Materials science Books
Maney Publishing Surface Modification Technologies XVIII:
Book SynopsisThis volume contains the Proceedings of the Eighteenth International Conference on Surface Modification Technologies Held in Dijon, France November 15-17, 2004. Delegates from thirty countries were represented at this meeting and these proceedings are a complete compilation of all the papers that were presented.
£207.06
Whittles Publishing Self-compacting Concrete
Book SynopsisDuring the last decade, concrete technology has made an enormous advance through the introduction of self-compacting concrete. This application of nanotechnology in construction provides benefits from the perspective of materials technology and environmental protection and is presenting diverse opportunities to engineers and architects alike. Good quality concrete is compacted, traditionally by vibration. This book defines the key properties that make fresh concrete self-compacting and outlines test methods for its assessment. It covers the basic principles and underlying scientific theory, practical advice for production of SCC and its use in construction practice, and is illustrated by practical case studies and applications. All stages of the self-compacting concrete construction process are reviewed, from selection of materials, mix design and mixing process to transport, placing and finishing. The range of benefits offered go beyond fundamental aspects of concrete quality and productivity; it includes a major improvement in the health and safety of workers.Reductions of noise levels on construction sites, together with utilisation of inorganic industrial wastes such as quarry dusts are additional benefits. Information necessary for maximising the benefits offered by self-compacting concrete is provided, with an emphasis on an integrated approach, in which SCC is already selected in the design stage. Novel structural elements become feasible, in part due to the facility to pump under pressure, and management of the construction process can be adjusted to minimise costs. Significant completed projects are described which illustrate the potential benefits and key aspects of the new self-compacting concrete technology in practice.Table of ContentsContents: Introduction; Self-compacting concrete; Constituent materials; Fresh self-compacting concrete; Mix design; Construction process; Hydration and microstructure; Engineering properties; Durability; Standards and specifications; Benefits of using SCC; Practical applications; References. Bibliography. Index
£76.50
Maney Publishing Protective Systems for High Temperature
Book SynopsisThis book is a review of corrosion and thermal protection topics associated with coatings applied in high temperature applications, namely catalytic converters, combustion and steam environments, and gas turbines. Information on corrosion influencing mechanisms and their impact are reviewed.
£242.95
Maney Publishing Testing Tribocorrosion of Passivating Materials
Book SynopsisThis first edition of Testing Tribocorrosion of Passivating Materials Supporting Research and Industrial Innovation: A Handbook treats in a clear, concise, and practical manner an important material degradation and protection matter. It is designed as a handbook and provides a well structured approach of the basics needed to investigate the tribocorrosion behavior of passivating materials, and to conduct in a correct way a laboratory investigation on it. It provides answers on practical and theoretical approaches of tribocorrosion phenomena to engineers and medical persons involved with material assemblies subjected to aggressive environmental and mechanical conditions. For academic researchers it is a pertinent tool assisting them in how they can perform a tribocorrosion investigation and obtain results that are correctly interpreted and can be exchanged. Different parts of the book are illustrated with practical examples. This handbook is truly an indispensable guide for every professional who comes into contact with the complex material degradation and protection processes that take place under combined corrosion and wear conditions. Fields of interest include: transportation (aeronautics, maritime, rail, automotive), medical implants (orthopaedics, dentistry), biochemistry, food production, energy production, and machining. The coordination of this handbook writing was done by Professor Jean-Pierre Celis (Katholieke Universiteit Leuven, Belgium) and Professor Pierre Ponthiaux (Ecole Centrale Paris, France) assisted by twelve European experts who contributed jointly to the nine chapters of this handbook. Main topics dealt with are tribocorrosion phenomena in medical and industrial sectors, depassivation and repassivation phenomena, impact on synergism in tribocorrosion, specific testing techniques, coupling tribology-to-corrosion, design of a testing protocol, and normalisation.
£207.06
Springer Nature Switzerland AG Practical Aspects of Computational Chemistry V
Book SynopsisThis book presents contributions on a wide range of computational research applied to fields ranging from molecular systems to bulk structures. This volume highlights current trends in modern computational chemistry and discusses the development of theoretical methodologies, state-of-the-art computational algorithms and their practical applications. This volume is part of a continuous effort by the editors to document recent advances by prominent researchers in the area of computational chemistry. Most of the chapters are contributed by invited speakers and participants to International annual conference “Current Trends in Computational Chemistry”, organized by Jerzy Leszczynski, one of the editors of the current volume. This conference series has become an exciting platform for eminent theoretical and computational chemists to discuss their recent findings and is regularly honored by the presence of Nobel laureates. Topics covered in the book include reactive force-field methodologies, coarse-grained modeling, DNA damage radiosensitizers, modeling and simulation of surfaces and interfaces, non-covalent interactions, and many others. The book is intended for theoretical and computational chemists, physical chemists, material scientists and those who are eager to apply computational chemistry methods to problems of chemical and physical importance. It is a valuable resource for undergraduate, graduate and PhD students as well as for established researchers.Table of ContentsIntroductory Roadmap to Current Reactive Force-field Methodologies.- Physics-Based Coarse-Grained Modeling in Bio- and Nanochemistry.- First-Principles Modeling of Non-Covalent Interactions in Molecular Systems and Extended Materials.- DNA Damage Radiosensitizers Geared Towards Hydrated Electrons.- Application of Computational Chemistry for Contaminant Adsorption on the Components of Soil Surfaces.- Application of Computational Approaches to Analysis of Multistep Chemical Reactions of Energetic Materials: Hydrolysis of hexahydro-1,3,5-trinitro-1,3,5-triazine (RDX) and octahydro-1,3,5,7-tetranitro-1,3,5,7-tetrazocine (HMX).- Dataset Modelability by QSAR: Continuous Response Variable.- A Cluster Model for Interpretation of Surface-Enhanced Raman Scattering of Organic Compounds Interacting with Silver Nanoparticles.
£134.99
Springer Nature Switzerland AG Handbook of Materials for Percussion Musical
Book SynopsisThis book describes the properties of materials used for making percussion instruments for classical music played by a symphony orchestra in which the instruments could be played as a soloist instrument or as a group or several groups of instruments, as they are included into a musical work. A chapter is devoted to the bells. The scope of this book is primarily confined to percussion instruments of symphony orchestras taking into account the centuries of musical art and tradition. This book bridges the gap in the technical literature on describing the properties of materials for percussion instruments—timpani, other drums, marimba, xylophone, vibraphone, gong, cymbal, triangle, celesta, castanets.Trade Review“This book contains new features … and is of great interest for the musical acoustics community. … Another appreciable specificity of the book is the high number of clear pictures and figures of wonderful quality … . this book is a compulsory starting point for any future research on percussion instruments, and should be usefully associated with other books and publications more specialized in physical modeling. The references are extensive and beyond the usual references lists in musical acoustics.” (Antoine Chaigne, EAA Newsletter Nuntius, euracoustics.org, January-February, 2023)Table of ContentsHandbook of materials for percussion instrumentsChapter 0 PrefacePART 1 Percussion instruments, their classification and their soundChapter 1 Introduction Chapter 2 Organology of percussion instruments and patents Chapter 3 About the sound of percussion instruments Chapter 4 Experimental methodology for acoustical properties of percussion instruments PART 2 Structural parts of the InstrumentsChapter 5 The membranophones - timpani, drums, tambourine Chapter 6 The Idiophones made of wood played with mallets – marimba, xylophone Chapter 7 The metallic idiophones played with mallets- vibraphone, glockenspiel Chapter 8 The struck idiophones played with mallets -gong, tam-tam, cymbal, chimes, triangle, plateChapter 9 The mallets Chapter 10 Other Struck idiophone- the church bell, carillon Chapter 11 Idiophones with keyboard – celesta Chapter 12 The Concussion Idiophones - castanets, woodblocks Chapter 13 New Percussion instruments PART 3 Properties of MaterialsChapter 14 Properties of wood for percussion instruments Chapter 15 Properties of metallic alloys for percussion instruments Chapter 16 Properties of leather for percussion instruments Chapter 17 Properties of new materials for percussion instruments PART 4 Maintenance and conservation of percussion instrumentsChapter 18 Care and maintenance of percussion instruments Chapter 19 Conservation of percussion instrument Chapter 20 Patents
£208.99
Springer Materials Science Theory and Engineering
Book SynopsisAtomic Structure.- Algebraic Crystallography.- Basic Quantum Mechanics.- Metallography and Microscopy.- Two-Dimensional Materials.- Crystal Defects.- Mass Transport.- Thermodynamics of Phase Change.- Solidification Heat Transfer.- Solidification and Phase Diagrams.- Solid-State Phase Transformation.- Mechanical Behavior of Solids.- Fracture Mechanics.- Physical Properties of Solids.- Nondestructive Methods.- Electrochemical Corrosion.
