Mechani-cal Properties.- Chap. 8 Thermal Properties.- Chap.9 Electrical Properties.- Chap. 10 Magnetic Proper-ties.- Chap. 11 Optical Properties Part D [..]
Fields of interest
Characterization and Evaluation Materials; Measure-ment Science, Instrumentation; Condensed Matter;Continuum Mechanics and Mechanics of Materials;Quality Control, Reliability, Safety and Risk; Operat-ing Procedures, Materials Treatment
Target groups
Materials Scientists, Materials Engineers, Physicists,Chemists, Mechanical Engineers
Type of publication
Handbook
Due April 2007
2007. eReference.
249,00 €
ISBN 978-3-540-30300-8
J.G. Day, Scottish Association for Marine Science, Argyll, UK; G.N.
Stacey, NIBSC, South Mimms, UK (Eds.)
Cryopreservation and Freeze-
Drying Protocols
Cryopreservation and Freeze-Drying Protocols: Sec-ond Edition is a compilation of robust, reproducibletechniques for the conservation of a wide range of bi-ological materials. This widely expanded second edi-tion includes novel approaches and protocols for bi-ological materials that were not preservable when thefirst edition was published in 1995. This volume be-gins with a discussion of long term ex situ conserva-tion of biological resources, the role of biological re-source centers, and fundamental principles of freeze-drying and cryopreservation. Each chapter focuseson the preservation of specific biological materials,including proteins, mircroorganisms, cell lines, andmulticellular structures. Detailed descriptions of ma-terials required and stepwise protocols are presentedfor each preservation method, along with explanato-ry notes that highlight key technical issues. The trou-bleshooting and background notes provided for eachprotocol enhance this practical and reliable resourcefor the [..]
Features
Background and explanatory notes for each protocolMethods for lyophilization of proteins Cutting-edgemethods for conservation and sustainable use of re-sources New and novel techniques for preserving bi-ological materials
Contents
Long-term ex situ conservation of Biological Re-sources and the role of Biological Resource Centres.-The Process of Freeze-drying.- Principles of Cry-opreservation.- Lyophilization of Proteins.- Vacu-um-drying and Cryopreservation of Prokaryotes.-Freeze-drying of Yeast Cultures.- Cryopreserva-tion of Yeast Cultures.- Freeze-drying Fungi usinga Shelf-freeze-drier.- Cryopreservation and Freeze-drying of Fungi employing Centrifugal and ShelfFreeze-drying.- Cryopreservation of Microalgae andCyanobacteria.- Cryopreservation of Plant Cell Sus-pensions.- Cryopreservation of Shoot-tips and [..]
Fields of interest
Biomaterials; Cell Biology; Animal Physiology; PlantPhysiology
Target groups
Molecular and cell biologists, cryobiologists, physiol-ogists
Type of publication
Contributed volume
Due July 2007
2007. XII, 348 p. (Methods in Molecular Biology, Vol. 368) Hard-
cover
76,95 €
ISBN 978-1-58829-377-0
springer.com/booksellers Material Science 7
E. Dickinson, Nestle Research Center, Lausanne, Switzerland; M.
Leser (Eds.)
Food Colloids:
Self-Assembly and Material Science
This book describes new developments in the theoryand practice of the formulation of food emulsions,dispersions, gels, and foams. It provides a link be-tween current research on the fundamental physicalchemistry of colloidal systems and the increasing re-quirements of the industry to apply colloid scienceto the development of food products with improvedhealth benefits.
Features
Provides essential new findings for those active inthe field The book is outstanding in terms of thequality and originality of scientific content, the em-inence of the contributing authors, the standard ofediting and presentation, and the general overall ap-pearance
Contents
Coverage includes: food structure for nutrition,structure of self-assembled globular proteins, simi-larities in self-assembly of proteins and surfactants,electrostatics in macromolecular solutions, particletracking as a probe of micro-rheology in food col-loids, different interactions during the acidificationof and mechanisms determining crispness and its re-tention.
Fields of interest
Food Science; Materials Science; Physical Chemistry;Process and Chemical Engineering; Nutrition
Target groups
Libraries, industrials, consultants, academics
Type of publication
Proceedings
Due May 2007
Distribution rights outside North and South America: Royal Soci-
ety of Chemistry, Cambridge, UK
2007. 608 p. (Special Publications, Vol. 302) Hardcover
ISBN 978-0-85404-271-5
S. Duquesne, Ecole Nationale Supérieure de Chimie de Lille, Vil-
leneuve d'Ascq, France; C. Magniez, Institut Français du Textile et
de l'Habillement, Villeneuve d'Ascq, France; G. Camino, Politecni-
co di Torino, Alessandria, Italy (Eds.)
Multifunctional Barriers for Flexible
Structure
Textile, Leather and Paper
The intent of this book is to give a complete overviewof the present state of the art of flexible barrier ma-terials such as textile, paper and leather, includingmethods for barrier evaluation. It will be of interestto readers in industries, consumers, and membersof the scientific community. The scope of the fieldis clearly delineated here for the first time, and itdeals with a number of specific topics such as barrierto fire, antibacterial properties, resistance to waves(electrostatic, electromagnetic, acoustics), anti-odor,etc. combined with characterization techniques aswell as material nanotechnology.
Features
First complete overview of flexible barrier materialsDeals with basic materials physics and its technolog-ical applications Reference work for researchers andengineers
Contents
1. The application of fire retardant fillers for use intextile barrier materials.- 2. Antimicrobial function-alisation of textile materials.- 3. Intumescent flameretardant for flexible barrier.- 4. Protection againstelectromagnetic and electrostatic phenomenon.- 5.Fire retardant mechanisms in nanocomposite poly-mer materias.- 6. Cold plasma technologies for sur-face modification and thin film deposition.- 7. Nano-fibres for filter materials.- 8. The development ofnon-woven.- 9. Electromechanically active fabrics:a survey of mechanical models and actuation tech-nologies.- 10. Pyrolysis [..]
Fields of interest
Materials Science; Textile Engineering
Target groups
Scientists, practitioners and advanced students
Type of publication
Monograph
Due September 2007
2007. XX, 292 p. 153 illus., 5 in color. (Springer Series in Materials
Science, Vol. 97) Hardcover
119,95 €
ISBN 978-3-540-71917-5
B.D. Fahlman, Central Michigan University, Mount Pleasant, MI,
USA
Materials Chemistry
Written to fill the need for a textbook that addressesinorganic-, organic-, and nano-based materials froma structure vs. property treatment, Materials Chem-istry aims to provide a suitable breadth and depthcoverage of the rapidly evolving materials field -- ina concise format. This modern treatment offers in-novative coverage and practical perspective through-out, e.g.: the opening solid-state chemistry chapteruses color illustrations of crystalline unit cells anddigital photos of models to clarify their structures,plus an ample amorphous-solids section; the metalschapter treats the full spectrum of powder metallur-gical methods, complex phase behaviors of the Fe-Csystem and steels, and topics such as corrosion andshape-memory properties; the semiconductor chap-ter addresses evolution and limitations/solutionsof modern transistors, as well as IC fabrication andphotovoltaics; the polymer and ‘soft’ materials chap-ter describes all polymeric classes including dendriticpolymers, as well as [..]
Features
Each chapter has a special section entitled "Impor-tant Materials Applications", which highlights ap-plications of current/future interest to the scientificcommunity Each chapter has a section entitled "top-ics for further discussion", which poses thought-pro-voking questions that will foster student-instructorinteractions A comprehensive timeline of major ma-terials developments, dating back to ancient [..]
Contents
Chapter 1: What is Materials Chemistry?.- Chapter2: Solid-State Chemistry.- Chapter 3: Metals.- Chap-ter 4: Semiconducting Materials.- Chapter 5: Or-ganic "Soft" Materials.- Chapter 6: Nanomaterials.-Chapter 7: Materials Characterization.- Appendix A:Timeline of Materials Developments. Appendix B:"There’s Plenty of Room at the Bottom". Appendix C:Materials-Related Laboratory Experiments.
Fields of interest
Materials Science; Characterization and EvaluationMaterials; Polymer Sciences; Optical and ElectronicMaterials; Condensed Matter; Nanotechnology
Target groups
Advanced undergraduate students and first-yeargraduate students in classes related to materialschemistry/science, polymer science, materials char-acterization, nanomaterials, electronic materials; sci-entists at materials-related industries, such as DowChemical, Dupont, Dow Corning, Intel, IBM, SandiaNational Labs, Los Alamos National Lab, etc.
Type of publication
Graduate/advanced undergraduate textbook
Due June 2007
2007. XI, 485 p. Hardcover
69,95 €
ISBN 978-1-4020-6119-6
8 Material Science springer.com/booksellers
T. Fukuda, Tohoku University, Sendai, Japan; V.I. Chani, Tohoku
University, Sendai, Japan (Eds.)
Shaped Crystals
Growth by Micro-Pulling-Down Technique
This volume presents an overview of the growth ofshaped crystals (oxides, fluorides, etc.) by the mi-cro-pulling-down technique. Both melt and solution(flux) growth are considered. The advantages anddisadvantages of the method are discussed in detailand compared with related crystal-growth processes.The authors attempt to give a practical introductionto this technique, thereby also explaining how its ap-plication can help to solve problems commonly en-countered in other melt-growth methods. Currentlythe micro-pulling-down technique is applicable tothe growth of crystals up to 1 m long with cross-sec-tion ranging from 0.05 to 10 mm. This book repre-sents a valuable resource for researchers, industrialengineers, teachers, and students involved in materi-als science, crystal growth, physics, chemistry, opticsand electronics.
Features
Presents a new tecchnique of growing small shapedcrystals Integrates the basic physical and chemicalaspects with the manufacturing technology Useful tomaterial scientists and practicioners
Contents
Introduction.- Micro-Pulling-Down (µ-PD) and Re-lated Growth Methods.- Basics of µ-PD Method.-Equipment Configuration.- Growth Phenomena andCrystal Chemistry.- Modification and Evolution ofµ-PD Method.- Growth and Characterization of Ox-ide µ-PD Crystals I.- Growth and Characterization ofOxide µ-PD Crystals II.- Growth and Characteriza-tion of Non-Oxide µ-PD Crystals
Fields of interest
Optical and Electronic Materials; Condensed Matter;Physical Chemistry; Physics and Applied Physics inEngineering
Target groups
Scientists, engineers, graduate students
Type of publication
Monograph
Due June 2007
2007. XV, 341 p. 254 illus. (Advances in Materials Research, Vol.
8) Hardcover
129,95 €
ISBN 978-3-540-71294-7
J.W. Gooch, Georgia Institute of Technology, Atlanta, GA, USA;
J.K. Daher, Georgia Institute of Technology, Atlanta, GA, USA
Electromagnetic Shielding and
Corrosion Protection for Aerospace
Vehicles
Civil and military aircraft – and aerospace vehicles ingeneral – face two related problems:- They dependheavily upon electronic systems and thus must beshielded against electromagnetic interference (EMI).This interference may come in the form of lightingstrikes, interference from radio emitters, nuclearelectromagnetic pulses (EMP), or even high powermicrowave (HPM) threats- Environmental condi-tions including moisture, rain, and pollution fromthe atmosphere may corrode airframes, skin, andother bonded joints. Most importantly, this corro-sion may damage the conductivity and electromag-netic shielding of the vehicle This book addressesboth problems.
Features
Original and comprehensive studies discuss shield-ing effectiveness as related to conductivity, and therelationship of material chemistry to conductivityand corrosion are demonstrated It is explained howto optimize shielding effectiveness for aircraft andother vehicles Electrically conductive corrosion pre-vention materials capable of maintaining EMI/EMPprotection of aircraft and weapon systems are identi-fied
Contents
Electromagnetic Shielding Effectiveness and Cor-rosion Prevention.- Fundamentals of Corrosion.-Fundamentals of Electromagnetic Shielding.- In-vestigation of the Relationship between DC Resis-tance and Shielding Effectiveness.- Identification andEvaluation of Optimum Conductive Sealant Mate-rials.- Field Test Evaluations on E-3A Aircraft.- As-sessment of the Validity of the MIL-B-50878 ClassR Bonding Requirements.- EMI Gaskets.- Refer-ences.- Appendix A: Shielding Effectiveness Data ForTest Joints With Varying Resistances.- Appendix B:Shielding Effectiveness Versus Plate Separation Da-ta.- Index.
Fields of interest
Materials Science; Tribology, Corrosion and Coat-ings; Electrochemistry; Characterization and Evalu-ation Materials; Process and Chemical Engineering;Automotive and Aerospace Engineering
Target groups
Corrosion engineers, aerospace engineers, electro-magnetic shielding specialists, electrical engineers,electrochemists, materials scientists
Type of publication
Monograph
Due March 2007
2007. XI, 129 p. Hardcover
76,95 €
ISBN 978-0-387-46094-9
T. Grasser, Technical University of Vienna, Austria; S. Selberherr,
Technical University of Vienna, Austria (Eds.)
Simulation of Semiconductor
Processes and Devices 2007
SISPAD 2007
This volume will contain the proceedings of the 12thedition of the International Conference on Simula-tion of Semiconductor Processes and Devices (SIS-PAD 2007), which will take place in Vienna, Aus-tria, on September 25-27, 2007. Like the previousmeetings, SISPAD 2007 will provide a world-wideforum for the presentation and discussion of recentadvances and developments in the theoretical de-scription, physical modeling and numerical simula-tion and analysis of semiconductor fabrication pro-cesses, device operation and system performance.Topics covered will be device simulation, includingtransport in nano-structures models of VLSI devicescaling limits, quantum effects, and novel devicesprocess simulation, including both continuum andatomistic approaches equipment, topography, andlithography simulation interconnect modeling andalgorithms including noise and parasitic effects com-pact device modeling for circuit simulation integra-tion of circuit and device simulation user interfacesand [..]
Fields of interest
Electronics and Microelectronics, Instrumentation;Optical and Electronic Materials; Nanotechnology;Numerical and Computational Methods in Engi-neering; Simulation and Modeling
Target groups
Researchers, electrical and electronics engineers
Type of publication
Proceedings
Due September 2007
2007. XV, 458 p. 597 illus. With CD-ROM. Hardcover
99,95 €
ISBN 978-3-211-72860-4
springer.com/booksellers Material Science 9
S. Hall, University of Liverpool, UK; A.N. Nazarov, Lashkayrov In-
stitute of Semiconductor Physics, Kyiv, Ukraine; V.S. Lysenko,
Lashkayrov Institute of Semiconductor Physics, Kyiv, Ukraine
(Eds.)
