Wiley: All New Materials Science Titles

Handbook of Laser-Induced Breakdown Spectroscopy, 2nd Edition

David A. Cremers, Leon J. Radziemski — Mon, 13 May 2013 04:00:00 GMT

Starting from fundamentals and moving through a thorough discussion of equipment, methods, and techniques, the Handbook of Laser-Induced Breakdown Spectroscopy provides a unique reference source that will be of value for many years to come for this important new analysis method. The authors, with a total of over 60 years of experience in the LIBS method, use a combination of tutorial discussions ranging from basic principles up to more advanced descriptions

Polymers for Energy Storage and Conversion

Vikas Mittal — Mon, 13 May 2013 04:00:00 GMT

Polymers are increasingly finding applications in the areas of energy storage and conversion. A number of recent advances in the polymer molecular structure control thereby tuning of the polymer properties have led to these applications. This book assimilates these advances in the form of a comprehensive text which includes the synthesis and properties of a large number of polymer systems for applications in the areas of lithium batteries, photovoltaics

Micro Process Engineering Fundamentals, Devices, Fabrication, and Applications

Mon, 29 Apr 2013 04:00:00 GMT

Now available in softcover, this practical book offers topical content from AMN, the only book series on microsystems technology, for engineers as well as MSc and PhD students on MEMS courses.
Comprehensive in its coverage, the book is divided into four sections: fundamentals, design and system integration, fabrication technologies and materials, and applications of microstructured devices and systems, with a common nomenclature throughout to aid orientation

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Enabling Technologies for MEMS and Nanodevices: Advanced Micro and Nanosystems

Mon, 29 Apr 2013 04:00:00 GMT

Now available in softcover, this book closely examines the enabling technologies for the fabrication of micro- and nanodevices.
Divided into two clearly structured sections, the first begins with an insider's view of industrial MEMS commercialization, followed by chapters on capacitive interfaces for MEMS, packaging issues of micro- and nanosystems, MEMS contributions to high frequency integrated resonators and filters, as well as the uses of MEMS

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Fundamental Elements of Applied Superconductivity in Electrical Engineering

Yinshun Wang — Mon, 29 Apr 2013 04:00:00 GMT

Superconducting technology is potentially important as one of the future smart grid technologies. It is a combination of superconductor materials, electrical engineering, cryogenic insulation, cryogenics and cryostats. There has been no specific book fully describing this branch of science and technology in electrical engineering. However, this book includes these areas, and is essential for those majoring in applied superconductivity in electrical

CMOS-MEMS

Mon, 29 Apr 2013 04:00:00 GMT

This softcover edition of the eponymous volume from the successful "Advanced Micro & Nanosystems" series covers all aspects of fabrication of MEMS under CMOS-compatible conditions from design to implementation.
It examines the various routes and methods to combine electronics generated by the CMOS technology with novel micromechanical parts into one-chip solutions. Various approaches, fundamental and technological aspects as well as strategies leading

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Reliability of MEMS: Testing of Materials and Devices

Mon, 29 Apr 2013 04:00:00 GMT

Now available as a softcover edition, this volume presents topical content from AMN, the only book series on microsystems technology, for practicing engineers as well as MSc and PhD students.
The first part of the book is devoted to mechanical property evaluation methods and their contribution to reliability assessment. Chapter one is of an introductory nature, explaining the relationship between MEMS reliability and mechanical properties, as well

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Acoustic Microscopy and Ultrasonic Imaging

Roman Gr. Maev (Editor) — Mon, 22 Apr 2013 04:00:00 GMT

Novel physical solutions, including new results in the field of adaptive methods and inventive approaches to inverse problems, original concepts based on high harmonic imaging algorithms, intriguing vibro-acoustic imaging and vibro-modulation technique, etc. were successfully introduced and verified in numerous studies of industrial materials and biomaterials in the last few years. Together with the above mentioned traditional academic and practical

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73rd Conference on Glass Problems: CESP, Volume 34, Issue 1

S. K. Sundaram (Editor) — Mon, 22 Apr 2013 04:00:00 GMT

The 73^rd Glass Problem Conference is organized according to the following themes: Glass Melting, Melting, Raw Materials, Batching, and Recycling, Coatings, Strengthening, and Other Topics, Refractories, and Process Control & Modeling

Fatigue of Materials: Advances and Emergences in Understanding

T. S. Srivatsan (Editor), M. Ashraf Imam (Editor), R. Srinivasan — Mon, 15 Apr 2013 04:00:00 GMT

Fatigue of Materials covers a broad spectrum of topics that represent the truly diverse nature of the subject that has grown to become a key area of scientific and applied research. Constituting an international forum for the materials industry, the book provides the perspectives of operators, engineers, and researchers regarding all aspects of current and emerging technologies for materials.

