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Electro-Chemo-Mechanical Properties of Solid Electrode Surfaces

by Masahiro Seo ...

Series series Chemistry and Material Science (R0)
This book deals with the electro-chemo-mechanical properties characteristic of and unique to solid electrode surfaces, covering interfacial electrochemistry and surface science.Electrochemical reactions such as electro-sorption, electro-deposition or film growth on a solid electrode induce changes in surface stress or film stress that lead to transformation of the surface phase or alteration of ... Read more

$116.09 USD

This book deals with the electro-chemo-mechanical properties characteristic of and unique to solid electrode surfaces, covering interfacial electrochemistry and surface science.Electrochemical reactions such as electro-sorption, electro-deposition or film growth on a solid electrode induce changes in surface stress or film stress that lead to transformation of the surface phase or alteration of
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Proceedings of The 4th International Conference on Optoelectronic and Nano Materials for Advanced Technology

icONMAT 2025, 11-14 February, Cochin, India

Edited by Aldrin Antony, Saji K J, Priya M. J. ...

Series series Springer Nature Proceedings excluding Computer Science
This book includes peer reviewed articles from the 4th International Conference on Optoelectronic and Nanomaterials for Advanced Technology (icONMAT 2025), held during 11–14 February in Cochin, India. It highlights recent advances covering a diverse range of themes-including nanomaterials and devices, energy harvesting and storage, thin films and coatings, biomaterials and engineering, ultrafast ... Read more

$197.09 USD

This book includes peer reviewed articles from the 4th International Conference on Optoelectronic and Nanomaterials for Advanced Technology (icONMAT 2025), held during 11–14 February in Cochin, India. It highlights recent advances covering a diverse range of themes-including nanomaterials and devices, energy harvesting and storage, thin films and coatings, biomaterials and engineering, ultrafast
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Rational Design of Solar Cells for Efficient Solar Energy Conversion

Edited by Alagarsamy Pandikumar, Ramasamy Ramaraj ...

An interdisciplinary guide to the newest solar cell technology for efficient renewable energyRational Design of Solar Cells for Efficient Solar Energy Conversion explores the development of the most recent solar technology and materials used to manufacture solar cells in order to achieve higher solar energy conversion efficiency. The text offers an interdisciplinary approach and combines ... Read more

$174.00 USD

An interdisciplinary guide to the newest solar cell technology for efficient renewable energyRational Design of Solar Cells for Efficient Solar Energy Conversion explores the development of the most recent solar technology and materials used to manufacture solar cells in order to achieve higher solar energy conversion efficiency. The text offers an interdisciplinary approach and combines
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Advanced Calculations for Defects in Materials

Electronic Structure Methods

Edited by Audrius Alkauskas, Alfredo Pasquarello, Chris G. Van de Walle, Jörg Neugebauer, Peter Deák ...

This book investigates the possible ways of improvement by applying more sophisticated electronic structure methods as well as corrections and alternatives to the supercell model. In particular, the merits of hybrid and screened functionals, as well as of the +U methods are assessed in comparison to various perturbative and Quantum Monte Carlo many body theories. The inclusion of excitonic effects ... Read more

$140.00 USD

This book investigates the possible ways of improvement by applying more sophisticated electronic structure methods as well as corrections and alternatives to the supercell model. In particular, the merits of hybrid and screened functionals, as well as of the +U methods are assessed in comparison to various perturbative and Quantum Monte Carlo many body theories. The inclusion of excitonic effects
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Calculations and Simulations of Low-Dimensional Materials

Tailoring Properties for Applications

by Ying Dai, Wei Wei, Yandong Ma, Chengwang Niu ...

Calculations and Simulations of Low-Dimensional MaterialsA comprehensive guide to methods for calculating and simulating the properties of low-dimensional materialsTwo-dimensional materials are those, such as graphene and 2D oxides, whose thickness is so small as to approach the atomic scale. Potential applications for these materials exist in an enormous range of scientific and industrial fields. ... Read more

$125.00 USD

Calculations and Simulations of Low-Dimensional MaterialsA comprehensive guide to methods for calculating and simulating the properties of low-dimensional materialsTwo-dimensional materials are those, such as graphene and 2D oxides, whose thickness is so small as to approach the atomic scale. Potential applications for these materials exist in an enormous range of scientific and industrial fields.
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Integrated Multiferroic Heterostructures and Applications

Edited by Ming Liu, Ziyao Zhou ...

Written by well-known experts in the field, this first systematic overview of multiferroic heterostructures summarizes the latest developments, first presenting the fundamental mechanisms, including multiferroic materials synthesis, structures and mechanisms, before going on to look at device applications.The resulting text offers insight and understanding for scientists and students new to this ... Read more

$125.00 USD

Written by well-known experts in the field, this first systematic overview of multiferroic heterostructures summarizes the latest developments, first presenting the fundamental mechanisms, including multiferroic materials synthesis, structures and mechanisms, before going on to look at device applications.The resulting text offers insight and understanding for scientists and students new to this
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Electro-Osmosis of Polymer Solutions

Linear and Nonlinear Behavior

by Yuki Uematsu ...