Nanoscaled Semiconductor-on-
Insulator Structures and Devices
The book details many of the key issues associatedwith the scaling to nano-dimensions of silicon-on-insulator structures. Some papers offer new insightparticularly at the device/circuit interface as appro-priate for SOI which is fast becoming a mainstreamtechnology. One of the key issues concerns mobilitydegradation in SOI films less than about 5nm. Theadvantages of combining scaled SOI devices withhigh permittivity (k) dielectric indicates that poten-tial solutions are indeed available down to the 22nmnode even with 5nm SOI films. A further key issueand potential ‘show stopper’ for SOI CMOS is high-lighted in a number of invited and contributed pa-pers addressing atomistic level effects. Results arepresented for Monte Carlo and drift/diffusion mod-elling together with device compact models and cir-cuit level simulation and this provided for a broadexposure of the problems from intrinsic physics tothe circuit level. The scaling to nano-dimensionstakes the technology into the realms of [..]
Features
Reviews by leading experts in SOI nanoscaled elec-tronics Analysis of prospects of SOI nanoelectron-ics beyond Moore’s law Explanation of fundamen-tal limits for CMOS, SOICMOS and single electrontechnologies Combined views on SOI nanoscaledelectronics from experts in the fields of materials sci-ence, device physics, electrical characterization andcomputer simulation
Contents
From the contents Introduction.- Nanoscaled SOIMaterial and Device Technologies.- Physics of NovelNanoscaled SemOI Devices.- Reliability and Charac-terization of Nanoscaled SOI Devices.- Theory andModeling of Nanoscaled Devices.- Authors Index.
Fields of interest
Optical and Electronic Materials; Nanotechnology;Electronic and Computer Engineering; Electronicsand Microelectronics, Instrumentation
Target groups
Specialists in the field of micro- and nanoelectron-ics, and for the broader circle of readers who wouldlike to become acquainted with development andprospects of modern micro- and nanoelectronics
Type of publication
Proceedings
Due July 2007
2007. XIII, 371 p. (NATO Science for Peace and Security Series B:
Physics and Biophysics) Hardcover
159,95 €
ISBN 978-1-4020-6378-7
S. Hall, University of Liverpool, UK; A.N. Nazarov, Lashkayrov In-
stitute of Semiconductor Physics, Kyiv, Ukraine; V.S. Lysenko,
Lashkayrov Institute of Semiconductor Physics, Kyiv, Ukraine
(Eds.)
Nanoscaled Semiconductor-on-
Insulator Structures and Devices
The book details many of the key issues associatedwith the scaling to nano-dimensions of silicon-on-insulator structures. Some papers offer new insightparticularly at the device/circuit interface as appro-priate for SOI which is fast becoming a mainstreamtechnology. One of the key issues concerns mobilitydegradation in SOI films less than about 5nm. Theadvantages of combining scaled SOI devices withhigh permittivity (k) dielectric indicates that poten-tial solutions are indeed available down to the 22nmnode even with 5nm SOI films. A further key issueand potential ‘show stopper’ for SOI CMOS is high-lighted in a number of invited and contributed pa-pers addressing atomistic level effects. Results arepresented for Monte Carlo and drift/diffusion mod-elling together with device compact models and cir-cuit level simulation and this provided for a broadexposure of the problems from intrinsic physics tothe circuit level. The scaling to nano-dimensionstakes the technology into the realms of [..]
Features
Reviews by leading experts in SOI nanoscaled elec-tronics Analysis of prospects of SOI nanoelectron-ics beyond Moore’s law Explanation of fundamen-tal limits for CMOS, SOICMOS and single electrontechnologies Combined views on SOI nanoscaledelectronics from experts in the fields of materials sci-ence, device physics, electrical characterization andcomputer simulation
Contents
From the contents Introduction.- Nanoscaled SOIMaterial and Device Technologies.- Physics of NovelNanoscaled SemOI Devices.- Reliability and Charac-terization of Nanoscaled SOI Devices.- Theory andModeling of Nanoscaled Devices.- Authors Index.
Fields of interest
Optical and Electronic Materials; Nanotechnology;Electronic and Computer Engineering; Electronicsand Microelectronics, Instrumentation
Target groups
Specialists in the field of micro- and nanoelectron-ics, and for the broader circle of readers who wouldlike to become acquainted with development andprospects of modern micro- and nanoelectronics
Type of publication
Proceedings
Due July 2007
2007. XIII, 371 p. (NATO Science for Peace and Security Series B:
Physics and Biophysics) Softcover
69,95 €
ISBN 978-1-4020-6379-4
H. Hauser, Helmholtz Zentrum für Infektionsforschung, Braun-
schweig, Germany; M.M. Fussenegger, ETH ICB, Zurich, Switzer-
land (Eds.)
Tissue Engineering
Tissue Engineering, Second Edition, provides a com-prehensive volume that integrates a wide spectrumof methods required to implement current and fu-ture progress in tissue engineering. Leading expertsin various disciplines provide examples of recent ad-vances in tissue engineering-related methodologies.Authors present authoritative discussions on topicsincluding in vitro expansion of tissue cells by con-ditional proliferation; stem cell engineering usingtransducible Cre recombinase; skeletal stem cells fortissue engineering; synthetic hydrogel matrices forguided bladder tissue regeneration; artificial skin; ar-tificial pancreas; cardiomyocytes from human andmouse embryonic stem cells; and biological scaffoldsfor heart valve tissue engineering. Tissue Engineer-ing, Second Edition, supplies an understanding ofdiverse technologies and methods used to drive tis-sue engineering into a clinical reality. The knowledgecontained in this volume represents the impressiveprogress made in the decade that [..]
Features
Leading experts present their own most recent ad-vances Includes a wide spectrum of methods rep-resenting tissue engineering in many diverse disci-plines
Contents
In Vitro Expansion of Tissue Cells by ConditionalProliferation.- Stem Cell Engineering using Trans-ducible Cre Recombinase.- Human Embryonic StemCells for Tissue Engineering.- Culture and Charac-terisation of Human Bone Marrow MesenchymalStem Cells.- Skeletal ("Mesenchymal") Stem Cellsfor Tissue Engineering.- Biomaterials/Scaffolds: De-sign of Bioactive, Multiphasic PCL/collagen Type Iand Type II -PCL-TCP/collagen Composite Scaffoldsfor Functional Tissue Engineering of OsteochondralRepair Tissue by Using Electrospinning and FDMTechniques.- Synthetic Hydrogel Matrices for Guid-ed [..]
Fields of interest
Biotechnology; Biomaterials; Human Genetics; CellBiology
Target groups
Biotechnologists, geneticists, molecular and cell biol-ogists
Type of publication
Contributed volume
Due August 2007
2007. Approx. 386 p. 83 illus., 2 in color. (Methods in Molecular
Medicine, Vol. 140) Hardcover
109,95 €
ISBN 978-1-58829-756-3
10 Material Science springer.com/booksellers
U. Heiz, Technische Universität München, Germany; U. Landman,
Georgia Institute of Technology, Atlanta, GA, USA (Eds.)
Nanocatalysis
Nanocatalysis is one of the most exciting subfieldsto have emerged from nanoscience. Its central aimis the control of chemical reactions by changing thesize, dimensionality, chemical composition and mor-phology of the reaction center and by changing thekinetics using nanopatterning of the reaction cen-ters. This approach opens up new avenues for atom-by-atom design of nanocatalysts with distinct andtunable chemical activity, specificity, and selectivi-ty. This book is intended to give a pedagogical andmethodological overview of this exciting and grow-ing field and to highlight specific examples of currentresearch. In this way, it serves both as an instructiveintroduction for graduate students who plan to enterthe field and as a reference work for scientists alreadyactive in this and related areas.
Features
First book on nanocatalysis
Contents
1. Chemical and Catalytic Properties of Size-Select-ed Free and Supported Clusters.- 2. Theory of Met-al Clusters on The MgO Surface: The Role of PointDefects.- 3. Catalysis by Nanoparticles.- 4. Litho-graphic Techniques in Nanocatalysis.- 5. Nanometerand Sub-Nanometer Thin Oxide Films at Surfaces ofLate Transition Metals.- 6. Catalytic Applications forGold Nanotechnology.
Fields of interest
Nanotechnology; Physical Chemistry; Surfaces andInterfaces, Thin Films; Catalysis; Physics and Ap-plied Physics in Engineering
Target groups
Scientists
Type of publication
Monograph
Due September 2007
2007. XVI, 503 p. 228 illus., 5 in color. (NanoScience and Technol-
ogy) Softcover
69,95 €
ISBN 978-3-540-74551-8
Y. Horie, AFRL/NMNE Munitions Directorate, Eglin AFB, FL, USA
(Ed.)
Shock Wave Science and
Technology Reference Library, Vol.
2
Solids I
This book is the first of several volumes on solids inthe Shock Wave Science and Technology ReferenceLibrary. These volumes are primarily concerned withhigh-pressure shock waves in solid media, includ-ing detonation, high-velocity impact, and penetra-tion. Of the eight chapters in this volume three chap-ters survey recent, exciting experimental advancesin: - Ultra-short shock dynamics at the atomic andmolecular scale (D.S. More, S.D. Mcgrane, and D.J.Funk), - Z accelerator for ICE and Shock compres-sion (M.D. Knudson), and - Failure waves in glassand ceramics (S.J. Bless and N.S. Brar). The subse-quent four chapters are foundational, and cover thesubjects of : - Equation of state (R. Menikoff), - Elas-tic-plastic shock waves (R. Menikoff), - Continuumplasticity (R. M. Brannon), and - Numerical methods(D. J. Benson). The last chapter, but not the least, de-scribes a tour de force illustration of today’s comput-ing power in modeling heterogeneous reactive solidsat the grain scale (M.R. [..]
Features
Numbered and bounded collection of specificallycommissioned volumes on basic fundamental andapplied aspects of shock wave science and technolo-gy Unique collection, the library as a whole sets outto comprehensively and authoritatively cover andreveiw at research level the subject matter with all itsramifications
Contents
Mesoscale Modeling of Shocks in Heterogenous Re-active Materials (Baer).- Failure Waves and theirEffects on Penetration Mechanics in Glass and Ce-ramics (Bless/Brar).- Elements for Phenomenolog-ical Plasticity (Brannon).- Use of the Z Accelera-tor Waves (Menikoff).- Emperical EOS for Solids(Menikoff).- Ultrashort Laser Shock Dynamics(Moore et al.).
Fields of interest
Condensed Matter; Materials Science; Theoreticaland Applied Mechanics; Mechanics, Fluids, Thermo-dynamics; Physics and Applied Physics in Engineer-ing
Target groups
Scientists and engineers in academic and industrialR&D
Type of publication
Reference work
Due March 2007
2007. XVII, 363 p. 143 illus, 12 in color. Hardcover
149,95 €
ISBN 978-3-540-22364-1
F. Händle, ECT GmbH, Mühlacker (Ed.)
Extrusion in Ceramics
This is the first book worldwide about extrusion inceramics to cover the complete subject. Forthe first time, readers find the principles of extru-sion of ceramics, the history of extrusion in the ce-ramic industry, rheology of ceramic bodies, simu-lation for ceramic extrusion, wear and contamina-tion in extrusion, additives for extrusion and more in20 chapters, each chapter written by well known ex-perts. Extrusion in Ceramics is written for advancedstudents in Material Sciences as well as for scientists,for experienced managers in the ceramic industry,as well as for newcomers who want to broaden theirknowledge about the possibilities of this technology .The essential literature is cited for each chapter aswell as for the whole field. Extrusion in Ceramics is amust for everybody who is involved in the extrusionof structural ceramics like bricks and tiles as well asin the extrusion of honeycombs and catalysts in ad-vanced ceramics.
Features
This is the first book worldwide to offer completecoverage of extrusion in ceramics Provides a thor-ough introduction to the principles of extrusion inceramic technology Presents important coverage ofperipheral techniques Includes a checklist to facili-tate a task force approach for solving problems
Contents
Introduction.- Shaping in ceramic tech-nology –an overview.- Current classifi-cation of ceramic materials.- Types ofextrusion units.- A short history of theextruder in ceramics.- The principle ofthe auger extruder.- Rheology of ceram-ic bodies.- Rheology and extrudabili-ty of ceramic compounds.- Scenariosof extrusion.- Laminations in extru-sion.- Additives for extrusion.- Aboutdies, pressure heads, strainer plates andmore.- Twin-srew extruders in ceramic extru-sion.- Piston extruders.- Evacuation inceramic extrusion [..]
Fields of interest
Process and Chemical Engineering;Ceramics,Glass,Composites,Natural Materials; Opti-cal and Electronic Materials
Target groups
Engineers, practicians in extrusion in the ceramic in-dustry, students in process engineering
Type of publication
Professional book
Due June 2007
2007. VIII, 470 p. 284 illus., 8 in color. (Engineering Materials and
Processes) Hardcover
93,41 €
ISBN 978-3-540-27100-0
springer.com/booksellers Material Science 11
S.N. Karmakar, Saha Institute of Nuclear Physics, Calcutta, India;
S.K. Maiti, Saha Institute of Nuclear Physics, Calcutta, India; C.
Jayeeta, Saha Institute of Nuclear Physics, Calcutta, India (Eds.)
Physics of Zero- and One-
Dimensional Nanoscopic Systems
In recent years submicron and nanoscale systemshave featured strongly on the research agenda due tothe technological progress and new physics that haveemerged from studies of ultra-small systems. A fun-damental understanding of basic physical phenom-ena on the mesoscopic and nanoscopic scales is re-quired to exploit the technological potential offeredby these exotic materials. The present book containsreview-like chapters by some of the leading expertsin the field, covering topics such as the Kondo effect,electron transport, disorder and quantum coherencewith electron-electron interaction, persistent current,thermoelectric phenomena, etc. in quantum dots,quantum wires, carbon nanotubes and more. Thisbook will be valuable to researchers and students incondensed matter physics.