£80.99
Birkhauser Verlag AG Ferroelectric Ceramics: Tutorial reviews, theory, processing, and applications
Book SynopsisOne of the fascinating aspects of the field of ferroelectric ceramics is its interdisciplinary nature. This aspect is also a source of difficulty for the people working in the field. In a successful team of ferroelectricians the physics theoretician must understand the sintering technologist, the electrical engineer has to communicate with the crystallographer, the organic chemist will interact with the microelectronics engineer, the electron microscopist should collaborate with the systems engineer. It was the purpose of the summer school on ferroelectric ceramics that took place at the Centro Stefano Franscini (ETHZ), Monte VeritA, Ascona, Switzerland, in September 1991 to help to build bridges between people from the different disciplines and to draw for them, in the form of tutorial lectures, some of the different facets of ferroelectrics. The book is a written version of this summer school. It contains the following subjects: ferroelectric materials, physics of ferroelectrics, thin films, processing of ferroelectrics and their applications. It represents a cross section of topics of current interest. Materials are presented (L. E. Cross) from the point of view of the user, i. e. the tailoring of materials for specific applications. Two reviews address the important topic of ferroelectric domains and domain walls (I. Fousek and H. Schmid). In the part devoted to theory, three subjects of current interest are presented: phase transition in thin films (D. R. Tilley), weak ferroelectrics (A. K. Tagantsev) and dielectric losses (A. K. Tagantsev).Table of ContentsFerroelectric Ceramics: Tailoring Properties for Specific Applications.- Ferroelectric Domains: Some Recent Advances.- Polarized Light Microscopy (PLM) of Ferroelectric and Ferroelastic Domains in Transmitted and Reflected Light.- Phonon Mechanisms of Intrinsic Dielectric Loss in Crystals.- Weak Ferroelectrics.- Phase Transitions in Thin Films.- Ferroelectric Thin Films and Thin Film Devices.- Ferroelectric Thin Film Processing.- Multilayer Ceramic Processing.- Processing of Dielectric Titanates: Aspects of Degradation and Reliability.- Ferroelectric Devices.- Multilayer Piezo-Ceramic Actuators and their Applications.- Ferroelectric Sensors and Actuators: Smart Ceramics.
£42.74
De Gruyter Chemistry of Carbon Nanostructures
Book SynopsisChemistry of Carbon Nanostructures aims to present the current state-of-the-art synthesis and application of carbon materials like nano diamonds, ribbons and graphene-like structures in science and engineering. Edited by Professor Klaus Müllen, who received the Adolf von Bayer Medal for his contribution to Carbon Chemistry, and Xinliang Feng, this book combines outstanding contributions by a renowned international team of experts. The authors discuss chemical aspects of carbon nanostructures, their synthesis, functionalization and design strategies for defi ned applications. Recent advances in carbon nanomembranes, molecule-assisted ultrasound-induced liquid-phase exfoliation of graphene, and solution synthesis of graphene nanoribbons and biological application of nanodiamonds are highlighted topics. This book provides an excellent reference on the chemistry of carbon nanostructures for Chemists, Materials Scientists, Condensed-matter Physicists, Surface Scientists, and Engineers.Table of ContentsFrom the Contents: - Synthesis of Carbon Structures - pi-pi Conjugated Molecules - Graphene - Adamantyl Structures - Nano Diamonds - Carbon Nano Fibers - Carbon Materials
£93.10
De Gruyter Electrospinning: A Practical Guide to Nanofibers
Book SynopsisFocuses on basic aspects of nano/microfibers made by electrospinning with details on spinning recipes, characterization techniques and chemistry of the polymers in use. The basic understanding provided in the book, is useful for producing 1D and 3D fibrous structures with specific properties for applications, e.g. textiles, membranes, reinforcements, catalysis, filters or biomedical uses. Students and practitioners will find great value in the step by step instructions how to manufacture nanofibers. - Electrospinning equipment - History of electrospinning and nanofibers -characterization-fundamentals of electrospun fibers - Ready-made recipes for spinning solutions - Conditions for the productions of highly diverse fiber morphologies and arrangements - Chemistry of fiber forming materials
£59.38
de Gruyter Functional Nanomaterials
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£85.95
Walter de Gruyter Festkörperphysik
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£71.96
de Gruyter Light
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£60.30
de Gruyter Quantenphysik
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£71.96
Walter de Gruyter Practical Chemistry
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£37.52
Walter de Gruyter Biomacromolecules
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£57.60
De Gruyter Polymers
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£57.60
Springer Verlag GmbH Materials Syntheses: A Practical Guide
Book SynopsisMaterials syntheses are more complex than syntheses of inorganic or organic compounds. Materials synthesis protocols often suffer from unclarities, irreproducibility, lack in detail and lack in standards. The need to change this situation is the main motivation for this book. It collects a number of detailed protocols, ranging from organic polymers to carbonaceous and ceramic materials, from gels to porous and layered materials and from powders and nanoparticles to films.Table of Contents-Porous Materials; Organically Modified Monolithic Silica Aerogels; Controlling Size and Morphology of Zeolite L; Zeolite A and ZK-4; Mesostructured Silica Thin Films; Porous Silica Gel by Acid Leaching of Metakaolin.-Layered Materials; Zirconia-Pillared Clays; Montmorillonites with mixed aluminum-lanthanide oxide pillars; Birnessite-Type Manganese Oxide by Redox Precipitation.-Carbon; Templated Carbon from Pyrolysis of Pyrene in Pillared Clay Matrices; Fiberous Carbon from Sepiolite Clay and Propylene. -Nanoparticles; Nanoscale Magnesium Oxide; Copper Nanoparticles in Silica; Copper Nanocrystals; Colloidal Dispersion of Gold Nanoparticles; Nanostructured Pt-doped Tin Oxide Films; Assembly of TOPO-Capped Silver Nanoparticles to Multilayered Films.-Inorganic Gels; Octaphenyloctasilsesquioxane and Polyphenylsilsesquioxane for Nanocomposites; Polysilsesquicarbodiimide Xerogels; Monolithic tin-doped silica glass.-Organic Materials and Polymers; Polyaniline – A Conducting Polymer.-Metal Oxides and Sulfides; Sonochemically Prepared Molybdenum Sulfide; Aerosol Spray Synthesis of Porous Molybdenum Sulfide Powder; Doped Manganites; Lithium Manganese Oxide Prepared by Flux Methods.
£85.49
Springer International Publishing AG Theoretical Modeling of Epitaxial Graphene Growth on the Ir(111) Surface
Book SynopsisOne possible method of producing high-quality graphene is to grow it epitaxially; this thesis investigates the mechanisms involved in doing so. It describes how the initial stages of growth on the Ir(111) surface are modelled using both rate equations and kinetic Monte Carlo, based upon nudged elastic band (NEB) calculated reaction energy barriers. The results show that the decomposition mechanism involves production of C monomers by breaking the C-C bond. In turn, the thesis explores the nucleation of carbon clusters on the surface from C monomers prior to graphene formation. Small arch-shaped clusters containing four to six C atoms, which may be key in graphene formation, are predicted to be long-lived on the surface. In closing, the healing of single vacancy defects in the graphene/Ir(111) surface is investigated, and attempts to heal said defects using ethylene molecules is simulated with molecular dynamics and NEB calculated energy barriers.Table of ContentsIntroduction.- Theoretical Methods.- Producing a Source of Carbon: Hydrocarbon Decomposition.- Hydrocarbon Decomposition: Kinetic Monte Carlo Algorithm.- Thermal Decomposition in Graphene Growth: Kinetic Monte Carlo Results.- Beginnings of Growth: Carbon Cluster Nucleation.- Removing Defects: Healing Single Vacancy Defects.- Final Remarks.
£42.74
Carl Hanser Verlag GmbH & Co Polymeric Foams and Foam Technology
Book SynopsisDescribing all classes of polymeric foams, including their chemistry, synthesis, commercial production methods, properties, and applications, this handbook is designed to support engineers in their effort to develop practical solutions for industrial design and manufacturing challenges.Since the publication of the previous edition of this book over a decade ago, many of the industry's most pressing problems, including environmentally acceptable blowing agents, combustibility, and solid waste disposal, have been addressed and significant progress has been made. The new edition addresses these developments and also presents several new classes of foam brought to industrial application in recent years.Table of Contents Fundamentals of Foam Formation Cellular Structure and Properties of Foamed Polymers Flexible Polyurethane Foams Rigid Polyurethane Foams Polyisocyanurate Foams RIM and RRIM Foams Polystyrene and Structural Foams Polyolefin Foams PVC Foams Epoxy Foams Latex Foams Silicone Foams Fluoropolymer Foams Wood Composite Foams Phenolic Foams Flame Retardancy of Polymeric Foams Syntactic Polymer Foams Blowing Agents for Polymer Foams.
