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Structure of Materials An Introduction to Crystallography, Diffraction and Symmetry Second edition Marc De Graef and Michael E. McHenry Carnegie Mellon University, Pennsylvania

The new edition of this highly readable, popular textbook covers the fundamentals of crystallography, symmetry and diffraction and applies these concepts to a large range of materials. Now with new end-of-chapter exercises, more illustrations, more streamlined coverage of crystallography and additional coverage of magnetic point group symmetry. Contents: 1. Materials and materials properties; 2. The periodic table and bonds; 3. What is a crystal structure?; 4. Crystallographic computations; 5. Lattice planes; 6. Reciprocal space; 7. Additional crystallographic computations; 8. Symmetry in crystallography; 9. Point groups; 10. Plane groups and space groups; 11. X-ray diffraction: geometry; 12. X-ray diffraction: intensities; 13. Other diffraction techniques; 14. About crystal structures and diffraction patterns; 15. Non-crystallographic point groups; 16. Periodic and aperiodic things; 17. Metallic structures I; 18. Metallic structures II; 19. Metallic structures III: quasicrystals; 20. Metallic structures IV: amorphous metals; 21. Ceramic structures I; 22. Ceramic structures II: high temperature superconductors; 23. Ceramic structures III: terrestrial and extraterrestrial minerals; 24. Molecular solids and biological materials.

Graphene Carbon in Two Dimensions Mikhail I. Katsnelson Radboud Universiteit Nijmegen

Graphene is the thinnest known material, yet stronger than diamond, with potentially significant applications in nanotechnology. This book systematically presents the basic concepts of graphene physics, assuming undergraduate-level quantum and statistical physics training. It provides an important introduction for graduate students in nanoscience and nanotechnology, physicists and materials science researchers. ‘… the first of its kind for the field of graphene, and a very successful book. Starting from the basics, at student level, it guides the reader to the most important results in the field of graphene physics to date … This book is not only a brilliant systematic overview of the state-of-the-art in graphene research to date; it also offers a program of research for the next few years.’ Dr Kostya Novoselov, University of Manchester, co-recipient (together with Professor A. Geim) of the 2010 Nobel Prize in Physics 2012 247 x 174 mm 366pp 101 b/w illus. 978-0-521-19540-9 Hardback £45.00 eBook available

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Liquid Surfaces and Interfaces Synchrotron X-ray Methods Peter S. Pershan Harvard University, Massachusetts

and Mark Schlossman University of Illinois, Chicago

A practical guide to all aspects of x-ray scattering experiments on liquid surfaces and interfaces, this book enables readers to understand and carry out experimental investigations into molecular ordering at liquid surfaces and interfaces. It is ideal for graduate students and researchers in physics, chemistry, biology and materials science. ‘Peter Pershan, a founding father and a prime motive in the field of synchrotron x-ray studies of liquid surfaces, and Mark Schlossman, a leading expert in the field, present an admirable combination of a comprehensive, in-depth, exposition of the experimental methods and their underlying theory and data analysis approaches, with a lucid discussion of selected results obtained using these methods. The book’s first part is an invaluable guide for researchers wishing to enter the field. The second … is a broad, insightful and inspiring panorama of the field’s major achievements, which is a joy to read … the selection … reflects elegantly the authors’ wisdom, breadth of view, and 30 years of experience … this volume will find a place of honor on the bookshelves of all researchers … worldwide.’ Moshe Deutsch, Bar-Ilan University, Israel 2012 247 x 174 mm 334pp 123 b/w illus. 12 tables 978-0-521-81401-0 Hardback £85.00 www.cambridge.org/9780521814010

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Fundamentals of Condensed Matter and Crystalline Physics An Introduction for Students of Physics and Materials Science David L. Sidebottom Creighton University, Omaha

