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Thin-Film Catalysts for Proton Exchange Membrane Water Electrolyzers and Unitized Regenerative Fuel Cells

by Peter Kúš ...

Series series Springer Theses
This work revolves around the hydrogen economy and energy-storage electrochemical systems. More specifically, it investigates the possibility of using magnetron sputtering for deposition of efficient thin-film anode catalysts with low noble metal content for proton exchange membrane water electrolyzers (PEM-WEs) and unitized regenerative fuel cells (PEM-URFCs). The motivation for this research ... Read more

$89.99 USD

This work revolves around the hydrogen economy and energy-storage electrochemical systems. More specifically, it investigates the possibility of using magnetron sputtering for deposition of efficient thin-film anode catalysts with low noble metal content for proton exchange membrane water electrolyzers (PEM-WEs) and unitized regenerative fuel cells (PEM-URFCs). The motivation for this research
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Dyes and Photoactive Molecules in Microporous Systems

Edited by Virginia Martínez-Martínez, Fernando López Arbeloa ...

Series series Chemistry and Material Science (R0)
This book provides an overview of the design, synthesis, and characterization of different photoactive hybrid organic-inorganic materials, based on the combination of mainly organic molecules and inorganic nanostructures, tackling their uses in different scientific fields from photonics to biomedicine.There are many examples extensively describing how the confinement of organic compounds (i.e. ... Read more

$296.99 USD

This book provides an overview of the design, synthesis, and characterization of different photoactive hybrid organic-inorganic materials, based on the combination of mainly organic molecules and inorganic nanostructures, tackling their uses in different scientific fields from photonics to biomedicine.There are many examples extensively describing how the confinement of organic compounds (i.e.
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Chemical Modifications of Graphene-Like Materials

by Nguyen Thanh Tien, Thi Dieu Hien Nguyen, Vo Khuong Dien, Wen-Dung Hsu, Shih-Yang Lin, Yu-Ming Wang, Ming-Fa Lin ...

Graphene-like materials have attracted considerable interest in the fields of condensed-matter physics, chemistry, and materials science due to their interesting properties as well as the promise of a broad range of applications in energy storage, electronic, optoelectronic, and photonic devices.The contents present the diverse phenomena under development in the grand quasiparticle framework ... Read more

$127.99 USD

Graphene-like materials have attracted considerable interest in the fields of condensed-matter physics, chemistry, and materials science due to their interesting properties as well as the promise of a broad range of applications in energy storage, electronic, optoelectronic, and photonic devices.The contents present the diverse phenomena under development in the grand quasiparticle framework
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Hyperpolarized and Inert Gas MRI

From Technology to Application in Research and Medicine

Edited by Mitchell S. Albert, Francis T Hane ...

Hyperpolarized and Inert Gas MRI: Theory and Applications in Research and Medicine is the first comprehensive volume published on HP gas MRI. Since the 1990's, when HP gas MRI was invented by Dr. Albert and his colleagues, the HP gas MRI field has grown dramatically. The technique has proven to be a useful tool for diagnosis, disease staging, and therapy evaluation for obstructive lung diseases, ... Read more

$157.99 USD

Hyperpolarized and Inert Gas MRI: Theory and Applications in Research and Medicine is the first comprehensive volume published on HP gas MRI. Since the 1990's, when HP gas MRI was invented by Dr. Albert and his colleagues, the HP gas MRI field has grown dramatically. The technique has proven to be a useful tool for diagnosis, disease staging, and therapy evaluation for obstructive lung diseases,
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Solar Light-to-Hydrogenated Organic Conversion

Heterogeneous Photocatalysts

Edited by Hairus Abdullah ...

This book highlights the promising photocatalytic methods for synthesizing organic chemicals by simultaneously degrading the toxicity of raw substances used for organic synthesis. It presents various semiconducting materials with high catalytic activities in hydrogen evolution reactions (HERs) and hydrogenation reactions, as well as the material characterizations for identifying semiconductor ... Read more

$143.99 USD

This book highlights the promising photocatalytic methods for synthesizing organic chemicals by simultaneously degrading the toxicity of raw substances used for organic synthesis. It presents various semiconducting materials with high catalytic activities in hydrogen evolution reactions (HERs) and hydrogenation reactions, as well as the material characterizations for identifying semiconductor
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Neutron and X-ray Reflectometry

Emerging phenomena at heterostructure interfaces

by Saibal Basu, Surendra Singh ...