£200.25
Carl Hanser Verlag GmbH & Co Plastic Part Design for Injection Molding: An
Book SynopsisThe goal of the book is to assist the designer in the development of parts that are functional, reliable, manufacturable, and aesthetically pleasing. Since injection molding is the most widely used manufacturing process for the production of plastic parts, a full understanding of the integrated design process presented is essential to achieving economic and functional design goals. Features over 425 drawings and photographs.Table of Contents Introduction tMaterials Manufacturing Considerations for Injection Molded Parts The Design Process and Material Selection Structural Design Considerations Prototyping and Experimental Stress Analysis Assembly of Injection Molded Plastic Parts Conversion Constants.
£88.80
de Gruyter Applikationen Und Implikationen
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Springer-Verlag Berlin and Heidelberg GmbH & Co. KG Fundamentals of Quantum Information: Quantum Computation, Communication, Decoherence and All That
Book SynopsisQuantum information science is a rapidly developing field that not only promises a revolution in computer sciences but also touches deeply the very foundations of quantum physics. This book consists of a set of lectures by leading experts in the field that bridges the gap between standard textbook material and the research literature, thus providing the ne- cessary background for postgraduate students and non-specialist researchers wishing to familiarize themselves with the subject thoroughly and at a high level. This volume is ideally suited as a course book for postgraduate students, and lecturers will find in it a large choice of material for bringing their courses up to date.Table of ContentsA Guide for the Reader.- Qubits, Cbits, Decoherence, Quantum Measurement and Environment.- to Quantum Computation.- Environment-Induced Decoherence and the Transition from Quantum to Classical.- Quantum Information Science Using Photons.- Quantum Information: Entanglement, Purification, Error Correction, and Quantum Optical Implementations.- Spintronics, Quantum Computing, and Quantum Communication in Quantum Dots.
£80.99
Springer Fachmedien Wiesbaden Recyclingtechnik: Fachbuch für Lehre und Praxis
Book SynopsisDas Recycling von Altgeräten, Werkstoffen und anderen Materialien leistet einen wesentlichen Beitrag zur Ressourcenschonung, Schadstoffbeseitigung und Energieeinsparung sowie zur Reduzierung von Deponievolumen. Die einsetzbare Recyclingtechnik ist dabei eine grundlegende Voraussetzung für die wirtschaftliche Realisierung der Prozesse. Das Buch behandelt zu Beginn die verfügbaren mechanischen, thermischen und physikalisch-chemischen Verfahrenstechniken. In den folgenden materialspezifischen Abschnitten werden die Werkstofftypen und Abfallsorten vorgestellt und daraus die möglichen und technisch realisierten Recyclingverfahren für Metallschrotte, Altkunststoffe, Altglas, Altpapier, Stäube und flüssige Abfälle abgeleitet und bewertet. Es folgt die Beschreibung der Recyclingverfahren für sehr komplexe Altprodukte (Elektro- und Elektronikgeräte, Autos). Die Technologien und Apparate werden durch 137 Verfahrensfließbilder und Apparateskizzen erläutert. Ein Abschnitt zu der Alternative der energetischen Verwertung von Altstoffen vervollständigt die Abhandlungen. Abschließend wird den Ingenieuren des Maschinen- und Anlagenbaus eine Zusammenstellung zur Recyclingverträglichkeit von Werkstoffen und Produkten an die Hand gegeben, die eine recyclinggerechte Konstruktion und Fertigung ermöglicht. Das Buch ist als einführende Literatur in die Recyclingtechnik konzipiert und deshalb besonders für die Lehre in der umwelttechnischen und ingenieurtechnischen Ausbildung geeignet. Darüber hinaus wird es auch als zusammenfassende Darstellung der Recyclingtechnik das Interesse von Fachleuten in Entsorgungsunternehmen und Umweltbehörden finden.Trade Review“... Insgesamt werden alle in Deutschland abfallwirtschaftlich relevanten Stoff- und Produktströme in dem Buch berücksichtigt und die Verfahren der Kreislaufwirtschaft übersichtlich und gut verständlich dargestellt. ... ein sehr gelungenes Werk, das seinem Untertitel ... vollständig gerecht wird und dem weiterhin viel Erfolg zu wünschen ist.” (J. Woidasky, in: Chemie Ingenieur Technik, Jg. 89, Heft 3, 2017)“… gibt einen Überblick über die gegenwärtig praktizierten und in der Forschung befindlichen Recyclingverfahren und Prozesse. ... Das Buch wurde primär für Studenten, Ingenieure, Techniker und Betriebswirte in der Praxis konzipiert. Zudem eignet es sich durch die übersichtliche Darstellung, die klare Struktur und die vielen Abbildungen auch für all diejenigen, die sich für das Thema interessieren.” (in: Umwelt Magazin, Heft 9, 2016)“... Als Lehrbuch ... vor allem aber auch als Nachschlagewerk für den Praktiker leistet es wertvolle Dienste ...” (Michael Brunn, in: Recycling magazin, Heft 12, 2016)Table of ContentsEinführung.- Technische Grundlagen des Werkstoffrecyclings.- Mechanische Verfahren zur Auftrennung von Werkstoffverbindungen und zur Sortierung von Feststoffen.- Physikalische und chemische Recyclingverfahren und Vorbehandlungsverfahren.- Recycling von metallischen Werkstoffen und metallhaltigen Abfällen.- Recycling von Kunststoffen.- Recycling von Glas, Keramik und mineralischen Baustoffen.- Recycling von Papier und Pappe.- Recycling von speziellen flüssigen und gasförmigen Stoffen.- Verwertung und Recycling von Altfahrzeugen.- Recycling von Elektro-/Elektronikgeräten.- Energetische Verwertung von festen Abfällen und Ersatzbrennstoffe.- Recyclinggerechte Konstruktion und Fertigung von Produkten mit der Zielstellung eines Materialrecyclings.
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Springer Fachmedien Wiesbaden Technische Mechanik. Dynamik: Grundlagen -
Book SynopsisDieses Lehr- und Übungsbuch vermittelt an Praxisbeispielen und selbsterklärenden Abbildungen sehr effektiv die wesentlichen Grundlagen der Dynamik. Im Mittelpunkt stehen die Kinematik und Kinetik geradliniger, ebener und räumlicher Bewegungen sowie freie und erzwungene Schwingungen. Ausgewählte Übungsbeispiele und Klausuraufgaben ermöglichen ideal das erfolgreiche Selbststudium. In der aktuellen Auflage wurden vier neue Klausuraufgaben mit Lösungen aufgenommen.Table of ContentsFragestellungen der Dynamik.- Bewegungen, ihre Ursachen und Folgen.- Kinematik geradliniger, ebener und räumlicher Bewegungen.- Newtonsche Grundgleichungen.- Impulssatz.- Drallsatz.- Arbeits- und Energiesatz.- Bewegungen eines Massenpunktsystems.- Translation, Rotation und allgemeine Bewegungen eines starren Körpers.- Freie ungedämpfte und gedämpfte Schwingungen.- Ungedämpfte und gedämpfte erzwungene Schwingungen.- Klausuraufgaben.
£27.99
Springer Fachmedien Wiesbaden Technische Mechanik. Festigkeitslehre: Lehrbuch
Book SynopsisDieses Lehr- und Übungsbuch vermittelt durch Praxisbeispiele anschaulich und anwendungsnah die wesentlichen Grundlagen der Festigkeitslehre. Es beschäftigt sich insbesondere mit Spannungen und Verzerrungen von verformbaren Körpern. Durchgerechnete Übungsbeispiele, ausgewählte Klausuraufgaben und viele selbsterklärende Abbildungen ermöglichen das erfolgreiche Selbststudium. In der aktuellen Auflage wurde die Anzahl der Klausuraufgaben erhöht.Table of ContentsFragestellungen der Festigkeitslehre.- Grundprinzipien einer Festigkeitsbetrachtung.- Spannungen, Verzerrungen, Stoffgesetze.- Stäbe und Stabsysteme.- Biegung von Balken und balkenartigen Tragwerken.- Schubbeanspruchungen.- Torsion von Wellen und Tragstrukturen.- Mehrachsige und überlagerte Beanspruchungen.- Stabilitätsprobleme bei Stäben und Balken.- Energiemethoden.- Klausuraufgaben.