Features
Overview of exciting field Leading experts covertheir special fields
Contents
From Dilute Magnetic Alloys to Confined Nanos-tructures: Evolution of the Kondo Effect.- The TwoChannel Kondo Effect in Quantum Dots.- KondoPhysics in Artificial Molecules.- Low TemperatureDecoherence and Relaxation in Charge JosephsonJunction Qubits.- Low-Energy Physical Propertiesof Edge States in Nanographite Systems.- Coherenceand Interactions in Diffusive Systems.- Transportand Persistent Currents in Mesoscopic Rings: In-terplay Between Electron-Electron Interaction andDisorder.- Electron Transport Throught Mesoscop-ic Closed Loops and Molecular Bridges.- 2D Disor-dered [..]
Fields of interest
Nanotechnology; Quantum Physics; Solid StatePhysics and Spectroscopy
Target groups
Scientists and advanced students
Type of publication
Monograph
Due September 2007
2007. XVI, 334 p. 141 illus. (Springer Series in Solid-State Sci-
ences, Vol. 156) Hardcover
129,95 €
ISBN 978-3-540-72631-9
springer.com/booksellers Material Science 12
S. Kasap, University of Saskatchewan, Saskatoon, SK, Canada;
P. Capper, SELEX Sensors and Airborne Systems Infrared Ltd.,
Southampton, UK (Eds.)
Springer Handbook of Electronic
and Photonic Materials
Electronic materials is a truly interdisciplinary sub-ject that encompasses a number of traditional disci-plines such as materials science, electrical engineer-ing, chemical engineering, mechanical engineering,physics and chemistry. This unique handbook pro-vides broad coverage of a wide range of electronicand photonic materials, starting from fundamen-tals and building up to advanced topics and applica-tions. Its wide coverage, with clear illustrations andapplications and its chapter sequencing and logicalflow, make this a very useful and 'useable' handbook.Each chapter has been prepared either by expert re-searchers or instructors who have been teaching thesubject at a university or in corporate laboratories.Unlike other handbooks that concentrate on a nar-row field and have chapters that start at an advancedlevel, the present handbook starts at a senior-under-graduate level and builds up the subject matter ineasy steps and in a logical flow. Wherever possible,the sections are logically [..]
Features
Contributions from well known and respected re-searchers throughout the world Concise chaptersummaries provide a general overview of the subjectin the chapter in clear language Chapters begin withfundamentals and build up towards advanced con-cepts and applications Emphasis is on physical con-cepts rather than extensive mathematical derivationsMany clear illustrations that vividly convey the [..]
Contents
Introduction: Perspectives on Electronic, Optoelec-tronic, and Photonic MaterialsPart A: FundamentalElectronic, Optical, and Magnetic Properties.- PartB: Growth and Characterization.- Part C: Materialsfor Electronics.- Part D: Materials for Optoelectron-ics and Photonics.- Part E: Novel Materials and Se-lected Applications Glossary of Terms About the Au-thors Subject Index
Fields of interest
Optical and Electronic Materials; Electronics andMicroelectronics, Instrumentation; Solid StatePhysics and Spectroscopy; Applied Optics, Opto-electronics, Optical Devices; Surfaces and Interfaces,Thin Films
Target groups
Graduate students, professionals and researchers
Type of publication
Handbook
Due August 2007
2007. eReference.
249,00 €
ISBN 978-0-387-29185-7
E. Kasper, N. Koshida, T.P. Pearsall, Y. Shiraki, G. Theodorou, N.
Usami
Volume III/34 summarizes our current knowledge ofsemiconductor quantum structures. Subvolume 34Aand 34B cover growth structuring and doping, andelectronic transport, respectively. Subvolume 34Cdeals with the optical properties. Subvolume 34C1offers the theoretical and experimental basis, as wellas data on III-V, I-VII and IV-VI semiconductors.Data on II-VI compounds are covered in subvol-ume 34C2. The present subvolume 34C3 deals withthe important class of elemental semiconductors ofthe group IV, focusing on silicon and germanium.While silicon is the backbone of the worldwide semi-conductor industry, it is an indirect gap material,which seriously hampers its use for light emitting oreven lasing devices. The subvolume discusses currentideas to overcome this problem by forming groupIV quantum structures like Si/Ge superlattices, quan-tum wires and quantum dots, or nanocrystals.
Features
Standard Reference Book with selected and easily re-trievable data from the fields of physics and chem-istry collected by acknowledged international scien-tists Also available online in www.springerLink.comhttp://www.springerlink.com/book-se-ries/?sw=landolt http://www.landolt-boernstein.com
Contents
Semiconductor quantum structures. Optical prop-erties. Group IV semiconductors: Basic properties,growth and preparation methods of group IV het-erostructures – influence of strain on bandstructure– single and coupled quantum wells: SiGe – opticalproperties of Si/Ge superlattices – Si, Ge, and SiGequantum wires and quantum dots – luminescenceand related properties of nanocrystalline porous sili-con. Figures, tables and references for each section.
Fields of interest
Landolt-Börnstein; Optical and Electronic Materials
Target groups
Scientists and researchers in the fields of physics andchemistry; engineers and researchers in the semicon-ductor industry
Type of publication
Reference work
Due May 2007
2007. X, 136 p. (Optical Properties, Part 3) Hardcover
1.990,00 €
ISBN 978-3-540-29647-8
T.M. Klapötke, Universität München, Germany (Ed.)
High Energy Density Materials
Features
This series presents critical reviews of the presentposition and future trends in modern chemical re-search concerned with chemical structure and bond-ing Short and concise reports, each written by theworld's renowned experts Still valid and useful af-ter 5 or 10 years More information as well as theelectronic version of the whole content available at:springerlink.com
Contents
A.J. Bellamy: FOX-7 (1,1-Diamino-2,2-dini-troethene).- R.P. Singh, H. Gao, D.T. Meshri,J.M. Shreeve: Nitrogen-Rich Heterocycles.- T.M.Klapötke: New Nitrogen-Rich High Explosives.- R.D.Chapman: Organic Difluoramine Derivatives.- B.M.Rice, E.F.C. Byrd, W.D. Mattson: Computational As-pects of Nitrogen-Rich HEDMs.- S. Zeman: Sensitiv-ities of High Energy Compounds.
Fields of interest
Inorganic Chemistry; Materials Science; PhysicalChemistry; Organic Chemistry; Computer Applica-tions in Chemistry
Target groups
Scientists and practitioners in the mentioned fields
Type of publication
Reviews
Due July 2007
2007. XII, 286 p. Also available online. (Structure and Bonding,
Vol. 125) Hardcover
195,33 €
ISBN 978-3-540-72201-4
springer.com/booksellers Material Science 13
C.M. Krowne, Naval Research Laboratory, Washington DC, USA; Y.
Zhang, National Renewable Energy Laboratory, Golden, CO, USA
(Eds.)
Physics of Negative Refraction and
Negative Index Materials
Optical and Electronic Aspects and Diversified Approaches
This book deals with the subject of optical and elec-tronic negative refraction (NR) and negative indexmaterials NIM). Diverse approaches for achievingNR and NIM are covered, such as using photon-ic crystals, phononic crystals, split-ring resonators(SRRs) and continuous media, focusing of waves,guided-wave behavior, and nonlinear effects. Specif-ic topics treated are polariton theory for LHMs (lefthanded materials), focusing of waves, guided-wavebehavior, nonlinear optical effects, magnetic LHMcomposites, SRR-rod realizations, low-loss guid-ed-wave bands using SRR-rods unit cells as LHMs,NR of electromagnetic and electronic waves in uni-form media, field distributions in LHM guided-wavestructures, dielectric and ferroelectric NR bicrystalheterostructures, LH metamaterial photonic-crys-tal lenses, subwavelength focusing of LHM/NR pho-tonic crystals, focusing of sound with NR and NIMs,and LHM quasi-crystal materials for focusing.
Features
Perhaps the most comprehensive book on the newclass of negative refraction materials, covering all as-pects of negative refraction and negative index mate-rials Unique integrates physics, materials science andapplications of these new materials Reference workfor both researchers and engineers, plus basic expla-nations for students
Contents
1. Negative Refraction of Electromagnetic and Elec-tronic Waves in Uniform Media.- 2. AnisotropicField Distributions in Left-Handed Guided WaveElectronic Structures and Negative Refractive Bicrys-tal Heterostructures.- 3. Left-Handed MagneticGranular Composites.- 4. Spatial Dispersion, Polari-tons and Negative Refraction.- 5. Negative Refrac-tion in Photonic Crystals.- 6. Negative Refractionand Subwavelength Focusing in Two-DimensionalPhotonic Crystals.- 7. Negative Refraction and Imag-ing with Quasi-Crystals.- 8. Generalizing the Con-cept of Negative Medium to Acoustic Waves.-9. [..]
Fields of interest
Condensed Matter; Optical and Electronic Materials;Applied Optics, Optoelectronics, Optical Devices;Physics and Applied Physics in Engineering
Target groups
Scientists, engineers, and advanced students
Type of publication
Monograph
Due September 2007
2007. XVIII, 380 p. 229 illus., 75 in color. (Springer Series in Mate-
rials Science, Vol. 98) Hardcover
129,95 €
ISBN 978-3-540-72131-4
B.V. L'vov, St.Petersburg State Polytechnical University, St. Pe-
tersburg, Russian Federation
Thermal Decomposition of Solids
and Melts
New Thermochemical Approach to the Mechanism, Kinetics
and Methodology
This book covers the results of investigations into themechanisms and kinetics of thermal decompositionsof solid and liquid substances on the basis of thermo-chemical analyses of the processes. In the frameworkof the proposed ideas, the main features of these re-actions are explained and many problems and un-usual phenomena, which have accumulated in thisfield are interpreted. New methods of TA measure-ment and calculation have been developed, whichpermit the precision and accuracy of determinationof kinetic parameters to be increased substantially.Reliable kinetic characteristics have been obtainedand the decomposition mechanisms for several tensof substances have been interpreted. These includedifferent classes of compounds: crystalline hydrates,oxides, hydroxides, nitrides, azides, nitrates, sulfates,carbonates and oxalates.
Features
A detailed explanation of controversial new thermo-chemical approaches to analyzing thermal decompo-sitions of solid and liquid substances Collects resultstogether in a unified scheme Highlights the recentsuccesses and perspectives Provides in-depth analysisof several different classes of compounds
Contents
Preface.- Abbreviations.- Introduction.- Part I. Ther-mal Decomposition: Primary Concepts.-Mecha-nism.- Kinetics.- Methodology.- Part II. Interpreta-tion and Quantitative Analysis of the Effects, Phe-nomena and Regularities Accompanying the De-composition: Decomposition Conditions and theMolar Enthalpy.- The Self-cooling Effect.- The Top-ley–Smith Effect.- Impact of Vapour Condensationon the Enthalpy Change.- Thermochemical Analy-sis of the Composition of the Primary Decomposi-tion Products.- Effect of the Crystalline Structure ofa Substance on the Composition of the Primary De-composition [..]
Fields of interest
Materials Science; Nanotechnology; Char-acterization and Evaluation Materials;Ceramics,Glass,Composites,Natural Materials; Ana-lytical Chemistry; Crystallography
Target groups
Researchers, engineers and technologists in metallur-gy, chemistry and materials sciences; Advanced stu-dents
Type of publication
Monograph
Due August 2007
2007. XIX, 246 p. (Hot Topics in Thermal Analysis and Calorime-
try, Vol. 7) Hardcover
154,95 €
ISBN 978-1-4020-5671-0
J.D.B. Lambert, Argonne National Laboratory, Chicago, IL, USA;
K.K. Kadyrzhanov, Institute of Nuclear Physics, NNC of the Repub-
lic of Kazakhstan, Almaty, Kazakhstan (Eds.)
Safety Related Issues of Spent
Nuclear Fuel Storage
At a NATO-sponsored workshop in Almaty inSeptember 2005, specialists from the IAEA, Brazil,France, Kazakhstan, Poland, Russia, USA andUzbekistan discussed safety-related issues of stor-ing spent nuclear fuel. Fifteen papers dealt with alu-minium-clad fuel discharged from research reac-tors worldwide, five papers were concerned withstainless steel-clad fuel from fast reactors, and twowere devoted to Zircaloy-clad fuel from commerciallight-water reactors. Although most attention wasfocused on fuel behaviour in storage pools, manycountries—through lack of space—are beginningto ‘dry store’ spent fuel in an inert atmosphere inshielded casks, and both topics were covered thor-oughly at the workshop. Water quality and drynessof the spent fuel, respectively, are the critical factorsin avoiding material degradation for the two stor-age modes. No burning safety-related issue emergedfrom the twenty-two papers presented; however, thelack of wet storage space at most reactors and con-cerns regarding [..]
Features
Broad coverage of topic: diverse reactor types andmany countries represented at the workshop Cross-cut mixture of presentations of basic and applied re-search into spent fuel storage Wide and unique com-pilation of references to related work quoted in the22 papers
Contents
Preface.- Acknowledgements.- Strategies for SafeStorage of Spent Fuel.- Spent Nuclear Fuel from Re-search Reactors: International Status and Perspec-tives.- Regulatory Approach for Managing Radioac-tive Waste in the Republic of Kazakhstan.- Spent Fu-el Management in Poland.- An Overview of SpentFuel Storage at Commercial Reactors in the Unit-ed States.- Managing Spent Nuclear Fuel at the Ida-ho National Laboratory.- Radiological Problems ofSpent Fuel Storage.- Assessment of EnvironmentalImpact of Reactor Facilities in Kazakhstan.- Designand Manufacture of Fuel Assemblies for Russian [..]
Fields of interest
Materials Science; Power Engineering; Tribology,Corrosion and Coatings; Metallic Materials; NuclearEngineering
Target groups
Research reactor operators (the IAEA lists 274 oper-ating reactors worldwide), power reactor operators(400+ reactors worldwide), research institutes, na-tional laboratories, university nuclear engineeringdepartments
Type of publication
Proceedings
Due April 2007
2007. XI, 359 p. (NATO Science for Peace and Security Series C:
Environmental Security) Softcover
59,95 €
ISBN 978-1-4020-5902-5
14 Material Science springer.com/booksellers
J.D.B. Lambert, Argonne National Laboratory, Chicago, IL, USA;
K.K. Kadyrzhanov, Institute of Nuclear Physics, NNC of the Repub-
lic of Kazakhstan, Almaty, Kazakhstan (Eds.)