Series series IOP ebooks
The field of ultra-thin films, a subgroup of nanomaterials, has seen an upsurge in research within the last 30 years. Studies have primarily been done using neutron and x-ray reflectometry. The technique of polarized neutron reflectometry or PNR is a unique non-destructive tool to understand thin film magnetism in mesoscopic length scale.This book presents x-ray and neutron reflectometry ... Read more

$114.99 USD

The field of ultra-thin films, a subgroup of nanomaterials, has seen an upsurge in research within the last 30 years. Studies have primarily been done using neutron and x-ray reflectometry. The technique of polarized neutron reflectometry or PNR is a unique non-destructive tool to understand thin film magnetism in mesoscopic length scale.This book presents x-ray and neutron reflectometry
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Statistical Physics of Non-Thermal Phase Transitions

From Foundations to Applications

by Sergey G. Abaimov ...

Series series Physics and Astronomy (R0)
This book addresses the application of methods used in statistical physics to complex systems—from simple phenomenological analogies to more complex aspects, such as correlations, fluctuation-dissipation theorem, the concept of free energy, renormalization group approach and scaling. Statistical physics contains a well-developed formalism that describes phase transitions. It is useful to apply ... Read more

$49.99 USD

This book addresses the application of methods used in statistical physics to complex systems—from simple phenomenological analogies to more complex aspects, such as correlations, fluctuation-dissipation theorem, the concept of free energy, renormalization group approach and scaling. Statistical physics contains a well-developed formalism that describes phase transitions. It is useful to apply
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Surfaces and Interfaces of Metal Oxide Thin Films, Multilayers, Nanoparticles and Nano-composites

In Memory of Prof. Dr. Hanns-Ulrich Habermeier

Edited by Alejandro G. Roca, Paolo Mele, Hanae Kijima-Aoki, Elvira Fantechi, Jana K. Vejpravova, Martin Kalbac, Satoru Kaneko, Tamio Endo ...

Series series Chemistry and Material Science (R0)
This book provides a general overview and current state of the art of different types of metal oxide nanomaterials, either in nanoparticles or thin film structure. It covers from the development and optimization of different nanofabrication/synthesis techniques for nanostructures which are currently the attention of the research community, the study of the structure and interactions by different ... Read more

$170.99 USD

This book provides a general overview and current state of the art of different types of metal oxide nanomaterials, either in nanoparticles or thin film structure. It covers from the development and optimization of different nanofabrication/synthesis techniques for nanostructures which are currently the attention of the research community, the study of the structure and interactions by different
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Smart Nanostructure Materials and Sensor Technology

Edited by Rakesh Kumar Sonker, Kedar Singh, Rajendra Sonkawade ...

Series series Physics and Astronomy (R0)
This book highlights the significance and usefulness of nanomaterials for the development of sensing devices and their real-life applications. The book also addresses various means of synthesizing 2D/3D nanomaterials, e.g., hydrothermal deposition process, electrospinning, Ostwald ripening, sputtering heterogeneous deposition, liquid-phase preparation, the vapor deposition approach, and aerosol ... Read more

$89.99 USD

This book highlights the significance and usefulness of nanomaterials for the development of sensing devices and their real-life applications. The book also addresses various means of synthesizing 2D/3D nanomaterials, e.g., hydrothermal deposition process, electrospinning, Ostwald ripening, sputtering heterogeneous deposition, liquid-phase preparation, the vapor deposition approach, and aerosol
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Nanotechnology Characterization Tools for Tissue Engineering and Medical Therapy

Edited by Challa S.S.R. Kumar ...