£24.99
Springer-Verlag Berlin and Heidelberg GmbH & Co. KG d-d Excitations in Transition-Metal Oxides: A Spin-Polarized Electron Energy-Loss Spectroscopy (SPEELS) Study
Book SynopsisIn this monograph, investigations of the electronic structures of the transition-metal oxides MnO, CoO, and NiO with spin-polarized electron energy-loss spectroscopy are presented and compared with other experimental and theoretical results. After a review of the present knowledge of the electronic structure of the monoxides, the spectroscopic method applied and its special advantages are described. The knowledge and use of the different spin, angle, and primary-energy dependences of the various relevant inelastic electron-scattering mechanisms provide new insights into the excitation processes of the optically forbidden transitions between the crystal-field-split 3d states of the bulk and of the surface.Table of ContentsElectronic Structure of MnO, CoO, and NiO.- Electron Energy-Loss Spectroscopy — Inelastic Electron Scattering.- Experiment.- SPEELS of Transition-Metal Oxides — Results and Discussion.- Summary.
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Springer Fachmedien Wiesbaden Zerstörungsfreie Werkstoffprüfung - Sichtprüfung
Book SynopsisDie Sichtprüfung ist ein noch junges zerstörungsfreies Verfahren zur Prüfung von metallischen und nichtmetallischen Werkstoffen auf Ungänzen, die zur Oberfläche offen sind. Das Buch behandelt die physikalischen und die verfahrensspezifischen Grundlagen des Verfahrens. Dann werden die Prüfmittelsysteme, die Geräte-, Prüf- und Auswertetechniken der visuellen Materialprüfung vorgestellt. Der Autor beschreibt die Klassifizierung und Beurteilung von Anzeigen und zeigt die Grenzen des Prüfverfahrens auf. Er gibt Empfehlungen für den einschlägigen Arbeits- und Umweltschutz und liefert dem Werkstoffprüfer das erforderliche Rüstzeug für seine praktische Tätigkeit einschließlich der dabei zu beachtenden wichtigsten Normen und Regelwerke. Der Autor Prof. Dr.-Ing. Karlheinz Schiebold ist ein ausgewiesener Spezialist auf dem Gebiet der zerstörungsfreien Materialprüfung mit langjähriger Erfahrung in Prüfpraxis sowie Ausbildung.Trade Review"... Das Werk richtet sich an Fachleute, Prüfer, Prüfaufsicht und Studenten mit technischer Ausrichtung im Bereich der Materialwissenschaften. ... Es ist ein kompaktes Lehr- und Arbeitsbuch, das Praxis und Theorie gleichermaßen bedient. Es ist nicht nur für die Zielgruppe, sondern auch für Interessierte ein empfehlenswertes Werk ..." (Sebastian Zimmer, in: Materials and Corrosion, Jg. 66, Heft 4, 2015, S. 3 f.)Table of ContentsEinführung.- Verfahrenstechnischer Überblick.- Physikalische Grundlagen.- Technische Ausrüstungen u. Verfahren der Sichtprüfung.- Durchführung von Sichtprüfungen.- Anwendungen an Industrieanlagen.- Grenzen der Sichtprüfung.- Normen, Regelwerke, Verfahrensbeschreibungen und Prüfanweisungen.- Protokollierung und Dokumentation.- Literaturverzeichnis.- Sachwortverzeichnis.
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Springer Fachmedien Wiesbaden Allgemeine und Anorganische Chemie
Book SynopsisDas erfolgreiche Grundlagenlehrbuch jetzt in durchgehend überarbeiteter NeuauflageDie viel gelobte Einführung in die Allgemeine und Anorganische Chemie ist für die 3. Auflage vollständig überarbeitet und aktualisiert worden. Das erweiterte Autorenteam - Michael Binnewies, Maik Finze, Manfred Jäckel, Peer Schmidt und Helge Willner - hat zahlreiche neue Inhalte eingearbeitet und den Text an anderen Stellen gestrafft, um das Lehrbuch wieder optimal auf die Bedürfnisse der Chemiestudierenden im Haupt- und Nebenfach zuzuschneiden. Es besticht weiterhin durch die ausgewogene und klare Stoffdarstellung sowie die vielen Einblicke in hochaktuelle Themen und Anwendungen. Die Beschreibung großtechnischer Verfahren ist ebenso auf den neuesten Stand gebracht worden wie die Diskussion der zunhmend wichtiger werdenden seltenen Elemente. Rohstoffe für Zukunftstechnologien, Schweißen und Löten, Magnetwerkstoffe und Wärmespeicher sind Themen neuer Exkurse. Kurze Zusammenfassungen an den Kapitelenden werden den Lernenden die Prüfungsvorbereitungen erleichtern. Setzt neue Maßstäbe in der Grundausbildung angehender Chemiker. Wird sich für Studierende in Diplom- und Bachelor-Studiengängen rasch als unentbehrlicher Begleiter durch die ersten Semester erweisen – und vielfach auch darüber hinaus. Schweizerische Laboratoriums-Zeitschrift Vorteilhaft ist die gute Einbindung der Praktikumsinhalte des Grundstudiums. Angenehm lesen sich die Exkurse, welche die allgemeinen Lehrinhalte des Buches um Themen wie „Untersuchungsmethoden“ oder „Chemie in Natur, Alltag und Technik“ geschickt ergänzen. Hilfreich sind die eingebundenen Übungsaufgaben am Ende der Kapitel. Nachrichten aus der Chemie Abgerundete Darstellung der Allgemeinen und Anorganischen Chemie mit vielen aktuellen Beispielen. Prof. Dr. Peter Volgnandt, Technische Hochschule Nürnberg Hervorragendes Buch, ideal zur Einführung, zeitgemäße Aufmachung. Prof. Dr. Oliver Tepner, Universität Regensburg Ich habe noch nie ein Lehrbuch mit mehr Vergnügen gelesen. In Verständlichkeit / Didaktik und in den Bezügen zur Chemie im Alltag unschlagbar. Prof. i. R. Dr. W. Kläui, Universität Düsseldorf Trade ReviewStimmen zu früheren Auflagen: Bei der Gestaltung der Abbildungen und Grafiken zeigt sich, dass einer der Autoren in der Lehrerausbildung engagiert war. Gestalterisch sind sie gut gelungen und in die Kapitel sind wichtige historische Personen und Daten eingebunden. ... Der Preis des Werkes ist angemessen. Es kann zur Anschaffung für den privaten Handapparat und die Schulbibliothek empfohlen werden. Chemie in der SchuleSetzt neue Maßstäbe in der Grundausbildung angehender Chemiker. Wird sich für Studierende in Diplom- und Bachelor-Studiengängen rasch als unentbehrlicher Begleiter durch die ersten Semester erweisen - und vielfach auch darüber hinaus. Schweizerische Laboratoriums-ZeitschriftAn der Schwelle des Übergangs zu Bachelor-Studiengängen wird sich vieles in der Chemieausbildung ändern, dann sind auch Lehrbücher gefragt, die den neuen Strukturen besser gerecht werden. Das hier rezensierte Werk beginnt mit dem Bestreiten dieses Weges, greift jedoch im positiven Sinne auf viel Altbewährtes zurück. Nachrichten aus der ChemieAbsolut sein Geld wert. chemieonline.deBestechend am 818-seitigen Werk ist die verständliche und gründliche Vermittlung des Stoffs. LaborscopeGutes Preis-Leistungs-Verhältnis! ekz-InformationsdienstVorteilhaft ist die gute Einbindung der Praktikumsinhalte des Grundstudiums. Angenehm lesen sich die Exkurse, welche die allgemeinen Lehrinhalte des Buches um Themen wie "Untersuchungsmethoden" oder "Chemie in Natur, Alltag und Technik" geschickt ergänzen. Hilfreich sind die eingebundenen Übungsaufgaben am Ende der Kapitel. 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Chemie der Erde - GeochemistryTable of Contents1 Einführung: Regeln und Normen erleichtern die Verständigung.- 2 Aufbau der Atome,- 3 Ein Überblick über das Periodensystem.- 4 Die Ionenbindung.- 5 Die kovalente Bindung.- 6 Die metallische Bindung.- 7 Thermodynamik anorganischer Stoffe.- 8 Reine Stoffe und Zweistoffsysteme.- 9 Das chemische Gleichgewicht.- 10 Säuren und Basen.- 11 Oxidation und Reduktion.- 12 Komplexreaktionen.- 13 Geschwindigkeit chemischer Reaktionen.- 14 Wasserstoff.- 15 Die Elemente der Gruppe 1: Die Alkalimetalle.- 16 Die Elemente der Gruppe 2: Die Erdalkalimetalle.- 17 Die Elemente der Gruppe 13.- 18 Die Elemente der Gruppe 14: Die Kohlenstoffgruppe (Tetrele).- 19 Die Elemente der Gruppe 15 (Pentele).- 20 Die Elemente der Gruppe 16: Die Chalkogene.- 21 Die Elemente der Gruppe 17: Die Halogene.- 22 Die Elemente der Gruppe 18: Die Edelgase.- 23 Einführung in die Chemie der Übergangsmetalle.- 24 Die Nebengruppenelemente.- 25 Lanthanoide, Actinoide und verwandte Elemente.- 26 Anhang A: Einige Grundbegriffe der Physik.- 27 Anhang B: Mathematische Grundlagen.- 28 Anhang C: Datensammlung.- 29 Anhang D: Glossar.-
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Springer Fachmedien Wiesbaden Lehrbuch der Technischen Mechanik - Band 1:
Book SynopsisDieses Lehrbuch der Technischen Mechanik besticht durch seine anschaulichen Abbildungen und die didaktisch ansprechende Herangehensweise.Teil 1 beschreibt umfassend die Grundlagen der Statik starrer Körper. Dazu werden für ebene und räumliche Kraftsysteme die axiomatisch begründeten Lösungen für drei Grundaufgaben (Reduktion, Gleichgewicht und Zerlegung einer Kraft) bereitgestellt. Neu gegenüber vergleichbaren Lehrbüchern ist die umfassende Darstellung zur Kinematik starrer Körper sowie die Lösung von Gleichgewichtsaufgaben mit numerischen Methoden.Teil 2 behandelt praktische Problemstellungen zu Schwerpunkten, Balkentragwerken, Fachwerken, Reibung und Arbeitsprinzipien. Neu gegenüber vergleichbaren Lehrbüchern ist ein umfassendes Kapitel über Werkzeuge und Maschinen.Zahlreiche durchgerechnete Beispiele sowie Übungsaufgaben mit Lösungen aus verschiedenen Ingenieurbereichen ergänzen jedes Kapitel. Das Lehrbuch erscheint jetzt in der 2. Auflage. Alle Kapitel wurden überarbeitet, insbesondere die Kapitel zur Kinematik und zu Schwerpunkten wurden neu strukturiert und ergänzt. Weiterhin wurden die Lösungen zu den Übungsaufgaben überarbeitet und weitgehend vervollständigt.Table of ContentsEinleitung.- Teil I Grundlagen der Statik: Grundbegriffe.- Zentrale und nichtzentrale Kraftsysteme in der Ebene und im Raum.- Kinematik von Starrkörpersystemen.- Teil II Anwendungen der Statik: Schwerpunkte.- Balkentragwerke.- Fachwerke.- Werkzeuge und Maschinen.- Schnittgrößen.- Reibung.- Arbeit, Potenzial und Stabilität.
