Materials Science Books - November 2010 by CRC Press

Contents Nanomaterials ..................................................3 Energetic Materials ..........................................8 Biomaterials & Medical Devices ........................9 Coatings & Thin Films ....................................11 Composite Materials ......................................12 Page 3

Electronic and Magnetic Materials ..................15

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Materials Charaxcterization & Testing ............20 Metals & Alloys ..............................................21 Corrosion........................................................25 Polymeric Materials and Plastics......................26 Fire Science ....................................................29 Adhesives........................................................29 General ..........................................................30 Page 9

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Nanomaterials Coming Soon!

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Nanoporous Materials

Advances in Polyolefin Nanocomposites

Advanced Techniques for Characterization, Modeling, and Processing Edited by

Nick Kanellopoulos Demokritos National Centre for Scientific Research, Greece

The past 30 years has seen a dramatic rise in the use of porous materials due to the development of an increasing number of novel substances. This book provides researchers from different disciplines with a concise presentation of the current state of the art, recent advances, and expected developments. The book examines simulation techniques and their applications for optimizing processes involving sorbents, membranes, and catalysts. It addresses experimental techniques and modeling techniques and offer case studies for further explanation. Contents (Abridged): Part I: Basic Principles, Recent Advances, and Expected Developments of Advanced Characterization Techniques Scattering Techniques Studying Diffusion and Mass Transfer at the Microscale Nanoscale Microscopies The Combination of In Situ and Ex Situ Techniques for Monitoring and Controlling the Evolution of Nanostructure of Nanoporous Materials Part II Fundamentals, Recent Advances, and Expected Developments of Simulation Methods Mesoscopic Methods Characterization of Macroscopically Nonhomogeneous Porous Media through Transient Gas Sorption or Permeation Measurements Part III Fundamentals and Recent Advances in Sorption, Membrane, Catalytic and Novel Processes Involving Nanoporous Materials Synthesis Processes of Nanoporous Solid Sorption Processes Fundamental Approach to Supercritical Hydrogen Adsorptivity of Nanoporous Carbons Membrane Processes

Edited by

Vikas Mittal BASF SE, Polymer Research, Ludwigshafen, Germany

Written and edited by pioneers in the field, this volume elucidates recent research and developments in polyolefin nanocomposites. These composites have recently been shown to be commercially viable across a number of fields, including biomedical science, aerospace, and automotive engineering. The book focuses on theoretical models to understand the organicinorganic interfaces in polyolefins and also provides a detailed description of the recently developed models for property prediction of these nanocomposites. It concentrates on developments with not only the aluminosilicate fillers, but also with equally important fillers such as layer double hydroxides and nanotubes. Contents: Polyolefin Nanocomposites Technology Nanocomposite Blends Containing Polyolefins Polyolefin Nanocomposites by Solution Blending Method Polyolefin Nanocomposites by Reactive Extrusion Preparation of Polyolefin Nanocomposites by In Situ Polymerization Using Clay-Supported Catalysts Effect of Clay Treatment on the In Situ Generation of Polyolefin Nanocomposites Modification of Inorganic Fillers and Interfacial Properties in Polyolefin Nanocomposites: Theory versus Experiment Polyolefin Nanocomposites with Layered Double Hydroxides Microstructure and Properties of Polypropylene/Carbon Nanotube Nanocomposites Polypropylene Nanocomposites with Clay Treated with Thermally Stable Imidazolium Modification Functional Polyolefins for Polyolefin/Clay Nanocomposites Preparation and Properties of Polyolefin/Needle-Like Clay Nanocomposites Polyolefin Nanocomposites with Functional Compatibilizers Catalog no. K10747, December 2010, c. 412 pp. ISBN: 978-1-4398-1454-3, $149.95 / ÂŁ95.00

Catalog no. K10550, January 2011, c. 544 pp. ISBN: 978-1-4398-1104-7, $169.95 / ÂŁ108.00

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Nanotechnology in Tissue Engineering and Regenerative Medicine

Fullerenes Nanochemistry, Nanomagnetism, Nanomedicine, Nanophotonics

Edited by

Elena Sheka

Ketul Popat

People’s Friendship University of Russia, Moscow

Colorado State University, Fort Collins, USA

Referred to as nanomedicine or nanobiomedicine, the application of nanotechnology to medicine can impact diagnosis, monitoring, and treatment of diseases as well as control and understanding of biological systems. Bringing together an unparalleled panel of experts, Nanotechnology in Tissue Engineering and Regenerative Medicine explores various aspects of nanotechnology and its applications in biomedical fields. The book uses an application-oriented approach to relate laboratory-based research to the development of technologies that can be readily adaptable to an industrial environment.

This book addresses the features of fullerenes that make them the keystones of carboneous nanoscience, based on the author’s original concepts. Using an approach filled with tables, graphs, and equations, the book explores the similarities and differences between fullerenes, carbon nanotubes, and graphene so that readers are better able to understand the possibilities of computational nanotechnology. The author describes these methods and demonstrates them through several applications. Catalog no. K10320, November 2010, c. 328 pp. ISBN: 978-1-4398-0642-5, $139.95 / £89.00

Contents: Atomic Force Microscope Lithography on Biomimetic Surfaces Nanofiber-Based Integrative Repair of Orthopedic Soft Tissues Polycaprolactone Nanowires for Controlling Cell Behavior at the Biointerface Electrospun Nanofibers for Neural Applications Mixed Monolayer System of Mercaptobenzoic Acid and Polyethylene Glycol for pH Sensing: Surface-Enhanced Raman Scattering Studies Nano-Enabled Platforms for Metastatic Malignant Melanoma Immune Response to Implanted Nanostructured Materials Enhanced Cell Growth, Function, and Differentiation by TiO2 Nanotube Surface Structuring Electrospun Pseudo Poly (Amino Acids) for Tissue Engineering Applications Nanotechnologies for Peripheral Nerve Regeneration Nanoscale Control of Cell–Substrate Adhesion Nanofibrous Materials for Vascular Tissue Engineering and Regeneration Engineering Soft Nanostructures for Guided Cell Response Nanoparticles-Incorporated Scaffolds for Tissue Engineering Applications Catalog no. K10090, November 2010, c. 292 pp. ISBN: 978-1-4398-0141-3, $119.95 / £72.00

Nano- and Biocomposites Edited by

Alan Kin-tak Lau University of Southern Queensland, Australia and The Hong Kong Polytechnic University, Kowloon

Farzana Hussain Oregon State University, Corvallis, USA

Khalid Lafdi University of Dayton, Ohio, USA

Advances in nanotechnology are leading to the creation of composites with a myriad of medical applications. This book is one of the first to meld research in biocomposites with advances in nanocomposite technology to provide an interdisciplinary resource on advanced materials for the biomedical industry. It covers nanostructured polymer composites, nano/bio composites, developments in tissue engineering, safer resins for tooth and bone repair, and improved artificial joints, along with potential opportunities for continued research. Catalog no. 8027X, January 2010, 408 pp. ISBN: 978-1-4200-8027-8, $159.95 / £99.00

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Nanosensors

Self-Assembled Structures

Theory and Applications in Industry, Healthcare and Defense

Properties and Applications in Solution and on Surfaces

Edited by

Teik-Cheng Lim

Jingcheng Hao

School of Science and Technology, SIM University, Singapore

Shandong University, China

Nanosensors have become instrumental for monitoring physical and chemical phenomena, detecting biochemicals in cellular organelles, and measuring nanoscopic particles in industrial processes. Nanosensors: Theory and Applications in Industry, Healthcare and Defense provides a complete guide to nanosensors and their use in these three critical areas. Inspired by his own experience with nanofiberbased gas sensors, the author explains essential principles and applications. Each chapter presents an overview of the specific type of nanosensor and then describes the fundamental science that forms the basis of the sensing mechanism, fabrication techniques, and the specific nanosensor's detection. Contents: Carbon-Nanotube-Based Sensors; L. Zhneg and B.C. Satishkumar Carbon-Nanotube-Based Fluidic Shear-Stress Sensors; W.W.Y. Chow, Y. Qu, and W.J. Li Nanomechanical Cantilever Sensors: Theory and Applications; Y. Liu, W. Wang, and W. Shu Protein Thin Films: Sensing Elements for Sensors; L. Pastorino and S. Erokhina FRET-Based Nanosensors for Intracellular Glucose Monitoring; J.V. Veetil, S. Jin, and K. Ye Noble Metal Nanoparticles as Colorimetric Probes for Biological Analysis; X. Su Optical Capillary Sensors for Intelligent Classification of Microfluidic Samples; M. Borecki and M.L. Korwin-Pawlowski Future Healthcare: Bioinformatics, NanoSensors, and Emerging Innovations; S.P.A. Datta

Self-assembled Structures: Properties and Applications in Solution and on Surfaces reviews the fabrication and use of various selfassembled materials.The author pays special attention to self-assembled structures when in solution and in contact with surfaces, as such interactions can have a pronounced impact on their properties and applications. The text covers bulk solution and surfaces, assembled structures, colloid particles, polymer capsules, and carbon nanotubes, as well as layerby-layer assembly techniques. Readers are able to rapidly apply the techniques and approaches outlined in the book. Contents: Carbon-Nanotube-Based LbL Assembly: Nanotubes, Films, and Capsules; J. Cui, H. Li, and J. Hao Nanoengineered Polymer Capsules: From Fabrication to Applications; J. Cui and J. Hao Inorganic Nanoparticles and Nanostructures Formed at the Air/Water Interface; H.-G. Liu and J. Hao Polyoxometalate-Based Assembly; D. Fan and J. Hao Polymer Brushes on Surfaces; F. Zhou and B. Yu Proteins and Amino Acid-Based Assembly Using Layer-by-Layer Technique; Y. Deng and J. Hao Catalog no. K11893, December 2010, c. 256 pp. ISBN: 978-1-4398-4083-2, $139.95 / ÂŁ89.00

Catalog no. K10373, December 2010, c. 336 pp. ISBN: 978-1-4398-0736-1, $119.95 / ÂŁ76.99

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Nanomaterials New!