Safety Related Issues of Spent
Nuclear Fuel Storage
At a NATO-sponsored workshop in Almaty inSeptember 2005, specialists from the IAEA, Brazil,France, Kazakhstan, Poland, Russia, USA andUzbekistan discussed safety-related issues of stor-ing spent nuclear fuel. Fifteen papers dealt with alu-minium-clad fuel discharged from research reac-tors worldwide, five papers were concerned withstainless steel-clad fuel from fast reactors, and twowere devoted to Zircaloy-clad fuel from commerciallight-water reactors. Although most attention wasfocused on fuel behaviour in storage pools, manycountries—through lack of space—are beginningto ‘dry store’ spent fuel in an inert atmosphere inshielded casks, and both topics were covered thor-oughly at the workshop. Water quality and drynessof the spent fuel, respectively, are the critical factorsin avoiding material degradation for the two stor-age modes. No burning safety-related issue emergedfrom the twenty-two papers presented; however, thelack of wet storage space at most reactors and con-cerns regarding [..]
Features
Broad coverage of topic: diverse reactor types andmany countries represented at the workshop Cross-cut mixture of presentations of basic and applied re-search into spent fuel storage Wide and unique com-pilation of references to related work quoted in the22 papers
Contents
Preface.- Acknowledgements.- Strategies for SafeStorage of Spent Fuel.- Spent Nuclear Fuel from Re-search Reactors: International Status and Perspec-tives.- Regulatory Approach for Managing Radioac-tive Waste in the Republic of Kazakhstan.- Spent Fu-el Management in Poland.- An Overview of SpentFuel Storage at Commercial Reactors in the Unit-ed States.- Managing Spent Nuclear Fuel at the Ida-ho National Laboratory.- Radiological Problems ofSpent Fuel Storage.- Assessment of EnvironmentalImpact of Reactor Facilities in Kazakhstan.- Designand Manufacture of Fuel Assemblies for Russian [..]
Fields of interest
Materials Science; Power Engineering; Tribology,Corrosion and Coatings; Metallic Materials; NuclearEngineering
Target groups
Research reactor operators (the IAEA lists 274 oper-ating reactors worldwide), power reactor operators(400+ reactors worldwide), research institutes, na-tional laboratories, university nuclear engineeringdepartments
Type of publication
Proceedings
Due May 2007
2007. XI, 359 p. (NATO Science for Peace and Security Series C:
Environmental Security) Hardcover
139,95 €
ISBN 978-1-4020-5901-8
S. Leonhardt, RWTH Aachen University, Aachen, Germany; Th.
Falck, Philips Research Europe, Aachen, Germany; P. Mähönen,
RWTH Aachen University, Aachen, Germany (Eds.)
4th International Workshop on
Wearable and Implantable Body
Sensor Networks (BSN 2007)
March 26-28, 2007 RWTH Aachen University, Germany
The International Workshop on Wearable and Im-plantable Body Sensor Networks (BSN 2007) washeld from 26th to 28th March, 2007 at the Univer-sity Hospital Aachen, Germany. BSN 2007 is thefourth in the series of successful workshops launchedthree years ago at Imperial College in London. Af-ter the event was hosted by MIT in Boston last time,BSN 2007 returned to Europe and for the first timeorganized jointly with academia (RWTH AachenUniversity) and industry (Philips Research Europe,Aachen). The last decade has witnessed a rapid surgeof interest in new sensing and monitoring devicesfor healthcare and the use of wearable, implantableand ambient devices for medical applications. Thepapers presented at BSN 2007 by leading scientistsfrom computing, biotechnology, engineering andmedicine address general issues related to on-bodyand in-body sensors. They discuss the latest techni-cal developments and highlight novel applicationsof body-sensor networks in clinical settings, at homeand [..]
Contents
Communication I.- Smart Textiles.- On-bodySensors.- Applications.- Wearable Computing.-Communication II.- In-body Sensors.- Index
Fields of interest
Biomedical Engineering; Biomaterials; Surgery
Target groups
Researchers in biomedical engineering, electrical en-gineering; professionals in R and D engineers; de-cision makers in R and D; strategic consultants inbiomedical engineering, electrical engineering
Type of publication
Proceedings
Due March 2007
2007. IX, 398 p. (IFMBE Proceedings, Vol. 13) Softcover
119,95 €
ISBN 978-3-540-70993-0
K.A. Lurie, Worcester Polytechnic Institute, Worcester, MA, USA
An Introduction to the
Mathematical Theory of Dynamic
Materials
This book gives a mathematical treatment of anovel concept in material science that charac-terizes the properties of dynamic materials—that is, material substances whose properties arevariable in space and time. Unlike conventionalcomposites that are often found in nature, dy-namic materials are mostly the products of moderntechnology developed to maintain the most effec-tive control over dynamic processes. These materi-als have diverse applications: tunable left-handed di-electrics, optical pumping with high-energy pulsecompression, and electromagnetic stealth technolo-gy, to name a few. Of special significance is the par-ticipation of dynamic materials in almost every opti-mal material design in dynamics. The book discussessome general features of dynamic materials as ther-modynamically open systems; it gives their adequatetensor description in the context of Maxwell’s theoryof moving dielectrics and makes a special emphasison the theoretical analysis of spatio-temporal materi-al composites [..]
Features
Novel exposition of new mathematical theory devel-oped by the author
Contents
Preface.- A General Concept of Dynamic Materials.-An Activated Elastic Bar: Effective Properties.- Dy-namic Materials in Electrodynamics of Moving Di-alectrics.- G-Closures of a Set of Isotropic Dielectricswith Respect to One-Dimensional Wave Propaga-tion.- Rectangular Microstructures in Space-Time.-Some Applications of Dynamic Materials in Electri-cal Engineering and Optimal Design.- Appendix 1.-Appendix 2.- Appendix 3.- Appendix 4.- Index.
Fields of interest
Partial Differential Equations; Structural Materials;Optical and Electronic Materials; Calculus of Varia-tions and Optimal Control; Optimization; ClassicalElectrodynamics, Wave Phenomena; Vibration, Dy-namical Systems, Control
Target groups
Applied mathematicians interested in optimal prob-lems of material design for systems governed by hy-perbolic differential equations; researchers in thefield of smart metamaterials and their applications tooptimal material design in dynamics
Type of publication
Monograph
Due April 2007
2007. XVIII, 181 p. (Advances in Mechanics and Mathematics, Vol.
15) Hardcover
46,95 €
ISBN 978-0-387-38278-4
springer.com/booksellers Material Science 15
G. Lutz, Max-Planck-Institutes for Physics and Extraterrestrial
Physics, München, Germany
Semiconductor Radiation Detectors
Device Physics
Starting from basic principles, the author, whoseown contributions to these developments have beensignificant, describes the rapidly growing field ofmodern semiconductor detectors used for energyand position measurement radiation. This develop-ment was stimulated by requirements in elementaryparticle physics where it has led to important scien-tific discoveries. It has now spread to many otherfields of science and technology. The book is writ-ten in a didactic way and includes an introductionto semiconductor physics. The working principlesof semiconductor radiation detectors are explainedin an intuitive way, followed by formal quantitativeanalysis. Broad coverage is also given to electronicsignal readout and to the subject of radiation dam-age. The book is the first to comprehensively coverthe semiconductor radiation detectors currently inuse. It is useful as a teaching guide and as a referencework for research and applications.
Features
First book on semiconductor radiation detectorswhich covers new developments including the im-portant subject of radiation damage
Contents
Introduction.- Semiconductors.- Basic Semicon-ductor Structures.- Semiconductors as Detectors.-Detectors for Energy and Radiation Level Measure-ment.- Detectors for Position and Energy Measure-ment.- Front and Electronics.- Device Simulation.-Integration of Detector and Electronics.- Detectorswith Intrinsic Amplification.- Fabrication Technol-ogy and Device Characterization.- Radiation Hard-ness of Detectors and Electronics.- Optimal Choiceof Detectors and Electronics.- Summary and Out-look.
Fields of interest
Optical and Electronic Materials; Particle Acceler-ation and Detection, Beam Physics; Electronic andComputer Engineering
Target groups
Students and researchers, engineers
Type of publication
Monograph
Due May 2007
2007. XI, 353 p. 167 illus. Softcover
59,95 €
ISBN 978-3-540-71678-5
B. Lüthi, University of Frankfurt, Germany
Physical Acoustics in the Solid State
Suitable for researchers and graduate students inphysics and material science, "Physical Acoustics inthe Solid State" reviews the modern aspects in thefield, including many experimental results, especial-ly those involving ultrasonics. Practically all fields ofsolid-state physics are covered: metals, semiconduc-tors, magnetism, superconductivity, different kindsof phase transitions, low-dimensional systems, andthe quantum Hall effect. After a review of the rele-vant experimental techniques and an introductionto the theory of elasticity, emphasizing the symme-try aspects, applications in the various fields of con-densed matter physics are presented. Also treated areBrillouin-scattering results and results from thermo-dynamic investigations, such as thermal expansionand specific heat.
Features
Only comprehensive book on acoustic effects insolids on the market
Contents
Introduction.- Experimental Techniques.- Elasticity.-Thermodynamics and Phase Transitions.- Acous-tic Waves in the Presence of Magnetic Ions.- Ultra-sonics at Magnetic Phase Transitions.- Ultrasonicsat Structural Transitions.- Metals and Semiconduc-tors.- Unstable Moment Compounds.- Ultrasonicsin Superconductors.- Coupling to Collective Exci-tations.- Ultrasonics in Low-Dimensional Spin Sys-tems.- Symmetry Effects with Sound Waves.- Ultra-sonic Propagation in Tunneling Systems.- Conclu-sion and Outlook.
Fields of interest
Acoustics; Optical and Electronic Materials; Nan-otechnology; Condensed Matter; Physics and Ap-plied Physics in Engineering
Target groups
Scientists
Type of publication
Monograph
Due August 2007
2007. XIII, 420 p. 188 illus. (Springer Series in Solid-State Sci-
ences, Vol. 148) Softcover
49,95 €
ISBN 978-3-540-72193-2
G. Lütjering, Technische Universität Hamburg-Harburg, Ger-
many; J.C. Williams, The Ohio State University, Columbus, OH,
USA
Titanium
This comprehensive summary of the current state ofthe art of titanium addresses, in varying levels of de-tail, all aspects of titanium, including: basic charac-teristics and physical metallurgy, the extractive met-allurgy, the various production processes, the cor-relations between processing, microstructure andproperties, and all aspects of applications includingeconomic ones. The book covers commercially pure(CP) titanium, alpha + beta and beta alloys, as wellas titanium based intermetallics and titanium ma-trix composites. Richly illustrated with more than300 figures, this compendium takes a conceptual ap-proach to the physical metallurgy and applications oftitanium, making it suitable as a reference and tuto-rial for materials scientists and engineers. In this Sec-ond Edition the authors included new informationon topics that have emerged after the First Editionwas completed and published in 2003.
Features
Provides up-to-date information regarding all as-pects of Titanium Gives information on how to ap-ply this expensive material with its fascinating prop-erties cost-effectively
Contents
Introduction.- Fundamental Aspects.- Technologi-cal Aspects.- Commercially Pure (CP) Titanium andAlpha Alloys.- Alpha + Beta Alloys.- High Temper-ature Alloys.- Beta Alloys.- Titanium Based Inter-metallics.- Titanium Matrix Composites.- SpecialProperties and Applications of Titanium.
Fields of interest
Metallic Materials
Type of publication
Professional book
Due May 2007
2007. XII, 442 p. 385 illus. (Engineering Materials and Processes)
Hardcover
109,95 €
ISBN 978-3-540-71397-5
16 Material Science springer.com/booksellers
S.A. Maier, University of Bath, UK
Plasmonics: Fundamentals and
Applications
Considered one of the major fields of photonics ofthe beginning 21st century, plasmonics offers the po-tential to confine and guide light below the diffrac-tion limit and promises a new generation of highlyminiaturized photonic devices. Offering both a com-prehensive introduction to the field and an extensiveoverview of the current state of the art, "Plasmon-ics: Fundamentals and Applications" should be ofgreat value to the newcomer and to the experiencedresearcher. The first part of the book describes thefundamentals of this research area, starting with areview of Maxwell’s equations in a form suited tothe description of metals. Subsequent chapters intro-duce the two major ingredients of plasmonics, sur-face plasmon polaritons at metallic interfaces and lo-calized plasmons in nanostructures. The mathemat-ics of their description, excitation and imaging of themodes are discussed. This part closes with a presen-tation of electromagnetic surface waves at lower fre-quencies in the THz and microwave [..]
Features
ONLY book that covers the whole subject of plas-monics, including the newest research and emerg-ing technological applications Clear description ofthe underlying physics Suitable both for the activeresearchers and for undergraduate education
Contents
Part I Fundamentals of Plasmonics Introduction.-Electromagnetics of Metals.- Surface Plasmon Po-laritons at Metal/Insulator Interfaces.- Excitationof Surface Plasmon Polaritons at Planar Interfaces.-Imaging Surface Plasmon Polariton Propagation.-Localized Surface Plasmons.- Electromagnetic Sur-face Modes at Low Frequencies.- Part II.-Applica-tions Introduction.- Plasmon Waveguides.- Trans-mission of Radiation Through Apertures and Films.-Enhancement of Emissive Processes and Nonlineari-ties.- Spectroscopy and Sensing.- Metamaterials andImaging with Surface Plasmon Polaritons.- [..]
Fields of interest
Optical and Electronic Materials; Nanotechnology;Condensed Matter; Surfaces and Interfaces, ThinFilms; Metallic Materials
Target groups
Researchers in the field of nano-optics; graduate andundergraduate students in physics and engineering;libraries
Type of publication
Monograph
Due May 2007
2007. XXV, 223 p. Hardcover
76,95 €
ISBN 978-0-387-33150-8
G.A. Mansoori, University of Illinois at Chicago, IL, USA; Th.F.
George, University of Missouri-St Louis, MO, USA; L. Assoufid, Ar-
gonne National Laboratory, Argonne, IL, USA; G. Zhang, Indiana
State University, Terre Haute, IN, USA (Eds.)
