Innovative Processing Of Films And Nanocrystalline Powders

Innovative Processing Of Films And Nanocrystalline Powders
Author: Kwang-leong Choy
Publisher: World Scientific
Total Pages: 309
Release: 2002-10-14
Genre: Technology & Engineering
ISBN: 1783261277

The use of advanced engineering ceramic films and powders for structural and functional applications is expanding rapidly. Improved materials and innovative methods of fabrication are needed to enhance the engineering performance and reduce the production costs. This book highlights innovative/cost-effective material-processing methods, at a mature production stage and also in development. In addition, issues and strategies associated with scaling-up are emphasized.

EUROCVD 15

EUROCVD 15
Author: Anjana Devi
Publisher: The Electrochemical Society
Total Pages: 1128
Release: 2005
Genre: Technology & Engineering
ISBN: 9781566774277

Structural Nanocrystalline Materials

Structural Nanocrystalline Materials
Author: Carl C. Koch
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
Total Pages: 362
Release: 2007-05-31
Genre: Technology & Engineering
ISBN: 1139464019

Nanocrystalline materials exhibit exceptional mechanical properties, representing an exciting new class of structural materials for technological applications. The advancement of this important field depends on the development of new fabrication methods, and an appreciation of the underlying nano-scale and interface effects. This authored book addresses these essential issues, presenting for the first time a fundamental, coherent and current account at the theoretical and practical level of nanocrystalline and nanocomposite bulk materials and coatings. The subject is approached systematically, covering processing methods, key structural and mechanical properties, and a wealth of applications. This is a valuable resource for graduate students studying nanomaterials science and nanotechnologies, as well as researchers and practitioners in materials science and engineering.

Hybrid Perovskite Composite Materials

Hybrid Perovskite Composite Materials
Author: Imran Khan
Publisher: Woodhead Publishing
Total Pages: 458
Release: 2020-10-22
Genre: Technology & Engineering
ISBN: 0128204001

Hybrid Composite Perovskite Materials: Design to Applications discusses the manufacturing, design and characterization of organic-inorganic perovskite composite materials. The book goes beyond the basics of characterization and discusses physical properties, surface morphology and environmental stability. Users will find extensive examples of real-world products that are suitable for the needs of the market. Following a logical order, the book begins with mathematical background and then covers innovative approaches to physical modeling, analysis and design techniques. Numerous examples illustrate the proposed methods and results, making this book a sound resource on the modern research application of perovskite composites with real commercial value. - Discusses the composition of perovskite materials and their properties, manufacturing and environmental stability - Includes both fundamentals and state-of-the-art developments - Features the main types of applications, including solar cells, photovoltaics, sensors and optoelectronic devices

Chemical Vapour Deposition (CVD)

Chemical Vapour Deposition (CVD)
Author: Kwang-Leong Choy
Publisher: CRC Press
Total Pages: 417
Release: 2019-06-07
Genre: Science
ISBN: 1000690733

This book offers a timely and complete overview on chemical vapour deposition (CVD) and its variants for the processing of nanoparticles, nanowires, nanotubes, nanocomposite coatings, thin and thick films, and composites. Chapters discuss key aspects, from processing, material structure and properties to practical use, cost considerations, versatility, and sustainability. The author presents a comprehensive overview of CVD and its potential in producing high performance, cost-effective nanomaterials and thin and thick films. Features Provides an up-to-date introduction to CVD technology for the fabrication of nanomaterials, nanostructured films, and composite coatings Discusses processing, structure, functionalization, properties, and use in clean energy, engineering, and biomedical grand challenges Covers thin and thick films and composites Compares CVD with other processing techniques in terms of structure/properties, cost, versatility, and sustainability Kwang-Leong Choy is the Director of the UCL Centre for Materials Discovery and Professor of Materials Discovery in the Institute for Materials Discovery at the University College London. She earned her D.Phil. from the University of Oxford, and is the recipient of numerous honors including the Hetherington Prize, Oxford Metallurgical Society Award, and Grunfeld Medal and Prize from the Institute of Materials (UK). She is an elected fellow of the Institute of Materials, Minerals and Mining, and the Royal Society of Chemistry.

Advancement of Intelligent Production

Advancement of Intelligent Production
Author: E. Usui
Publisher: Elsevier
Total Pages: 854
Release: 2016-07-29
Genre: Business & Economics
ISBN: 1483296636

As we move towards the 21st century, industries are compelled to turn from "high productivity and high precision" to "more intelligent and more human-oriented technology". This volume presents the existing state of the art of production/precision engineering and illuminates areas in which future work may proceed.

Nanostructured Films and Coatings

Nanostructured Films and Coatings
Author: Gan-Moog Chow
Publisher: Springer Science & Business Media
Total Pages: 379
Release: 2012-12-06
Genre: Technology & Engineering
ISBN: 9401140529

Nanostructured films and coatings possess unique properties due to both size and interface effects. They find many applications in areas such as electronics, catalysis, protection, data storage, optics and sensors. The focus of the present book is on synthesis and processing; advanced characterization techniques; properties (including mechanical, chemical, electronic, thermal, catalytic, and magnetic); modelling of interlayer and intralayer interfaces; and applications.

Handbook of Nanophysics

Handbook of Nanophysics
Author: Klaus D. Sattler
Publisher: CRC Press
Total Pages: 816
Release: 2010-09-17
Genre: Science
ISBN: 1420075411

Covering the key theories, tools, and techniques of this dynamic field, Handbook of Nanophysics: Principles and Methods elucidates the general theoretical principles and measurements of nanoscale systems. Each peer-reviewed chapter contains a broad-based introduction and enhances understanding of the state-of-the-art scientific content through fund