Advanced Polymer Nanoparticles Synthesis and Surface Modifications Edited by

Vikas Mittal BASF SE, Polymer Research, Ludwigshafen, Germany

Polymer latex particles continue to become increasingly important in numerous commercial applications. Advanced synthesis techniques are the key to developing new functionality for nanoparticles. These methods make it possible to tailor the size, chemical composition, or properties of these particles, as well as the molecular weight of the polymer chain as a whole, based on given requirements. Advanced Polymer Nanoparticles: Synthesis and Surface Modifications summarizes important developments in the advanced synthesis and surface modification techniques used to generate and mold polymer particles. The book explores the evolution and enhancement of processes such as emulsion, mini-emulsion, micro-emulsion, dispersion, suspension, inverse emulsion (in organic phase), and polymerization. Understanding these developments enables readers to optimize particle system design, giving rise to a greater application spectrum. Features: • Focuses on synthesis and characterization of particles with core-shell morphologies • Details generation of nonspherical polymer particles using different synthetic routes • Explores generation of specific architectures, such as block, star, graft, and gradient copolymer particles The authors describe pH-responsive nanoparticles and smart, thermally responsive particles. They also cover surface tailoring of various organic and inorganic nanoparticles by polymers, as well as theoretical studies on the kinetics of controlled radical polymerization techniques. Catalog no. K10740, July 2010, 384 pp. ISBN: 978-1-4398-1443-7, $149.95 / £95.00

Nanoscale Physics for Materials Science Takaaki Tsurumi, Hiroyuki Hirayama, Martin Vacha, and Tomoyasu Taniyama Exploring the electrical, optical, and magnetic properties of materials at the nanoscale, this text covers fundamental cross-disciplinary concepts in materials science and engineering. It presents a comprehensive description of the physical phenomena and changes that can be expected when macroscopically sized materials are reduced to the nanometer level. The authors also present an overview of quantum mechanics and the band structure of solids. Problem sets are included at the end of each chapter. Catalog no. K10051, January 2010, 287 pp. ISBN: 978-1-4398-0059-1, $89.95 / £57.99

Nanoparticle Engineering for ChemicalMechanical Planarization Fabrication of Next-Generation Nanodevices Ungyu Paik and Jea-Gun Park Hanyang University, Seoul, South Korea

Electronic devices with high performance and efficiency can be realized through the advent of nanoparticle technology. This book explains the physicochemical properties of nanoparticles according to each step in the chemical mechanical planarization (CMP) process, including dielectric CMP, shallow trend isolation CMP, metal CMP, poly isolation CMP, and noble metal CMP. The authors provide a detailed guide to nanoparticle engineering of novel CMP slurry for next-generation nanoscale devices below the 60nm design rule. Catalog no. 59114, 2009, 221 pp. ISBN: 978-1-4200-5911-3, $149.95 / £95.00

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Nanomaterials New!

New!

Inorganic Nanoparticles

Carbon Nanotubes

Synthesis, Applications, and Perspectives

Reinforced Metal Matrix Composites

Claudia Altavilla

Arvind Agarwal, Srinivasa Rao Bakshi, and Debrupa Lahiri

University of Salerno, Fisciano, Italy

Florida International University, Miami, USA

Enrico Ciliberto

Carbon Nanotubes: Reinforced Metal Matrix Composites reflects the latest research trends in metal matrix carbon nanotube (MM-CNT) composites for large-scale applications. It highlights critical issues involved in processing MM-CNT and suggests potential solutions to relevant problems. The book also discusses attempts at different CNT-reinforced metal matrix composites and gives a thorough picture of achievements in the field, from both scientific and application-oriented points of view. The book explores the mechanisms through which CNTs can enhance the properties of different metalbased composites, helping readers to develop a deep insight into this field.

Edited by

University of Catania, Catania, Italy

Among the various nanomaterials, inorganic nanoparticles assume a special place because they are less expensive and easier to synthesize in the laboratory and mass produce. Inorganic Nanoparticles: Synthesis, Applications, and Perspectives captures the current advances and fundamentals of synthesis, characterization, and application development of these materials. Topics discussed include magnetic materials, oxide thin films, solid state lighting, semiconductor nanoparticles for light emitting devices, solar energy, energy storage devices, and quantum dots in biomedicine. Highlighting the vast scope of applications, the book features contributions from an array of experts at the top of their fields. Inorganic Nanoparticles: Synthesis, Applications, and Perspectives — An Overview Inorganic Nanoparticles for the Conservation of Works of Art Magnetic Nanoparticle for Information Storage Applications Inorganic Nanoparticles Gas Sensors Light-Emitting Devices Based on Direct Band Gap Semiconductor Nanoparticles Formation of Nanosized Aluminum and Its Applications in Condensed Phase Reactions Nanoparticles for Fuel Cell Applications Inorganic Nanoparticles for Photovoltaic Applications Inorganic Nanoparticles and Rechargeable Batteries Quantum Dots Designed for Biomedical Applications Magnetic Nanoparticles for Drug Delivery Nanoparticle Thermotherapy: A New Approach in Cancer Therapy Inorganic Particles against Reactive Oxygen Species for Sun Protective Products

Contents: Introduction Processing Techniques Powder Metallurgy Routes Melt Processing Thermal Spraying Electrochemical Routes Novel Techniques Characterization of Metal Matrix-Carbon Nanotube Composites X-Ray Diffraction Raman Spectroscopy Scanning Electron Microscopy with Energy Dispersive Spectroscopy High Resolution Transmission Electron Microscopy Electron Energy Loss Spectroscopy X-Ray Photoelectron Spectroscopy Mechanical Properties Evaluation Thermal Properties Electrical Properties Electrochemical Properties Metal-Carbon Nanotube Systems Aluminum-Carbon Nanotube System Copper-Carbon Nanotube System Nickel-Carbon Nanotube System Magnesium-Carbon Nanotube System Other Metals-Carbon Nanotube Systems Mechanics of Metal-Carbon Nanotube Systems

Catalog no. K10915, November 2010, c. 608 pp. ISBN: 978-1-4398-1761-2, $129.95 / £82.00

Catalog no. K10575, October 2010, 325 pp. ISBN: 978-1-4398-1149-8, $159.95 / £99.00

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Energetic Materials Coming Soon!

Energetic Materials Thermophysical Properties, Predictions, and Experimental Measurements Edited by

Veera Boddu US Army ERDC-CERL, Champaign, Illinois, USA

Paul Redner US Army, ARDEC, Picatinny Arsenal, New Jersey, USA

Due to safety, energetic materials are rarely studied at research facilities. Therefore, theoretical and empirical models are needed for studying the behavior of these materials. Energetic Materials: Thermophysical Properties, Predictions, and Experimental Measurements provides insight into the depth and breadth of theoretical and empirical models and experimental techniques being developed for energetic materials. It presents the latest research by U.S. Department of Defense engineers and scientists, along with their academic and industrial research partners. Some of the topics and simulations discussed can be applied to other classes of chemical compounds, such as those used in the pharmaceutical industry. Contents (Abridged): Introduction: Thermophysical Properties of Explosive Materials The History, Chemistry, and Physics of Energetic Materials Physical Property Prediction of Energetic Materials from Molecular Dynamics Simulation Predicting the Solvation Free Energy of 1,3,5Triamino-2,4,6-trinitrobenzene (TATB) in Organic Solvents Prediction of Physicochemical Properties of Energetic Materials via EPI Suite Mechanisms and Kinetics of CL-20 Modes of Transformation via Alkali Hydrolysis and via Photolysis and Thermolysis Free Radical Reactions Ignition of Metal Powder by Electrostatic Discharge Physiochemical Property Measurements on Insensitive Munitions Compounds for Environmental Applications Group Contribution Techniques: Predicting the Properties of Energetic Chemicals

Proton Exchange Membrane Fuel Cells Materials Properties and Performance Edited by

David P. Wilkinson, Jiujun Zhang, Rob Hui, Jeffrey Fergus, and Xianguo Li Written by international PEMFC scientists and engineers from top-level organizations, this volume covers the selection and development of materials for improved PEMFC performance. It assesses the current status of PEMFC fuel cell technology, research and development directions, and the scientific and engineering challenges facing the fuel cell community. The book focuses on the major components of the fuel cell unit, along with design and modeling aspects, catalysts, and diffusion layers. Catalog no. K10331, January 2010, 460 pp. ISBN: 978-1-4398-0664-7, $139.95 / £89.00

Solid Oxide Fuel Cells Materials Properties and Performance Edited by

Jeffrey Fergus, Rob Hui, Xianguo Li, David P. Wilkinson, and Jiujun Zhang With contributions from scientists active in SOFC research, this volume provides state-of-the-art information for the selection and development of materials for improved SOFC performance. It describes current materials, future advances in materials, and significant technical problems that remain unresolved. The book covers electrolytes, anodes, and cathodes as well as interconnects and sealants — two supporting components of the fuel cell stack. It also addresses the various issues involved in materials processing for SOFC applications. Catalog no. 88831, 2009, 298 pp. ISBN: 978-1-4200-8883-0, $146.95 / £93.00

Catalog no. K11585, December 2010, 288 pp. ISBN: 978-1-4398-3513-5, $149.95 / £95.00

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Biomaterials & Medical Devices Coming Soon!

New!