Molecular Building Blocks for
Nanotechnology
From Diamondoids to Nanoscale Materials and Applications
This book deals with a "bottom-up" approachto building nanostructured systems, where onestarts with atoms and molecules, which consti-tute the molecular building blocks (MBBs), andassembles them to build a nanostructured mate-rial. Nanotechnology MBBs are distinguished fortheir unique properties. They include, for example,graphite, fullerene, carbon nanotubes, diamondoids,nanowires, nanocrystals and amino acids. All theseMBBs, and more, are candidates for various appli-cations in nanotechnology. These building blockshave quite unique properties not found in smallmolecules. Some of these MBBs are electrical con-ductors, some are semiconductors, some are photon-ic, and the characteristic dimension of each is a fewnanometers. The examples covered in this book bythe sixteen chapters written by authorities all aroundthe world include: (1) carbon nanotubes, which arefive times lighter and five times stronger than steel;(2) nanowires, which can be made of metals, semi-conductors, or even different [..]
Features
Latest developments in computational, dry and wetnanotechnology are presented Special emphasis oncarbon structures, including nanotubes, wires anddiamondoids, is unique Should appeal to a broadrange of people, including those is academe, industryand governmental labs, as a useful source for currentresearch activities in nanoscience and technology
Contents
Introduction.- Thermodynamic properties of di-amondoids.- Development of composite materi-als based on improved nanodiamonds.- Diamon-doids as molecular building blocks.- Surface mod-ification and application of functionalized poly-mer nanofibers.- Zinc oxide nanorod arrays: prop-erties and hydrothermal synthesis.- Nanoparticles,nanorods and other nanostructures assembled oninert substrates.- Thermal properties of carbon nan-otubes.- Chemical vapor deposition of organized ar-chitectures of carbon nanotubes for applications.-Online size characterization of nanofibers and nan-otubes.- [..]
Fields of interest
Nanotechnology; Optical and Electronic Materials;Condensed Matter
Target groups
Researchers in nanotechnology in any field, butpreferably in physical and organic chemistry, con-densed matter physics, chemical and materials engi-neering
Type of publication
Monograph
Due May 2007
2007. XII, 426 p. (Topics in Applied Physics, Vol. 109) Hardcover
154,95 €
ISBN 978-0-387-39937-9
springer.com/booksellers Material Science 17
H. Mehrer, Universität Münster, Germany
Diffusion in Solids
Fundamentals, Methods, Materials, Diffusion-Controlled Pro-
cesses
Diffusion is a vital topic in solid-state physics andchemistry, physical metallurgy and materials science.Diffusion processes are ubiquitous in solids at ele-vated temperatures. A thorough understanding ofdiffusion in materials is crucial for materials devel-opment and engineering. This book first gives an ac-count of the central aspects of diffusion in solids, forwhich the necessary background is a course in solidstate physics. It then provides easy access to impor-tant information about diffusion in metals, alloys,semiconductors, ion-conducting materials, glassesand nanomaterials. Several diffusion-controlled phe-nomena, including ionic conduction, grain-bound-ary and dislocation pipe diffusion, are considered aswell. Graduate students in solid-state physics, phys-ical metallurgy, materials science, physical and inor-ganic chemistry or geophysics will benefit from thisbook as will physicists, chemists, metallurgists, mate-rials engineers in academic and industrial researchlaboratories.
Features
Most comprehensive and modern one on diffusionin the various classes of materials
Contents
Fundamentals of Diffusion.- Experimental Meth-ods.- Diffusion in Metallic Materials.- Diffusion inSemiconductors.- Diffusion and Conduction in Ion-ic Materials.- Diffusion in Glasses.- Diffusion alongHigh-Diffusivity Paths and in Nanomaterials.
Fields of interest
Condensed Matter; Optical and Electronic Materials;Characterization and Evaluation Materials; Thermo-dynamics; Physical Chemistry
Target groups
Engineers, scientists, researchers and graduate stu-dents
Type of publication
Monograph
Due July 2007
2007. XIX, 651 p. 267 illus. (Springer Series in Solid-State Sci-
ences, Vol. 155) Hardcover
149,95 €
ISBN 978-3-540-71486-6
R.E. Miles, University of Leeds, UK; X.-C. Zhang, Rensselaer Poly-
technic, Troy, USA; H. Eisele, University of Leeds, UK; A. Krotkus,
Semiconductor Physics Institute, Vilnius, Lithuania (Eds.)
Terahertz Frequency Detection
and Identification of Materials and
Objects
Terahertz frequency sensing has a unique part toplay in the detection and identification of materialsand objects. This frequency range, correspondingto a wavelength of around 0.1 mm, can be used toidentify materials from their molecular spectra andto produce images of concealed objects. Terahertzspectra of drugs of abuse and explosives presentedby a number of the contributing authors show thatthe presence of these materials can be detected in en-velopes, packages and through clothing. The tech-nology of terahertz detection has largely been devel-oped around expensive and bulky femtosecond lasersystems but, as described in this book, advances insemiconductor superlattice technology are leadingto compact “electronic” sources such as the quantumcascade laser, two-terminal “Gunn” type oscillatorsand even a THz frequency amplifier. These advancestowards electronic (as opposed to optical) THz sys-tems mean that the technology will become portableand much less costly. Terahertz remote sensing [..]
Features
Comprehensive discussion on terahertz sensing forsecurity purposes State-of-the art chapters on tera-hertz devices State-of-the art chapters on terahertzsystems Expert opinions on the possibilities andpracticalities of terahertz sensing
Contents
From the contents Organizing Committee. Spon-sors. Preface.- Theme 1: Terahertz Devices.- Theme2: Interactions.- Theme 3: Detection and Sensing.-Theme 4: Systems for Security.- Theme 5: AppliedTerahertz Science: The Technology of the Future,and Always Will Be?.- List of Speakers. List of partic-ipants. Group Photograph.- Index.
Fields of interest
Characterization and Evaluation Materials; Physicsand Applied Physics in Engineering; Remote Sens-ing/Photogrammetry; Laser Technology and Physics,Photonics; Electromagnetism, Optics and Lasers
Target groups
Scientists working in the field of terahertz scienceand technology security, remote sensing and detec-tion of materials and objects
Type of publication
Proceedings
Due August 2007
2007. XII, 364 p. (NATO Science for Peace and Security Series B:
Physics and Biophysics) Softcover
69,95 €
ISBN 978-1-4020-6502-6
R.E. Miles, University of Leeds, UK; X.-C. Zhang, Rensselaer Poly-
technic, Troy, USA; H. Eisele, University of Leeds, UK; A. Krotkus,
Semiconductor Physics Institute, Vilnius, Lithuania (Eds.)
Terahertz Frequency Detection
and Identification of Materials and
Objects
Terahertz frequency sensing has a unique part toplay in the detection and identification of materialsand objects. This frequency range, correspondingto a wavelength of around 0.1 mm, can be used toidentify materials from their molecular spectra andto produce images of concealed objects. Terahertzspectra of drugs of abuse and explosives presentedby a number of the contributing authors show thatthe presence of these materials can be detected in en-velopes, packages and through clothing. The tech-nology of terahertz detection has largely been devel-oped around expensive and bulky femtosecond lasersystems but, as described in this book, advances insemiconductor superlattice technology are leadingto compact “electronic” sources such as the quantumcascade laser, two-terminal “Gunn” type oscillatorsand even a THz frequency amplifier. These advancestowards electronic (as opposed to optical) THz sys-tems mean that the technology will become portableand much less costly. Terahertz remote sensing [..]
Features
Comprehensive discussion on terahertz sensing forsecurity purposes State-of-the art chapters on tera-hertz devices State-of-the art chapters on terahertzsystems Expert opinions on the possibilities andpracticalities of terahertz sensing
Contents
From the contents Organizing Committee. Spon-sors. Preface.- Theme 1: Terahertz Devices.- Theme2: Interactions.- Theme 3: Detection and Sensing.-Theme 4: Systems for Security.- Theme 5: AppliedTerahertz Science: The Technology of the Future,and Always Will Be?.- List of Speakers. List of partic-ipants. Group Photograph.- Index.
Fields of interest
Characterization and Evaluation Materials; Physicsand Applied Physics in Engineering; Remote Sens-ing/Photogrammetry; Laser Technology and Physics,Photonics; Electromagnetism, Optics and Lasers
Target groups
Scientists working in the field of terahertz scienceand technology security, remote sensing and detec-tion of materials and objects
Type of publication
Proceedings
Due September 2007
2007. XII, 364 p. (NATO Science for Peace and Security Series B:
Physics and Biophysics) Hardcover
159,95 €
ISBN 978-1-4020-6501-9
18 Material Science springer.com/booksellers
M. Miller, Oak Ridge National Laboratory, TN, USA; P. Liaw, Uni-
versity of Tennessee, TN, USA (Eds.)
Bulk Metallic Glasses
An Overview
Bulk metallic glasses are a new emerging field of ma-terials with many desirable and unique properties,such as high strength, good hardness, good wearresistance, and high corrosion resistance that canbe produced in near net shape components. Theseamorphous materials have many diverse applicationsfrom structural applications to biomedical implants.A complete overview of bulk metallic glasses is pre-sented: the principles of alloy design, glass forma-tion, processing, atomistic modeling, computer sim-ulations, mechanical properties and microstructures.
Features
First new book in many years devoted to the subjectof bulk metallic glasses Written by world-renownedleaders in this area
Contents
Developments and Applications of Late TransitionMetal Bulk Metallic Glasses.- Atomistic Theory ofMetallic Liquids and Glasses.- Modeling: The Role ofAtomistic Simulations.- Glass Formation and Glass-Forming Ability.- Microstructure.- Deformation Be-havior.- Fatigue and Fracture Behavior.- CorrosionBehavior.
Fields of interest
Metallic Materials; Nanotechnology; Char-acterization and Evaluation Materials;Ceramics,Glass,Composites,Natural Materials
Target groups
Graduate and post-graduate students, professors, en-gineers, scientists and researchers
Type of publication
Contributed volume
Due July 2007
2007. Approx. 300 p. Hardcover
96,95 €
ISBN 978-0-387-48920-9
O. Miranda, Cinvestav, México City, México; M. Carbajal, Cin-
vestav, México City, México; L.M. Montaño, Cinvestav, México
City, México; O. Rosas-Ortiz, Cinvestav, México City, México; S.A.
Tomas, Cinvestav, México City, México (Eds.)
Advanced Summer School in
Physics 2006
Frontiers in Contemporary Physics EAV06
All articles were peer reviewed. The aim of the Ad-vanced Summer School in Physics 2006 was to of-fer a series of courses which could be attended bygraduate and advanced undergraduate students. Thisbook collects the material presented throughout thecourse. The courses covered several frontier topicson physics such as Rigged Hilbert spaces, neutrinos,nanostructures, complex networks, and colloidal sys-tems.
Fields of interest
Physics, general; Nanotechnology
Target groups
Graduate students, advanced undergraduate stu-dents, faculty, and researchers
Type of publication
Proceedings
Due March 2007
2007. XV, 270 p. (AIP Conference Proceedings, Vol. 885) Hardcov-
er
90,10 €
ISBN 978-0-7354-0385-7
J. Park, University of Iowa, Iowa City, IA, USA; R.S. Lakes, Universi-
ty of Wisconsin, Madison, WI, USA
Biomaterials
An Introduction
First published in 1992, this revision of a populartextbook features completely updated coverage. Theburgeoning field of biomaterials has become strong-ly interdisciplinary, encompassing new materialsand their interactions with the biochemical environ-ment. With sixty-years of combined experience, theauthors have learned to emphasize the fundamentalmaterials science, structure-property relationships,and biological responses as a foundation for a widearray of biomaterials applications. The extensivelyrewritten and updated Biomaterials: An Introduc-tion, Third Edition, includes a new chapter on tis-sue engineering and regenerative medicine, approx-imately 1900 references to additional reading, exten-sive tutorial materials on new developments in spinalimplants and fixation techniques and theory, system-atic coverage of orthopedic implants, and expand-ed treatment of ceramic materials and implants. Allfigures have been redrawn and more examples andproblems have been included to provide the student[..]
Features
Emphasizes fundamentals as a basis for understand-ing biomaterials and their applications Extensivelyrevised from the previous edition including a newchapter on materials for tissue engineering and re-generative medicine Includes new digitally redrawnartwork Written as a true teaching instrument bytwo authors with sixty years of combined experience
Contents
Introduction to Biomaterials.- The Structure ofSolids.- Characterization of Materials-I.- Charac-terization of Materials-II: Electrical, Optical, X-RayAbsorption, Acoustic, Ultrasonic, Etc.-Metallic Im-plant Materials.- Ceramic Implant Materials.- Poly-meric Implant Materials.- Composites as Biomateri-als.- Structure-Property Relationships of BiologicalMaterials.- Tissue Response to Implants.- Soft Tis-sue Replacement I: Sutures, Skin, and MaxillofacialImplants.- Soft Tissue Replacement II: Blood Inter-facing Implants.- Hard Tissue Replacement I: LongBone Repair.- Hard Tissue [..]
Fields of interest
Biomaterials; Biomedical Engineering; Biophysics;Biotechnology; Biomedicine general
Target groups
Advanced undergraduates and graduate students inBiomedical Engineering and Biomaterials Science
Type of publication
Graduate/advanced undergraduate textbook
Due September 2007
2007. XII, 564 p. 473 illus. Hardcover
69,95 €
ISBN 978-0-387-37879-4
springer.com/booksellers Material Science 19
L. Pook, University College London, UK
Metal Fatigue
What It Is, Why It Matters
There do not appear to be any recent books on met-al fatigue which are presented in a format that ap-peals to engineers, and which can be recommendedto newcomers to the topic. This book aims to presentthe important ideas in metal fatigue in as straightfor-ward a manner as possible for the benefit of readerswho need to be able understand more advanced doc-uments on a wide range of metal fatigue topics. In-dications on how metal fatigue problems are solvedin engineering practice are included. The prereq-uisite knowledge required for readers is a basic un-derstanding of stress analysis and mathematics cov-ered in engineering undergraduate courses. No priorknowledge of metal fatigue is assumed. The book hasseveral objectives. Firstly, to explain the terminologyused in metal fatigue. Secondly, to provide abrief description of the mechanisms of metal fatigue.Thirdly, to describe the basis of design against the fa-tigue failure of components and structures. Fourthly,to provide examples illustrating [..]
