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Metal Organic Framework (MOFs)

Catalytic Degradation of Pollutants

Edited by Pawan Kumar, Naresh Kumar, Deepak Kumar Aneja ...

Series series Chemistry and Material Science (R0)
This book presents the fundamental chemistry, synthesis, and classification of Metal Organic Framework (MOFs) for/in catalysis applications. As an introduction, the role of theoretical catalytic degradation studies on MOFs is also covered. The book includes all types of pollutants, i.e., pesticides, plastics, Polycyclic Aromatic Hydrocarbon compounds (PAHs), nitroaromatic compounds, and emerging ... Read more

$197.09 USD

This book presents the fundamental chemistry, synthesis, and classification of Metal Organic Framework (MOFs) for/in catalysis applications. As an introduction, the role of theoretical catalytic degradation studies on MOFs is also covered. The book includes all types of pollutants, i.e., pesticides, plastics, Polycyclic Aromatic Hydrocarbon compounds (PAHs), nitroaromatic compounds, and emerging
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Superconducting Materials

Fundamentals, Synthesis and Applications

Edited by Yassine Slimani, Essia Hannachi ...

Series series Physics and Astronomy (R0)
This book presents an overview of the science of superconducting materials. It covers the fundamentals and theories of superconductivity. Subjects of special interest involving mechanisms of high temperature superconductors, tunneling, transport properties, magnetic properties, critical states, vortex dynamics, etc. are present in the book. It assists as a fundamental resource on the developed ... Read more

$215.09 USD

This book presents an overview of the science of superconducting materials. It covers the fundamentals and theories of superconductivity. Subjects of special interest involving mechanisms of high temperature superconductors, tunneling, transport properties, magnetic properties, critical states, vortex dynamics, etc. are present in the book. It assists as a fundamental resource on the developed
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Proceedings of the 28th International Cryogenic Engineering Conference and International Cryogenic Materials Conference 2022

ICEC28-ICMC 2022, Hangzhou, China

Edited by Limin Qiu, Kai Wang, Yanwei Ma ...

Series series Springer Nature Proceedings excluding Computer Science
This book gathers selected papers from the 28th International Cryogenic Engineering Conference and International Cryogenic Materials Conference 2022 (ICEC28-ICMC 2022), held virtually in Hangzhou, China on 25-29 April 2022, due to COVID-19 pandemic. Highlighting the latest findings on cryogenic engineering and cryogenic materials, it covers topics including: large-scale cryogenic components, ... Read more

$215.09 USD

This book gathers selected papers from the 28th International Cryogenic Engineering Conference and International Cryogenic Materials Conference 2022 (ICEC28-ICMC 2022), held virtually in Hangzhou, China on 25-29 April 2022, due to COVID-19 pandemic. Highlighting the latest findings on cryogenic engineering and cryogenic materials, it covers topics including: large-scale cryogenic components,
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Proceedings of the 3rd Malaysian International Tribology Conference

Edited by Syahrullail Samion, Mimi Azlina Abu Bakar, Shahira Liza Kamis, Mohd Hafis Sulaiman, Nurin Wahidah Mohd Zulkifli ...

Series series Springer Nature Proceedings excluding Computer Science
This book is a compilation of selected papers presented at the 3rd Malaysian International Tribology Conference (MITC 2020) held in Langkawi, Malaysia, September 28–30, 2020. The book presents the advancement in the field of tribology and is divided into main topics such as bearing design, biotribology, dry friction and wear, green tribology, green lubricant, lubricant and fuel, surface ... Read more

$152.09 USD

This book is a compilation of selected papers presented at the 3rd Malaysian International Tribology Conference (MITC 2020) held in Langkawi, Malaysia, September 28–30, 2020. The book presents the advancement in the field of tribology and is divided into main topics such as bearing design, biotribology, dry friction and wear, green tribology, green lubricant, lubricant and fuel, surface
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Herbert Fröhlich

A Physicist Ahead of His Time

by G. J. Hyland ...