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Springer Fachmedien Wiesbaden Kreiselpumpen: Handbuch für Entwicklung,
Book SynopsisDie Wissenschaft der Kreiselpumpen in einem BuchDie komplexen Funktionen der Kreiselpumpe regen immer wieder neue Forschungsprojekte an. Dementsprechend müssen auch erfahrene Ingenieure ihr Wissen über Pumpen ständig überprüfen und erweitern. Dieses Buch fasst die bisherigen Forschungsergebnisse zum Thema Kreiselpumpen zusammen und verschafft Lesern einen Überblick zum derzeitigen Stand der Technik. Dabei liegt der Fokus auf hydraulischen Problemen, die es beim Bau von Pumpenanlagen zu überwinden gilt. Pumpensysteme in Theorie und PraxisDie aktuelle Ausgabe bezieht viele Erkenntnisse zur Strömungslehre mit ein, die Wissenschaftler in den letzten Jahren gewonnen haben. Das Handbuch zielt jedoch nicht allein darauf ab, theoretische Grundlagen zu vermitteln. Vielmehr zeigt es mithilfe von anschaulichen Beispielen, wie die Grundlagen der Hydraulik praktisch angewandt werden. Davon profitieren vor allem Fachkräfte in folgenden Bereichen:• Pumpenbau• Anlagenplanung• PumpenbetriebNur wenn Ingenieure physikalische Abläufe richtig erfassen, können sie daraus Lösungsansätze für konkrete Problemstellungen entwickeln. Zu diesem Zweck finden Leser auf 160 Tafeln und Tabellen alle wichtigen Fakten und Zusammenhänge. Hydraulische Kräfte verstehen und anwendenFür die fünfte Ausgabe hat der Autor Johann F. Gülich sein Buch über Kreispumpen umfassend überarbeitet. Zu den thematischen Ergänzungen zählen:• Schwingungen an Vertikalpumpen• Messungen zu hydraulischen Erreger- und Laufrad-Reaktionskräften• Wechselspannungen und Ermüdungsbrüche von Laufrädern• eine kontroverse Untersuchung zur Genauigkeit der Berechnungen von 3D-Strömungsvorgängen• Auslegung von Einlaufgehäusen und Doppelspiralen für mehrstufige PumpenTable of ContentsVorwort.- Formelzeichen.- Inhaltsverzeichnis.- Allgemeine strömungstechnische Grundlagen.- Bauarten und Leistungsdaten.- Grundlagen der hydraulischen Berechnung.- Kennlinien.- Teillastverhalten. 3-dimensionale Strömungsvorgänge und ihre Wirkung auf die Kennlinien.- Saugverhalten und Kavitation.- Berechnung und Entwurf der hydraulischen Komponenten.- Numerische Strömungsberechnungen.- Hydraulische Kräfte.- Schwingungen und Geräusche.- Verhalten der Kreiselpumpen in Anlagen.- Turbinenbetrieb. Allgemeines Kennfeld.- Einfluss des Fördermediums.- Werkstoffwahl für hohe Geschwindigkeiten.- Zur Auswahl und Qualität von Kreiselpumpen.- Allgemeine Daten und Formeln.- Sachverzeichnis.
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Springer Fachmedien Wiesbaden Polymer Engineering 2: Verarbeitung, Oberflächentechnologie, Gestaltung
Book SynopsisPolymere in technischen Produkten können unter ganzheitlicher Betrachtung nachhaltig und sicher eingesetzt werden.Für Werkstoffe, Komponenten und Produktsysteme gibt dieses Werk nachhaltige Antworten auf die wichtigen technischen, wirtschaftlichen, ökologischen und sozial relevanten komplexen Fragestellungen. Der Inhalt wurde gegenüber der Vorauflage sorgfältig bearbeitet und erheblich erweitert. Die Gliederung des Werks umfasst auch die Gestaltung von Kunststoffbauteilen, die Oberflächentechnologien für Kunststoffbauteile und die Prüfung von Kunststoffen und Bauteilen. In den Ausführungen gibt es umfangreiche Informationen, Übersichten und Ergänzungen zum Extrudieren, Blasformen, Kalandrieren, Polyurethanschäumen, zur Mikrowellentechnologie, zu additiven Verfahren, über Molded Interconnected Devices, Plasmatechnologie, Trocknungsverfahren, zum Gestalten, Fügen und Verbinden, Berechnungsansätze und Simulation, über Bauteilkosten, sowie Prüfungen an Thermoplasten/Duroplasten/Elastomeren und zur Produktqualifikation. Ausgewählte Technologien werden zusammengefasst dargestellt.Band 2 des dreibändigen Werkes behandelt die Verarbeitung von Polymeren, Oberflächentechnologien sowie die Entwicklung und Gestaltung von Bauteilen.Table of ContentsVerarbeitung von Kunststoffen zu Bauteilen.- Oberflächentechnologien für Kunststoffbauteile.- Gestalten, Design, Fügen, Auslegen, Berechnungsansätze, Simulation, EDV-unterstützte Konstruktion und Kosten von Kunststoffbauteilen.- Anhang.- Sachverzeichnis.
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JOVIS Verlag Architectures of Weaving: From Fibers and Yarns
Book SynopsisArchitectures of Weaving bridges architecture and textile by exploring fiber architectures from the micro scale of biological systems to the macro scale of textile and built structures. Selected case studies, essays, and interviews reflect on cultural practices and materials research through the lens of textile thinking. In the quest for sustainable and resilient approaches that meet the challenges of our time, the book presents fascinating approaches heralding a paradigm shift by working with fibrous materiality: structures become flexible and adaptive, they interact with their environment. As a source of inspiration, the book assembles exceptional contributions from the fields of architecture, art, material science, cultural history, design, engineering, mathematics, microbiology, and textile technology.
