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  • The Boron Arsenides
    David J. Fisher
    Boron Arsenide offers very interesting electronic properties, as well as a high thermal conductivity; nearly 10 times higher than that of silicon. It has been hailed as ’the best semiconductor material ever found’. The present book presents a detailed review of this material and its potential applications. The materials covered include Icosahedral Boron Arsenide, Hexagonal Boro...
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    109,97 €

  • Metallurgy of Lightweighting
    David J. Fisher
    The existential threat of global warming has triggered the need to reduce the energy consumption of vehicles. This can be achieved by reducing the weight of vehicles; a process known as lightweighting. The book reviews recent progress in this multifaceted discipline and discusses possible future developments. It references 214 original resources with their direct web links for ...
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    109,98 €

  • Data-Mining and Intermetallic Property-Prediction
    David J. Fisher
    Using a computer-aided data mining approach and available experimental data bases, the author discusses the prediction of the structures and properties of intermetallic alloy compounds. The book references 252 original resources with their direct web links for in-depth reading.Keywords: Data-Mining, Intermetallic Compounds, Structure-Mapping, Clustering Methods, Free Energy, En...
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    111,08 €

  • Self-Healing Concrete
    David J. Fisher
    Self-healing techniques are most successful in preventing concrete from cracking or breaking. The book reviews the most promising methods, including the use of polymers, epoxy resins, fungi or cementitious composites; biomineralization, continuing hydration or carbonation or wet/dry cycling. Various micro-organisms are able to produce favorable effects, such as denitrification,...
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    110,03 €

  • Mechanical Properties of MAX Phases
    David J. Fisher
    MAX Phase Materials are uniquely structured carbide and nitride materials which combine the rigidity, oxidation-resistance and high-temperature strength of ceramic materials with such metallic properties as good machinability, thermal-shock resistance, damage-tolerance and good transport properties. Potential applications include microelectronic layers, coatings for electrical ...
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    111,14 €

  • Self-Propelled Janus Particles
    David J. Fisher
    Design and operation of Janus particles have a great potential for applications in fields such as environmental remediation, electronic engineering, bio-imaging, bio-sensing, drug delivery and other biomedical tasks. Current research aims to imitate the molecular motors of biological systems by creating micro- and nano-scale particles which can exploit chemical energy so as to ...
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    111,13 €

  • Non-Electrolytic Water Splitting
    David J. Fisher
    The book focuses on the direct production of hydrogen, using solar energy. Photocatalytic water-splitting by exposing semiconductors to sunlight is one of the most promising routes. The range of materials and other non-electrolytic methods are also reviewed The book references 205 original resources and includes their direct web link for in-depth reading. Keywords: Water-Splitt...
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    114,94 €

  • Carbon-Capture by Metal-Organic Framework Materials
    David J. Fisher
    Metal-Organic Framework Materials (MOFs) are well suited for absorbing carbon dioxide. MOFs can form highly-porous structures with great adsorption capacities. They also offer good catalytic properties and much research refers to the relationship between catalytic performance and framework structure. In addition to simple CO2 absorption, there are other interesting applications...
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    144,62 €

  • Lead Halide Perovskite Solar Cells
    David J. Fisher
    Lead halide perovskite materials have a huge potential in solar cell technology. They offer the combined advantages of low-cost preparation and high power-conversion efficiency. The present review focusses on the following topics: Power Conversion Efficiency; Electron Transport, Hole Transport and Interface Layers; Material Preparation; Cesium-Doped Lead-Halide Perovskites; For...
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    144,59 €

  • Additive Manufacturing of Metals
    David J. Fisher
    Additive manufacturing of metals is an increasingly important process for producing or repairing structural components in the aerospace, medical and dental industries. The book reviews the various techniques that are currently in use and describes the many possible applications. The review is based on 350 original resources and includes their direct web link for in-depth readin...
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    132,61 €

  • Heterostructural Interface Modelling
    David J. Fisher / David JFisher
    The interface structure of joined materials is a key factor in the development of high-tech components. The book reviews recent experimental and theoretical research in the area of modelling new types of joints and predicting the expected properties. Fields covered include lattice theory, semiconductor electronics, solid-state lithium-ion conductor, solid-state devices, filamen...
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    144,68 €

  • The Inverse Hall-Petch Problem
    David J. Fisher
    The book reviews the Hall-Petch law, one of the most useful equations of materials science, and the reverse or inverse Hall-Petch relation, which is particular important for controlling the strength of nanocrystalline materials. Theoretical models, experimental data and practical aspects are discussed, making reference to a total of 396 original resources with their direct web ...
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    132,61 €

  • Mechanochromism
    David J. Fisher
    Mechanochromism (or piezochromism) refers to the emission of radiation as a result of the stressing, deforming or breaking of solids. The great current interest in these processes is due to the immense potential for monitoring and recording stresses, wear and fracture. There is, for instance, the possibility of turning such materials into optical pressuresensors and structural ...
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    144,65 €

  • Topological Semimetals
    David J. Fisher
    Topological semimetals are quantum materials that are not only extremely interesting from a theoretical point of view but also have a great potential for technological applications in which superconducting, semiconducting and other semimetal behaviors are involved. Specific applications include quantum computing, fabricating superconducting microstructures, environmental ‘harve...
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    144,70 €

  • Bonding by Self-Propagating Reaction
    David J. Fisher
    Bonding by Self-Propagating Reaction represents a highly promising approach for the joining of dissimilar materials in such fields as microelectronics, infrared sensors, micro-electro-mechanical systems (MEMS), aerospace and nuclear industries, and surface engineering for chemical, mechanical and microsystems applications. The technique leads to high bonding strengths and low r...
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    131,50 €

  • Rhenium Disulfide
    David J. Fisher
    All you want to know about Rhenium disulfide in an easy to read condensed format. Rhenium disulfide, especially in low-dimensional form, is a subject of lively research into its electronic and optical properties. The field of twodimensional materials such as graphene and its analogues has been growing very rapidly. This class of materials also includes rhenium disulfide and rhe...
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    132,59 €

  • Elemental Graphene Analogues
    David J. Fisher
    One of the greatest revolutions in materials science in recent years has been the literal renaissance of age-old materials in new and unexpected guises and possessing correspondingly astounding properties. There was once a time, for instance, when textbooks declared that only metals could offer any progress in superconduction. Since then, familiar perovskites – and even humble ...
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    159,73 €