Series series Physics and Astronomy (R0)
This biography provides a stimulating and coherent blend of scientific and personal narratives describing the many achievements of the theoretical physicist Herbert Fröhlich. For more than half a century, Fröhlich was an internationally renowned and much respected figure who exerted a decisive influence, often as a ‘man ahead of his time’, in fields as diverse as meson theory and biology. Although ... Read more

$49.49 USD

This biography provides a stimulating and coherent blend of scientific and personal narratives describing the many achievements of the theoretical physicist Herbert Fröhlich. For more than half a century, Fröhlich was an internationally renowned and much respected figure who exerted a decisive influence, often as a ‘man ahead of his time’, in fields as diverse as meson theory and biology. Although
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Transport Spectroscopy of Confined Fractional Quantum Hall Systems

by Stephan Baer, Klaus Ensslin ...

Series series Physics and Astronomy (R0)
This book provides an overview of recent developments in experiments probing the fractional quantum Hall (FQH) states of the second Landau level, especially the \nu=5/2 state. It summarizes the state-of-the-art understanding of these FQH states. It furthermore describes how the properties of the FQH states can be probed experimentally, by investigating tunneling and confinement properties. The ... Read more

$89.09 USD

This book provides an overview of recent developments in experiments probing the fractional quantum Hall (FQH) states of the second Landau level, especially the \nu=5/2 state. It summarizes the state-of-the-art understanding of these FQH states. It furthermore describes how the properties of the FQH states can be probed experimentally, by investigating tunneling and confinement properties. The
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Transport Phenomena in Multiphase Systems

by Hamid Arastoopour, Dimitri Gidaspow, Robert W. Lyczkowski ...

Series series Engineering (R0)
This volume fills the need for a textbook presenting basic governing and constitutive equations, followed by several engineering problems on multiphase flow and transport that are not provided in current advanced texts, monographs, or handbooks. The unique emphasis of this book is on the sound formulation of the basic equations describing multiphase transport and how they can be used to design ... Read more

$80.99 USD

This volume fills the need for a textbook presenting basic governing and constitutive equations, followed by several engineering problems on multiphase flow and transport that are not provided in current advanced texts, monographs, or handbooks. The unique emphasis of this book is on the sound formulation of the basic equations describing multiphase transport and how they can be used to design
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Nanomaterials for Healthcare, Energy and Environment

Edited by Aamir Hussain Bhat, Imran Khan, Mohammad Jawaid, Fakhreldin O. Suliman, Haider Al-Lawati, Salma Muhamed Al-Kindy ...

Series series Chemistry and Material Science (R0)
This book highlights the various types of nanomaterials currently available and their applications in three major sectors: energy, health, and the environment. It addresses a range of aspects based on the fact that these materials’ structure can be tailored at extremely small scales to achieve specific properties, thus greatly expanding the materials science toolkit.Further, the book pursues a ... Read more

$98.09 USD

This book highlights the various types of nanomaterials currently available and their applications in three major sectors: energy, health, and the environment. It addresses a range of aspects based on the fact that these materials’ structure can be tailored at extremely small scales to achieve specific properties, thus greatly expanding the materials science toolkit.Further, the book pursues a
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Suspensions of Colloidal Particles and Aggregates

by Frank Babick ...

Series series Engineering (R0)
This book addresses the properties of particles in colloidal suspensions. It has a focus on particle aggregates and the dependency of their physical behaviour on morphological parameters. For this purpose, relevant theories and methodological tools are reviewed and applied to selected examples. The book is divided into four main chapters. The first of them introduces important measurement ... Read more

$152.09 USD

This book addresses the properties of particles in colloidal suspensions. It has a focus on particle aggregates and the dependency of their physical behaviour on morphological parameters. For this purpose, relevant theories and methodological tools are reviewed and applied to selected examples. The book is divided into four main chapters. The first of them introduces important measurement
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Computational Design of Battery Materials

Edited by Dorian A. H. Hanaor ...