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Brill Polymer Surface Modification: Relevance to
Book SynopsisThe topic of polymer surface modification is of tremendous contemporary interest because of its critical importance in many and varied technological applications where polymers are used. Currently there is brisk research activity in unraveling the mechanisms of surface modification and finding ways to prolong the life of surface treatment. Also there is acute interest and need to devise new, improved and economical means to modify polymer surfaces. This book is divided into three parts as follows: Part 1: Surface Modification Techniques; Part 2: Interfacial Aspects and Adhesion; Part 3: General Papers. The topics covered include : various techniques for surface modification including plasma (both vacuum and atmospheric pressure), ozone, photografting, UV photo-oxidation, laser, use of charged particles and others for a variety of polymers; longevity of surface treatment; hydrophobic recovery; fabrication of high-density polymer nano-dots; immobilization of organometallic catalysts on textile carrier materials; polymer membrane antifouling properties; electroless metallization of polymers; effects of surface modification on interfacial shear strength of composites, cord/rubber adhesion, adhesion of UV-curable coatings and attachment of hyperbranched polymers; plasma polymerization; block copolymers; application of plasma technology in decontamination of heat-sensitive polymer surfaces. In essence this book reflects the current state-of-the-knowledge in the arena and represents the work of many renowned scientists and technologists. It should be of interest to anyone with a desire or need to learn the latest R&D activity in this domain and the information contained here should be very valuable in deciding the optimum surface modification technique for his/her particular requirements.Table of ContentsSurface Modification Techniques. Interfacial Aspects and Adhesion. General Papers.
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A A Balkema Publishers Powder & Grains 93
Book SynopsisThe papers reflect the multidisciplinary activity in a research area which has grown significantly. The focus of the proceedings is the scientific understanding of the nature and description of particle interactions and assembly geometry. Topics covered include powder compacts and vibrating beds.
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A A Balkema Publishers Progress in Durability Analysis of Composite
Book SynopsisComposite material systems are the basis for much of the natural world around us and are rapidly becoming the basis for many modern engineering components. A controlling feature for the general use of such systems is their damage tolerance, durability and reliability. The present book is a comprehensive cross section of the state of the art in the field of the durability of polymer-based, composite, and adhesive systems. As such, it is of special value to researchers concerned with the frontier of the field, to students concerned with the substance of the subject, and to the applied community concerned with the finding methodologies that make it possible to design safe and durable engineering components using material systems.
£185.25
Taylor & Francis Ltd Compounds and Alloys Under High Pressure: A
Book SynopsisThis is the first book to classify and systematize the available data on the behavior of binary alloys under high pressure. Despite the fact that there is a strong correlation between temperature-composition (T-C) phase diagrams at normal pressure and three- dimensional temperature-composition-pressure (T-C-P) diagrams, many material scientists seldom refer to the (T-C-P) diagrams, just as many high pressure researchers often ignore the data obtained at normal pressure. This book aims to bridge the gap between data obtained at high pressure and that obtained at normal pressure. The most recent research covers not only elements and stoichiometric compounds, but also binary, ternary, and multicomponent alloys, and so this book covers an extended range of substances. The properties of 890 binary systems and a further 1153 pseudobinary and ternary systems are summarized, and accompanied by an extensive bibliography. The data includes information on the solubility of components in solid solutions, melting, and first- and second-order phase transformations in alloys and stoichiometric compounds.Table of Contents1. List of Binary Alloys 2. List of Pseudobinary and Ternary Alloys 3. Binary Alloys
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Taylor & Francis Ltd Bioceramics
Book SynopsisThe main sections/chapters of the book focus on the composition of nine types of bioceramics, other simple oxides and more and the medical applications of these materials in orthopaedics, dentistry and the treatment of cancerous tumors.Table of Contents1. History and Scope of Bioceramics 2. History and Scope of Biomaterials 3. Properties of Biomaterials 4. Related Biological Materials 5. Bioceramics - Classified by Composition 6. Bioceramics - Classified by Application 7. Biomimetic Materials Glossary References Index
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Taylor & Francis Ltd Dynamics and Defects in Liquid Crystals: A
Book SynopsisDuring his distinguished scientific career, Alfred Saupe made important contributions to liquid crystal research, laying the groundwork on which much of the current knowledge and research in the physics of liquid crystals is based. This volume features papers presented by Prof. Saupe's colleagues, students and friends at a festschrift in honor of his 70th birthday. In addition, a selection of Prof. Saupe's articles are reprinted in the original German and in English translation, offering the reader a unique opportunity to see both the early work of this important scientist and widespread effect of that work on later discoveries in liquid crystal physics.Table of Contents1. Orientational Order in Nematics: Experiment, Theory and Simulation 2. Influence of Cholesteric Solvents on the Kinetics of Schiff Base Formation from Enantiomeric Amines 3. SMECTICS/AC: Critical behavior at the Smectic-A to Nematic Transition of Confined Liquid Crystal Mixtures 4. Macrostructures in Smectic Liquid Crystals 5. LCs AND POLYMERS: Freedericksz Transition Measurements on Polymer-Stabilized Liquid Crystal 6. Wavelength Selection in Slowly Quenched Systems 7. Selected Papers of Alfred Saupe 8. Electrically Induced Flows in Ferroelectric Liquid Crystals Films 9. CHOLESTERICS/BLUE PHASES: Flexoelectric Induced Vanishing of the Cholesteric Helix 10. HELIELECTRICS: FERRO/ANTIFERRO: A Pictorial Approach to Helical 11. NEMATICS: On the Role of Spherical Symmetry in the Maier-Saupe Theory 13. Dynamics of Giant Vesicles
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A A Balkema Publishers Constitutive Models for Rubber III: Proceedings
Book SynopsisRecent developments in the modelling of rubber are collated in this volume, including not only stress-strain behaviour and the use of the large strain finite element method for simulation, but also fatigue, fracture, filler reinforcement, dynamic properties and the effects of ageing.
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Brill Polymer Biomaterials in Solution, as Interfaces
Book SynopsisThe articles collected in this publication have previously been published in eight special issues of the Journal of Biomaterials Science, Polymer Edition, in honour of Dr. Allan S. Hoffman, who is known as a pioneer, a leader and a mentor in the field of biomaterials. The papers from renowned scientists from all parts of the world, representing the state-of-the-art in polymeric biomaterials today, have been rearranged into a logical order of sections, each having a distinct focus. The topics covered are: Surface Modification, Characterization and Properties; Protein Adsorption; Blood Interactions; Cell Interactions; Immobilized Cell Receptor Ligands and Immobilized Cells; Immobilized Biomolecules and Synthetic Derivatives of Biomolecules; New Polymers and Applications; Biodegradable Polymers and Drug Delivery; Water-Soluble Biomolecules, Sunthetic Polymers, and their Conjugates; Hydrogels.Table of ContentsPart I: Surface Modification, Characterization, and Properties Part IA: RF Plasma Gas Discharge 1. Molecular surface tailoring of biomaterials via pulsed RF plasma discharges 2. Introduction of amine groups on poly(ethylene) by plasma immobilization of a preadsorbed layer of decylamine hydrochloride 3. A wettability gradient as a tool to study protein adsorption and cell adhesion on polymer surfaces 4. Activity of horseradish peroxide adsorbed on radio frequency glow discharge-treated polymers 5. Patterned neuronal attachment and outgrowth on surface modified, electrically charged fluoropolymer substrates Part IB: Physico-Chemical Modification 6. New biomaterials through surface segregation phenomenon: New quaternary ammonium compounds as antibacterial agents 7. Biomaterials with permanent hydrophilic surfaces and low protein adsorption properties 8. Surface properties of RGD-peptide grafted polyurethane block copolymers: Variable take-off angle and cold-stage ESCA studies 9. Effect of polyurethane surface chemistry on its lipid sorption behavior Part II: Protein Adsorption 10. Residence time effects on monoclonal antibody binding to adsorbed fibrinogen 11. Adsorption behavior of fibrinogen to sulfonated polyethyleneoxide-grafted polyurethane surfaces 12. Effects of branching and molecular weight of surface-bound poly(ethylene oxide) on protein rejection 13. Review Formation of protein multilayers and their competitive replacement based on self-assembled biotinylated phospholipids 14. Identification of proteins adsorbed to hemodialyser membranes from heparinized plasma Part III: Blood Interactions 15. Mechanism of cytoplasmic calcium changes in platelets in contact with polystyrene and poly(acrylamide-co-methacrylic acid) surfaces 16. The synthesis of a water soluble complement activating polyacrylic acid-IgG polymer 17. A novel biomaterial: Poly(dimethylsiloxane)-polyamide multiblock copolymer I. Synthesis and evaluation of blood compatibility 18. Synthesis and non
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Brill Adhesion Measurement of Films and Coatings