This undergraduate textbook merges traditional solid state physics with contemporary condensed matter physics, providing an up-to-date introduction to the major concepts that form the foundations of condensed materials. Illustrations are closely integrated with the text and along with end-of-chapter exercises strongly support student learning. ‘This book provides a superb and much needed introduction to contemporary condensed matter physics, emphasizing that the solid phase covers much more than the perfect crystals of traditional textbooks. Liquids and selected topics of soft matter are also covered. In a pedagogical tour-de-force, Sidebottom explains the concepts in the simplest possible terms, without compromising accuracy. I highly [recommend] this book.’ Jeppe Dyre, Roskilde University Contents: Part I. Structure: 1. Crystal structure; 2. Amorphous structure; 3. Bonds and cohesion; 4. Magnetic structure; Part II. Scattering: 5. Scattering theory; 6. Scattering by crystals; 7. Scattering by amorphous matter; 8. Self-similar structures and liquid crystals; Part III. Dynamics: 9. Liquid dynamics; 10. Crystal vibrations; 11. Thermal properties; 12. Electrons: the free electron model; 13. Electrons: band theory; 14. Bulk dynamics and response; Part IV. Transitions:

Materials Science 15. Introduction to phase transitions; 16. Percolation theory; 17. Mean field theory and renormalization; 18. Superconductivity; Appendices; Index. 2012 246 x 189 mm 418pp 229 b/w illus. 10 tables 95 exercises 978-1-107-01710-8 Hardback £40.00

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Materials in Mechanical Extremes Fundamentals and Applications Neil Bourne

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Atomic Weapons Establishment, UK

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Exploring the underlying principles of materials under extreme external pressures, this unified guide provides a toolbox for assessing and predicting their behaviour and applying them to practical design situations. Real-world examples are included from a range of natural phenomena and industrial applications across science and engineering.

The Electron Glass M. Pollak

University of California, Riverside

M. Ortuño

Universidad de Murcia, Spain

and A. Frydman

Bar-Ilan University, Israel

Presenting an up-to-date report on electronic glasses, this book examines experiments and theories for a variety of disordered materials where electrons exhibit glassy properties. It provides introductory background material on glassy systems so it can be understood by researchers in condensed matter physics who are new to this field. 2012 247 x 174 mm 304pp 118 b/w illus. 978-0-521-19552-2 Hardback c. £65.00 Publication December 2012 www.cambridge.org/9780521195522

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Ceramic Lasers Akio Ikesue Yan Lin Aung

World-Lab. Co. Ltd.

and Voicu Lupei

National Institute of Laser, Plasma and Radiation Physics

Co-authored by one of the pioneers of the field, this book describes the fabrication technology and theoretical characterisation of ceramic material properties. It describes novel types of solid lasers and other optics using ceramic materials, making it an invaluable guide for physicists, materials scientists and engineers working on laser ceramics. 2012 247 x 174 mm 480pp 245 b/w illus. 20 tables 978-0-521-11408-0 Hardback c. £70.00 Publication November 2012 www.cambridge.org/9780521114080

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Optical Antennas Edited by Mario Agio

European Laboratory for Nonlinear Spectroscopy (LENS)

and Andrea Alù

University of Texas, Austin

A consistent and systematic review of recent advances in optical antenna theory and practice, written by leading experts in the fields of engineering, physics, photonics, optics, chemistry and nanofabrication. 2012 247 x 174 mm 456pp 195 b/w illus. 1 table 978-1-107-01414-5 Hardback c. £85.00 Publication December 2012 www.cambridge.org/9781107014145

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Thin Film Transistor Circuits and Systems Reza Chaji

Ignis Innovation Inc., Kitchener, Ontario

and Arokia Nathan University of Cambridge

Provides a comprehensive review of the design challenges associated with building circuits and systems from thinfilm transistors, including architecture, fabrication and design considerations. 2013 228 x 152 mm 180pp 113 b/w illus. 11 tables 978-1-107-01233-2 Hardback c. £50.00 Publication January 2013 www.cambridge.org/9781107012332