Usability Testing of Medical Devices

Porous Media

Edited by

Michael E. Wiklund, Jonathan Kendler, and Allison S. Yale Wiklund Research & Design, Inc., Concord, Massachusetts, USA

Informative, practical, and engaging, this handbook covers how to conduct usability tests of medical devices. Recognizing that the intended readers, including marketers, engineers, and regulatory affairs specialists, have limited time, this book has been carefully designed to be concise and visual, allowing readers to absorb much in one sitting or jump from one section to another as needed. The book provides a general understanding of usability testing and reviews key concepts, highlighting the challenges of validating that protects against dangerous errors that could lead to patient injury and death. An appendix contains a wealth of ancillary resources, including recommended books and reports, U.S. Food and Drug Administration publications, websites, available webinars on courses, and other tools. Contents: Introduction Risk Management and Usability Testing The Commercial Imperative Testing Costs Anatomy of a Usability Test Types of Tests Writing a Test Plan Choosing a Participant Sample and Recruiting Participants Test Environments Adding Realism Selecting Tasks Conducting the Test Interacting with Participants Documenting the Test Documenting the Test Reporting Results Validation Testing Catalog no. K10595, December 2010, c. 360 pp. ISBN: 978-1-4398-1183-2, $69.95 / £44.99

Applications in Biological Systems and Biotechnology Edited by

Kambiz Vafai University of California, Riverside, USA

This volume explores innovative approaches to effectively apply existing porous media technologies to biomedical applications. In each peerreviewed chapter, world-class scientists and engineers address significant problems and discuss exciting research in biological systems. The book begins with discussions on bioheat transfer equations for blood flows and surrounding biological tissue, the concept of electroporation, hydrodynamic modeling of tissue-engineered material, and the resistance of microbial biofilms to common modalities of antibiotic treatments. It examines how biofilms influence porous media hydrodynamics, describes the modeling of flow changes in cerebral aneurysms, and highlights recent advances in Lagrangian particles methods. The text also covers passive mass transport processes in cellular membranes, the modeling and treatment of mass transport through skin, the use of porous media in marine microbiology, the transport of large biological molecules in deforming tissues, and applications of magnetic stabilized beds. The final chapters present potential in situ characterization techniques for studying porous media and conductive membranes and explain the development of bioconvection patterns generated by populations of gravitactic microorganisms in porous media. Features • Explores state-of-the-art research advances in the application of porous media to biological systems and biotechnology • Presents pertinent aspects of experimental work and numerical techniques • Discusses the modeling of several phenomena, including flow changes in cerebral aneurysms, biomass growth, marine systems, and tissue homeostasis and repair Catalog no. 65416, August 2010, 632 pp. ISBN: 978-1-4200-6541-1, $149.95 / £95.00

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Biomaterials & Medical Devices

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Biomaterials A Nano Approach Seeram Ramakrishna, Murugan Ramalingham, T.S. Sampath Kumar, and Winston O. Soboyejo There are several well-known books on the market that cover biomaterials in a general way, but few adequately address, in particular, the future of and potential for actual uses of emerging nanotechnology in this burgeoning field. Biomaterials: A Nano Approach is written from a multi-disciplinary point of view that integrates aspects of materials science and engineering, nanotechnology, bioengineering, and biosciences. The book fills a void in the literature by providing a comprehensive discussion of biomaterials and scientifically plausible extrapolation of likely scenarios in which nanotechnology could play a significant role. The authors introduce and examine basic concepts, processing methodologies, and techniques involved in the preparation and characterization of nanobiomaterials that are specific to biomedical applications. Spanning the historical development of biomaterials and presenting cutting-edge advances in the field, the text describes how basic concepts in nanotechnology are applied to the processing of novel nanobiomaterials, including nanostructured metals and alloys. With its illustrative examples and presentation of applications, this text offers a solid framework for understanding present and future trends of biomaterials in human health care systems. Contents: Overview of Biomaterials Basics of Human Biology Degradation and Corrosion of Biomaterials Failure and Tribology of Biomaterials Nanoscale Phenomena Metallic Biomaterials Ceramic Biomaterials Polymeric Biomaterials Composite Biomaterials Nanobiomaterials for Tissue Regeneration

A Laboratory Course in Biomaterials Wujing Xian University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, USA

A supplementary teaching tool for instructors in biomaterials and bioengineering, this volume is a comprehensive laboratory textbook. It trains students in laboratory skills, data analysis, problem solving, and scientific writing and integrates a variety of principles that include materials science, chemistry, biochemistry, molecular and cell biology, and engineering. Providing detailed descriptions, explanations, and illustrations of experiments, the text also includes a series of questions and answers at the end of each chapter to clarify concepts. Catalog no. 75829, 2009, 216 pp., Soft Cover ISBN: 978-1-4200-7582-3, $59.95 / ÂŁ36.99

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Bionanotechnology II Global Prospects Edited by

David E. Reisner The Nano Group, Inc., Farmington, Connecticut, USA

A blend of information from the Biomedical Engineering Handbook and new material, this book draws on the experience of experts from regions such as Iran, Cuba, South Africa, UK, Canada, China, India, and Russia. It reflects the increasing emphasis and importance of nanomedicine and biotechnology with the inclusion of a variety of topics, including biomimicry, stem cells, optical togs, nanocoating for medical implantable devices, drug delivery, photonics, quantum dots, bioanalysis, optics, nanomedicine, and the business of emerging bionanotech companies. Catalog no. K10254, January 2011, c. 350 pp. ISBN: 978-1-4398-0463-6, $99.95 / ÂŁ63.99

Catalog no. 47817, June 2010, 372 pp. ISBN: 978-1-4200-4781-3, $99.95 / ÂŁ69.99

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Coatings & Thin Films New!

Handbook of Nanostructured Thin Films and Coatings Three-Volume Set Edited by

Sam Zhang Nanyang Technological University, Singapore

Authored by leading experts from around the world, the three-volume Handbook of Nanostructured Thin Films and Coatings gives scientific researchers and product engineers a resource as dynamic and flexible as the field itself. The first volume, Nanostructured Thin Films and Coatings: Mechanical Properties, covers properties such as hardness, toughness, and adhesion as well as processing and performance. It also offers a detailed analysis of theories and size effect, in addition to other key topics. Volume Two, Nanostructured Thin Films and Coatings: Functional Properties focuses on optical, electronic, and electrical properties and related devices and applications. The third volume, Organic Nanostructured Thin Film Devices and Coatings for Clean Energy, addresses various aspects of the processing and properties of organic thin films, devices, and coatings for clean energy applications. A complete resource, this handbook provides the detailed explanations that newcomers need, as well as the latest cutting-edge research and data for experts. Covering a wide range of mechanical and functional technologies, including those used in clean energy, these books also feature figures, tables, and images that will aid research and help professionals acquire and maintain a solid grasp of this burgeoning field. Catalog no. 94351, June 2010, 1232 pp., ISBN: 978-1-4200-9435-0, $279.95 / £178.00

The volumes in this set can also be purchased individually

Nanostructured Thin Films and Coatings Mechanical Properties Catalog no. 94025, June 2010, 550 pp. ISBN: 978-1-4200-9402-2, $129.95 / £82.00

Organic Nanostructured Thin Film Devices and Coatings for Clean Energy Catalog no. 93932, June 2010, 254 pp. ISBN: 978-1-4200-9393-3, $129.95 / £82.00

Nanostructured Thin Films and Coatings Functional Properties Catalog no. 93959, June 2010, 422 pp. ISBN: 978-1-4200-9395-7, $129.95 / £82.00

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Thin-Film Organic Photonics Molecular Layer Deposition and Applications Tetsuzo Yoshimura Tokyo University of Technology, School of Computer Science, Tokyo, Japan

Artificial materials with atomic/molecular-level tailored structures are a major goal of material scientists. Such structures enable electron-wavefunction control, which will improve material performance and generate new photonic/electronic phenomena. Thin-Film Organic Photonics describes how photonic/electronic properties of thin films can be improved by precise control of atomic and molecular arrangements and demonstrates the prospect of artificial materials with tailored structures. It describes related topics, including selforganized lightwave networks and the heterogeneous integration process. It also looks at applications in computers, optical switching systems, solar energy conversion systems, and bio/medical-photonics.

Composite Materials Capacity and Transport in Contrast Composite Structures Asymptotic Analysis and Applications A.A. Kolpakov and A.G. Kolpakov Universita degli Studi di Cassino, Italy

Devoted to the analysis of transport problems for systems of densely packed, contrast composite materials, this book presents new and modified asymptotic methods for real-world applications in composite materials development. The authors cover asymptotic analysis of partial differential equations, material science, and the analysis of effective properties of electroceramics. The text also provides numerical calculations of modern composite materials that take into account nonlinear effects. Catalog no. K10104, January 2010, 335 pp. ISBN: 978-1-4398-0175-8, $159.95 / £99.00

Contents: Introduction Atomic/Molecular Assembling Technologies Fundamentals of Molecular Layer Deposition (MLD) Fabrication of Multiple Quantum Dots (MQDs) by MLD Theoretical Predictions of Electro-Optic (EO) Effecs in Polymer Wires Design of Integrated Optical Switches Organic Photonic Materials, Devices and Integration Processes Applications to Optical Interconnects and Optical Switching Systems Applications to Solar Energy Conversion Systems Proposed Applications to Bio/Medical Photonics Catalog no. K11038, January 2011, 504 pp. ISBN: 978-1-4398-1973-9, $139.95 / £89.00

Functionally Graded Materials Nonlinear Analysis of Plates and Shells Hui-Shen Shen Shanghai Jiao Tong University, China

Written in a concise style by a recognized researcher in this field, this book introduces the modeling of functionally graded materials (FGMs) and presents the derivation of the governing equations of FGM plates in the von Karman sense. It presents the geometrically nonlinear bending of FGM plates due to transverse static loads of heat conduction and furnishes a detailed treatment of the postbuckling problems of FGM plates subjected to thermal, electrical, and mechanical loads. Catalog no. 92561, 2009, 280 pp. ISBN: 978-1-4200-9256-1, $149.95 / £95.00

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Composite Materials Coming Soon!

New!

Limit Analysis and Concrete Plasticity Third Edition

Process Modeling in Composites Manufacturing

M.P. Nielsen

Second Edition

Technical University of Denmark, Bygning, Denmark

Suresh G. Advani

L.C. Hoang

University of Delaware, Newark, USA

University of Southern Denmark, Odense

E. Murat Sozer

Now in its third edition, Limit Analysis and Concrete Plasticity describes the basic principles of plasticity theory and its application to the design of reinforced and pre-stressed concrete structures. This edition includes formulas for reinforcement design for three-dimensional stress fields, describes the theory of rigid-plastic dynamics, contains a heightened explanation of the theory of crack sliding to enable practical applications and to explain punching shear, and explores shear in beams and columns with circular cross sections.