Book SynopsisThis book chronicles the proceedings of the International Symposium on Adhesion Measurement of Films and Coatings, held in Boston. The articles in this book were previously published in three special issues of the Journal of Adhesion Science and Technology. Films and coatings are used for a variety of purposes and their adequate adhesion to the underlying substrates is of cardinal importance from practical consideration. In the last two decades there has been brisk activity in devising new ways to measure adhesion or ameliorating the existing techniques.Table of Contents1. Adhesion measurement of films and coatings: A commentary 2. Adherence failure and measurement: Some troubling questions 3. Measurement of adhesion for thermally sprayed materials 4. Adhesion measurement of thin metal films by scratch, peel, and pull methods 5. Fracture mechanics tests for measuring the adhesion of magnetron-sputtered TiN coatings 6. The effect of residual stresses on adhesion measurements 7. Adhesion of diamond-like carbon films on polymers: An assessment of the validity of the scratch test technique applied to flexible substrates 8. Adhesion improvement of RF-sputtered alumina coatings as determined by the scratch test 9. Scratch indentation, a simple adhesion test method for thin films on polymeric supports 10. On the evaluation of adhesion of coatings by automatic scratch testing 11. Continuous microscratch measurements of thin film adhesion strengths 12. Micro-scratch test for adhesion evaluation of thin films 13. Mechanics of the indentation test and its use to assess the adhesion of polymeric coatings 14. Observations and simple fracture mechanics analysis of indentation fracture delamination of TiN films on silicon 15. A study of the fracture efficiency parameter of blister tests for films and coatings 16. Adhesion (fracture energy) of electropolymerized poly(n-octyl maleimide-co-styrene) coatings on copper substrates using a constrained blister test 17. An experimental partitioning of the mechanical energy expended during peel testing 18. Comparison of finite element stress analysis results with peel strength at the copper-polyimide interface 19. Measurement of the practical adhesion of paint coatings to metallic sheets by the pull-off and three-point flexure tests 20. Analysis of pull tests for determining the effects of ion implantation on the adhesion of iron films to sapphire substrates 21. Measurement of the adhesion of diamond films on tungsten and correlations with processing parameters 22. Adhesion measurement of non-crystalline d
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Brill Structure and Properties of Conducting Polymer
Book SynopsisThe development of the principles of electrically conductive polymer composites and the creation of a wide variety of such materials have had a significant influence on modern technology. This volume in the "New Concepts in Polymer Science" series is devoted to various aspects of the structure and properties of electrically conductive polymer composites. This monograph is an attempt to systematize modern ideas on the interconnection of the structure and properties of ECPCs. Specific attention is given to the influence of electric current on kinetics and the direction of chemical interactive processes between such systems and air oxygen. The book also contains a special chapter which is devoted to the practical applications of electrically conductive polymer composites. It should be of use and interest to researchers working in the field.Table of ContentsPart 1 The main principles of the increase of electric conductivity of polymer composites: various types of filler particle distribution in polymer matrix; fractal structure of electrically conductive filler; the formation of electric current path in electrically conductive polymer composites; experimental data on organizational forms of electrically conductive filler particles in a polymer matrix; electric conductivity mechanisms of electrically conductive polymer composites. Part 2 Selection of basic polymer or polymer matrix: the analysis of exploitation conditions and required material properties; polymers most commonly used for processing and article making; electrically conductive polymers; principles of mathematical modelling of ECPC content selection. Part 3 Selection of electrically conductive filler: metal filers - the mechanism of electric conductivity by particles of metal filler; linear dependence of electric conductivity of metal-filled ECPC; manufacture and properties of metal powder; the influence of physical and chemical factors on the distribution of highly dispersed metal particles; compulsory formation of current conductive paths in ECPCs; the influence of metal fillers on ECPC properties; the influence of magnetic field on electric conductivity of ECPCs; methods of increasing electric conductivity ECPCs with carbon graphite fillers; electron self-conductive polymers. Part 4 Estimation of working ability of electrically conductive polymers - the main spheres of ECPC application: the principles of application of ECPCs instead of traditional materials; some spheres of ECPC aplication; electromagnetic radiation sheilding; antistatic articles; heaters; resistors and transducers; assembling of electronic device components; medicinal goods; cables; articles for technical purposes; other articles made from ECPCs.
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Brill Ecological Aspects of Polymer Flame Retardancy
Book SynopsisThis book deals with the ecological aspects of polymer flame retardation. It deals with methods for estimating polymer flammability, the mode of action of modern flame retardants, and ecological concerns of the most used halogenated flame retardants.Table of Contents1. Chapter 1. Some Concepts of Polymer Combustion 2. Chapter 2. General Methods for Testing of Polymer Materials Flammability 3. Chapter 3. Polymer Flame Retardants 4. Chapter 4. Dioxins 5. Chapter 5. New Types of Ecologically Friendly Flame Retardants
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Brill Polymers and Polymeric Materials for Fiber and
Book SynopsisThis book considers general aspects of the theory of polymers applied in optics. The main factors affecting the light loss in polymeric wave beam guides (PG) are discussed, and the mechanism of light loss in PG is analysed. Polymers applied in fiber optics are classified with reference to methods of fabrication and purification of the materials. Technological aspects of material fabrication are considered together with kinetic aspects of polymerisation. Updated information on polymerisation kinetics of MMA and styrene, and copolymerisation of these monomers with each other is reported. Other topics discussed in the book are heterogeneity of optic copolymers, association between structure and reactivity of monomers, other properties of optic copolymers, and areas of their commercial application. This volume will be of value and interest to anyone working in the field of optic polymers, both in academia and industry.Table of ContentsPreface Introduction Optical properties of polymers and materials based on them. General problems Refractive index. Dispersion of refractive index Optical anisotropy. Birefringence Optical inhomogeneity Numerical aperture Reasons and mechanisms for light losses: Reflection; Scattering; Absorption The lowest (theoretical) limit of losses in PG Light losses in polymeric media modified by substitution of hydrogen atoms by atoms of various elements Polymers for fiber optics. General demands Polymers for core of optical fibers: Polymerizational polymers and copolymers. General problems of their production; Poly(methyl methacrylate) and other polymers of methacrylic acid ethers aEURO the main materials for PG core; Modified poly(methyl methacrylate) as the material for PG core; Polystyrene and styrene copolymers with methyl methacrylate and alkyl methacrylates; Polymers from deuterated monomers Polycondensational polymers; other types of polymers for PG core Nontraditional polymerization polymers for fiber optics Polymers for covers of optical fibers Fluorine-containing polyalkyl(meth)acrylates and ?-fluoro-acrylates Estimation of relative radical-forming ability of monomers of the fluorine methacrylate sequence in radical homopolymerization and copolymerization (in mass) with vinyl monomers and structure of macromolecular chain of copolymers obtained: Kinetics of radical polymerization of fluorine (meth)acrylates in mass; Kinetics of radical copolymerization of fluorine-containing methacrylates with vinyl monomers; relative activity of comonomers, structure of the macrochain and compositional inhomogeneity of copolymers obtained; Determination of absolute rate constants of chain propagation during polymerization of fluorine-containing monomers Study of polymerization of fluorine-containing methacrylates in the presence of some stable radicals Properties of PGs as information transmission channels Transmission bandwidth PG and light-emitting diodes (LEDs) Polymeric media with refractive index gradient Classification of the refractive index gradient Measurements of the main parameters of selfocs (metrology of selfocs). Measurements of distribution of the refractive index profile and the absolute value of the refractive index by selfoc radius
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Brill Contact Angle, Wettability and Adhesion, Volume 2