Series series Chemistry and Material Science (R0)
Ninth volume of a 40 volume series on nanoscience and nanotechnology, edited by the renowned scientist Challa S.S.R. Kumar. This handbook gives a comprehensive overview about Nanotechnology Characterization Tools for Tissue Engineering and Medical Therapy. Modern applications and state-of-the-art techniques are covered and make this volume an essential reading for research scientists in academia ... Read more

$188.99 USD

Ninth volume of a 40 volume series on nanoscience and nanotechnology, edited by the renowned scientist Challa S.S.R. Kumar. This handbook gives a comprehensive overview about Nanotechnology Characterization Tools for Tissue Engineering and Medical Therapy. Modern applications and state-of-the-art techniques are covered and make this volume an essential reading for research scientists in academia
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Advanced Functional Materials from Nanopolysaccharides

Edited by Ning Lin, Juntao Tang, Alain Dufresne, Michael K.C. Tam ...

Series Book 15 - Springer Series in Biomaterials Science and Engineering
This book describes the latest research on nanopolysaccharides in the development of functional materials, from their preparation, properties and functional modifications to the architecture of diverse functional materials. Polysaccharide-based nanoparticles, including nanocellulose, nanochitin, and nanostarch have attracted interest in the field of nanoscience, nanotechnology, and materials ... Read more

$143.99 USD

This book describes the latest research on nanopolysaccharides in the development of functional materials, from their preparation, properties and functional modifications to the architecture of diverse functional materials. Polysaccharide-based nanoparticles, including nanocellulose, nanochitin, and nanostarch have attracted interest in the field of nanoscience, nanotechnology, and materials
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Statistical Mechanics Of Magnetic Excitations: From Spin Waves To Stripes And Checkerboards

by Enrico Rastelli ...

Series Book 18 - Series On Advances In Statistical Mechanics
The aim of this advanced textbook is to provide the reader with a comprehensive explanation of the ground state configurations, the spin wave excitations and the equilibrium properties of spin lattices described by the Ising-Heisenberg Hamiltonians in the presence of short (exchange) and long range (dipole) interactions.The arguments are presented in such detail so as to enable advanced ... Read more

$42.99 USD

The aim of this advanced textbook is to provide the reader with a comprehensive explanation of the ground state configurations, the spin wave excitations and the equilibrium properties of spin lattices described by the Ising-Heisenberg Hamiltonians in the presence of short (exchange) and long range (dipole) interactions.The arguments are presented in such detail so as to enable advanced
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Physics Of Low Dimensional Materials, The

by Frank J Owens ...

The purpose of this book is two fold. First to explain the properties of low dimensional solids such as electronic, vibrational and magnetic structure in terms of simple models. These are used to account for the properties of three dimensional materials providing an elementary introduction to the physics of low dimensional materials. The second objective is to discuss the properties of newer low ... Read more

$62.99 USD

The purpose of this book is two fold. First to explain the properties of low dimensional solids such as electronic, vibrational and magnetic structure in terms of simple models. These are used to account for the properties of three dimensional materials providing an elementary introduction to the physics of low dimensional materials. The second objective is to discuss the properties of newer low
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Hidden Order and Exotic Superconductivity in the Heavy-Fermion Compound URu2Si2

by Ryuji Okazaki ...

Series series Physics and Astronomy (R0)
In this thesis, the author investigates hidden-order phase transition at T0 = 17.5 K in the heavy-fermion URu2Si2. The four-fold rotational symmetry breaking in the hidden order phase, which imposes a strong constraint on the theoretical model, is observed through the magnetic torque measurement. The translationally invariant phase with broken rotational symmetry is interpreted as meaning that the ... Read more

$89.99 USD

In this thesis, the author investigates hidden-order phase transition at T0 = 17.5 K in the heavy-fermion URu2Si2. The four-fold rotational symmetry breaking in the hidden order phase, which imposes a strong constraint on the theoretical model, is observed through the magnetic torque measurement. The translationally invariant phase with broken rotational symmetry is interpreted as meaning that the
... Read more
Imaging and Manipulation of Adsorbates Using Dynamic Force Microscopy

Proceedings from the AtMol Conference Series, Nottingham, UK, April 16-17, 2013

Edited by Philip Moriarty, Sebastien Gauthier ...