LCP for Microwave Packages and Modules Anh-Vu H. Pham

University of California, Davis

Morgan J. Chen Huawei Technologies

and Kunia Aihara Hirose Electric

A comprehensive overview of electrical design using Liquid Crystal Polymer (LCP) at package, component and system levels, providing a detailed look at everything you need to know to get up-to-speed on the subject, including successful design details, techniques and potential pitfalls. ‘These foremost experts have created a compendium on microwave and millimeter-wave applications of LCP in packaging and modules that is clear and comprehensive, starting with materials science and theory, going through wide-ranging and current practical applications, and even covering all of the practical reliability aspects. Moreover, they have revealed in detail a host of design tricks (such as defected grounds) and advanced circuitry (such as a folded Marchand balun with a broadband even-mode matching network) that can enhance the designer’s arsenal in general. We have here a valuable text for microwave designers at all levels.’ Ed Stoneham, Stoneham Innovations The Cambridge RF and Microwave Engineering Series

2012 247 x 174 mm 266pp 227 b/w illus. 24 tables 978-1-107-00378-1 Hardback £75.00 eBook available

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Materials Science Forthcoming

Scanning Electron Microscopy for the Life Sciences

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Advances in Microscopy and Microanalysis

Contents: 1. Materials modelling and simulation; Part I. Some Basics: 2. The random walk model; 3. Simulation of finite systems; Part II. Atoms and Molecules: 4. Electronic structure methods; 5. Interatomic potentials; 6. Molecular dynamics; 7. The Monte Carlo method; 8. Molecular and macromolecular systems; Part III. Mesoscopic Methods: 9. Kinetic Monte Carlo; 10. Monte Carlo methods at the mesoscale; 11. Cellular automata; 12. Phase-field methods; 13. Mesoscale dynamics; Part IV. Some Final Words: 14. Materials selection and design; Part V. Appendices: A. Energy units; B. Introduction to materials; C. Mathematical background; D. Classical mechanics; E. Electrostatics; F. Quantum mechanics; G. Statistical thermodynamics and kinetics; H. Linear elasticity; I. Introduction to computation.

2012 247 x 174 mm 312pp 90 b/w illus. 39 colour illus. 978-0-521-19599-7 Hardback c. £75.00 Publication October 2012 www.cambridge.org/9780521195997

2013 246 x 189 mm 424pp 339 b/w illus. 15 tables 978-0-521-84587-8 Hardback c. £60.00 Publication March 2013 www.cambridge.org/9780521845878

Edited by Heide Schatten University of Missouri, Columbia

This guide for researchers introduces modern scanning electron microscopy (SEM) instrumentation, methodology and techniques, highlighting novel applications to cell and molecular biology. Addressing conventional, cryo, immuno and high resolution SEM, this book shows the reader how SEM can be used to visualise structural components beyond the surface structure.

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Introduction to Computational Materials Science Fundamentals to Applications Richard LeSar Los Alamos National Laboratory

Emphasising essential methods and universal principles, this textbook provides everything students need to understand the basics of simulating materials behaviour. Topics covered range from electronic structure methods to microstructural evolution; appendices provide crucial background material, and exercises, worked examples and

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Chemistry of Fossil Fuels and Biofuels Harold Schobert

Pennsylvania State University

Focusing on today’s major fuel resources, this book discusses the natural processes by which they formed; their composition and properties; and the ways in which they are converted or upgraded into the forms in commercial use. It is ideal for graduate students and professionals in chemical engineering and energy technology. Contents: 1. Fuels and the global carbon cycle; 2. Catalysis, enzymes and proteins; 3. Photosynthesis and the formation of polysaccharides; 4. Ethanol; 5. Plant oils and biodiesel; 6. Composition and reactions of

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Materials Science wood; 7. Reactive intermediates; 8. Formation of fossil fuels; 9. Structure-property relationships among hydrocarbons; 10. Composition, properties and processing of natural gas; 11. Composition, properties and classification of petroleum; 12. Petroleum distillation; 13. Heterogeneous catalysis; 14. Catalytic routes to gasoline; 15. Middle distillate fuels; 16. Thermal processing in refining; 17. Composition, properties and classification of coals; 18. The inorganic chemistry of coals; 19. Production of synthetic gas; 20. Gas treatment and shifting; 21. Uses of synthetic gas; 22. Direct production of liquid fuels from coal pyrolysis; 23. Carbonization and coking of coal; 24. Carbon products from fossil and biofuels; 25. Carbon dioxide. Cambridge Series in Chemical Engineering

