Books in the Advances in Materials Science and Engineering series

This book examines in detail the physical properties and device applications of semiconductor nanocrystals and metal nanoparticles. It begins with a review of the synthesis and characterization of various semiconductor nanocrystals and metal nanoparticles and goes on to discuss in detail their optical, light emission, and electrical properties. It then illustrates some exciting applications of nanoelectronic devices (memristors and single-electron devices) and optoelectronic devices (UV detectors, quantum dot lasers, and solar cells), as well as other applications (gas sensors and metallic nanopastes for power electronics packaging).

Advances in Magnetic Materials: Processing, Properties, and Performance discusses recent developments of magnetic materials, including fabrication, characterization and applications in the aerospace, biomedical, and semiconductors industries. With contributions by international professionals who possess broad and varied expertise, this volume en

This book examines in detail the physical properties and device applications of semiconductor nanocrystals and metal nanoparticles. It begins with a review of the synthesis and characterization of various semiconductor nanocrystals and metal nanoparticles and goes on to discuss in detail their optical, light emission, and electrical properties.

The goal of this textbook is to effectively equip readers with an in-depth understanding of crystallography, x-ray diffraction, and transmission electron microscopy theories as well as applications. It is written as an introduction to the topic with minimal reliance on advanced mathematics.

Carbon Nanomaterials: Modeling, Design, and Applications provides an in-depth review and analysis of the most important carbon nanomaterials, including fullerenes, carbon nanotubes, graphene and novel carbon nanomaterial-based membranes and thin films, with an emphasis on modeling, design and applications.

This book covers recent developments in synthesis and growth process of 1-D metal oxide nanosturctures with a focus on semi-templated method of oxidation origin.

Important in today¿s nanotechnology, biological and biomedical coatings have been studied extensively and are currently receiving much attention from researchers. A timely reference for both experts and newcomers, this comprehensive handbook explores the latest developments in films and coatings for biological and biomedical applications. The text covers a wide array of material types, including sol-gel, bio-ceramics, polymers, glass, nanomaterials, and chitosan. It also addresses various processes for developing and implementing these coatings, including CVD and PVD, drug delivery, released-control coatings, and spectroscopy.

Nanobiotechnology serves as a bridge between nano and bio, with nanoscale materials providing the building blocks for the construction of the "bridge." This book gives you a broad, interdisciplinary view of advances and applications in bionanomaterials. International contributors at the forefront of research in their disciplines explore a diverse set of topics. Coverage includes biomimetic synthesis, bioimaging and cancer diagnosis, virus-enabled manufacturing of functional nanomaterials, tumor targeting, cytotoxicity, and more. The book demonstrates the importance of bionanomaterials to biotechnology, biomedicine, and environmental remediation.

Whether an airplane or a space shuttle, a flying machine requires advanced materials to provide a strong, lightweight body and a powerful engine that functions at high temperature. The Aerospace Materials Handbook examines these materials, covering traditional superalloys as well as more recently developed light alloys. Capturing state-of-the-art developments in materials research for aeronautical and aerospace applications, this book provides a timely reference for both newcomers and veteran researchers in the field.The chapters address developments in bulk materials, coatings, traditional materials, and new materials. Beginning with an overview of superalloys, including nickel-, nickelΓÇôiron-, and cobalt-based superalloys, the text covers machining, laser cladding and alloying, corrosion performance, high-temperature oxidation, thermal spraying, and nanostructured coatings. It also includes four categories of composites used in aerospace: metal matrix, polymer, carbon nanotube-reinforced polymer, and self-healing composites. The text describes preparation, processing, and fatigue of lightweight magnesium alloys, as well as an exciting new class of materialsΓÇöaerogels.This book brings readers to the cutting edge of research in materials for aerospace and aeronautics. It provides an entry point into this field and presents details to stimulate future research. This unique, up-to-date resource offers knowledge to enable practitioners to develop faster, more efficient, and more reliable air- and spacecraft.

Nanobiotechnology serves as a bridge between nano and bio, with nanoscale materials providing the building blocks for the construction of the "bridge." This book gives you a broad, interdisciplinary view of advances and applications in bionanomaterials. International contributors at the forefront of research in their disciplines explore a diverse set of topics. Coverage includes biomimetic synthesis, bioimaging and cancer diagnosis, virus-enabled manufacturing of functional nanomaterials, tumor targeting, cytotoxicity, and more. The book demonstrates the importance of bionanomaterials to biotechnology, biomedicine, and environmental remediation.

Materials for Energy offers a comprehensive overview of the latest developments in materials for efficient and sustainable energy applications, including energy conversion, storage, and smart applications.

This book begins with a detailed discussion of the methods of mass production for hierarchical micro/nanostructured powders. It then proceeds to address structurally enhanced adsorption and photocatalytic performances, describe strategies for the fabrication of hierarchical micro/nanostructured object arrays and their devices, and examine the surface wettability, optical properties, surface-enhanced Raman scattering (SERS) effects, and gas-sensing performances of the micro/nanostructured arrays. In its cutting-edge coverage, the text explores the use of hierarchical micro/nanostructured materials in environmental remediation and detection devices, commenting on future trends and applications.

This first-of-its-kind book captures the latest developments in the toughening of hard coatings and in the measurement of the toughness of thin films and coatings. It presents the current status of hard-yet-tough ceramic coatings, reviews various toughness evaluation methods for films and hard coatings, explores the toughness and toughening mechanisms of porous thin films and laser-treated surfaces, examines adhesions of the film/substrate interface and the characterization of coating adhesion strength, and discusses nanoindentation determination of fracture toughness, resistance to cracking, and sliding contact fracture phenomena.