Book SynopsisThis volume documents the proceedings of the Second International Symposium on Contact Angle, Wettability and Adhesion held in Newark, NJ, June 21-23, 2000. Since the first symposium, held in 1992, there had been tremendous research activity on many ramifications of wettability phenomena. This volume contains a total of 33 papers, which were all properly peer reviewed, revised and edited before inclusion. Therefore, this book is not merely a collection of unreviewed manuscripts, but rather represents information which has passed peer scrutiny. Furthermore, the authors were asked to update their manuscripts, so the information contained in this book should be current and fresh. The book is divided into three parts: 1) General Papers; 2) Contact Angle Measurements / Determination and Solid Surface Free Energy; and 3) Wetting and Spreading: Fundamental and Applied Aspects. The topics covered include: various factors influencing contact angle measurements; various ways to measure contact angles; contact angle hysteresis; microscopic studies of static and dynamic contact angles; monitoring surface properties by contact angle measurements; contact angle measurements on various materials (smooth, rough, porous, heterogeneous); microtensiometry to determine contact angles on individual particles; surface free energy determination of various polymeric materials via contact angle measurements; factors influencing wetting and spreading phenomena; dewetting kinetics; wetting properties of wood, coal, paper, human skin and optoelectronic materials; droplet deposition on fibers; electrowetting; and relation between wettability and adhesion. This volume represents a commentary on the current R&D activity in this arena and it should – together with its predecessor (Volume 1) – be of great value and interest to anyone interested in this topic.Table of ContentsPreface; Part 1: General Papers Role of the water-air interface in determining the surface tension of aqueous solutions of sugars, polysaccharides, proteins and surfactants ; The effect of the acid-base chemistry of lactose on its adhesion to gelatin capsules: Conclusions from contact angle measurements and other surface chemical techniques ; The evaluation of surface free energy of polymers: The role of water acid-base properties and the measurement of an “equilibrium” contact angle ; Hydrophobic mechanochemical treatment of metallic surfaces; Surface rearrangements of polymeric materials containing fluorinated chains as studied by contact angle and other methods; Surface properties of fatty amines as revealed by contact angle, FTIR, and AFM measurements; Modification of E-glass fibre surfaces with aqueous,non-ionic silane solutions; Tetralin and ammonia plasma treatment of ultra-high-strength polyethylene fibers for improved adhesion to epoxy resin; Part 2: Contact Angle Measurements / Determination and Solid Surface Free Energy; Determination of contact angles in different size pores in a porous material; Contact angles on heterogeneous coal surface: The effect of mineral matter; Microsphere tensiometry to determine contact angles on individual particles; Factors influencing the determination of wood contact angles and wettability - extractives contamination, wicking, and bulk sorption effects; A study of contact angles on optoelectronic materials; Contact angle relaxation for ethoxylated alcohol solutions on hydrophobic surfaces; Contact angle hysteresis due to a film present behind the drop; Water contact angles and hysteresis on polyamides; Surface free energies of cellulose ether films; Uncured silicone sealant surface energy as determined; Surface energy and surface roughness changes produced by irradiating polymers with ultraviolet-ozone; Part 3: Wetting and Spreading: Fundamental and Applied Aspects; Dynamic contact line with disjoining pressure, large capillary numbers, large angles and pre-wetted, precursor, or entrained films; Determination of contact line tension from nanoscale liquid surface; Topographies; On the effective equation to describe the spreading of a small viscous drop over a rough surface; Wetting behaviour on a solid surface contaminated with a liquid layer; Wetting and dewetting kinetics of shear-thinning liquids; Evaluation of wetting properties of powders from low pressure gas adsorption experiments; The spreading of alkyl ketene dimers (AKD) in paper and on smooth hydrophilic substrates; The wetting properties of human skin; Wetting of solids by binary surfactant solutions: Synergistic effect ; Measurement of droplet deposition on fibers; Electrowetting on silicon single-crystal substrates; Specific characteristics of wetting and spreading at high Temperatures; Wettability and adhesion of bilayer-forming lipids onto polymeric films; Effect of electrical potential on adhesion, spreading and detachment of organic droplets at an aqueous electrolyte/metal interface
£218.50
Brill Adhesive Joints: Formation, Characteristics and
Book SynopsisThis volume documents the proceedings of the Second International Symposium on Adhesive Joints: Formation, Characteristics and Testing held in Newark, NJ, May 22-24, 2000. Since the first symposium, held in 1982, there had been tremendous research activity dealing with many aspects of adhesive joints. This volume contains a total of 21 papers, which were all properly peer reviewed, revised and edited before inclusion. Therefore, this book is not merely a collection of unreviewed manuscripts, but rather represents information which has passed peer scrutiny. Furthermore, the authors were asked to update their manuscripts, so the information contained in this book should be current and fresh. The book is divided into three parts: 1) General Papers; 2) Evaluation, Analysis and Testing; and 3) Durability Aspects. The topics covered include: molecular brush concepts in enhancing strength of adhesive joints; factors affecting performance of adhesive joints; substrate preparation and modification; interfacial/interphasial aspects; determination of locus of failure; analysis and evaluation of adhesive joints using various techniques; testing of adhesive joints; stress analysis; application of fracture mechanics; durability aspects; accelerated environmental degradation of adhesive joints; solvent uptake; and adhesives with special characteristics. This volume represents a commentary on the current R&D activity in this arena and it should be of great value and interest to anyone interested in adhesive bonding / adhesive joints. Furthermore, this volume contains a number of excellent review/overview articles, which should be of particular value.Table of ContentsPreface PART 1: GENERAL PAPERS Molecular brush concepts in surface engineering of polymers for enhanced adhesion of adhesives and polymeric coatings W.S. Gutowski, S. Li, L. Russell, C. Filippou, M. Spicer and P. Hoobin Fracture of polymer interfaces: Interfacial structure and crack tip plasticity C. Creton The effects of surface modification of steel on wettability and joint strength E. Sancaktar and R. Gomatam Photocuring induced adhesion evolution in marine environments P.I. Dolez, R. Anderson, M. Marek and B.J. Love A new class of adhesion promoters for addition curable silicone adhesives J. Stein, B.E. Eichinger, T. Early and C.D. Wood Contamination insensitive UV curable adhesives R. Crook and D. Guilfoyle X-ray diffraction investigation on the fatigue behavior of a transversely loaded carbon fiber reinforced composite T. Nishino, D. Hirokane and K. Nakamae PART 2: EVALUATION, ANALYSIS AND TESTING Ultrasonic evaluation of adhesive joints: An overview J.L. Rose Interpreting adhesive joint tests K.L. DeVries and P.R. Borgmeier Structural bonded joint analysis: An overview D.M. Gleich, M.J.L. van Tooren and A. Beukers A rational adhesive joint strength analysis by non-linear fracture mechanics PJ. Gustafsson, E. Serrano and H. Wernersson Effect of geometrical non-linearity on the stress and deformation states of adhesive joints M. Kemal Apalak Three-dimensional finite element analysis of stress response in adhesive scarf joints subjected to impact tensile loads T. Sawa, I. Higuchi and J. Shimura Axisymmetric stress analysis and strength of bonded shrink-fitted joints subjected to push-off forces and torsional loads T. Sawa, M. Yoneno, K. Shimotakahara and Y. Motegi PART 3: DURABILITY ASPECTS Durability of a thermoplastic adhesive bonded polymeric composite/galvanized steel joint C. Xu, K. Ramani and G. Kumar Strength and durability of adhesively repaired and bonded joints H. Aglan, Q.Y. Wang and M. Kehoe Durability of structural adhesives and their bonded joints for high speed aerospace applications H. Parvatareddy, S. Xu and D. Dillard Ultrasonic characterization of accelerated environmental degradation of adhesively bonded joints S.I. Rokhlin, A. Baltazar, B. Xie and J. Chen Aging effects of environmentally-friendly cleaners on adhesive bond integrity L.L. Biegert, G.L. Anderson, K.B. Evans, B.D. Olsen and B.L. Weber Moisture effects on adhesively bonded tubular single lap joints J.W. Kwon and D.G. Lee Monitoring the solvent uptake in adhesive bonded joints using a novel non-destructive technique by applying high frequency dielectrics G.S. Armstrong, R.A. Pethrick, W.M. Banks and R.L. Crane
£209.00
Brill Particles on Surfaces: Detection, Adhesion and
Book SynopsisThis volume documents the proceedings of the 7th International Symposium on Particles on Surfaces: Detection, Adhesion and Removal held in Newark, NJ, June 19-21, 2000. The study of particles on surfaces is extremely important in a host of diverse technological areas, ranging from microelectronics to optics to biomedical. This volume contains a total of 28 papers, which were all properly peer reviewed, revised and edited before inclusion. Therefore, this book is not merely a collection of unreviewed manuscripts, but rather represents information which has passed peer scrutiny. Furthermore, the authors were asked to update their manuscripts, so the information contained in this book should be current and fresh. This volume is divided into two parts: 1) Particle Analysis and General Cleaning-Related Topics; and 2) Particle Adhesion and Removal. The topics covered include: surface analysis techniques for particle identification; cleaning, rinsing and drying issues in post-CMP cleaning; fundamental forces involved in particle adhesion; factors affecting adhesion of small (nanosize) particles; factors important in particle detachment; particle adhesion measurement by AFM; various (wet and dry) techniques for particle removal, e.g., laser, ultrasonic, megasonic, use of surfactants; toner particles and pharmaceutical particles. This volume offers a wealth of information on the tremendously technologically important field of particles on surfaces and should provide a consolidated source of current R&D activity in this arena. Therefore, it will be of value and use to anyone interested in the topic of particles on surfaces.Trade Review'...Each paper is well documented with illustrations, photos, charts, data, and references, as appropriate. [...] This book is oriented to those researchers specializing in surface technology and contains appropriate equations and text, and for those researchers, this book is RECOMMENDED.' Adhesives & Sealants Newsletter, 2004.Table of ContentsPart 1: Particle Analysis and General Cleaning-Related Topics, Part 2: Particle Adhesion and Removal
£237.50