2012 247 x 174 mm 520pp 200 b/w illus. 54 tables 978-0-521-11400-4 Hardback c. £70.00 Publication December 2012 www.cambridge.org/9780521114004

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will understand the critical relationships between the environment, energy and sustainability. Contents: List of contributors; Preface; Acknowledgments; Part I. Energy and the Environment: The Global Landscape; Part II. Nonrenewable Energy Sources; Part III. Renewable Energy Sources; Part IV. Transportation; Part V. Energy Efficiency; Part VI. Energy Storage, HighPenetration Renewables and Grid Stabilization; Summary; Appendix A. Thermodynamics; Appendix B. Electrochemistry; Appendix C. Units; Index. 2012 276 x 219 mm 772pp 450 colour illus. 80 tables 978-1-107-00023-0 Hardback £65.00 eBook available

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Large Scale Solar Power Systems Construction and Economics Peter Gevorkian Vector Delta Design Group

Published in partnership with the materials research society

Fundamentals of Materials for Energy and Environmental Sustainability Edited by David S. Ginley

National Renewable Energy Laboratory, Golden, Colorado

and David Cahen

Weizmann Institute of Science, Israel

How will we meet rising energy demands? What are our options? Are there viable long-term solutions for the future? Whether you are a student taking an energy course or a newcomer to the field, in using this textbook you

This book discusses all aspects of largescale solar power systems, including an economic analysis. Anticipating the importance of solar power systems as a viable energy resource, this modern and up-to-date title includes an in-depth chapter on smart grid transmissions and large-scale energy storage systems. 2012 253 x 177 mm 382pp 137 b/w illus. 5 tables 978-1-107-02768-8 Hardback £80.00 Publication November 2012 www.cambridge.org/9781107027688

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Mechanics of Biomaterials Fundamental Principles for Implant Design Lisa A. Pruitt University of California, Berkeley

and Ayyana M. Chakravartula Exponent, Inc., Menlo Park, California

‘Mechanics of Biomaterials is the textbook I have been waiting for. This comprehensive work synthesizes the science and engineering of biomaterials that has developed over the past three decades into a highly useful textbook for training students … as I reviewed this work it felt like I was reviewing my own lecture notes developed over 20 years. [It] combines materials science, mechanics and medical device design and analysis in a seamless and thorough manner incorporating many critical studies from the literature into a clear and comprehensive work … Pruitt and Chakravartula have succeeded in developing an outstanding text and reference book that should be required reading for all who aspire to design, develop and evaluate medical devices.’ Jeremy L. Gilbert, Syracuse University Contents: Part I. Materials: 1. Biocompatibility, sterilization and materials selection for implant design; 2. Metals for medical implants; 3. Ceramics; 4. Polymers; 5. Mechanical behavior of structural tissues; Part II. Mechanics: 6. Elasticity; 7. Viscoelasticity; 8. Failure theories; 9. Fracture mechanics; 10. Fatigue; 11. Friction, lubrication and wear; Part III. Case Studies: 12. Regulatory affairs and testing; 13. Orthopedics; 14. Cardiovascular devices; 15. Oral and maxillofacial devices; 16. Soft tissue replacements; Appendix A. Selected topics from

mechanics of materials; Appendix B. Table of material properties of engineering biomaterials and tissues; Appendix C. Teaching methodologies in biomaterials; Glossary; List of symbols. Cambridge Texts in Biomedical Engineering

2011 246 x 189 mm 696pp 375 b/w illus. 35 tables 115 exercises 978-0-521-76221-2 Hardback £65.00 eBook available

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Essential Biomaterials Science David Williams