Koc University, Istanbul, Turkey

Contents (Abridged): The Theory of Plasticity Constitutive Equations Extremum Principles for Rigid-Plastic Materials The Solution of Plasticity Problems Reinforced Concrete Structures Yield Conditions Concrete Yield Conditions for Reinforced Disks Yield Conditions for Slabs Reinforcement Design The Theory of Plain Concrete Statical Conditions Geometrical Conditions Virtual Work Constitutive Equations The Theory of Plane Strain for Coulomb Materials Applications Disks Statical Conditions Geometrical Conditions Virtual Work Constitutive Equations Exact Solutions for Isotropic Disks The Effective Compressive Strength of Reinforced Disks General Theory of Lower Bound Solutions Strut and Tie Models Shear Walls Homogeneous Reinforcement Solutions

There is a wealth of literature on modeling and simulation of polymer composite manufacturing processes, but few books provide a systematic explanation of how to formulate and apply models in polymer composite manufacturing processes. The new edition of this now classic work remains a proven, powerful introduction to the basic principles of fluid mechanics and heat transfer. Includes tools to develop an “experience base” to aid in modeling a composite manufacturing process It updates the previous edition’s coverage of process physics and the state of modeling in the field. Exploring research derived from experience, intuition, and trial and error, the authors present a state-of-the-art understanding of mass, momentum, and energy transfer during composites processing. They introduce computer-based solutions using MATLAB® code and flow simulation-based analysis, which complement closed form solutions discussed in the book — helping readers understand the role of different material, geometric, and process parameters. This self-contained primer is for anyone working in material science, industrial, mechanical, or chemical engineering. It introduces a scientific basis for manufacturing, using solved example problems which employ calculations provided in the book. End-of-chapter questions and problems reinforce the content. Catalog no. 90828, July 2010, 630 pp. ISBN: 978-1-4200-9082-6, $149.95 / £95.00

Catalog no. K10220, December 2010, c. 840 pp. ISBN: 978-1-4398-0396-7, $149.95 / £95.00

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Composite Materials New!

Introduction to Composite Materials Design Second Edition Ever J. Barbero West Virginia University, Morgantown, USA

Presenting a wealth of completely revised examples and new information, Introduction to Composite Materials Design, Second Edition updates a bestselling benchmark reference. It incorporates state-of-the-art advances in knowledge and design methods that have taken place over the last 10 years, yet maintains the distinguishing features and vital content of the original. New material in this second edition includes: • New background topics, including design for reliability and fracture mechanics • Revised and updated information on polymer matrices, modern fibers and fiber forms • New information on Vacuum Assisted Resin Transfer Molding (VARTM) • Discussion of major advances in prediction of unidirectional-lamina properties • Reworked sections on material failure • Preliminary design aspects • Damage mechanics analysis of laminated composites • In-depth analysis of composites reinforced with plain, twill, and satin weaves, as well as with random fiber reinforcements • Expanded analysis of thin-walled beams with newly developed examples and MATLAB® code • Information on external strengthening of reinforced-concrete beams, columns, and structural members subjected to both axial and bending loads The book contains 78 fully developed examples to illustrate the application of analysis techniques and design methodology, making this text ideally suited for self-study. Requiring no more than a senior undergraduate-level understanding of math and mechanics, it is an invaluable tool for students in the engineering disciplines, as well as for practicing engineers.

Composite Materials Technology Neural Network Applications Edited by

S.M. Sapuan Universiti Putra Malaysia, Serdang, Selangor, Malaysia

Iqbal Mohammed Mujtaba University of Bradford, UK

Artificial neural networks (ANNs) can provide new insight into the study of composite materials and can normally be combined with other artificial intelligence tools such as expert system, genetic algorithm, and fuzzy logic. Because research on this field is very new, there is only a limited amount of published literature on the subject. Compiling information from diverse sources, this volume explores these important networks, covering composite mechanics, materials characterization, product design, and other important aspects of polymer matrix composites. Light weight, corrosion resistance, good stiffness and strength properties, and part consolidation are just some of the reasons that composites are useful in areas such as civil and structural engineering, chemical processing, agriculture, space study, and manufacturing. ANNs have already been used to carry out design prediction, mechanical property prediction, and selection processes in the evolution of composites. Although they have been used with great success in various branches of scientific and technological research, they are still in the nascent stage of development. Featuring contributions from leading researchers throughout the world, this book is divided into four parts, starting with an introduction to neural networks and a review of existing literature on the subject. The text then covers structural health monitoring and damage detection in composites, addresses mechanical properties, and discusses design, analysis, and materials selection. Catalog no. 93320, January 2010, 368 pp. ISBN: 978-1-4200-9332-2, $139.95 / £89.00

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Electronic & Magnetic Materials Coming Soon!

New!

III-V Compound Semiconductors

PEDOT

Integration with Silicon-Based Microelectronics Edited by

Tingkai Li Micron Technology Inc., Boise, Idaho, USA

Michael Mastro U.S. Naval Research Laboratory, Washington, DC, USA

Armin Dadgar Otto-von-Guericke-Universitaet Magdeburg, Germany

A discussion of recent advances, this work covers the scientific and technological exploration of GaN, GaAs, and III-V compound semiconductors and devices with Si microelectronics. It includes a broad range of topics from fundamental material properties and materials integration to demonstration and industrial devices. The book also contains discussions of the basic physical and chemical properties and mechanisms of the materials and devices, explains how to measure the materials and device properties, describes how to fabricate the materials and devices, and profiles the applications, properties, and processes of the typical Gan, GaAs, and III-V compound semiconductors and devices with Si microelectronics. Contents (Abridged): Part I Basic Physical and Chemical Properties Fundamentals and the Future of Semiconductor Device Technology The Challenge of III-V Materials Integration with Si Microelectronics Part II GaN and Related Alloys on Silicon Growth and Integration Techniques III-Nitrides on Si Substrate New Technology Approaches Part III III-V Materials and Device Integration Processes with Si Microelectronics Group III-A Nitrides on Si: Stress and Microstructural Evolution Direct Growth of III-V Devices on Silicon Optoelectronic Device Integrated on Si Reliability of III-V Electronic Devices Part IV Defect and Properties Evaluation and Characterization Catalog no. K10780, December 2010, c. 616 pp. ISBN: 978-1-4398-1522-9, $159.95 / ÂŁ99.00

Principles and Applications of an Intrinsically Conductive Polymer Andreas Elschner, Stephan Kirchmeyer, Wilfried Lovenich, Udo Merker, and Knud Reuter While there is information available in handbooks on polythiophene chemistry and physics, until now there has been no book focusing exclusively on the most forwardly developed electrically conductive polymer, Poly (3,4-ethylenedioxythiophene), otherwise known as PEDOT. This volume provides the full chemical, physical, and technical information about this important conducting polymer. Discussing basic knowledge and exploring technical applications, the book is based on information generated by universities and academic research, as well as by industrial scientists, providing a full picture of experimental and the practical aspects. Contents: The Discovery and Development of Conducting Polymers Conductive Polymers versus Metals and Insulators Polythiophenes: A Chance for Maximum Conductivity? A Short History of the PEDOT Invention The Synthesis of EDOT Monomer, and Its Physical and Chemical Properties From EDOT to PEDOT: Oxidative Polymerization and Other Routes Counterions for PEDOT The In Situ Polymerization of EDOT to PEDOT PEDOT: PSS Applications Technical Use and Commercial Aspects EDOT and PEDOT Derivatives with Covalently Attached Side Groups XDOTs, EDXTs, EDOXs, and 2(5)-X(2)-EDOTs: Ring Size Variations, Heteroanalogs, and Derivatives of EDOT with Substituents at the Thiophene Ring The Electrochemical Behavior of EDOT and PEDOT Catalog no. 6911X, November 2010, c. 384 pp. ISBN: 978-1-4200-6911-2, $159.95 / ÂŁ99.00

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Electronic & Magnetic Materials Metamaterials Handbook Two-Volume Set Filippo Capolino University of California, Irvine, USA

The first volume, Theory and Phenomena of Metamaterials, offers an in-depth look at the basics of electromagnetic artificial materials, providing a comprehensive guide to working with metamaterials. It addresses theoretical background, basic properties, general concepts, and modeling principles. It offers a solid core understanding of the basics, which will be key to exploring the numerous areas and applications for which artificial materials have been developed for use. Topics include: • Artificial Magnetics and Dielectrics, Negative Index Media • Artificial Chiral, Bianisotropic Media, and Quasicrystals • Transmission-Line-Based Metamaterials The second volume, Applications of Metamaterials, explores a wide range of possible applications, from microwave to optical frequencies. It also summarizes characterization techniques and fabrication methods, from lithographic to selfassembly techniques. The book includes perspectives from leaders in the fields on current and future applications of metamaterials, presenting a well-rounded view on how they apply to state-ofthe-art technologies. Topics include: • Super-resolution • Cloaking • Circuit Applications in the Microwave, Millimeter Wave, and THz Frequency Ranges • Radiation Applications in the Microwave, Millimeter Wave, and THz Frequency Ranges • Applications in the Optical Frequency Range • Fabrication Techniques for THz and Optical Metamaterials Catalog no. 53620, January 2010, 1736 pp. ISBN: 978-1-4200-5362-3, $169.95 / £103.00

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Theory and Phenomena of Metamaterials Catalog no. 54252, January 2010, 974 pp. ISBN: 978-1-4200-5425-5, $99.95 / £60.99

Applications of Metamaterials

Organic Electronics Materials, Processing, Devices and Applications Edited by

Franky So University of Florida, Gainesville, USA

Going beyond most texts on organic electronics, this volume details the chemistry, physics, and processing involved, along with different types of applications. Leading experts focus on their area of specialty to cover chemistry and materials, fundamental physics, device processing, device fabrication and device physics, and applications. They provide state-of-the-art information on the latest improvements while also providing an overview for those new to the field. Catalog no. 72900, January 2010, 581 pp. ISBN: 978-1-4200-7290-7, $149.95 / £95.00

Carbons for Electrochemical Energy Storage and Conversion Systems Edited by

Francois Beguin CNRS University, Orleans, France

Elzbieta Frackowiak Poznan University of Technology, Poland

As scientists test the potential of carbon for innovating energy conversion and storage, this book documents the latest advances on the frontline. Featuring examples of industrial carbon-based systems, it compares the major applications of carbons for energy storage, including electrodes for lithium batteries and supercapacitors, fuel cell components, electrochemical hydrogen storage, and other advanced battery applications. The text provides material on electrochemistry and properties of carbon that affect electrochemical behavior. Catalog no. 53078, January 2010, 529 pp. ISBN: 978-1-4200-5307-4, $149.95 / £95.00

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Electronic & Magnetic Materials New!