Series series Physics and Astronomy (R0)
This book presents an essential survey of the state of the art in the application of diverse computational methods to the interpretation, prediction, and design of high-performance battery materials. Rechargeable batteries have become one of the most important technologies supporting the global transition from fossil fuels to renewable energy sources. Aided by the growth of high-performance ... Read more

$224.09 USD

This book presents an essential survey of the state of the art in the application of diverse computational methods to the interpretation, prediction, and design of high-performance battery materials. Rechargeable batteries have become one of the most important technologies supporting the global transition from fossil fuels to renewable energy sources. Aided by the growth of high-performance
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Artificial Gauge Fields with Ultracold Atoms in Optical Lattices

by Monika Aidelsburger ...

Series series Physics and Astronomy (R0)
This work reports on the generation of artificial magnetic fields with ultracold atoms in optical lattices using laser-assisted tunneling, as well as on the first Chern-number measurement in a non-electronic system.It starts with an introduction to the Hofstadter model, which describes the dynamics of charged particles on a square lattice subjected to strong magnetic fields. This model exhibits ... Read more

$89.09 USD

This work reports on the generation of artificial magnetic fields with ultracold atoms in optical lattices using laser-assisted tunneling, as well as on the first Chern-number measurement in a non-electronic system.It starts with an introduction to the Hofstadter model, which describes the dynamics of charged particles on a square lattice subjected to strong magnetic fields. This model exhibits
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On-Surface Synthesis

Proceedings of the International Workshop On-Surface Synthesis, École des Houches, Les Houches 25-30 May 2014

Edited by André Gourdon ...

Series series Springer Nature Proceedings excluding Computer Science
With contributions by leading international experts, this book presents a detailed compilation of a new and very active field. It is the first book devoted to the covalent coupling of molecular precursors on surfaces that allows the preparation of 0D, 1D and 2D molecules that cannot be synthesized in solution. This book is aimed at students and researchers interested in nanochemistry and molecular ... Read more

$188.09 USD

With contributions by leading international experts, this book presents a detailed compilation of a new and very active field. It is the first book devoted to the covalent coupling of molecular precursors on surfaces that allows the preparation of 0D, 1D and 2D molecules that cannot be synthesized in solution. This book is aimed at students and researchers interested in nanochemistry and molecular
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Nonlinear and Nonequilibrium Dynamics of Quantum-Dot Optoelectronic Devices

by Benjamin Lingnau ...

Series series Physics and Astronomy (R0)
This thesis sheds light on the unique dynamics of optoelectronic devices based on semiconductor quantum-dots. The complex scattering processes involved in filling the optically active quantum-dot states and the presence of charge-carrier nonequilibrium conditions are identified as sources for the distinct dynamical behavior of quantum-dot based devices. Comprehensive theoretical models, which ... Read more

$89.09 USD

This thesis sheds light on the unique dynamics of optoelectronic devices based on semiconductor quantum-dots. The complex scattering processes involved in filling the optically active quantum-dot states and the presence of charge-carrier nonequilibrium conditions are identified as sources for the distinct dynamical behavior of quantum-dot based devices. Comprehensive theoretical models, which
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Synthesis and Optimization of Chalcogenides Quantum Dots Thermoelectric Materials

by Chong Xiao ...

Series series Chemistry and Material Science (R0)
This thesis focuses on chalcogenide compound quantum dots with special crystal structures and behaviors in an effort to achieve the synergistic optimization of electrical and thermal transport for high-efficiency thermoelectric materials. The controllability and large-scale synthesis of chalcogenide quantum dots are realized through simple colloid synthesis, and the synergistic optimization of the ... Read more

$49.49 USD

This thesis focuses on chalcogenide compound quantum dots with special crystal structures and behaviors in an effort to achieve the synergistic optimization of electrical and thermal transport for high-efficiency thermoelectric materials. The controllability and large-scale synthesis of chalcogenide quantum dots are realized through simple colloid synthesis, and the synergistic optimization of the
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Nanomaterials for Advanced Biological Applications

Edited by Moones Rahmandoust, Majid R. Ayatollahi ...