University of Liverpool

This groundbreaking textbook equips students with everything they need to know about biomaterials science, including essential background and theory, comprehensive and up-to-date coverage of existing biomaterials, and industry insights. Contains extensive interweaved case studies, informative glossaries and engaging exercises. An indispensable resource for students of biomaterial science and engineering. Contents: 1. The clinical necessity of biomaterials in the 21st century; 2. Essential materials science; 3. Biocompatibility pathways; 4. Implantable medical devices and artificial organs; 5. Regenerative medicine and tissue engineering; 6. Drug and gene delivery; 7. Imaging and diagnostic systems; 8. Contemporary and future biomaterials; 9. Infrastructure of the biomaterials industry. Cambridge Texts in Biomedical Engineering

2013 246 x 189 mm 400pp 150 b/w illus. 35 tables 978-0-521-89908-6 Hardback c. £60.00 Publication April 2013 www.cambridge.org/9780521899086

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Materiomics High Throughput Screening of Biomaterial Properties Edited by Jan de Boer and Clemens van Blitterswijk

University of Twente, Enschede, The Netherlands

This complete, yet concise, guide covers the adaptation and application of high throughput screening of biomaterials. Written by internationally renowned experts, illustrated with case studies of state-of-the-art experiments, and with overviews of seminal literature, it is ideal for anyone interested in the rapidly developing field of biomaterials research. 2013 247 x 174 mm 250pp 978-1-107-01677-4 Hardback c. £75.00 Publication March 2013 www.cambridge.org/9781107016774

excellent resource for a faculty staff to deliver a course on this topic.’ Materials Today 2008 246 x 189 mm 880pp 978-0-521-86675-0 Hardback £53.00 eBook available

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Iron and Steel William F. Hosford

University of Michigan, Ann Arbor

This book is a complete treatment of iron and steel including their history, methods involved in their production, descriptions of various steels and cast irons and their properties and how they are heat treated. 2012 228 x 152 mm 310pp 307 b/w illus. 22 tables 978-1-107-01798-6 Hardback £50.00 eBook available

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Mechanical Behavior of Materials Second edition Marc André Meyers

University of California, San Diego

and Krishan Kumar Chawla University of Alabama, Birmingham

A balanced mechanics-materials approach and coverage of the latest developments in biomaterials and electronic materials, this is a thorough and modern textbook for upper-level undergraduates. The fundamental mechanisms at micro- and nano-meter level are presented across a widerange of materials, with mathematical simplicity and a conceptual focus. ‘I would certainly recommend this book to senior undergraduate and postgraduate students studying mechanical behavior of materials in schools of engineering or solid state physics. The book would be an

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Introduction to Elasticity Theory for Crystal Defects R. W. Balluffi

Massachusetts Institute of Technology

Provides a user-friendly introduction for graduates and researchers. Covering all the key topics, with mathematical complexities clearly explained, the reader will gain a solid understanding of anisotropic elasticity theory. Exercises and solutions are included. ‘This is a very nice, self-contained and inclusive book. It should provide a foundation for the anisotropic elastic theory of defects and their interactions for years to come.’ John Hirth, Ohio State University 2012 247 x 174 mm 458pp 139 b/w illus. 3 tables 66 exercises 978-1-107-01255-4 Hardback £65.00 eBook available

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Damage and Failure of Composite Materials Ramesh Talreja

Texas A & M University

and Chandra Veer Singh University of Toronto

Damage and failure of materials is a topic of concern in many engineering applications, particularly where reliable and cost-effective design is important. This book provides a complete treatment of damage mechanics of composite materials, presenting a balanced experimental and computational approach for engineers and materials scientists in industry and academia. 2012 247 x 174 mm 314pp 171 b/w illus. 978-0-521-81942-8 Hardback £65.00 eBook available

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Nonlinear Solid Mechanics Bifurcation Theory and Material Instability Davide Bigoni Università degli Studi di Trento, Italy

For researchers and graduate students, this book addresses the complex modelling of materials behaviour under extreme mechanical conditions and of failure in terms of non-linear continuum mechanics and instability theory. The theoretical framework presented helps us understand failure conditions, crucial for exploitation of traditional materials and design of innovative materials.