Magnetics, Dielectrics, and Wave Propagation with MATLAB® Codes Carmine Vittoria Northeastern University, Boston, Massachusetts, USA

Because future microwave, magnetic resonance, and wave propagation systems will involve miniature devices, multifunctional applications, and composites of various types, their development requires distinctly multidisciplinary collaborations. Anticipating that many readers lack specialized training in magnetism and magnetics, This work voids application-specific descriptions and instead connects phenomenological approaches with comprehensive microscopic formulations to provide a new and sufficiently broad physical perspective on modern trends in microwave technology. Reducing complex calculation approaches to their simplest form, this book’s strength is in its step-bystep explanation of the procedure for unifying Maxwell’s equations with the free energy via the equation of motion. With clear and simple coverage of everything from first principles to calculation tools, it revisits the fundamentals that govern the phenomenon of magnetic resonance and wave propagation in magneto-dielectric materials. This text helps readers develop an essential understanding of the origin of magnetic parameters from first principles, as well as how these parameters are to be included in the large-scale free energy. More importantly, it facilitates successful calculation of the parameters, which is required as the dimensionality of materials is reduced toward the microscopic scale. The author presents a systematic way of deriving the permeability tensor of the most practical magnetic materials, cubic and hexagonal crystal structures. Using this simple and very general approach, he effectively bridges the gap between microscopic and macroscopic principles as applied to wave propagation. Catalog no. K11955, September 2010, 472 pp. ISBN: 978-1-4398-4199-0, $129.95 / £82.00

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Electronic, Magnetic, and Optical Materials Pradeep Fulay University of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA

More than ever, technological developments are blurring the boundaries shared by various areas of engineering, materials science, physics, and chemistry. In response to this increased interdisciplinarity and interdependency of different engineering and science fields, Electronic, Magnetic, and Optical Materials takes a necessarily critical, all-encompassing approach to introducing the fundamentals of electronic, magnetic, and optical properties of materials to students of science and engineering. Integrating science and engineering aspects, this book maintains a careful balance between fundamentals and technological aspects to cover applications for a variety of fields, including: • Nanoscience • Electromagnetics • Semiconductors • Optoelectronics • Fiber optics • Microelectronic circuit design • Photovoltaics • Dielectric ceramics • Ferroelectrics, piezoelectrics, and pyroelectrics Building upon his almost 20 years of experience as a professor, the author combines engineering concepts with technological aspects of materials used in the electronics, magnetics, and photonics industries. This introductory book concentrates on fundamental topics and discusses applications to numerous real-world technological examples — from computers to credit cards to optic fibers — that will appeal to readers at any level of understanding. Where most books on the subject are geared toward specialists, this long overdue text is a more wide-ranging overview that offers insight into the steadily fading distinction between devices and materials. It is well-suited to the needs of seniorlevel undergraduate and first-year graduate students or anyone working in industry, regardless of their background or level of experience. Catalog no. 9564, May 2010, 436 pp. ISBN: 978-0-8493-9564-2, $99.95 / £44.99

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Electronic & Magnetic Materials Ultrafast Dynamics and Laser Action of Organic Semiconductors Edited by

Advanced Materials and Design for Electromagnetic Interference Shielding

Zeev Valy Vardeny

Xingcun Colin Tong

University of Utah, Salt Lake City, USA

Laird Technologies, Schaumburg, Illinois, USA

With contributions from a host of renowned international experts, this book explores the underlying processes in existing and potential organic optoelectronic applications. It examines the interplay of charge (polarons) and neutral (excitons) photoexcitations in pi-conjugated polymers, oligomers, and molecular crystals in the time domain of 100 fs–2 ns. It also covers the phenomenon of laser action in organics and the latest optoelectronic applications that use lasing based on a variety of cavities.

Exploring the role of EMI shielding in EMC design, this book introduces the design guidelines, materials selection, characterization methodology, manufacturing technology, and future potential of EMI shielding. It reviews effective shielding measuring methods, surface finish, corrosion protection and galvanic compatibility, and environmental compliance. The author covers a wide array of issues in advanced shielding materials and design solutions, including enclosures, conductive elastomer and flexible graphite components, and composites.

Catalog no. 72811, 2009, 336 pp. ISBN: 978-1-4200-7281-5, $129.95 / £78.99

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Smart Materials

Defects in Microelectronic Materials and Devices

Edited by

Mel Schwartz

Daniel M. Fleetwood and Ronald D. Schrimpf

Consultant, Clearwater, Florida, USA

This volume presents the latest on a variety of smart materials: their processing, fabrication, and recent applications. It examines the enormous potential for rapid implementation of smart materials in a wide range of end-user sectors and industries, including the medical, aerospace, pharmaceutical, and environmental fields. It also provides real-world examples of the use of chitosan-based hydrogels, smart polymers, shape memory alloys, and carbon microand nanotubes. Catalog no. 43722, 2009, 554 pp. ISBN: 978-1-4200-4372-3, $157.95 / £99.00

Vanderbilt University, Nashville, Tennessee, USA

Focusing primarily on silicon-based microelectronics, this text provides a comprehensive overview of recent progress made in understanding the effects of electrically active defects in microelectronic materials. The book places particular emphasis on defects that limit device quality, reliability, manufacturability, and radiation response. Notable theorists and researchers present their perspectives on defects in insulators and in semiconductors as well as hydrogen and defect-related failure mechanisms. Catalog no. 43765, 2009, 770 pp. ISBN: 978-1-4200-4376-1, $157.95 / £99.00

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Electronic & Magnetic Materials New! New!

Organic Spintronics Edited by

Piezoelectric Actuators Control Applications of Smart Materials

Zeev Valy Vardeny

Seung-Bok Choi and Young-Min Han

University of Utah, Salt Lake City, USA

Inha University, Incheon, South Korea

Present worldwide funding in organic electronics is poised to stimulate major research and development efforts in research for lighting, and other optoelectronic applications. The field of organic spintronics, in particular, has flourished in the area of organic magnetotransport. Reflecting the main avenues of substantial advances in this arena, Organic Spintronics is an up-to-date summary of the experimental and theoretical aspects of the field.

Currently, many smart materials exhibit multifunctional capabilities that are being effectively exploited in various engineering applications, but these are only a hint of what is possible.

With contributions by a panel of international experts on the cutting edge of research, this volume explores: • Spin injection and manipulation in organic spin valves • The magnetic field effect in organic light-emitting diodes (OLEDs) • The spin transport effect in relation to spin manipulation • Organic magnets as spin injection electrodes in organic spintronics devices • The coherent control of spins in organic devices using the technique of electronically detected magnetic resonance • The possibility of using organic spin valves as sensors Balancing practical experimentation with analytical constructs, the book covers both the theoretical aspects of spin injection, transport, and detection in organic spin valves as well as the underlying mechanism of the magnetoresistance and magnetoelectroluminescence in OLEDs. The first book of its kind in this specialized area, this volume provides researchers and students with the impetus to develop new channels of inquiry in an area that has limitless potential. Catalog no. K10326, April 2010, 352 pp. ISBN: 978-1-4398-0656-2, $129.95 / £82.00

Newer classes of smart materials are beginning to display the capacity for self-repair, self-diagnosis, self-multiplication, and self-degradation. Ultimately, what will make them practical and commercially viable are control devices that provide sufficient speed and sensitivity. While there are other candidates, piezoelectric actuators and sensors are proving to be the best choice. Piezoelectric Actuators: Control Applications of Smart Materials details the authors’ cuttingedge research and development in this burgeoning area. It presents their insights into optimal control strategies. The contents and design of this book make it useful as a professional reference for scientists and practical engineers creating new machines or devices featuring smart material actuators and sensors integrated with piezoelectric materials. Features: • Describes the piezoelectric effect from a microscopic point of view • Addresses vibration control for flexible structures and other methods that use active mount • Covers control of flexible robotic manipulators • Discusses application to fine-motion and hydraulic control systems • Explores piezoelectric shunt technology This book is exceptionally valuable as a reference for professional engineers working at the forefront of numerous industries. With its balanced presentation of theory and application, it will also be of interest to graduate students studying control methodology. Catalog no. K10943, April 2010, 280 pp. ISBN: 978-1-4398-1808-4, $139.95 / £89.00

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Materials Characterizaton & Testing Coming Soon!

Innovations in Materials Manufacturing, Fabrication, and Environmental Safety Mel Schwartz Consultant, Clearwater, Florida, USA

With the contributions of experts from industry, government, and academia, this volume is a guide to the latest innovations in materials processing and fabrication. It examines current and developing processes in the aerospace, commercial, military, and electronic industries. Coverage for each process spans the testing background, why and where it is being used, applications, potential to replace existing processes, and environmental and safety concerns. The various processes and fabrication methods include friction stir welding, infusion mold technologies, heat treatment processing, plasma brazing, diffusion and adhesive bonding, and laser processes. Contents: Plasma Brazing Adhesive Bonding Adhesive Proteins from Mussels Friction Stir Welding Friction Stir Welding: Aerospace Aluminum Applications Friction Stir Welding Nuclear Applications Using Friction Stir Welding Introduction to Friction Stir Welding Properties of Materials from Immersed Friction Stir Welding Friction Stir Welding and Related Processes Laser and Laser Processing Magnetic Pulse Welding Casting Coatings (Thermal Spray Processes Ballistic Protection for Ground Vehicles, Human Personnel, and Habitats New Innovative Heat Treating Processes Resin Transfer Molding and Associated Closed Molding and Infusion Processes Vacuum-Assisted Resin Transfer Molding VARTM Processing Modeling of Infusion-Based Processes for Polymer Composites Low-Melt Viscosity Imide Resins for Resin Transfer Molding (RTM) Environment and Safety Catalog no. 82159, December 2010, c. 787 pp. ISBN: 978-1-4200-8215-9, $159.95 / £99.00

Materials Characterization Techniques Sam Zhang and Lin Li Nanyang Technological University, Singapore

Ashok Kumar University of South Florida, Tampa, USA

With an emphasis on practical applications and real-world case studies, this volume presents the principles of widely used advanced surface and structural characterization techniques for quality assurance, contamination control, and process improvement. The book reviews the most popular and powerful analysis and quality control tools, explaining the appropriate uses and related technical requirements. Topics include Auger electron and UV spectroscopy; atomic force, transmission electron, and laser confocal scanning florescent microscopy; and gel electrophoresis chromatography. Catalog no. 42947, 2009, 344 pp. ISBN: 978-1-4200-4294-8, $99.95 / £40.99

Materials Processing Handbook Edited by

Joanna R. Groza and James F. Shackelford University of California, Davis, USA

This one-stop resource provides groundbreaking coverage of processes applied to a myriad of solid materials. It presents the fundamentals of materials processing by emphasizing the processing-structure-property relationship. Organized into six sections, the handbook covers fundamentals and applications of processes that convert one phase into another, materials processes that change only the microstructure within a solid phase, shape changes that modify the microstructure and properties of materials, joining processes, and the basics of processes integration. Catalog no. 3216, 2007, 840 pp. ISBN: 978-0-8493-3216-6, $162.95 / £99.00

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Metals & Alloys New! New!