Series series Engineering (R0)
This book presents an overview of the ways in which the latest experimental and theoretical nanotechnologies are serving the fields of biotechnology, medicine, and biomaterials. They not only enhance the efficiency of common therapeutics and lower their risks, but thanks to their specific properties, they also provide new capabilities. Nano-scale measurement techniques, such as nano-indentation ... Read more

$89.09 USD

This book presents an overview of the ways in which the latest experimental and theoretical nanotechnologies are serving the fields of biotechnology, medicine, and biomaterials. They not only enhance the efficiency of common therapeutics and lower their risks, but thanks to their specific properties, they also provide new capabilities. Nano-scale measurement techniques, such as nano-indentation
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Nonlinear Analysis of Gas-Water/Oil-Water Two-Phase Flow in Complex Networks

by Zhong-Ke Gao, Ning-De Jin, Wen-Xu Wang ...

Series series Engineering (R0)
Understanding the dynamics of multi-phase flows has been a challenge in the fields of nonlinear dynamics and fluid mechanics. This chapter reviews our work on two-phase flow dynamics in combination with complex network theory. We systematically carried out gas-water/oil-water two-phase flow experiments for measuring the time series of flow signals which is studied in terms of the mapping from time ... Read more

$49.49 USD

Understanding the dynamics of multi-phase flows has been a challenge in the fields of nonlinear dynamics and fluid mechanics. This chapter reviews our work on two-phase flow dynamics in combination with complex network theory. We systematically carried out gas-water/oil-water two-phase flow experiments for measuring the time series of flow signals which is studied in terms of the mapping from time
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Three Dimensional Solar Cells Based on Optical Confinement Geometries

by Yuan Li ...

Series series Physics and Astronomy (R0)
Three dimensional (3D) optical geometries are becoming more common in the literature and lexicon of solar cells. Three Dimensional Solar Cells Based on Optical Confinement Geometries describes and reveals the basic operational nuances of 3D photovoltaics using three standard tools: Equivalent Circuit Models, Ray Tracing Optics in the Cavity, and Absorber Spectral Response. These tools aide in ... Read more

$89.09 USD

Three dimensional (3D) optical geometries are becoming more common in the literature and lexicon of solar cells. Three Dimensional Solar Cells Based on Optical Confinement Geometries describes and reveals the basic operational nuances of 3D photovoltaics using three standard tools: Equivalent Circuit Models, Ray Tracing Optics in the Cavity, and Absorber Spectral Response. These tools aide in
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Nanodust in the Solar System: Discoveries and Interpretations

Edited by Ingrid Mann, Nicole Meyer-Vernet, Andrzej Czechowski ...

Series series Physics and Astronomy (R0)
Nanodust and nanometer-sized structures are important components of many objects in space. Nanodust is observed in evolved stars, young stellar objects, protoplanetary disks, and dust debris disks. Within the solar system, nanodust is observed with in-situ experiments from spacecraft. Nanometer-sized substructures are found in the collected cometary and interplanetary dust particles and in ... Read more

$89.09 USD

Nanodust and nanometer-sized structures are important components of many objects in space. Nanodust is observed in evolved stars, young stellar objects, protoplanetary disks, and dust debris disks. Within the solar system, nanodust is observed with in-situ experiments from spacecraft. Nanometer-sized substructures are found in the collected cometary and interplanetary dust particles and in
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Topological Structures in Ferroic Materials

Domain Walls, Vortices and Skyrmions

Edited by Jan Seidel ...

Series series Physics and Astronomy (R0)
This book provides a state-of-the art overview of a highly interesting emerging research field in solid state physics/nanomaterials science, topological structures in ferroic materials. Topological structures in ferroic materials have received strongly increasing attention in the last few years. Such structures include domain walls, skyrmions and vortices, which can form in ferroelectric, magnetic ... Read more

$116.09 USD

This book provides a state-of-the art overview of a highly interesting emerging research field in solid state physics/nanomaterials science, topological structures in ferroic materials. Topological structures in ferroic materials have received strongly increasing attention in the last few years. Such structures include domain walls, skyrmions and vortices, which can form in ferroelectric, magnetic
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Electronic States of Narrow-Gap Semiconductors Under Multi-Extreme Conditions

by Kazuto Akiba ...