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Modeling Materials Continuum, Atomistic and Multiscale Techniques Ellad B. Tadmor University of Minnesota

and Ronald E. Miller Carleton University, Ottawa

Explains key theoretical ideas behind multiscale modeling for graduate students and researchers in physics, materials science, chemistry and engineering. Contents: 1. Introduction; Part I. Continuum Mechanics and Thermodynamics: 2. Essential continuum mechanics and thermodynamics; Part II. Atomistics: 3. Lattices and crystal structures; 4. Quantum mechanics of materials; 5. Empirical atomistic models of materials; 6. Molecular statics; Part III. Atomistic Foundations of Continuum Concepts: 7. Classical equilibrium statistical mechanics; 8. Microscopic expressions for continuum fields; 9. Molecular dynamics; Part IV. Multiscale Methods: 10. What is multiscale modeling?; 11. Atomistic constitutive relations for multilattice crystals; 12. Atomistic/continuum coupling: static methods; 13. Atomistic/continuum coupling: finite temperature and dynamics; Appendix; References; Index. 2011 246 x 189 mm 786pp 170 b/w illus. 117 exercises 978-0-521-85698-0 Hardback £50.00 eBook available

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2012 253 x 177 mm 550pp 235 b/w illus. 18 colour illus. 10 tables 978-1-107-02541-7 Hardback £85.00 eBook available

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Introduction to the Network Approximation Method for Materials Modeling Leonid Berlyand

Pennsylvania State University

Alexander G. Kolpakov

Università degli Studi di Cassino e del Lazio Meridionale, Italy

and A. Novikov

Pennsylvania State University

This introductory text presents the state of the art in general framework approximation theory. Intended for graduate students in applied mathematics and related fields such as physics and engineering, it is also a useful overview of the topic for researchers in these areas. Contents: Preface; 1. Review of mathematical notions used in the analysis of transport problems in dense-packed composite materials; 2. Background and motivation for introduction of network models; 3. Network approximation for boundary-value problems with discontinuous coefficients and a finite number of inclusions; 4. Numerics for percolation and polydispersity via network models; 5. The network approximation theorem for an infinite number of bodies; 6. Network method for nonlinear composites; 7. Network approximation for potentials of disks; 8. Application of complex variables method; Bibliography; Index. Encyclopedia of Mathematics and its Applications, 148

2012 234 x 156 mm 256pp 65 b/w illus. 978-1-107-02823-4 Hardback c. £50.00 Publication November 2012 www.cambridge.org/9781107028234

Continuum Mechanics and Thermodynamics From Fundamental Concepts to Governing Equations Ellad B. Tadmor University of Minnesota

Ronald E. Miller

Carleton University, Ottawa

and Ryan S. Elliott University of Minnesota

Treats subjects directly related to nonlinear materials modeling for graduate students and researchers in physics, materials science, chemistry and engineering. ‘The book is written in a very contemporary style and is full of wellthought out (solved) examples. I found it very enjoyable to read. Nearly every other page has footnotes which are in turns quirky, humorous or just plain factual but always informative and add an exceptional value to the text.’ Pradeep Sharma, iMechanica (imechanica.org) 2011 246 x 189 mm 372pp 43 b/w illus. 95 exercises 978-1-107-00826-7 Hardback £45.00 eBook available

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Principles of Multiscale Modeling Weinan E

Princeton University, New Jersey

A systematic discussion of the fundamental principles, written by a leading contributor to the field. Contents: Preface; 1. Introduction; 2. Analytical methods; 3. Classical multiscale algorithms; 4. The hierarchy of physical models; 5. Examples of multi-physics models; 6. Capturing the macroscale behavior; 7. Resolving local events or singularities; 8. Elliptic equations with multiscale coefficients; 9. Problems with multiple time scales; 10. Rare events; 11. Some perspectives; Index. 2011 247 x 174 mm 488pp 71 b/w illus. 13 colour illus. 978-1-107-09654-7 Hardback £45.00 www.cambridge.org/9781107096547

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Dendrimers, Dendrons, and Dendritic Polymers Discovery, Applications and the Future Donald A. Tomalia NanoSynthons, LLC