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Physics and Chemistry of Interfaces, 3rd Edition

Hans-Jürgen Butt, Karlheinz Graf, Michael Kappl — Mon, 15 Apr 2013 04:00:00 GMT

Third edition of this excellent textbook for advanced students in material science, chemistry, physics, biology, engineering, or for researchers needing background knowledge in surface and interface science. The general yet comprehensive introduction to this field focuses on the essential concepts rather than specific details, on intuitive understanding rather than learning facts. Manifold high-end applications from surface technology, biotechnology

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Supercapacitors

Max Lu (Series Editor), Francois Beguin (Editor), Elzbieta Frackowiak (Editor) — Mon, 15 Apr 2013 04:00:00 GMT

Written by an international group of leading experts from both academia and industry, this is the first comprehensive book on the topic for 10 years. Taking into account the commercial interest in these systems and the scientific and technological developments over the past decade, all important materials and systems are covered, with several chapters devoted to topics of direct industrial relevance.
The book starts by providing an introduction to

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Photocatalysis and Water Purification: From Fundamentals to Recent Applications

Max Lu (Series Editor), Pierre Pichat (Editor) — Mon, 15 Apr 2013 04:00:00 GMT

From the fundamentals to recent developments, this book introduces scientists and engineers to photocatalysis and demonstrates its potential for improving water quality. It also points out strategies to increase the photocatalytic efficacy: synthesis of better photocatalysts, combination of photocatalysis with other technologies, and the correct design of photocatalytic reactors. Applications and a chapter on design approaches for photocatalytic reactors

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Ordered Mesoporous Materials

Dongyuan Zhao, Ying Wan, Wuzong Zhou — Mon, 15 Apr 2013 04:00:00 GMT

The first book devoted to all aspects and types of mesoporous materials describes, in an in-depth and systematic manner, the step-by-step synthesis, synthesis mechanism, characterization, morphology control, hybridization, and applications of mesoporous molecular sieves. In so doing, it covers silicates, metal-doped silicates, non-silicates, and organic-inorganic hybrids.
While the emphasis is on synthesis, the leading expert authors also discuss characterization

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Introduction to Probability Theory and Stochastic Processes

John Chiasson — Mon, 08 Apr 2013 04:00:00 GMT

A unique approach to stochastic processes that connects the mathematical formulation of random processes to their use in applications

This book presents an innovative approach to teaching probability theory and stochastic processes based on the binary expansion of the unit interval. Departing from standard pedagogy, it uses the binary expansion of the unit interval to explicitly construct an infinite sequence of independent random variables

Plasma Formulary for Physics, Astronomy and Technology, 2nd Edition

Declan Diver — Mon, 01 Apr 2013 04:00:00 GMT

This collection of fundamental formulae, up-to-date references and definitions in plasma physics is vital to anyone with an interest in plasmas or ionized gases, whether in physics, astronomy or engineering.
Both theorists and experimentalists will find this book useful, as it incorporates the latest results and findings, with extended coverage of fusion plasma, plasma in stellar winds, reaction rates, engineering plasma and many other topics.
The text

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Functional Nanostructured Materials and Membranes for Water Treatment

Mon, 01 Apr 2013 04:00:00 GMT

With its emphasis on the application of nanotechnology to improve water treatment processes, this ready reference and handbook addresses the real needs of scientists and others working in the industry. It thus covers materials ranging from ceramic membranes, to functional nanoparticles, carbon nanotubes, and biological materials, as well as theoretical aspects.
Each chapter is written by leading international experts in the field, examining in detail

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Principles and Applications of Tribology, 2nd Edition

Bharat Bhushan — Mon, 01 Apr 2013 04:00:00 GMT

This fully updated Second Edition provides the reader with the solid understanding of tribology which is essential to engineers involved in the design of, and ensuring the reliability of, machine parts and systems. It moves from basic theory to practice, examining tribology from the integrated viewpoint of mechanical engineering, mechanics, and materials science. It offers detailed coverage of the mechanisms of material wear, friction, and all of

Introduction to Tribology, 2nd Edition

Bharat Bhushan — Mon, 01 Apr 2013 04:00:00 GMT

A fully updated version of the popular Introduction to Tribology, the second edition of this leading tribology text introduces the major developments in the understanding and interpretation of friction, wear and lubrication. Considerations of friction and wear have been fully revised to include recent analysis and data work, and friction mechanisms have been reappraised in light of current developments.

Essential Readings in Light Metals, Volume 1, Alumina and Bauxite

Don Donaldson (Editor), Benny Raahauge (Editor) — Mon, 25 Mar 2013 04:00:00 GMT

ONE OF A FOUR-BOOK COLLECTION SPOTLIGHTING CLASSIC ARTICLES

Five decades of landmark original research findings and reviews

Highlighting some of the most important findings reported over the past five decades, this volume features some of the best technical papers published on alumina and bauxite from 1963 to 2011. Papers have been divided into thirteen subject sections for ease of access. Each section has a brief introduction and a list of recommended