Features
No prior knowledge of metal fatigue is assumedBased on 50 years of experience Includes regulatoryas well as technical aspects Written so as not to datequickly 3 appendices give background informationon related topics
Contents
From the contents 1: Introduction.- 2: HistoricalBackground.- 3: Constant Amplitude Fatigue.- 4:Variable Amplitude and Multiaxial Fatigue.- 5: Fa-tigue Design.- 6: The Uncracked Situation.- 7: TheCracked Situation.- 8: Fatigue Crack Paths.- 9: WhyMetal Fatigue Matters.- Appendix A: Fracture Me-chanics. Appendix B: Random Load Theory andRMS. Appendix C: Non Destructive Testing.- Refer-ences.- Index.
Fields of interest
Continuum Mechanics and Mechanics of Materials;Metallic Materials; Characterization and EvaluationMaterials; Engineering Design; Quality Control, Re-liability, Safety and Risk; Mechanical Engineering
Target groups
Graduate engineers, including mechanical, civil,manufacturing, naval, and mining engineers; materi-als scientists, physicists and applied mathematicians
Type of publication
Monograph
Due March 2007
2007. XVII, 264 p. (Solid Mechanics and Its Applications, Vol. 145)
Hardcover
79,95 €
ISBN 978-1-4020-5596-6
K.M. Rabe, Rutgers University, Piscataway, NJ, USA; C.H. Ahn,
Yale University, New Haven, CT, USA; J.-M. Triscone, University of
Geneva, Switzerland (Eds.)
Physics of Ferroelectrics
A Modern Perspective
During the past two decades, revolutionary break-throughs have occurred in the understanding of fer-roelectric materials, both from the perspective of the-ory and experiment. First principles approaches, in-cluding the Berry phase formulation of ferroelectric-ity, now allow accurate, quantitative predictions ofmaterial properties, and single crystalline thin filmsare now available for fundamental studies of thesematerials. In addition, the need for high dielectricconstant insulators and nonvolatile memories insemiconductor applications has motivated a renais-sance in the investigation of these materials. Thisbook addresses the paradigmatic shifts in under-standing brought about by these breakthroughs, in-cluding the consideration of novel fabrication meth-ods and nanoscale applications of these materials,and new theoretical methods such as the effectiveHamiltonian approach and density functional theo-ry.
Features
Concise, thorough review of the most importantbreakthroughs of the past two decades Up-to-datereferences Written by leading experts
Contents
Modern Physics of Ferroelectrics: Essential Back-ground (K. M. Rabe, M. Dawber, C. Lichtensteiger,C. H. Ahn, J.-M. Triscone).- Theory of Polarization:A Modern Approach (R. Resta, D. Vanderbilt).- ALandau Primer for Ferroelectrics (P. Chandra, P. Lit-tlewood).- First Principles Studies of FerroelectricOxides (K. Rabe, P. Ghosez).- Analogies and Differ-ences Between Ferroelectrics and Ferromagnets (N.Spaldin).- Growth and Novel Applications of Epitax-ial Oxide Thin Films (A.-B. Posadas, M. Lippmaa,F.J. Walker, C. Ahn, J.-M. Triscone).- FerroelectricSize Effects (C. Lichtensteiger, M. [..]
Fields of interest
Metallic Materials; Electronics and Microelectron-ics, Instrumentation; Surfaces and Interfaces, ThinFilms; Nanotechnology
Target groups
Scientists/researchers in ferroelectrics, superconduc-tivity and solid state nanoscale systems
Type of publication
Monograph
Due July 2007
2007. XII, 388 p. 129 illus. Also available online. (Topics in Ap-
plied Physics, Vol. 105) Hardcover
149,95 €
ISBN 978-3-540-34590-9
A. Ramamoorthy, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, MI, USA
(Ed.)
Thermotropic Liquid Crystals
Recent Advances
"Thermotropic Liquid Crystals: Recent Advances"covers developments in the field of thermotropic liq-uid crystals and their functional importance. In ad-dition it presents advances related to different sub-areas pertinent to this interdisciplinary area of re-search. This text brings together research from syn-thetic scientists and spectroscopists and attemptsto bridge the gaps between these two areas. Recentstudies have reported a plethora of novel mesogenicmolecules which triggered new interest in this area ofresearch. Use of design concepts such as microphasesegregation, non-covalent interactions, dipole-dipoleinteractions and shape anisotropy enabled the incor-poration of any chemical structure into a liquid crys-tal. As a result, a range of exciting molecules such ascolumnar liquid crystals that lack side chains, liquidcrystalline dendrimers, and unusually shaped am-phiphilic molecules have been made. Characteriza-tion of these surprising molecules poses a tremen-dous challenge to existing [..]
Features
Will cover recent developments in the field of ther-motropic liquid crystalline (LC) materials Design,characterization and applications of novel materi-als will be covered. For example, thiophene-basedLCs, bent LC molecules, fullerene-based LCs, metallomesogens, LC-polymers, LC networks (such as rub-ber laser, artifical muscles ) and biaxial thermotrop-ics will be covered in detail New physical techniquesthat [..]
Contents
Mesophase behaviour at the borderline betweencalamitic and ‘Banana-shaped’ mesogens.- Physicalproperties of banana liquid crystals.- Atomistic-res-olution structural studies of liquid crystalline ma-terials using solid-state NMR techniques.- Separat-ed local field NMR spectroscopy in columnar liquidcrystals.- Biaxial nematic phases in thermotropic liq-uid crystals.- NMR Study of self-diffusion.- Recentexperimental developments at the nematic to smec-tic.- A liquid crystal phase transition.- Liquid crys-talline conjugated polymers - Synthesis and proper-ties.- Fast switching of nematic [..]
Fields of interest
Physical Chemistry; Materials Science; Nanotechnol-ogy; Solid State Physics and Spectroscopy; Processand Chemical Engineering
Target groups
Students, researchers, faculty, scientists in the Chem-istry, Material Science, and Nano-Science Programs;scientists from industries that focus on this research
Type of publication
Monograph
Due March 2007
2007. XI, 324 p. Hardcover
139,95 €
ISBN 978-1-4020-5327-6
20 Material Science springer.com/booksellers
C.N.R. Rao, Jawaharlal Nehru Center for Advanced Scientific Re-
search, Bangalore, India; P.J. Thomas, Jawaharlal Nehru Center
for Advanced Scientific Research, Bangalore, India; G.U. Kulkarni,
Jawaharlal Nehru Center for Advanced Scientific Research, Ban-
galore, India
Nanocrystals:
Synthesis, Properties and Applications
Nanocrystals and Their Mesoscopic Organization isan up-to-date monograph on an important aspect ofnanoscience and technology. It opens with an elegantintroduction including a brief historical account.Emphasis is then given to diverse synthetic meth-ods, both chemical and physical, in addition to mod-ern hybrid methods. The orientation shifts gradual-ly to properties of nanocrystals that evolve with size;detailed discussions are to be found on mesoscalarassemblies in different dimensions, special cases ofcore-shell and magic nuclearity nanocrystals. Theauthors also address applications of nanocrystals,carefully separating out potential applications andthose that have already emerged, and cite around900 references from the literature, most from thelast decade. Tables providing information at a glanceand schematic diagrams at relevant places, makethe monograph appealing to read. Occasionally, thereader is reminded of the contributions of celebratedpast masters such as Michael Faraday. In [..]
Features
Most comprehensive book on nanocrystals on themarket
Contents
1. Basics of Nanocrystals.- 2. Synthesis of Nanocrys-tals.- 3. Programmed Assemblies.- 4. Properties ofNanocrystals.- 5. Core-Shell Nanocrystals.- 6. Appli-cations.
Fields of interest
Nanotechnology; Characterization and EvaluationMaterials; Physics and Applied Physics in Engi-neering; Optical and Electronic Materials; PhysicalChemistry; Physics, general
Target groups
Scientists
Type of publication
Monograph
Due March 2007
2007. VIII, 180 p. 113 illus., 6 in color. (Springer Series in Materials
Science, Vol. 95) Hardcover
109,95 €
ISBN 978-3-540-68751-1
J. Roesler, University of Braunschweig, Germany; H. Harders,
Mülheim, Germany; M. Baeker, University of Braunschweig, Ger-
many
Mechanical Behaviour of
Engineering Materials
Metals, Ceramics, Polymers, and Composites
How do engineering materials deform when bearingmechanical loads? To answer this crucial question,the book bridges the gap between continuum me-chanics and materials science. The different kinds ofmaterial deformation (elasticity, plasticity, fracture,creep, fatigue) are explained in detail. The book al-so discusses the physical processes occurring duringthe deformation of all classes of engineering materi-als (metals, ceramics, polymers, and composites) andshows how these materials can be strengthened tomeet the design requirements. It provides the knowl-edge needed in selecting the appropriate engineer-ing material for a certain design problem. The readerwill thus learn how to critically employ design rulesand thus to avoid failure of mechanical components.‘Mechanical Behaviour of Engineering Materials’ isboth a valuable textbook and a useful reference forgraduate students and practising engineers.
Features
Textbook merging the areas of Continuum Mechan-ics and Materials Science Thoroughly explains themechanisms of the mechanical behavior of materialsDeals with metals, ceramics, and polymers Discussesstrengthening measures
Contents
The Structure of Materials.- Elasticity.- Plasticity andFailure.- Notches.- Fracture Mechanics.- Mechani-cal Behaviour of Metals.- Mechanical Behaviour ofCeramics.- Mechanical Behaviour of Polymers.- Me-chanical Behaviour of Fibre Reinforced Composites.-Fatigue.- Creep.- Exercises.- Solutions.
Fields of interest
Continuum Mechanics and Mechanics of Materials;Structural Materials; Building Materials
Target groups
Students in mechanical and civil engineering andmaterials science
Type of publication
Graduate/advanced undergraduate textbook
Due September 2007
German edition published by Teubner Verlag Wiesbaden, 2006
2007. XVI, 536 p. 320 illus. Hardcover
69,95 €
ISBN 978-3-540-73446-8
Y.I. Salamin, American University of Sharjah, United Arab Emi-
rates; N.M. Hamdan, American University of Sharjah, United Arab
Emirates; A.-A. H., American University of Sharjah, United Arab
Emirates; N.M. Jisrawi, American University of Sharjah, United
Arab Emirates; N. Tabet, KFUPM, Dhahran, Saudi Arabia (Eds.)
Nanotechnology and its
Applications
First Sharjah International Conference on Nanotechnology
and Its Applications
All papers have been peer-reviewed. The scope ofthis conference was to cover nanotechnology and itsapplications in the following areas: 1. Environmentalapplications: sensors of pollutants, pollution remedi-ation and green nanotechnology. 2. Petrochemicalapplications: petroleum refinement and productionof gasoline from methanol. 3. Material propertiesand basic science aspects of nanotechnology such assynthesis, characterization, assembly and processingof nanostructures. 4. Theory, modeling and simula-tion. Among the topics discussed were nanoscienceand nanotechnology including synthesis and char-acterization of nanomaterials, environmental appli-cations, computational, theory, and simulation ofnanostructures.
Fields of interest
Nanotechnology; Materials Science; Physical Chem-istry
Target groups
Researchers at Universities (professors and graduatestudents); research centers and industry R&D innanotechnology who are usually from diverse back-grounds such as physics, chemistry, material science,engineering, and mathematics
Type of publication
Proceedings
Due September 2007
2007. 272 p. (Materials Physics and Applications, Vol. 929) Hard-
cover
88,55 €
ISBN 978-0-7354-0439-7
springer.com/booksellers Material Science 21
L.W. Schmerr, Iowa State University, Ames, IA, USA; S.-J. Song,
Sungkyunkwan University, Korea
Ultrasonic Nondestructive
Evaluation Systems
Models and Measurements
Ultrasonic Nondestructive Evaluation Systems:Models and Measurements provides the latest infor-mation and techniques available for ultrasonic non-destructive evaluation (NDE) inspections. Using asystems level approach, this book employs aspectsof Fourier analysis, linear system theory, and wavepropagation and scattering theory to develop a com-prehensive model of an entire ultrasonic measure-ment system. The book also describes in detail themeasurements needed to obtain all the system mod-el parameters. This integrated approach leads to anew model-based engineering technology for design-ing, using and optimizing ultrasonic nondestructiveevaluation inspections. Practicing engineers, teach-ers, and students alike will learn about the latest de-velopments in NDE technology, including a recent-ly developed pulse-echo method for measuring thesensitivity of an ultrasonic transducer, and the use ofGaussian beam theory in simulating the wave fieldsgenerated by ultrasonic transducers. In addition, this[..]
Features
Brings together the latest research advances in thefield of ultrasonic NDE in a unified manner Writtenat a systems-level, integrating detailed coverage ofspecialized topics while discussing them within anoverall system model of an ultrasonic NDE measure-ment setup Incorporates MATLAB examples and ex-ercises which will serve as a useful tool for NDE en-gineers
Contents
Introduction.- The Pulser.- The Cabling.- Trans-mitting Transducer and the Sound Generation Pro-cess.- The Acoustic/Elastic Transfer Function andthe Sound Reception Process.- Transducer Char-acterization.- The System Function and Measure-ment System Models.- Transducer Sound Radiaton.-Gaussian Beam Theory and Transducer Modeling.-Flaw Scattering.- Ultrasonic Measurement Models.-Ultrasonic Measurement Modeling with MATLAB.-Applications of Ultrasonic Modeling.- AppendixA: Fourier Transforms an the Delta Function.- Ap-pendix B: Impedance Concepts and Equivalent Cir-cuits.- Appendix C: [..]
Fields of interest
Vibration, Dynamical Systems, Control; Character-ization and Evaluation Materials; Signal,Image andSpeech Processing; Quality Control, Reliability, Safe-ty and Risk; Acoustics
Target groups
Researchers, engineers and graduate students in theNDE field, scientists with an interest in ultrasonicsand applied physics
Type of publication
Monograph
Due June 2007
2007. XV, 602 p. Hardcover
114,95 €
ISBN 978-0-387-49061-8 O.G. Schmidt, Institute for Integrative Nanosciences, Dresden,
Germany (Ed.)
Lateral Alignment of Epitaxial
Quantum Dots
Accurate positioning of self-organized nanostruc-tures on a substrate surface can be regarded as theAchilles’ heel of nanotechnology. This perception al-so applies to self-assembled semiconductor quantumdots. This book describes the full range of possiblestrategies to laterally align self-assembled quantumdots on a substrate surface, starting from pure self-ordering mechanisms and culminating with forcedalignment by lithographic positioning. The text ad-dresses both short- and long-range ordering phe-nomena and paves the way for the future high in-tegration of single quantum dot devices on a singlechip. Contributions by the best-known experts inthis field ensure that all relevant quantum-dot het-erostructures are elucidated from diverse perspec-tives.