Jørn B. Christensen University of Copenhagen

and Ulrik Boas

Technical University of Denmark, Lyngby

advancements in nanotechnology. This book presents the history of dendrimer discovery, synthetic strategies, characterisation methodologies, dendritic effects and the future impact on nanotechnology and commercial applications. 2012 247 x 174 mm 344pp 269 b/w illus. 2 tables 978-0-521-51580-1 Hardback £60.00 Publication September 2012 www.cambridge.org/9780521515801

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The Physics of Deformation and Fracture of Polymers Ali Argon

Massachusetts Institute of Technology

Demonstrating through examples, this book presents a mechanism-based perspective on the broad ranges of deformation and fracture response of all solid polymers. It provides a means of developing wide-ranging computational capability for modelling complex 3D deformation processing of polymers from industrial scale applications to nanoscale biofluidic devices. 2013 247 x 174 mm 400pp 235 b/w illus. 15 tables 978-0-521-82184-1 Hardback c. £75.00 Publication January 2013 www.cambridge.org/9780521821841

Dendrimer science has exploded onto the polymer science scene, presenting a completely new polymeric architecture. It offers unique architecturally driven properties which promise exciting

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Thermally Stable and Flame Retardant Polymer Nanocomposites Edited by Vikas Mittal

The Petroleum Institute, Abu Dhabi

Covers recent advances in the generation of thermally stable and flame retardant polymer nanocomposites, placing theory within a commercial context. 2011 247 x 174 mm 406pp 217 b/w illus. 45 tables 978-0-521-19075-6 Hardback £80.00 eBook available

Phenomenology of Polymer Solution Dynamics George D. J. Phillies

Worcester Polytechnic Institute, Massachusetts

Presents a completely new approach to examining how polymers move in nondilute solution, for graduate students and researchers. 2011 247 x 174 mm 528pp 242 b/w illus. 978-0-521-87555-4 Hardback £70.00 eBook available

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Colloidal Suspension Rheology

Fundamentals of Polymer-Clay Nanocomposites

Jan Mewis

Gary W. Beall and Clois E. Powell

Texas State University, San Marcos

The first authored introduction to the science, engineering and commercial applications of polymer-clay nanocomposites. 2011 247 x 174 mm 194pp 36 b/w illus. 1 table 978-0-521-87643-8 Hardback £70.00 eBook available

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Katholieke Universiteit Leuven, Belgium

and Norman J. Wagner University of Delaware

Presented in an accessible and introductory manner, this is the first book devoted to the comprehensive study of colloidal suspensions. Cambridge Series in Chemical Engineering

2011 247 x 174 mm 416pp 200 b/w illus. 4 tables 978-0-521-51599-3 Hardback £85.00 eBook available

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Physical Gels from Biological and Synthetic Polymers

Conjugated Polymers for Organic Electronics Design and Synthesis Andrew Grimsdale

Madeleine Djabourov

Ecole Supérieure de Physique et de Chimie Industrielles de la Ville de Paris

Nanyang Technological University, Singapore

Katsuyoshi Nishinari

University of Newcastle, New South Wales

and Paul Dastoor

Osaka City University, Japan

Covering the chemistry and physics of conjugated polymers, this guide shows how to design materials with optimal performance for various electronic applications, such as in transistors, LEDs, and solar cells. Structure-property relationships are covered, in addition to how impurities or defects can affect performance and how the devices operate.

and Simon B. Ross-Murphy University of Manchester

Presenting a unique perspective on state-of-the-art physical gels, this interdisciplinary guide highlights recent developments and provides the information needed to understand current and future practical applications. It shows the interconnections between the key aspects of gels, from molecules and structure through to rheological and functional properties.

Cambridge Molecular Science

2013 247 x 174 mm 250pp 166 b/w illus. 978-1-107-00816-8 Hardback c. £80.00 Publication March 2013 www.cambridge.org/9781107008168

2012 247 x 174 mm 300pp 170 b/w illus. 7 tables 978-0-521-76964-8 Hardback c. £70.00 Publication December 2012 www.cambridge.org/9780521769648

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