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Physics and Chemistry of Nano-structured Materialsby Shihe Yang
CRC Press 1999; US$ 140.00The science of nano-structured materials is a new and fast-evolving area of physics and chemistry. The core of this book consists of ten lectures by distinguished researchers and should interest material physicists and material scientists. more...
Molecular Bioelectronicsby C Nicolini
World Scientific 1996; US$ 76.70Molecular bioelectronics is a field in strong evolution at the frontier of life and materials sciences. The term is utilized in a broad context to emphasize a unique blend of electronics and biotechnology which is seen as the best way to achieve many objectives of industrial and scientific relevance, including biomolecular engineering, bioelectronic devices, materials and sensors capable of optimal hardware efficiency and intelligence and molecular miniaturization. more...
Nanoscienceby E Meyer; K Dransfeld; T Gyalog
World Scientific 1999; US$ 104.00Friction force microscopy is an important analytical tool in the field of tribology on the nanometer-scale. The contact area between the probing tip and the sample is reduced to some square nanometers, corresponding to the ideal of a single asperity contact. Traditional concepts, such as friction coefficients, adhesion and elasticity and stick-slip are re-examined with this novel technique. New concepts based upon classical and quantum mechanics are investigated. Contents: Introduction and Motivation; Instruments; Normal Forces at the Atomic Scale; Understanding of Lateral Forces; Dissipation Mechanisms; Nanorheology and Nanoconfinement; Generation of Ultrasonic Waves in Sliding Friction; Friction Force Microscopy Experiments; Appendix: Instrumental... more...
Physical Properties Of Carbon Nanotubesby R Saito; G Dresselhaus; M S Dresselhaus
World Scientific 1998; US$ 45.50This is an introductory textbook for graduate students and researchers from various fields of science who wish to learn about carbon nanotubes. The field is still at an early stage, and progress continues at a rapid rate. This book focuses on the basic principles behind the physical properties and gives the background necessary to understand the recent developments. Some useful computational source codes which generate coordinates for carbon nanotubes are also included in the appendix. more...
Understanding Nanotechnologyby Editors of Scientific American
Warner 2002; US$ 9.99Taken from the Greek, nano means 'one billionth part of' a whole; or very, very small. Nanotechnology is the next step after miniaturization. This book explores the cutting edge of a new technology that will find usage in almost every single aspect of modern society. more...
Nanoscale Materials in Chemistryby Kenneth J. Klabunde
John Wiley & Sons, Inc. 2004; US$ 140.00In recent years, interest in the preparation and characterization of nanostructured materials has grown due to their distinctive properties and potential technological applications. Nanoscale materials represent a new realm of matter and offer widespread possibilities for contributions to science and technology. Nanoscale Materials in Chemistry explores the vast potential of nanomaterials and serves as essential reading for the entire science community. The extensive coverage of Nanoscale Materials in Chemistry presents a thorough introduction to the field of nanostructured materials, including chemical synthesis methods, bonding theories, and applications. Because nanomaterials are finding more applications in the real world, this text contains... more...
Phonons in Nanostructuresby Michael A. Stroscio; Mitra Dutta
Cambridge University Press 2001; US$ 51.00This book focuses on the theory of phonon interactions in nanostructures with particular emphasis on modern heterostructure devices. Tractable models of confined phonons and their application to calculating properties and phenomena of semiconductor heterostructures are described. The book is aimed at researchers, graduate students and undergraduates in physics and engineering. more...
Metal-Polymer Nanocompositesby Luigi Nicolais; Gianfranco Carotenuto
John Wiley & Sons, Inc. 2004; US$ 148.00A unique guide to an essential area of nanoscience Interest in nano-sized metals has increased greatly due to their special characteristics and suitability for a number of advanced applications. As technology becomes more refined-including the ability to effectively manipulate and stabilize metals at the nanoscale-these materials present ever-more workable solutions to a growing range of problems. Metal-Polymer Nanocomposites provides the first guide solely devoted to the unique properties and applications of this essential area of nanoscience. It offers a truly multidisciplinary approach, making the text accessible to readers in physical, chemical, and materials science as well as areas such as engineering and topology. The thorough coverage... more...
Radical Evolutionby Joel Garreau
Doubleday 2005; US$ 13.99In Radical Evolution, bestselling author Joel Garreau, a reporter and editor for the Washington Post, shows us that we are at an inflection point in history. As you read this, we are engineering the next stage of human evolution. Through advances in genetic, robotic, information and nanotechnologies, we are altering our minds, our memories, our metabolisms, our personalities, our progeny–and perhaps our very souls. Taking us behind the scenes with today's foremost researchers and pioneers, Garreau reveals that the super powers of our comic-book heroes already exist, or are in development in hospitals, labs, and research facilities around the country -- from the revved up reflexes and speed of Spider-Man and Superman, to the enhanced... more...
Introduction to Nondestructive Testingby Paul E. Mix
John Wiley & Sons, Inc. 2005; US$ 135.00This updated Second Edition covers current state-of-the-art technology and instrumentation The Second Edition of this well-respected publication provides updated coverage of basic nondestructive testing (NDT) principles for currently recognized NDT methods. The book provides information to help students and NDT personnel qualify for Levels I, II, and III certification in the NDT methods of their choice. It is organized in accordance with the American Society for Nondestructive Testing (ASNT) Recommended Practice No. SNT-TC-1A (2001 Edition). Following the author's logical organization and clear presentation, readers learn both the basic principles and applications for the latest techniques as they apply to a wide range of disciplines that employ... more...