Bulk Metallic Glasses C. Suryanarayana University of Central Florida, Orlando, USA

A. Inoue Tohoku University, Sendai, Japan

Written in an easy-to-understand style by pioneering researchers, Bulk Metallic Glasses is one of the first books to comprehensively discuss the synthesis, processing, properties, and applications of these unique materials. The book explores the differences between nanocrystalline, glassy, and amorphous solids as well as the thermodynamics and kinetics and various processing methods of glass formation. It critically compares the different criteria for glass formation, describes the advantages and limitations of experimental methods for synthesizing bulk metallic glasses in assorted sizes and shapes, and examines the kinetics of crystallization/devitrification and the mechanisms of transformations. The authors also cover the physical properties, corrosion resistance, mechanical behavior, and magnetic properties of bulk metallic glasses. After presenting a wide array of applications, the book concludes with a discussion on the future of these materials. Features: • Progresses from basic fundamentals to processing, structure, and properties to applications • Discusses all physical, chemical, mechanical, and magnetic properties of bulk metallic glasses • Explores existing and potential applications, such as in sporting goods, automobiles, sensors, aircraft, fuel cells, MEMS devices, biomedical products, and more • Provides full background information in each chapter, assuming no prior knowledge • Draws on the authors’ own influential contributions to the field • Includes extensive, references at the end of each chapter An exploration of all aspects of bulk metallic glasses, this book demonstrates the immense potential of these novel materials. Catalog no. 85964, August 2010, 565 pp. ISBN: 978-1-4200-8596-9, $159.95 / £99.00

Quenching Theory and Technology Second Edition Edited by

Bozidar Liscic, Hans M. Tensi, Lauralice C.F. Canale, and George E. Totten Quenching is one of the most fundamentally complex processes in the heat treatment of metals, and it is something on which mechanical properties and distortion of engineering components depend. Understanding and controlling quenching and quenchants are critical constants in all well-established and emerging heat treatment process technologies. With chapters written by respected international experts, this new edition of Quenching Theory and Technology presents the most authoritative, exhaustive, and recent findings in this vital area. The collection of up-to-date knowledge in this book is the latest outcome from continuing formal and informal discussions by experts within the framework of the International Federation for Heat Treatment and Surface Engineering (IFHTSE). Topics include: • Thermo- and fluid dynamic principles of heat transfer during cooling • Wetting kinematics • Residual stresses after cooling • Computer modeling and prediction of microstructure transformation • Hardness distribution • Stress–strain and distortion With revised and updated content from the first edition, this book adds coverage of important technological developments. Although the primary focus continues to be on the quenching of steel, it also details quenching of aluminum and titanium alloys, quench severity of selected vegetable oils, gas quenching, intensive quenching, and simulation of quenching. Presenting the most recent findings, this volume is a substantial contribution to the general field of the thermal processing of metals. It is useful not only for specialists in heat treatment practice, but also those studying its actions and varied applications. Catalog no. 9279, July 2010, 725 pp. ISBN: 978-0-8493-9279-5, $189.95 / £121.00

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Metals & Alloys Grain Boundary Migration in Metals

Introduction to Texture Analysis

Thermodynamics, Kinetics, Applications, Second Edition

Macrotexture, Microtexture, and Orientation Mapping, Second Edition

Gunter Gottstein and Lasar S. Shvindlerman

Olaf Engler

Institut fur Metallkunde und Metallphysik, Aachen, Germany

Hydro Aluminium Deutschland GmbH, Bonn, Germany

Like the popular first edition, Grain Boundary Migration in Metals: Thermodynamics, Kinetics, Applications, Second Edition focuses extensively on the thermodynamics, kinetics, and applications involved with individual grain boundary migration in metals. Thoroughly revised, this new volume adds a decade's worth of new developments in research and methods. It offers an up-to-date overview of current knowledge of the grain boundary migration process, and it details how migration influences microstructural evolution, including the recrystallization process and the creation of new materials.

Valerie Randle

The authors rely on well-defined geometry and crystallography to address key topics such as grain growth, textures, and the properties and behavior of grain boundaries, particularly the nonlinear interaction of boundary elements. Features: • Covers the latest techniques and computer simulations used in the study of single-grain boundary motion and grain boundary systems with junctions • Provides the latest experimental data of grain boundary free volume measurements and offers the first measurements of grain boundary junction line tension • Includes new problems with solutions As a solid foundation on which to build understanding of the migration phenomenon, this book is required reading for researchers in areas such as interface physics and materials science of microstructure evolution and property control. It is also vastly useful to any professional engaged in metals production and/or the heat treatment of metals and alloys. Catalog no. 5435X, January 2010, 711 pp. ISBN: 978-1-4200-5435-4, $149.95 / £95.00

University of Wales, Swansea, UK

This second edition of a bestseller is one of the only books that addresses traditional macrotexture methods and newer electron-microscopybased microtexture analysis. Keeping mathematics to a minimum, the authors focus on clarifying the concepts, methods, and scientific principles of texture analysis. The book’s coverage reflects both the growing emphasis on the modern approach to texture determination and the subsequently increased need to explain the philosophy, practice, and analysis associated with it. Catalog no. 63650, January 2010, 488 pp. Soft Cover, ISBN: 978-1-4200-6365-3 $129.95 / £82.00

Indium Nitride and Related Alloys Edited by

Timothy David Veal and Christopher F. McConville University of Warwick, Coventry, UK

William J. Schaff Cornell University, Ithaca, New York, USA

A valuable asset in determining the present state of knowledge of indium nitride (InN), this comprehensive reference provides insight into its growth, structural, optical, and electronic properties. It combines all data since the 2001 discovery of 0.7 eV as the accepted value of the band gap of InN. Drawing from both theoretical and experimental perspectives, the authors cover the temperature insensitive transport properties of InN and apply InN to a wide range of device applications. Catalog no. 78097, January 2010, 645 pp. ISBN: 978-1-4200-7809-1, $169.95 / £103.00

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Metals & Alloys New!

Mechanisms of Diffusional Phase Transformations in Metals and Alloys Hubert I. Aaronson Carnegie Mellon University, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA

Masato Enomoto Ibaraki University, Hitachi City, Japan

Jong K. Lee Michigan Technological University, Houghton, USA

Based on the lecture notes of the renowned Hubert I. Aaronson, Mechanisms of Diffusional Phase Transformations in Metals and Alloys details the fundamental principles of phase transformations in metals and alloys upon which steel and other metals industries are based. Instead of relying strictly on a pedagogical approach, it documents the evolution of phase transformation concepts. The authors present topics by describing a phenomenon and then following up with a corresponding hypothesis or alternative explanation. In this way, the book also shows how the field continues to evolve and meet new challenges. Features: • Offers a thorough exploration and comprehensive guide to the mechanisms of diffusional phase transformations in metallic materials • Includes hundreds of illustrations, photos, and extensive references • Discusses diffusional nucleation in the framework of classical and nonclassical nucleation theories • Examines the theories of diffusional growth based on diffusion and solid-interface theories • Provides the most comprehensive description of the development of theories of precipitation, massive transformation, cellular reaction, and pearlite transformation • Presents an extended discussion of the bainite reaction, one of the most controversial transformations in solid materials Catalog no. 62999, May 2010, 685 pp. ISBN: 978-1-4200-6299-1, $119.95 / £49.99

Modeling of Steelmaking Processes Dipak Mazumdar Indian Institute of Technology, Kanpur, India

James W. Evans University of California, Berkeley, USA

Responding to a resurgence in the steel industry and the need for experts trained in current steelmaking techniques, this volume goes beyond fundamental modeling concepts to address physical and mathematical modeling, steelmaking technology, and the scientific basis of steelmaking. It also provides computational fluid dynamics (CFD) codes and covers FLUENT software. Based on classroom-proven notes that have trained two generations of steelmakers, the book includes a practice session on physical mathematical modeling. Catalog no. 62433, January 2010, 493 pp. ISBN: 978-1-4200-6243-4, $139.95 / £89.00

Flat-Rolled Steel Processes Advanced Technologies Edited by

Vladimir B. Ginzburg International Rolling Mill Consultants, Pennsylvania, USA

In this volume, major innovator Vladimir B. Ginzburg brings together other industry pioneers to define the latest developments in flatrolled processes. This includes the revolutionary introduction of computer-based technology in both new and existing conventional rolling mills. Each section provides a brief topic summary and then goes on to describe the latest advances specific to that area. Topics include advanced hot and cold rolling mills, control systems, and the production of advanced flat-rolled steel products. Catalog no. 72927, 2009, 384 pp. ISBN: 978-1-4200-7292-1, $169.95 / £103.00

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Metals & Alloys

New!