Series series Springer Nature Proceedings excluding Computer Science
Imaging and Manipulation of Adsorbates using Dynamic Force Microscopy provides an overview of the latest developments in dynamic force microscopy (DFM) of atoms, molecules, and nanoparticles adsorbed on solid surfaces. Significant advances in the capabilities of this technique have been made in the last decade and this book represents a timely snapshot of the major research themes in the field, ... Read more

$143.99 USD

Imaging and Manipulation of Adsorbates using Dynamic Force Microscopy provides an overview of the latest developments in dynamic force microscopy (DFM) of atoms, molecules, and nanoparticles adsorbed on solid surfaces. Significant advances in the capabilities of this technique have been made in the last decade and this book represents a timely snapshot of the major research themes in the field,
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Development of an Ultrafast Low-Energy Electron Diffraction Setup

by Max Gulde ...

Series series Physics and Astronomy (R0)
This book presents an Ultrafast Low-Energy Electron Diffraction (ULEED) system that reveals ultrafast structural changes on the atomic scale. The achievable temporal resolution in the low-energy regime is improved by several orders of magnitude and has enabled the melting of a highly-sensitive, molecularly thin layer of a polymer crystal to be resolved for the first time. This new experimental ... Read more

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This book presents an Ultrafast Low-Energy Electron Diffraction (ULEED) system that reveals ultrafast structural changes on the atomic scale. The achievable temporal resolution in the low-energy regime is improved by several orders of magnitude and has enabled the melting of a highly-sensitive, molecularly thin layer of a polymer crystal to be resolved for the first time. This new experimental
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Punktförmige elektrische Ladungen in polymerkristallinen Schichten

Die Herstellung von Memoryzeichen

by Bernd Staudte ...

Wissenschaftlicher Aufsatz aus dem Jahr 2008 im Fachbereich Physik - Kernphysik, Teilchenphysik, , Sprache: Deutsch, Abstract: Die folgende Arbeit untersucht bekannte Verfahren zur Herstellung von Memory-Zeichen in Kunststoffträgern und entwickelt im Ergebnis derselben einen Ansatz zu Realisierung derartiger Einträge mittels eines punktförmigen elektrischen Feldes, welches exakt fokussiert wie ein ... Read more

$16.84 USD

Wissenschaftlicher Aufsatz aus dem Jahr 2008 im Fachbereich Physik - Kernphysik, Teilchenphysik, , Sprache: Deutsch, Abstract: Die folgende Arbeit untersucht bekannte Verfahren zur Herstellung von Memory-Zeichen in Kunststoffträgern und entwickelt im Ergebnis derselben einen Ansatz zu Realisierung derartiger Einträge mittels eines punktförmigen elektrischen Feldes, welches exakt fokussiert wie ein
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Design and Control of Highly Conductive Single-Molecule Junctions

A Focus on the Metal–Molecule Interface

by Satoshi Kaneko ...

Series series Chemistry and Material Science (R0)
This thesis describes improvements to and control of the electrical conductance in single-molecule junctions (SMJs), which have potential applications in molecular electronics, with a focus on the bonding between the metal and molecule. In order to improve the electrical conductance, the π orbital of the molecule is directly bonded to the metal orbital, because anchoring groups, which were ... Read more

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This thesis describes improvements to and control of the electrical conductance in single-molecule junctions (SMJs), which have potential applications in molecular electronics, with a focus on the bonding between the metal and molecule. In order to improve the electrical conductance, the π orbital of the molecule is directly bonded to the metal orbital, because anchoring groups, which were
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Pushing the Boundaries

A Conversation with Freeman Dyson

by Howard Burton ...

Series series Ideas Roadshow Conversations
This book is based on an in-depth conversation with former mathematical physicist and writer Freeman Dyson (1923-2020), who was one of the most celebrated polymaths of our age. Freeman Dyson had his academic home for more than 60 years at the Institute for Advanced Study in Princeton. He has reshaped thinking in fields from math to astrophysics to medicine, while pondering nuclear-propelled ... Read more

$2.99 USD

This book is based on an in-depth conversation with former mathematical physicist and writer Freeman Dyson (1923-2020), who was one of the most celebrated polymaths of our age. Freeman Dyson had his academic home for more than 60 years at the Institute for Advanced Study in Princeton. He has reshaped thinking in fields from math to astrophysics to medicine, while pondering nuclear-propelled
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Nanooptics and Photonics, Nanochemistry and Nanobiotechnology, and Their Applications

Selected Proceedings of the 8th International Conference Nanotechnology and Nanomaterials (NANO2020), 26–29 August 2020, Lviv, Ukraine

Edited by Olena Fesenko, Leonid Yatsenko ...