Features
Most advanced book on self-organized growth ofquantum dots
Contents
Introduction.- I. Lateral Self-Alignment.- 1. Gener-al.- 2. Compact Lateral Quantum Dot Configura-tions.- 3. Ordering in Single Layers.- 4. Odering byLayer Stacking.- II. Forced Alignment.- 5. Growth onShallow Modulated Surfaces.- 6. Growth on SurfaceModulations of High Amplitude.
Fields of interest
Nanotechnology; Optical and Electronic Materials;Applied Optics, Optoelectronics, Optical Devices;Quantum Optics, Quantum Electronics, Nonlin-ear Optics; Electronic and Computer Engineering;Physics and Applied Physics in Engineering
Target groups
Scientists
Type of publication
Monograph
Due August 2007
2007. XV, 707 p. 446 illus. (NanoScience and Technology) Hard-
cover
179,95 €
ISBN 978-3-540-46935-3
22 Material Science springer.com/booksellers
W. Schärtl, University of Mainz, Germany
Light Scattering from Polymer
Solutions and Nanoparticle
Dispersions
Light scattering is a very powerful method to char-acterize the structure of polymers and nanoparti-cles in solution. Recent technical developments havestrongly enhanced the possible applications of thistechnique, overcoming previous limitations likesample turbidity or insufficient experimental timescales. However, despite their importance, these newdevelopments have not yet been presented in a com-prehensive form. In addition, and maybe even moreimportant to the broad audience, there lacks a sim-ple-to-read textbook for students and non-expertsinterested in the basic principles and fundamentaltechniques of light scattering. As part of the SpringerLaboratory series, this book tries not only to providesuch a simple-to-read and illustrative textbook aboutthe seemingly very complicated topic of light scat-tering from polymers and nanoparticles in dilute so-lution, but also intends to cover some of the newesttechnical developments in experimental light scatter-ing.
Features
First comprehensive treatise of the topic since 20years Focused on experimental aspects Shows prac-tical applications and limitations of the method In-cludes illustrative examples
Contents
Fundamental Concepts.-Experimental Setups.-Com-mercial Light Scattering Instruments.-Sample Prepa-ration.-Selected Examples of Light Scattering Exper-iments.-Sample Cells, Filters and Solvents.-FurtherReading
Fields of interest
Polymer Sciences; Characterization and EvaluationMaterials; Soft Matter, Complex Fluids; PhysicalChemistry
Target groups
Academic research (researchers, postgraduates); ad-vanced undergraduates and graduates; researchers inpolymer industries
Type of publication
Manual
Due August 2007
2007. XIV, 191 p. (Springer Laboratory) Hardcover
69,95 €
ISBN 978-3-540-71950-2
H.B. Senin, University of Malaysia Terengganu, Terengganu,
Malaysia; N.H. Idris, University of Malaysia Terengganu, Tereng-
ganu, Malaysia (Eds.)
Solid State Science and Technology
2nd International Conference on Solid State Science and Tech-
nology ICSSST 2006
The Second International Conference on Solid StateScience and Technology 2006 (ICSSST 2006) wasa three-day conference on solid state science andtechnology. The conference was jointly organizedby the University College of Science and Technolo-gy Malaysia (Kustem) as the host and the MalaysianSolid State Science and Technology Society (MASS).The aim of the conference is to provide a forumfor the exchange of knowledge in a high interdisci-plinary field and to bring together scientists workingin academic and applied research in the field of sol-id state science and technology. Solid state science isopen to all aspects related to solid state: chemistry,physics, mechanics, structure, technology, and mod-eling and simulation. The chemical aspects concernnovel ways of synthesis, new inorganic ceramics, lay-ered, porous and glassy solid, hybrid organic-inor-ganic compounds synthesized either in the bulk or asthin films or nano-particles and the associated chem-ical properties (catalysts, sensors, ion [..]
Fields of interest
Biotechnology; Nanotechnology; Physical Chemistry;Catalysis; Mathematics, general; Physics, general
Target groups
Biologists, chemists, engineers, material scientists,physicists, technologists and those interested in thestructure, properties, processing and applications ofadvanced engineering materials
Type of publication
Proceedings
Due June 2007
2007. XII, 279 p. (AIP Conference Proceedings, Vol. 909) Hardcov-
er
103,95 €
ISBN 978-0-7354-0417-5
springer.com/booksellers Material Science 23
P.P. Simeonova, National Institute for Occupational Safety and
Health, Morgantown, WV, USA; N. Opopol, Medical and Pharma-
ceutical University Kishinev, Kishinev, Moldova; M.I. Luster, M.I.
Luster Associates, Morgantown, WV, USA (Eds.)
Nanotechnology - Toxicological
Issues and Environmental Safety
Nanotechnology is one of the fastest growing tech-nological fields of the 21st century. Nanotechnolo-gies will impact numerous industries, including dai-ly consumer products, health care, energy, and trans-portation. However, the success of the emergingnanotechnology applications will depend on dynam-ic development of nanomaterial toxicology, risk andexposure assessment. Little is known about the po-tential adverse health and ecological effects of expo-sure to engineered nanomaterials, the main compo-nents of many nanotechnologies. Concerns are com-ing from the initial toxicological studies as well asthe research and epidemiological reports on ultra-fine particle toxicity. This book provides a summaryof the state-of-art knowledge on nanomaterials andnanoparticles – toxicological issues; risk assessmentand control measures; public participation and edu-cational/ethical issues; and lastly, institutional mech-anisms and status reports from various countries.This book includes a summary of the most [..]
Features
One of the first books which summarizes toxicolog-ical and risk assessment issues related to nanotech-nology Provides the state-of-art knowledge in thefield of nanotoxicology Represents the point of viewof an international group of scientists including Eu-rope and the United States
Contents
Preface.- Conclusions and Recommendations.- Nan-otechnologies: Overview and Issues.- Biokinetics andEffects of Nanoparticles.- Nanoparticle Exposure andSystemic/Cariovascular Effects.- Pulmonary Effectsof Single Walled Carbon Nanotubes: InflammatoryResponse, Oxidative Stress/Signaling, and Recogni-tion by Macrophages.- Inhalation of Nanomaterials,Short Overview of the Local and Systemic Effects.-Interactions of Organic Compounds with MineralParticles, and the Detection of Cell Components inBacteria by Spectroscopic Methods – Connections toNanoscience.- Toxicity of Polymeric [..]
Fields of interest
Nanotechnology; Pharmacology/Toxicology; Occu-pational Medicine/Industrial Medicine
Target groups
Scientists and professionals in the fields of toxicolo-gy, risk assessment, nanotechnology, nanomedicine,nanomaterial science, ecology, epidemiology,medicine, public health, scientific ethics and envi-ronmental protection from academia, governmentinstitutions, and businesses
Type of publication
Proceedings
Due May 2007
2007. XV, 276 p. (NATO Science for Peace and Security Series C:
Environmental Security) Softcover
49,95 €
ISBN 978-1-4020-6075-5
P.P. Simeonova, National Institute for Occupational Safety and
Health, Morgantown, West Virginia, USA; N. Opopol, Medical and
Pharmaceutical University Kishinev, Kishinev, Moldova; M.I. Lus-
ter, M.I. Luster Associates, Morgantown, WV, USA (Eds.)
Nanotechnology - Toxicological
Issues and Environmental Safety
Nanotechnology is one of the fastest growing tech-nological fields of the 21st century. Nanotechnolo-gies will impact numerous industries, including dai-ly consumer products, health care, energy, and trans-portation. However, the success of the emergingnanotechnology applications will depend on dynam-ic development of nanomaterial toxicology, risk andexposure assessment. Little is known about the po-tential adverse health and ecological effects of expo-sure to engineered nanomaterials, the main compo-nents of many nanotechnologies. Concerns are com-ing from the initial toxicological studies as well asthe research and epidemiological reports on ultra-fine particle toxicity. This book provides a summaryof the state-of-art knowledge on nanomaterials andnanoparticles – toxicological issues; risk assessmentand control measures; public participation and edu-cational/ethical issues; and lastly, institutional mech-anisms and status reports from various countries.This book includes a summary of the most [..]
Features
One of the first books which summarizes toxicolog-ical and risk assessment issues related to nanotech-nology Provides the state-of-art knowledge in thefield of nanotoxicology Represents the point of viewof an international group of scientists including Eu-rope and the United States
Contents
Preface.- Conclusions and Recommendations.- Nan-otechnologies: Overview and Issues.- Biokinetics andEffects of Nanoparticles.- Nanoparticle Exposure andSystemic/Cariovascular Effects.- Pulmonary Effectsof Single Walled Carbon Nanotubes: InflammatoryResponse, Oxidative Stress/Signaling, and Recogni-tion by Macrophages.- Inhalation of Nanomaterials,Short Overview of the Local and Systemic Effects.-Interactions of Organic Compounds with MineralParticles, and the Detection of Cell Components inBacteria by Spectroscopic Methods – Connections toNanoscience.- Toxicity of Polymeric [..]
Fields of interest
Nanotechnology; Pharmacology/Toxicology; Occu-pational Medicine/Industrial Medicine
Target groups
Scientists and professionals in the fields of toxicolo-gy, risk assessment, nanotechnology, nanomedicine,nanomaterial science, ecology, epidemiology,medicine, public health, scientific ethics and envi-ronmental protection from academia, governmentinstitutions, and businesses
Type of publication
Proceedings
Due May 2007
2007. XV, 276 p. (NATO Science for Peace and Security Series C:
Environmental Security) Hardcover
119,95 €
ISBN 978-1-4020-6074-8
W.A. Sokalski, Wroclaw University of Technology, Poland (Ed.)
Molecular Materials with Specific
Interactions - Modeling and Design
"Molecular Materials with Specific Interactions:Modeling and Design" has a very interdisciplinarycharacter and is intended to provide basic informa-tion as well as the details of theory and examplesof its application to experimentalists and theoreti-cians interested in modeling molecular propertiesand putting into practice rational design of new ma-terials. One of the first requirements to initiate themolecular modeling of molecular materials is anaccurate and realistic description of the electronicstructure, intermolecular interactions and chemi-cal reactions at microscopic and macroscopic scale.Therefore the first four chapters contain an extensiveintroduction into the latest theories of intermolecu-lar interactions, functional density techniques, mi-croscopic and mezoscopic modeling techniques aswell as first-principle molecular dynamics. In the fol-lowing chapters, techniques bridging microscopicand mezoscopic modeling scales are presented. Theauthors then illustrate various successful [..]
Features
Design of new molecular materials is emerging as anew interdisciplinary research field and correspond-ing reports are scattered in literature, this book con-stitutes one of the first attempts to overview ongoingresearch efforts All of the Authors are renowned ex-perts in their fields and many topics covered in thisvolume represent the forefront of today's science Hasa very interdisciplinary character
Fields of interest
Materials Science; Computer Applications in Chem-istry; Analytical Chemistry; Nanotechnology
Target groups
Professionals, graduates and undergraduates in-volved in research in Computational Chemistry andPhysics, Material Science, Nanotechnology, RationalDrug Design and Molecular Biology
Type of publication
Contributed volume
Due March 2007
2007. IX, 595 p. (Challenges and Advances in Computational
Chemistry and Physics, Vol. 4) Hardcover
134,95 €
ISBN 978-1-4020-5371-9
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M. Steinfeldt, University of Bremen, Germany; A.v. Gleich, Univer-
sity of Bremen, Germany; U. Petschow, Institute for Ecological
Economy Research, Berlin, Germany; R. Haum, University of Sus-
sex, UK
Nanotechnologies, Hazards and
Resource Efficiency
A Three-Tiered Approach to Assessing the Implications of Nan-
otechnology and Influencing its Development
This book demonstrates that the application of nan-otechnology in industry can result in increased eco-efficiency and other environmental gains. It alsoshows what needs to be done from the side of scien-tists, engineers and science policy makers to guidefuture development in nanotechnology towards sus-tainability. The underlying method has been a three-tier approach of prospective technology assessment.The positive effects of nanotechnology are illustrat-ed with four case studies. One additional case studydeals with possible risks and negative effects of nan-otechnology. In the last section, the role of guidingprinciples in future nanotechnology research and de-velopment is discussed.
Contents
1 Summary.- 2 Methodological approaches to theprospective assessment.- 3 Technology-specific im-pacts of nanotechnology.- 4 Assessment of sustain-ability effects in the context of specific applications.-5 Formative approaches to a sustainable nanotech-nology.- 6 Conclusions, the outlook, and need for ac-tion.- Appendix.- References.- Index.
Fields of interest
Nanotechnology; Manufacturing, Machines, Tools;Environment, general; Technology Management;Economic Policy; Political Science
Target groups
Libraries, institutes, researchers, scientists
Type of publication
Monograph
Due July 2007
2007. XV, 271 p. 53 illus. Hardcover
99,95 €
ISBN 978-3-540-73882-4
N. Stribeck, University of Hamburg, Germany
X-Ray Scattering of Soft Matter
Applications of X-ray scattering to soft matter haveadvanced considerably within recent years, both con-ceptually and technically – mature high-power X-raysources, synchrotrons and rotating anodes, as well ashigh-speed detectors have become readily available.High-quality time-resolved experiments on polymerstructure now can be performed with ease, a majoradvancement due to the genuine power of the scat-tering method. This manual summarizes the analyti-cal power of modern X-ray scattering in the field ofsoft matter. Description of simple tools that can elu-cidate the mechanisms of structure evolution in thestudied materials is followed by a step-for-step guideand breakdown of the more advanced methods. Da-ta analysis based on clear, unequivocal results is ren-dered simple and straightforward – with a stress onthe carefully planning of the experiments and ade-quate recording of all required data. To this end, thisbook serves as a useful ready-reference guide.
Features
Written for the modern scientist who is a generalistand needs a concise reference Showing the possibili-ty of X-ray scattering focusing on application, exper-iment, advantages and drawbacks of modern equip-ment, data analysis Demonstrates typical errors indata evaluation Coherently written by one author
Contents
Polydispersity and Heterogeneity.- General Back-ground.- Typical Problems for Analysis by X-RayScattering.- Experimental Overview.- Acquisitionof Synchrotron Beamtime.- It’s Beamtime, Phil: AGuide to Collect a Complete Set of Data.- Pre-Evalu-ation of Scattering Data.- Interpretation of ScatteringPatterns.- High but Imperfect Orientation.- Orienta-tion Growing from the Isotropic State.- Fitting Mod-els to Data.