Series series Physics and Astronomy (R0)
This book discusses the latest investigations into the electronic structure of narrow-gap semiconductors in extreme conditions, and describes in detail magnetic field and pressure measurements using two high-quality single crystals: black phosphorus (BP) and lead telluride (PbTe).The book presents two significant findings for BP and PbTe. The first is the successful demonstration of the pressure ... Read more

$89.09 USD

This book discusses the latest investigations into the electronic structure of narrow-gap semiconductors in extreme conditions, and describes in detail magnetic field and pressure measurements using two high-quality single crystals: black phosphorus (BP) and lead telluride (PbTe).The book presents two significant findings for BP and PbTe. The first is the successful demonstration of the pressure
... Read more
Introduction to Solid State Physics for Materials Engineers

by Emil Zolotoyabko ...

A concise, accessible, and up-to-date introduction to solid state physicsSolid state physics is the foundation of many of today's technologies including LEDs, MOSFET transistors, solar cells, lasers, digital cameras, data storage and processing. Introduction to Solid State Physics for Materials Engineers offers a guide to basic concepts and provides an accessible framework for understanding this ... Read more

$52.00 USD

A concise, accessible, and up-to-date introduction to solid state physicsSolid state physics is the foundation of many of today's technologies including LEDs, MOSFET transistors, solar cells, lasers, digital cameras, data storage and processing. Introduction to Solid State Physics for Materials Engineers offers a guide to basic concepts and provides an accessible framework for understanding this
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Harvesting Solar Energy

Efficient Methods and Materials Using Cascaded Solar Cells

by Samson Mil'shtein, Dhawal Asthana ...

Series series Chemistry and Material Science (R0)
This book deals with existing technologies of solar energy conversion as well as novel methods under consideration in academic and commercial R&D sites. The experimental results presented in the work are well crafted by both analytical and first-principle numerical simulations. The book highlights the real potential for economically justified use of solar energy at every household and/or ... Read more

$49.49 USD

This book deals with existing technologies of solar energy conversion as well as novel methods under consideration in academic and commercial R&D sites. The experimental results presented in the work are well crafted by both analytical and first-principle numerical simulations. The book highlights the real potential for economically justified use of solar energy at every household and/or
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Quantum Oscillations and Charge-Neutral Fermions in Topological Kondo Insulator YbB₁₂

by Yuki Sato ...

Series series Physics and Astronomy (R0)
Electronic state of every solid is basically classified into two categories according to its electrical responses: insulator or metal. A textbook of modern solid state physics explains that shape of a Fermi surface plays a key role in most physical properties in metals. One of the well-established experimental methods to detect a Fermi surface is measurement of quantum oscillations that is a ... Read more

$152.09 USD

Electronic state of every solid is basically classified into two categories according to its electrical responses: insulator or metal. A textbook of modern solid state physics explains that shape of a Fermi surface plays a key role in most physical properties in metals. One of the well-established experimental methods to detect a Fermi surface is measurement of quantum oscillations that is a
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Pair-Correlation Effects in Many-Body Systems

Towards a Complete Theoretical Description of Pair-Correlations in the Static and Kinetic Description of Many-Body Systems

by Kristian Blom ...

Series series Physics and Astronomy (R0)
The laws of nature encompass the small, the large, the few, and the many. In this book, we are concerned with classical (i.e., not quantum) many-body systems, which refers to any microscopic or macroscopic system that contains a large number of interacting entities. The nearest-neighbor Ising model, originally developed in 1920 by Wilhelm Lenz, forms a cornerstone in our theoretical understanding ... Read more

$179.99 USD

The laws of nature encompass the small, the large, the few, and the many. In this book, we are concerned with classical (i.e., not quantum) many-body systems, which refers to any microscopic or macroscopic system that contains a large number of interacting entities. The nearest-neighbor Ising model, originally developed in 1920 by Wilhelm Lenz, forms a cornerstone in our theoretical understanding
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