Physical Metallurgy

Phase Transformations in Metals and Alloys

Second Edition

Third Edition (Revised Reprint)

William F. Hosford

David A. Porter

University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, USA

Raahe Steel Research Center, Finland

Using engaging historical and contemporary examples, Physical Metallurgy, Second Edition combines theoretical concepts, real alloy systems, processing procedures, and real-world applications. The author uses his experience in teaching physical metallurgy at the University of Michigan to convey this topic with greater depth and detail than most introductory materials courses offer.

Kenneth E. Easterling

What’s New in the Second Edition: • New chapter on crystallographic textures and their influence on microstructure and properties • Expanded section on aluminum-lithium alloys • New information on copper and nickel • Rewritten chapters on other non-ferrous metals and low carbon steels • New discussions of compact graphite and austempered ductile iron • Expanded discussions of cemented carbide tools • Updated table on metal prices The author covers topics that are common to all metals, including solidification, diffusion, surfaces, solid solutions, intermediate phases, dislocations, annealing, and phase transformations. He also focuses on specific nonferarous alloy systems and their significant metallurgical properties and applications, the treatment of steels, hardening, tempering and surface treatment, special steels, low carbon sheet steel, and cast irons.

University of Exeter, UK

Mohamed Sherif SFK Research Center, Nieuwegein, The Netherlands

A comprehensive overview of phase transformations, this new edition is supplemented with practical case studies involving engineering alloys. It addresses computer-aided calculation of phase diagrams, including recent improvements. It also expands treatment of bainite transformation, nucleation, metallic glasses, steel, and Scheil's Additivity Rule. Providing illustrations on an accompanying CD-ROM, this book also adds new exercises drawn from current applications and integrates basic and advanced material. Catalog no. 62107, 2009, 520 pp., Soft Cover, ISBN: 978-1-4200-6210-6, $69.95 / £42.99

Handbook of Thermal Process Modeling Steels Edited by

Cemil Hakan Gur Middle East Technical University, Ankara, Turkey

Jiansheng Pan Shanghai Jiao Tong University, China

The book also covers powder metallurgy, corrosion, welding, and magnetic alloys. There are appendices on microstructural analysis, stereographic projection, and the Miller-Bravais system for hexagonal crystals. These chapters address ternary phase diagrams, diffusion in multiphase systems, the thermodynamic basis for phase diagrams, stacking faults and hydrogen embrittlement.

In the past, any developments in thermal processes relied largely on empiricism and traditional practice, but advancements in computer technology have expanded modeling possibilities. This complete resource meets the needs of both those new to modeling and those hoping to profit from advances in the field. It demonstrates what is involved in predicting material response under industrial conditions, and gives heightened insight into the physical origins of various aspects of materials behavior.

Catalog no. K10701, April 2010, 441 pp. ISBN: 978-1-4398-1360-7, $99.95 / £63.99

Catalog no. 190X, 2009, 712 pp. ISBN: 978-0-8493-5019-1, $179.95 / £113.00

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Corrosion

Fundamentals of Corrosion Mechanisms, Causes, and Preventative Methods Philip A. Schweitzer, P.E. Consultant, York, Pennsylvania, USA

Billions of dollars are spent annually for the replacement of corroded structures, machinery, and components. Written by an authority in corrosion science, Fundamentals of Corrosion: Mechanisms, Causes, and Preventative Measures comprehensively describes the causes of corrosion and the means to limit or prevent it. Engineers, designers, architects, and all those involved with the selection of construction materials rely on this reference, which provides a thorough yet basic illustration of the causes, prevention, and control of corrosion.

Corrosion Science and Technology Second Edition David E.J. Talbot Brunel University (Retired), Uxbridge, Middlesex, UK

James D.R. Talbot Cranfield University, Bedfordshire, UK

This second edition presents the latest technologies and strategies for limiting costly metal degradation caused by corrosion. It includes chapters on the corrosion resistance of copper, nickel, titanium, and their respective alloys; an entire chapter on cathodic protection by impressed current and sacrificial anodes; and extended coverage of the equipment used in the medicine, power generation, and marine environments. It also contains additional case histories and recently employed real-world applications. Catalog no. 9248, 2007, 552 pp. ISBN: 978-0-8493-9248-1, $139.95 / £90.00

The book explores: • Mechanisms and forms of corrosion • Methods of attack on plastic materials • Causes of failure in protective coatings, linings, and paints • Development of new alloys with corrosionresistant properties Exposure to the atmosphere is one of the biggest causes of corrosion that engineers and designers face in construction. It has been further estimated that the cost of protection against atmospheric corrosion accounts for approximately half the total cost of all corrosion protection methods. This book places special emphasis on the topic and presents vital information regarding the design of structures, automobiles, household plumbing, manufacturing equipment, and other entities, as well as the effects of deicing chemicals on highways and bridges. Catalog no. 67702, January 2010, 416 pp. ISBN: 978-1-4200-6770-5, $129.95 / £82.00

Corrosion Science and Technology Mechanism, Mitigation and Monitoring Edited by

U. Kamachi Mudali Indira Gandhi Centre for Atomic Research, Tamil Nadu, India

Baldev Raj New Delhi, India

Recent advances in instruments and techniques have resulted in better understanding of corrosion science and technology of materials. New materials and processes promise technologically superior engineering components with outstanding corrosion resistance. This volume reviews the developments, current understanding, latest advancements, and future directions in corrosion science and offers thorough coverage of corrosion processes. It also includes a cutting-edge chapter on nano materials and coatings as well as extensive references for each chapter. Catalog no. 3374, 2009, 598 pp. ISBN: 978-0-8493-3374-3, $135.95

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Polymeric Materials and Plastics

Filled Polymers Science and Industrial Applications

Plastic Conversion Processes A Concise and Applied Guide

Jean L. Leblanc

Eric Cybulski

Universite Pierre & Marie Curie, Paris, France

3M Innovative Properties Co. St. Paul, Minnesota, USA

A useful reference for those involved in the design and production of polymer products, this book examines the scientific background of polymers in industry and technology. The first chapters review types of fillers and concepts of reinforcement. The book then discusses typical fillers used for polymers, including carbon black, white, and short fiber. Each is discussed in a dedicated chapter that focuses on the filler’s interaction with thermoplastic and elastomer polymers.

Although there are books available that describe a single plastic conversion process, few if any sources describe and compare a comprehensive list of such processes. This book provides a basic overview of seven conversion processes used in the industry — methods that account for the creation of more than 97 percent of all plastic products. The text also details equipment, tooling, materials, and other important topics to bolster understanding of the field.

Catalog no. K10041, January 2010, 444 pp. ISBN: 978-1-4398-0042-3, $139.95 / £89.00

Catalog no. 94068, 2009, 165 pp., Soft Cover ISBN: 978-1-4200-9406-0, $69.95 / £42.99

Polymer Nanocomposites Handbook Edited by

Rakesh K. Gupta and Elliot Kennel West Virginia University, Morgantown, USA

Kwang-Jea Kim

Multiphase Polymer-Based Materials An Atlas of Phase Morphology at the Nano and Micro Scale Charef Harrats Eindhoven University of Technology, The Netherlands

Reflecting the increase in use of nanostructured materials for a range of industrial applications, this volume explores the synthesis of nanomaterials that act as the building blocks of polymer nanocomposites as well as polymers that act as matrix materials. It examines molecular precursors and related challenges for large-scale manufacturing. Discussing future applications in civilian and defense-related fields, it also presents methods to characterize the bulk and interfacial structure of polymer nanocomposites.

This comprehensive atlas contains over 500 microscopy pictures of multiphase polymerbased materials. These illustrations include micro and nanopolymer blends, micro and nanocomposites, micro and nano phases in copolymers, and thermoplastic vulcanizates (TPVs). Each picture includes detailed explanations of how the materials were obtained, how the samples were prepared, and how the observations were conducted. An introductory section evaluates the advantages and disadvantages of the various microscopic tools employed for investigating the phase morphology.

Catalog no. 9777, January 2010, 566 pp. ISBN: 978-0-8493-9777-6, $139.95 / £85.00

Catalog no. 62174, 2009, 232 pp. ISBN: 978-1-4200-6217-5, $179.95 / £109.00

The University of Akron, Ohio, USA

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Polymeric Materials and Plastics Coming Soon!

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Multifunctional Polymer Nanocomposites

Thermoplastic Materials

Harbin Institute of Technology, Harbin, People's Republic of China

Properties, Manufacturing Methods, and Applications

Alan Kin-tak Lau

Christopher C. Ibeh

University of Southern Queensland, Australia and The Hong Kong Polytechnic University, Kowloon

Pittsburgh State University, Kansas, USA

Edited by

Jinsong Leng

A broad overview of multifunctional polymer nanocomposites, this book provides a systematic investigation of the topic, bringing to light their importance and the applications they offer. The book also examines new materials from the point of view of architects and interior designers, encouraging people to examine a new technology more closely, both critically and enthusiastically. This book is quite possibly the first of its kind to provide detailed and systemic progress on polymer nanocomposites from the multifunctional profile. Contents: Introduction; J. Leng, J. Li, and A. Lau Carbon-Nanotube-Reinforced Nanocomposites; A. Lau Multifunctional Polymeric Smart Materials; J. Leng, X. Lan, Y. Liu, and S. Du Magnetic Polymer Nanocomposites: Fabrication, Processing, Property Analysis, and Applications; S. Wei, J. Zhu, P. Mavinakuli, and Z. Guo Carbon-Nanotube-Based Composites and Damage Sensing; C. Li, E. T. Thostenson, and T.-W. Chou Natural Fiber Composites in Biomedical and Bioengineering Applications; K. H. Cheung Flame Retardant Polymer Nanocomposites; J. Gou and Y. Tang Polyurethane Nanocomposite Coatings for Aeronautical Applications; H.-X. Peng Surface Modification of Carbon Nanotubes (CNTs) for Composites; J. H. Lee, N. H. Kim, N. S. Kumar, and B. Siddaramaiah Ocean Engineering Application of Nanocomposites; Y. Yin and X. Chang Catalog no. K10865, December 2010, c. 462 pp. ISBN: 978-1-4398-1682-0, $149.95 / £95.00

This text offers a detailed presentation of commercially available thermoplastic materials. It discusses chemical structure-property relationships and various categories of thermoplastic resins. Thermoplastics covered include polycarbonate, nylon, ABS, and PMMA. Using a process-oriented format, the author explores application areas of thermoplastics to elucidate the interrelation and effect of processing on the properties and performance of these materials. Contents: Introduction and History of the Plastics Industry Raw Materials and Their Sources: “The Plastics Tree” Basic Structures and Characteristics of Polymers and Plastics Molecular Weight of Polymers Polymerization (Resinification) Methods Crystallinity and Crystallization in Polymers and Plastics Classification of Thermoplastics Permeability and Environmental-Stress-Cracking Resistance of Thermoplastics: Barrier Properties and Packaging Applications of Polymers Polyolefins: Polyethylene, Polypropylene, and Their Copolymers Polypropylene Olefin Copolymers of Ethylene and Propylene The Vinyls: PVC and Copolymers Polystyrene and Copolymers Acrylic (Acrylate) Family Polyester Family Nylon (Polyamide) Family Polycarbonates Polyacetals Polyphenylene Sulfides Fluorocarbons (Teflon Family) Liquid Crystalline Polymers Polysulfones Polyimide Family PEEK Polyphenylene Oxide Cellulosics Functionalized Thermoplastic and Elastomers Plastics Nanocomposites Plastics and Sustainability: A Life Cycle Cost Analysis Approach Catalog no. 93835, December 2010, c. 630 pp. ISBN: 978-1-4200-9383-4, $149.95 / £95.00

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Polymeric Materials and Plastics New!