Series series Physics and Astronomy (R0)
This thesis focuses on the theoretical description of electro-osmosis of polymer solutions. In particular, it emphasizes the importance of considering non-uniform profiles of the solution viscosity and polymer concentration near a solid surface.The thesis begins with an introduction to fundamental theories and experimental observations for beginners in this field, concerning electrolyte solutions, ... Read more

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This thesis focuses on the theoretical description of electro-osmosis of polymer solutions. In particular, it emphasizes the importance of considering non-uniform profiles of the solution viscosity and polymer concentration near a solid surface.The thesis begins with an introduction to fundamental theories and experimental observations for beginners in this field, concerning electrolyte solutions,
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Elements of Plasma Technology

by Rattachat Mongkolnavin, Chiow San Wong ...

Series series Engineering (R0)
This book presents some fundamental aspects of plasma technology that are important for beginners interested to start research in the area of plasma technology. These include the properties of plasma, methods of plasma generation and basic plasma diagnostic techniques. It also discusses several low cost plasma devices, including pulsed plasma sources such as plasma focus, pulsed capillary ... Read more

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This book presents some fundamental aspects of plasma technology that are important for beginners interested to start research in the area of plasma technology. These include the properties of plasma, methods of plasma generation and basic plasma diagnostic techniques. It also discusses several low cost plasma devices, including pulsed plasma sources such as plasma focus, pulsed capillary
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Fine Particles in Medicine and Pharmacy

Edited by Egon Matijević ...

Series series Chemistry and Material Science (R0)
Pharmaceutical manufacture is very exacting – for example, drugs must be uniform in size, shape, efficacy, bioavailability, and safety. The presence of different polymorphs in drug production is a serious problem, since different polymorphs differ in bioavailability, solubility, dissolution rate, chemical and physical stability, melting point, color, filterability, density, and flow properties. ... Read more

$89.09 USD

Pharmaceutical manufacture is very exacting – for example, drugs must be uniform in size, shape, efficacy, bioavailability, and safety. The presence of different polymorphs in drug production is a serious problem, since different polymorphs differ in bioavailability, solubility, dissolution rate, chemical and physical stability, melting point, color, filterability, density, and flow properties.
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Superconductivity in Graphene and Carbon Nanotubes

Proximity effect and nonlocal transport

by Pablo Burset Atienza ...

Series series Physics and Astronomy (R0)
The unique electronic band structure of graphene gives rise to remarkable properties when in contact with a superconducting electrode. In this thesis two main aspects of these junctions are analyzed: the induced superconducting proximity effect and the non-local transport properties in multi-terminal devices. For this purpose specific models are developed and studied using Green function ... Read more

$89.09 USD

The unique electronic band structure of graphene gives rise to remarkable properties when in contact with a superconducting electrode. In this thesis two main aspects of these junctions are analyzed: the induced superconducting proximity effect and the non-local transport properties in multi-terminal devices. For this purpose specific models are developed and studied using Green function
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The World of Materials

by Robert A. Wesolowski, Anthony P. Wesolowski, Roumiana S. Petrova ...

Series series Chemistry and Material Science (R0)
The world of materials is exciting because new materials are evolving daily. After an introduction to materials science, the book addresses the classification and structure of matter. It moves on to discuss crystal and mechanical properties. Next, the book employs various materials such as semiconductors and iron wires to teach concepts such as electrical conductivity, heat conductivity and ... Read more

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The world of materials is exciting because new materials are evolving daily. After an introduction to materials science, the book addresses the classification and structure of matter. It moves on to discuss crystal and mechanical properties. Next, the book employs various materials such as semiconductors and iron wires to teach concepts such as electrical conductivity, heat conductivity and
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Low-Angle Polarized Neutron and X-Ray Scattering from Magnetic Nanolayers and Nanostructures

by Amitesh Paul ...

Series series Physics and Astronomy (R0)
This research monograph presents the latest results related to the characterization of low dimensional systems. Low-angle polarized neutron scattering and X-ray scattering at grazing incidence are used as the two main techniques to explore various physical phenomena of these systems. Special focus is put on systems like thin film transition metal and rare-earth layers, oxide heterostructures, ... Read more

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This research monograph presents the latest results related to the characterization of low dimensional systems. Low-angle polarized neutron scattering and X-ray scattering at grazing incidence are used as the two main techniques to explore various physical phenomena of these systems. Special focus is put on systems like thin film transition metal and rare-earth layers, oxide heterostructures,
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Nanoalloys

Synthesis, Structure and Properties

Edited by Damien Alloyeau, Christine Mottet, Christian Ricolleau ...