Series series Springer Nature Proceedings excluding Computer Science
This book highlights some of the latest advances in nanotechnology and nanomaterials from leading researchers in Ukraine, Europe and beyond. It features contributions presented at the 8th International Science and Practice Conference Nanotechnology and Nanomaterials (NANO2020), which was held on August 26–29, 2020 at Lviv Polytechnic National University, and was jointly organized by the Institute ... Read more

$188.99 USD

This book highlights some of the latest advances in nanotechnology and nanomaterials from leading researchers in Ukraine, Europe and beyond. It features contributions presented at the 8th International Science and Practice Conference Nanotechnology and Nanomaterials (NANO2020), which was held on August 26–29, 2020 at Lviv Polytechnic National University, and was jointly organized by the Institute
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High Mobility and Quantum Well Transistors

Design and TCAD Simulation

by Geert Hellings, Kristin De Meyer ...

Series series Engineering (R0)
For many decades, the semiconductor industry has miniaturized transistors, delivering increased computing power to consumers at decreased cost. However, mere transistor downsizing does no longer provide the same improvements. One interesting option to further improve transistor characteristics is to use high mobility materials such as germanium and III-V materials. However, transistors have to be ... Read more

$89.99 USD

For many decades, the semiconductor industry has miniaturized transistors, delivering increased computing power to consumers at decreased cost. However, mere transistor downsizing does no longer provide the same improvements. One interesting option to further improve transistor characteristics is to use high mobility materials such as germanium and III-V materials. However, transistors have to be
... Read more
Electrochemical Exfoliation of Graphene and Its Derivatives

Commercial Applications

Edited by Raju Khan, Neeraj Kumar, Mohd. Abubakar Sadique, Arpana Parihar ...

Series series Physics and Astronomy (R0)
The book describes the technique of electrochemical exfoliation, which possesses remarkable ability to bring about transformation. Among various known synthesis methods, the electrochemical exfoliation approach eliminates the use of harsh chemicals and energy-intensive methods commonly linked to the synthesis of graphene. Electrochemical exfoliation utilizes electrical energy to gently remove ... Read more

$143.99 USD

The book describes the technique of electrochemical exfoliation, which possesses remarkable ability to bring about transformation. Among various known synthesis methods, the electrochemical exfoliation approach eliminates the use of harsh chemicals and energy-intensive methods commonly linked to the synthesis of graphene. Electrochemical exfoliation utilizes electrical energy to gently remove
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Quality Control for Variable Stiffness Structured Workpiece

by Shichang Du, Lifeng Xi ...

Series series Mechanical Engineering (R0)
This book investigates quality control methods for variable stiffness structured workpiece. With the development of modern manufacturing industries, more and more workpieces with complex geometries are being designed and manufactured. The definition of variable stiffness structured workpieces includes three key features: multiple geometrical features, multiple geometrical tolerance constraints, ... Read more

$188.99 USD

This book investigates quality control methods for variable stiffness structured workpiece. With the development of modern manufacturing industries, more and more workpieces with complex geometries are being designed and manufactured. The definition of variable stiffness structured workpieces includes three key features: multiple geometrical features, multiple geometrical tolerance constraints,
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Proceedings of the 9th International Symposium on Dielectric Materials and Applications (ISyDMA’9)

Edited by Ashok Vaseashta, Mohammed Essaid Achour, Mustapha Mabrouki, Rachid Idouhli, Mustapha Ait Ali ...

Series series Springer Nature Proceedings excluding Computer Science
The International Symposium on Dielectric Materials and Applications (ISyDMA) provides a global platform for researchers to exchange ideas, present findings, and discuss advances in dielectric materials and their applications. The ISyDMA Proceedings document cutting-edge research on topics such as high-κ dielectrics, electrical insulation, dielectric phenomena, and emerging uses in biomedical ... Read more

$152.99 USD

The International Symposium on Dielectric Materials and Applications (ISyDMA) provides a global platform for researchers to exchange ideas, present findings, and discuss advances in dielectric materials and their applications. The ISyDMA Proceedings document cutting-edge research on topics such as high-κ dielectrics, electrical insulation, dielectric phenomena, and emerging uses in biomedical
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