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Radiation Technology for Polymers Second Edition Jiri George Drobny Drobny Polymer Associates, Merrimack, New Hampshire, USA

Since the publication of the previous edition of Radiation Technology for Polymers, many technological developments have taken place, new applications and products have been developed and commercialized, and some already established ones have been discontinued. This second edition updates changes, trends, and general issues in radiation technology. It presents vital, cutting-edge information to aid further reduction of volatile organic compounds and toxic substances in the environment, develop alternative sources of energy, and harness energy in both medical and industrial applications. The book considers novel uses of UV/EB technology in these areas: • Equipment and instrumentation developments in automotive, electronics, and woodprocessing industries • Applications used in waterborne coatings and adhesives, film modifications, highperformance coatings, and inkjet technology • Processing of coatings, paints, inks, and adhesives, and thermoplastics as well as elastomers in film, sheet, and other forms This reference discusses new uses for UV and EB irradiation, the response of polymers to irradiation, and tests related to dosimetry and radiometry, as well as safety and hygiene. It is also supplemented with new problems and worked solutions, in addition to useful figures and tables, and appendices with supplementary information on equipment manufacturers, raw materials suppliers, and principles of green chemistry and sustainability. Catalog no. 94041, May 2010, 307 pp. ISBN: 978-1-4200-9404-6, $159.95 / £99.00

Shape-Memory Polymers and Multifunctional Composites Edited by

Jinsong Leng and Shanyi Du Harbin Institute of Technology, China

Admired for their extraordinary stimuli-sensitive behavior and shape-changing capabilities, shape-memory polymers (SMPs) and multifunctional composites are among the most important smart materials. They continue to be widely applied in many diverse fields to create such things as self-deployable spacecraft structures, morphing structures, SMP foams, smart textiles, and intelligent medical devices. Written by renowned authors, Shape-Memory Polymers and Multifunctional Composites is a broad overview of the systematic progress associated with this emerging class of materials. The book presents an overview of SMPs and a detailed discussion of their structural, thermomechanical, and electrical properties, and their applications in fields including aeronautics, astronautics, biomedicine, and the automotive industry. Covering topics ranging from synthesis procedures to ultimate applications, this sound instructional text serves as a guide to smart materials and offers an in-depth exploration of multifunctional SMPs and SMP composites, outlining their important role in the materials field. In each chapter, industry experts discuss different key aspects of novel smart materials, from their properties and fabrication to the actuation approaches used to trigger shape recovery. This comprehensive analysis explores the different functions of SMPs, the fundamentals behind them, and the ways in which polymers may reshape product design. Catalog no. 90194, May 2010, 383 pp. ISBN: 978-1-4200-9019-2, $149.95 / £95.00

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Fire Science Fires, Explosions, and Toxic Gas Dispersions Effects Calculation and Risk Analysis Marc J. Assael and Konstantinos E. Kakosimos Aristotle University, Thessaloniki, Greece

This volume provides an overview of the methods used to assess the risk of fires, explosions, and toxic gas dispersion and to deduce the subsequent effects and consequences of these events. The authors cover various aspects of such incidents, including the probability that an accident will occur, and they describe how to calculate leaks, heat flux, overpressure, and the concentration of toxic clouds. The book also examines consequences to humans and property. Catalog no. K11314, February 2010, 349 pp. ISBN: 978-1-4398-2675-1, $139.95 / £89.00

Adhesives Handbook of PressureSensitive Adhesives and Products Three Volume Set Edited by

Istvan Benedek Pressure Sensitive Consulting, Wuppertal, Germany

Mikhail M. Feldstein Topchiev Institute for Petrochemical Synthesis, Moscow, Russia

Composed of three stand-alone references, this set offers a complete guide to the fundamentals, manufacturing, and applications of pressuresensitive adhesives and products. It also discusses the technology and equipment used in manufacture, describes related test methods, and explains the theory and practices used to develop and apply assorted products. This comprehensive handbook: • Includes contributions from 39 international specialists involved in developing the field • Provides a theoretical framework plus a practical survey across the entire field

Combustion Phenomena Selected Mechanisms of Flame Formation, Propagation and Extinction Edited by

Jozef Jarosinski Technical University of Lodz, Poland

Bernard Veyssiere Laboratoire de Combustion et de Detonique, Futuroscope-Chasseneuil, France

Taking readers through the stages of combustion, this book provides a comprehensive survey of the fundamental processes occurring in the conception, spread, and extinguishment of a flame. It examines important physical topics of combustion, such as flammability limits, instability, and quenching. The authors discuss both the historical and present understanding of several fundamental problems of combustion, and an accompanying CD-ROM presents numerous color photographs which reveal various combustion phenomena. Catalog no. 8408, 2009, 234 pp. ISBN: 978-0-8493-8408-0, $149.95 / £95.00

• Contains more than 5,000 references, providing a gateway to all relevant research These three volumes span physics, macromolecular science, surface chemistry, nanotechnology, web-finishing, and materials including health care and electronic materials, as well as the automotive engineering, packaging, biomedical tape, and label industries. Catalog no. 59343, 2009, 1100 pp. ISBN: 978-1-4200-5934-2, $259.95 / £167.00

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Technology of Pressure-Sensitive Adhesives and Products Catalog no. 59394, 2009, 568 pp. ISBN: 978-1-4200-5939-7, $157.95 / £99.00

Applications of Pressure-Sensitive Products Catalog no. 59351, 2009, 384 pp. ISBN: 978-1-4200-5935-9, $125.95 / £79.99

Fundamentals of Pressure Sensitivity Catalog no. 59378, 2009, 370 pp. ISBN: 978-1-4200-5937-3, $135.95 / £86.00

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General

Introduction to the Thermodynamics of Materials

Introduction to Engineering Materials Second Edition George Murray California Polytechnic Institute, San Luis Obispo, USA

David R. Gaskell

Charles V. White

Purdue University, West Lafayette, Indiana, USA

Kettering University, Flint, Michigan, USA

Written as a basic text for advanced undergraduates and first year graduate students in metallurgy, metallurgical engineering, ceramics, or materials science, this text presents the underlying thermodynamic principles of materials and their plethora of applications. Topics include solid-gas reactions, solution thermodynamics, and free energy formalism. The book presents thorough phase diagrams and offers an abundance of practical examples to supplement the text and enhance comprehension.

Wolfgang Weise

Catalog no. GS1076, 2008, 618 pp. ISBN: 978-1-59169-043-6, $131.95 / £51.99

University of Applied Sciences, Esslingen, Germany

Completely revised and updated, this volume elucidates the fundamental science behind the classification of materials and their property limits in terms of temperature, strength, ductility, corrosion, and physical behavior. Emphasizing materials processing, selection, and property measurement methods, the book presents a balanced overview of the theoretical-scientific and practical-technical aspects of materials engineering. It discusses atomic structure and bonds, imperfections in crystalline materials, ceramics, polymers, composites, electronic materials, environmental degradation, materials selection, and more. Catalog no. DK4150, 2008, 544 pp. ISBN: 978-1-57444-683-8, $106.95 / £69.99

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Reverse Engineering Technology of Reinvention Wego Wang University of Massachusetts, Lowell, USA

Introduction to the Physics and Chemistry of Materials Robert J. Naumann University of Alabama, Huntsville, USA

Written to advance the technology of reinvention and improve the competitiveness of commercial parts in the aftermarket, this volume discusses the proper measuring and analyses required to reproduce or repair an Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) part using modern reverse engineering technologies. Exploring regulations that govern the practice and offering numerous real-world examples, the book enables readers to determine if a duplicated or repaired part can meet the design functionality of the original.

Providing the foundation needed for more advanced work in materials science, this text discusses the structure and properties of materials and how these materials are used in diverse applications. It covers chemical bonding, crystal structure, mechanical properties, phase transformations, and materials processing, along with thermal, electronic, photonic, optical, and magnetic properties of materials. The author explores contemporary developments and provides examples to evaluate how well simplified theories predict the actual performance of various materials.

Catalog no. K10314, September 2010, 357 pp. ISBN: 978-1-4398-0630-2, $139.95 / £89.00

Catalog no. 6133X, 2009, 533 pp. ISBN: 978-1-4200-6133-8, $131.95 / £46.99

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Edited by

Sam Zhang Nanyang Technological University, Singapore

Explores mechanical and functional properties and highlights today’s emphasis on clean energy: • Presents contributions from experts active in international research and academia • Keeps pace with the development of new technologies, especially in nanoscience and nanotechnology

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• Contains detailed explanations for newcomers to the field, as well as the latest data for researchers • Includes figures, tables and images to clarify concepts

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Organic Nanostructured Nanostructured Thin Films and Coatings Thin Film Devices and Coatings for Clean Energy Functional Properties

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