Series series Chemistry and Material Science (R0)
Bimetallic nanoparticles, also called nanoalloys, are at the heart of nanoscience because of their ability to tune together composition and size for specific purposes. By approaching both their physical and chemical properties, Nanoalloys: Synthesis, Structure & Properties provides a comprehensive reference to this research field in nanoscience by addressing the subject from both experimental and ... Read more

$89.09 USD

Bimetallic nanoparticles, also called nanoalloys, are at the heart of nanoscience because of their ability to tune together composition and size for specific purposes. By approaching both their physical and chemical properties, Nanoalloys: Synthesis, Structure & Properties provides a comprehensive reference to this research field in nanoscience by addressing the subject from both experimental and
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Lithium Intercalation in Bilayer Graphene Devices

by Matthias Kühne ...

Series series Physics and Astronomy (R0)
This book reports on the successful implementation of an innovative, miniaturized galvanic cell that offers unprecedented control over and access to ionic transport. It represents a milestone in fundamental studies on the diffusive transport of lithium ions between two atomically thin layers of carbon (graphene), a highly relevant aspect in electrodes for energy and mass storage in the context of ... Read more

$89.09 USD

This book reports on the successful implementation of an innovative, miniaturized galvanic cell that offers unprecedented control over and access to ionic transport. It represents a milestone in fundamental studies on the diffusive transport of lithium ions between two atomically thin layers of carbon (graphene), a highly relevant aspect in electrodes for energy and mass storage in the context of
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Towards Autonomous Soft Matter Systems

Experiments on Membranes and Active Emulsions

by Shashi Thutupalli ...

Series series Physics and Astronomy (R0)
This book focuses on the assembly, organization and resultant collective dynamics of soft matter systems maintained away from equilibrium by an energy flux. Living matter is the ultimate example of such systems, which are comprised of different constituents on very different scales (ions, nucleic acids, proteins, cells). The result of their diverse interactions, maintained using the energy from ... Read more

$89.09 USD

This book focuses on the assembly, organization and resultant collective dynamics of soft matter systems maintained away from equilibrium by an energy flux. Living matter is the ultimate example of such systems, which are comprised of different constituents on very different scales (ions, nucleic acids, proteins, cells). The result of their diverse interactions, maintained using the energy from
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Topological Quantum Matter

A Field Theoretical Perspective

by Thomas Klein Kvorning ...

Series series Physics and Astronomy (R0)
This book offers a theoretical description of topological matter in terms of effective field theories, and in particular topological field theories, focusing on two main topics: topological superconductors and topological insulators.Even though there is vast literature on these subjects, the book fills an important gap by providing a concise introduction to both topological order and symmetry ... Read more

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This book offers a theoretical description of topological matter in terms of effective field theories, and in particular topological field theories, focusing on two main topics: topological superconductors and topological insulators.Even though there is vast literature on these subjects, the book fills an important gap by providing a concise introduction to both topological order and symmetry
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Printed Electronics for Smart Packaging

by Wei Wu ...

Cutting-edge information about materials, technologies, and mechanisms of printed electronics, and their applications for the smart packagingPrinted Electronics for Smart Packaging describes how and why to use printed electronic devices for application in smart packaging.Written by a highly qualified academic, Printed Electronics for Smart Packaging covers sample topics such as:Applications of ... Read more

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Cutting-edge information about materials, technologies, and mechanisms of printed electronics, and their applications for the smart packagingPrinted Electronics for Smart Packaging describes how and why to use printed electronic devices for application in smart packaging.Written by a highly qualified academic, Printed Electronics for Smart Packaging covers sample topics such as:Applications of
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Non-Bloch Band Theory of Non-Hermitian Systems

by Kazuki Yokomizo ...

Series series Physics and Astronomy (R0)
This book constructs a non-Bloch band theory and studies physics described by non-Hermitian Hamiltonian in terms of the theory proposed here.In non-Hermitian crystals, the author introduces the non-Bloch band theory which produces an energy spectrum in the limit of a large system size. The energy spectrum is then calculated from a generalized Brillouin zone for a complex Bloch wave number. While a ... Read more

$152.09 USD

This book constructs a non-Bloch band theory and studies physics described by non-Hermitian Hamiltonian in terms of the theory proposed here.In non-Hermitian crystals, the author introduces the non-Bloch band theory which produces an energy spectrum in the limit of a large system size. The energy spectrum is then calculated from a generalized Brillouin zone for a complex Bloch wave number. While a
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Computational Materials, Chemistry, and Biochemistry: From Bold Initiatives to the Last Mile

In Honor of William A. Goddard’s Contributions to Science and Engineering

Edited by Sadasivan Shankar, Richard Muller, Thom Dunning, Guan Hua Chen ...