Fields of interest
Polymer Sciences; Characterization and EvaluationMaterials; Soft Matter, Complex Fluids; PhysicalChemistry
Target groups
Graduate students and researchers in Polymer Sci-ence/ Soft Matters at universities and at synchrotronradiation facilities (BESSY, DESY, Elettra, ESRF,MAX II, SLS, SRS, NSLS), industrial researchers inchemical industry working with polymer materials
Type of publication
Manual
Due April 2007
2007. XX, 238 p. 92 illus. Also available online. (Springer Labora-
tory) Hardcover
79,95 €
ISBN 978-3-540-69855-5
K.N. Subramanian, Michigan State University, East Lansing, MI,
USA (Ed.)
Lead-Free Electronic Solders
A Special Issue of the Journal of Materials Science: Materials
in Electronics
In the last few decades the effect of lead contami-nation on human health has received significant at-tention. Based on such concerns elimination of leadfrom ceramic glaze, paint, plumbing etc. has beenlegislated and implemented. However, till recently,solders used in electronics, remained lead-based. Theworldwide multi-facetted research efforts to arriveat suitable solutions, especially as the deadline forimplementation of lead-free electronic solders ap-proaches, have resulted in an exhaustive number ofresearch papers in several reviewed scientific jour-nals. Similarly there have been presentations in sev-eral national and international meetings of varioustechnical societies. It is impossible for any researcheror student to be aware of all the materials that havebeen, and are being, published in these many differ-ent sources, so it becomes essential to have most ofthe relevant and currently available information pre-sented in a single publication. With this goal in mindthe important issues [..]
Features
Contributions are from world wide research leadersComprehensive in scope Each chapter focuses on asingle issue and addresses the current understandingof the subject, the problems that still need to be tack-led and suggestions for potential approaches to do so
Contents
Thermodynamics and Phase Diagrams of Lead-FreeSolder Materials.- Phase Diagrams of Pb-Free Sol-ders and their Related Materials Systems.- The Ef-fects of Suppressed Beta Tin Nucleation on the Mi-crostructural Evolution of Lead-Free Solder Joints.-Development of Sn-Ag-Cu and Sn-Ag-Cu-X Alloysfor Pb-free Electronic Solder Applications.- RareEarth Additions to Lead-Free electronic solders.-Compression Stress-Strain and Creep Properties ofthe 52In-48Sn and 97In-3Ag Low Temperature Pb-Free Solders.- Sn-Zn Low Temperature Solders.-Composite Lead-Free Electronic Solders.- Processingand [..]
Fields of interest
Electronics and Microelectronics, Instrumentation;Metallic Materials; Quality Control, Reliability, Safe-ty and Risk; Mechanical Engineering; Optical andElectronic Materials
Target groups
Mechanical engineers, electrical engineers, physicistsand materials scientists working on lead-free soldersfor the microelectronics industry
Type of publication
Contributed volume
Due May 2007
2007. VI, 375 p. Hardcover
149,95 €
ISBN 978-0-387-48431-0
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E. Suhir, University of California, Santa Cruz, CA, USA; Y.C. Lee,
University of Colorado, Boulder, CO, USA; C.P. Wong, Georgia
Tech, Atlanta, GA, USA (Eds.)
Micro- and Opto-Electronic
Materials and Structures: Physics,
Mechanics, Design, Reliability,
Packaging
Volume I Materials Physics - Materials Mechanics. Volume II
Physical Design - Reliability and Packaging
Micro- and Opto-Electronic Materials and Struc-tures: Physics, Mechanics, Design, Reliability,Packaging is the first comprehensive refer-ence to collect and present the most, up-to-date,in-depth, practical and easy-to-use informationon the physics, mechanics, reliability and packag-ing of micro- and opto-electronic materials, as-semblies, structures and systems. The chaptersin these two volumes contain summaries of thestate-of-the-art and present new in-formation on recently developed important meth-ods or devices. Furthermore, practical recommendations are offered onhow to successfully apply current knowledge and re-cently developed technology to design, manufactureand operate viable, reliable and cost-effective elec-tronic components or photonic devices. Theemphasis is on the science and engineering of elec-tronic and photonic packaging, on physical designproblems, challenges and solutions. Volume I focus-es on physics and mechanics of micro- and [..]
Features
Most up-to-date, in-depth, practical and easy-to-use information on micro- and opto-electronic ma-terials, assemblies, structures and systems Practicalrecommendations are offered on how to successful-ly apply current knowledge Treatment of recentlydeveloped technology to design, manufacture andoperate viable, reliable and cost-effective electroniccomponents or photonic devices Written by the bestspecialists [..]
Contents
From the contents Volume I: Micro- and Opto-Elec-tronic Materials and Structures: Physics, Mechan-ics, Design, Reliability, Packaging.- MATERIALSPHYSICS.- Polymer materials characterization,modeling and application.- Thermo-optic effects inpolymer bragg gratings.- Photorefractive materialsand devices for passive components in WDM sys-tems.- Thin films for microelectronics and photon-ics: physics, mechanics, characterization, and relia-bility.- Carbon nanotube based interconnect tech-nology: opportunities and challenges.- Virtual ther-mo-mechanical prototyping of microelectronics and[..]
Fields of interest
Electronics and Microelectronics, Instrumentation;Optical and Electronic Materials; Engineering De-sign; Solid State Physics and Spectroscopy; Surfacesand Interfaces, Thin Films; Quality Control, Reliabil-ity, Safety and Risk
Target groups
Libraries, research labs and R&D departmentsin the microelectronics industry
Type of publication
Handbook
Due May 2007
2007. XXXI, 1460 p. (in 2 volumes, not available separately).
Hardcover
399,00 €
ISBN 978-0-387-27974-9
D.O. Thompson, Iowa State University, Ames, IA, USA; D.E. Chi-
menti, Iowa State University, Ames, IA, USA (Eds.)
Review of Progress in Quantitative
Nondestructive Evaluation
Volume 26
These Proceedings provide the latest research anddevelopment papers in nondestructive evaluation(NDE) and its applications to flaw detection, mate-rial properties, and structural reliability. The papersare prepared by a line-up of internationally knownresearchers and are reviewed by qualified scientists.Papers cover recent developments in essentially allmeasuring techniques (ultrasonics, electromagnetic,X-rays, thermal, acoustic emissions, etc.) and theirapplications to flaw detection and structural reliabil-ity.
Fields of interest
Measurement Science, Instrumentation; MaterialsScience; Industrial and Production Engineering
Target groups
Academic research faculty and students; industri-al NDE engineers and designers; governmental re-searchers and program planners
Type of publication
Proceedings
Due April 2007
2007. L, 1935 p. (Review of Progress in Quantitative Nondestruc-
tive Evaluation, Vol. 894) Hardcover
289,55 €
ISBN 978-0-7354-0399-4
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K.-N. Tu, University of California at Los Angeles, CA, USA
Solder Joint Technology
Materials, Properties, and Reliability
Solder joints are ubiquitous in electronic consumerproducts. The European Union has a directive to banthe use of Pb-based solders in these products on July1st, 2006. There is an urgent need for an increase inthe research and development of Pb-free solders inelectronic manufacturing. For example, spontaneousSn whisker growth and electromigration inducedfailure in solder joints are serious issues. These reli-ability issues are quite complicated due to the com-bined effect of electrical, mechanical, chemical, andthermal forces on solder joints. To improve solderjoint reliability, the science of solder joint behaviorunder various driving forces must be understood. Inthis book, the advanced materials reliability issues re-lated to copper-tin reaction and electromigration insolder joints are emphasized and methods to preventthese reliability problems are discussed.
Features
Addresses the urgent need for reliable, lead-free sol-ders in electronic manufacturing Reviews the basicscience of copper-tin reactions and electromigrationEmphasizes reliability issues related to solder jointreactions and electromigration induced failure inelectronic consumer products and computers Dis-cusses the need for and suggests improvements insolder joint reliability and the science of solder joint[..]
Contents
Introduction.- Cu-Sn reaction in bulk samples.- Cu-Sn reaction in thin film samples. Cu-Sn reactionin flip chip solder joints and electromigration.- Ki-netic analysis of flux-driven ripening of Cu-Sn scal-lops.- Polarity effect of electromigration on solderreactions.- Ductile–to-brittle transition of solderjoints affected by Cu-Sn reactions.- Spontaneous Snwhisker growth on Cu leadframe finished with Pb-free.- Comparison to solder reactions on other met-als.
Fields of interest
Metallic Materials; Optical and Electronic Materials;Quality Control, Reliability, Safety and Risk; Manu-facturing, Machines, Tools; Electronics and Micro-electronics, Instrumentation
Target groups
Researchers in academia and industry, graduate stu-dents and advanced undergraduate students in thefollowing areas: electronic manufacturing, electron-ic packaging technology, electronic materials scienceand engineering, and physical metallurgy
Type of publication
Monograph
Due September 2007
2007. XVI, 370 p. 214 illus. (Springer Series in Materials Science,
Vol. 92) Hardcover
114,95 €
ISBN 978-0-387-38890-8
L. Vitos, Royal Institute of Technology, Stockholm, Sweden
Computational Quantum Mechanics
for Materials Engineers
The EMTO Method and Applications
Traditionally, new materials have been developedby empirically correlating their chemical composi-tion, and the manufacturing processes used to formthem, with their properties. Until recently, metallur-gists have not used quantum theory for practical pur-poses. However, the development of modern densityfunctional methods means that today, computation-al quantum mechanics can help engineers to identifyand develop novel materials. “Computational Quan-tum Mechanics for Materials Engineers” describesnew approaches to the modelling of disordered al-loys that combine the most efficient quantum-leveltheories of random alloys with the most sophisticat-ed numerical techniques to establish a theoretical in-sight into the electronic structure of complex materi-als such as stainless steels, Hume-Rothery alloys andsilicates. The practical success of these approaches toapplications in all of these areas are covered in detail.The new EMTO-CPA method is detailed, includingits application in alloys to model [..]
Features
Only book to cover the most recent developments inapplied quantum theory and their use in modellingmaterials properties First book to cover the applica-tions of these techniques in materials engineering
Contents
Basics of Electronic Structure Calculations.- Ex-act Muffin-Tin Orbitals Method.- Slope Matrix.-Full Charge Density Technique.- The EMTO-CPAMethod.- Ground State Properties.- Ordered Solids.-Binary Alloys.- Iron-chromium-nickel Alloys.
Fields of interest
Characterization and Evaluation Materials
Target groups
Researchers in materials science and engineering, re-searchers in solid-state physics and applied quantummechanics
Type of publication
Monograph
Due August 2007
2007. XII, 235 p. (Engineering Materials and Processes) Hardcover
134,95 €
ISBN 978-1-84628-950-7
G.S. Was, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, MI, USA
Fundamentals of Radiation
Materials Science
Metals and Alloys
Radiation Materials Science teaches readers the fun-damentals of the effects of radiation on metals andalloys. When energetic particles strike a solid, nu-merous processes occur that can change the physi-cal and mechanical properties of the material. Met-als and alloys represent an important class of ma-terials that, by virtue of their use in nuclear reactorcores, are subject to intense radiation fields. Radia-tion causes metals and alloys to swell, distort, blister,harden, soften and deform. This textbook and refer-ence covers the basics of particle-atom interactionfor a range of particle types, the amount and spatialextent of the resulting radiation damage, the physicaleffects of irradiation and the changes in mechanicalbehavior of irradiated metals and alloys. Conceptsare developed systematically and quantitatively, sup-ported by examples, references for further readingand problems at the end of each chapter. Beyond ad-dressing students enrolling for a materials sciencesor nuclear engineering [..]
Features
First comprehensive textbook on the subject
Contents
Introduction.- The Radiation Damage Event.- TheDisplacement of Atoms.- Irradiation Induced Ef-fects.- Irradiation Induced Bubbles and Voids.- Irra-diation Induced Segregation and Precipitation.- Ir-radiation Hardening.- Fracture and Embrittlement.-Irradiation Creep and Growth.
Fields of interest
Materials Science; Nuclear Engineering; NuclearPhysics, Heavy Ions, Hadrons
Target groups
Advanced undergraduate and beginning graduatestudents in nuclear engineering, radiation physics,materials sciences and nuclear physics
Type of publication
Graduate/advanced undergraduate textbook
Due July 2007
2007. XXII, 827 p. 381 illus. Hardcover
99,95 €
ISBN 978-3-540-49471-3
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A.V. Zvelindovsky, University of Central Lancashire, Preston, UK
(Ed.)
Nanostructured Soft Matter
Experiment, Theory, Simulation and Perspectives
This book provides an interdisciplinary overview ofa new and broad class of materials under the unify-ing name Nanostructured Soft Matter. It covers ma-terials ranging from short amphiphilic molecules toblock copolymers, proteins, colloids and their com-posites, microemulsions and bio-inspired systemssuch as vesicles. The book considers several funda-mental questions, including: how self-assembly ofvarious soft materials with internal structure at thenanoscale can be understood, controlled and in fu-ture used in the newly emerging field of soft nan-otechnology. The book offers a view on the subjectfrom different perspectives, combining modern ex-perimental approaches from physical chemistry andphysics with various theoretical techniques fromphysics, mathematics and the most advanced com-puter modelling. All chapters are written by leadinginternational experts, bringing together experiencefrom Canada, Germany, Great Britain, Japan, TheNetherlands, Russia, Singapore, Spain and the USA.
Features
An interdisciplinary view on a new and broad classof materials under the unified name of “nanostruc-tured soft matter” Offers the first description of thefreeware SUSHI
Contents
From the contents Preface. List of Contributors.-Part I: Experimental Advances.- Part II: Mathemati-cal and Theoretical Approaches.- Part III: ComputerSimulations.- Index.
Fields of interest
Soft Matter, Complex Fluids; Nanotechnology; Poly-mer Sciences; Surfaces and Interfaces, Thin Films;Mathematical and Computational Physics; PhysicalChemistry
Target groups
Active researchers as well as undergraduate andgraduate students
Type of publication
Monograph
Due July 2007
2007. XIV, 620 p. (NanoScience and Technology) Hardcover
149,95 €
ISBN 978-1-4020-6329-9
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