Series series Chemistry and Material Science (R0)
This book provides a broad and nuanced overview of the achievements and legacy of Professor William (“Bill”) Goddard in the field of computational materials and molecular science. Leading researchers from around the globe discuss Goddard’s work and its lasting impacts, which can be seen in today’s cutting-edge chemistry, materials science, and biology techniques. Each section of the book closes ... Read more

$215.09 USD

This book provides a broad and nuanced overview of the achievements and legacy of Professor William (“Bill”) Goddard in the field of computational materials and molecular science. Leading researchers from around the globe discuss Goddard’s work and its lasting impacts, which can be seen in today’s cutting-edge chemistry, materials science, and biology techniques. Each section of the book closes
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Phononics

by El Houssaine El Boudouti, Abdellatif Akjouj, Yan Pennec, Housni Al-Wahsh, Gaetan Leveque, Bahram Djafari-Rouhani, Leonard Dobrzyński ...

Series series Interface Transmission Tutorial Book Series
Phononics: Interface Transmission Tutorial Book Series provides an investigation of modern systems that includes a discrete matrix description. Classical continuous systems relying on the use of differential equations are recalled, showing that they generally have a specific limit on their corresponding modern matrix formulation. A detailed description of the mathematical languages that enables ... Read more

$134.99 USD

Phononics: Interface Transmission Tutorial Book Series provides an investigation of modern systems that includes a discrete matrix description. Classical continuous systems relying on the use of differential equations are recalled, showing that they generally have a specific limit on their corresponding modern matrix formulation. A detailed description of the mathematical languages that enables
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Strong Light–Matter Interactions in Extreme Plasmonic and Mie-Resonant Systems

by P. Elli Stamatopoulou ...

Series series Physics and Astronomy (R0)
Collective excitations in matter, either in the form of plasmons in metals or Mie resonances in high-index dielectrics, constitute fundamental building blocks for photonic applications, including optical and quantum communications, biosensing, and polaritonic chemistry. Motivated by these prospects, this book explores excitations sustained in metallic and dielectric nanocavities and their ... Read more

$170.99 USD

Collective excitations in matter, either in the form of plasmons in metals or Mie resonances in high-index dielectrics, constitute fundamental building blocks for photonic applications, including optical and quantum communications, biosensing, and polaritonic chemistry. Motivated by these prospects, this book explores excitations sustained in metallic and dielectric nanocavities and their
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High Pressure Physics

A Treatise

by Surinder M. Sharma, Rajagopala Chidambaram ...

This advanced textbook provides an exhaustive review of topics of immense importance to the fundamental understanding of physics of materials at high pressures. The book presents the current status of experimental and theoretical techniques used to understand the behaviour of materials under high compression. Various topics covered in this book are high pressure studies of materials, equation of ... Read more

$152.99 USD

This advanced textbook provides an exhaustive review of topics of immense importance to the fundamental understanding of physics of materials at high pressures. The book presents the current status of experimental and theoretical techniques used to understand the behaviour of materials under high compression. Various topics covered in this book are high pressure studies of materials, equation of
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Contribution of Colloidal Materials to Air, Water and Soil Environmental Sustainability

From Basic Concepts to Advanced Applications

Edited by Izabel C Riegel-Vidotti, Lizandra Maria Zimmermann, Heloise R de Barros ...

There is a need for an integrated approach to solving and mitigating environmental problems using colloid science technologies and considering the relationship between air, water and soil. This book covers basic to advanced topics on the use of colloidal materials and related technologies with emphasis on bio-based colloids.The introduction establishes the book scope and significance in the modern ... Read more

$161.99 USD

There is a need for an integrated approach to solving and mitigating environmental problems using colloid science technologies and considering the relationship between air, water and soil. This book covers basic to advanced topics on the use of colloidal materials and related technologies with emphasis on bio-based colloids.The introduction establishes the book scope and significance in the modern
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Photon to Power

Harvesting the Sun

Edited by Prasanth Ravindran, Deepa K. G., Adersh Asok, Durga Shankar, Al Jumlat Ahmed ...

Series series Physics and Astronomy (R0)
This book comprehensively explores the multifaceted realm of solar energy conversion, delving into various cutting-edge technologies and methodologies spanning photovoltaics, thermal energy conversion, electrochemical energy conversion, innovative approaches, and solar optics. It provides a thorough understanding of the principles, advancements, and challenges across these domains, catering to ... Read more

$116.99 USD

This book comprehensively explores the multifaceted realm of solar energy conversion, delving into various cutting-edge technologies and methodologies spanning photovoltaics, thermal energy conversion, electrochemical energy conversion, innovative approaches, and solar optics. It provides a thorough understanding of the principles, advancements, and challenges across these domains, catering to
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