Surface Properties of Layered Structures

Surface Properties of Layered Structures
Author: Giorgio Benedek
Publisher: Springer Science & Business Media
Total Pages: 341
Release: 2012-12-06
Genre: Science
ISBN: 9401126844

Layered crystals, characterized by a quasi-two-dimensional character of certain physical properties, play an interesting role in surface science. First of all they provide excellent inert substrates for epitaxial deposition and physisorption studies. The surfaces of layered crystals, however, are interesting in their own right because they make a relevant class of low-dimensional phenomena accessible to surface probes. Change density waves, incommensurate structures, phonon anomalies and high Tc superconductivity are well known examples. This book collects a series of review articles written by outstanding specialists on the structural assessment and spectroscopy of layered structures with surface-sensitive probes such as scanning microscopy and helium atom scattering, the theoretical analysis of their electronic and vibrational surface states, and the investigation of physisorbed overlayers.

Layered Mineral Structures and their Application in Advanced Technologies

Layered Mineral Structures and their Application in Advanced Technologies
Author: M.F. Brigatti
Publisher: The Mineralogical Society of Great Britain and Ireland
Total Pages: 393
Release: 2011-11-15
Genre: Science
ISBN: 0903056291

Layered materials, because of their particular atomic arrangement, are commonly 2characterized by physical and chemical properties of great interest in numerous technological and environmental processes and applications, as better detailed in the body of this volume. Most of these properties play a significant role in Earth sciences, environmental sciences, technology, biotechnology, material sciences and many other scientific areas. The surface properties of layered materials control important interaction processes, such as coagulation, aggregation, sedimentation, filtration, catalysis and ionic transport in porous media. Layered minerals also control many aspects of Earths rheology, i.e. the movement of geological masses, at least as far down as the lower crust. Given this frameset, it should be no surprise that the extremely large field of investigation of these materials can, and in most of the cases must, be approached from several different viewpoints. However, providing full coverage of the immense literature devoted to all the topics above may be impractical, if not impossible. Nevertheless, providing our students, to whom this book is addressed, with fundamental knowledge on different disciplines and providing examples demonstrating the application of these foundations in their daily research, is feasible and certainly useful.

Thermal Stress Analysis of Composite Beams, Plates and Shells

Thermal Stress Analysis of Composite Beams, Plates and Shells
Author: Erasmo Carrera
Publisher: Academic Press
Total Pages: 442
Release: 2016-11-25
Genre: Science
ISBN: 0124200931

Thermal Stress Analysis of Composite Beams, Plates and Shells: Computational Modelling and Applications presents classic and advanced thermal stress topics in a cutting-edge review of this critical area, tackling subjects that have little coverage in existing resources. It includes discussions of complex problems, such as multi-layered cases using modern advanced computational and vibrational methods. Authors Carrera and Fazzolari begin with a review of the fundamentals of thermoelasticity and thermal stress analysis relating to advanced structures and the basic mechanics of beams, plates, and shells, making the book a self-contained reference. More challenging topics are then addressed, including anisotropic thermal stress structures, static and dynamic responses of coupled and uncoupled thermoelastic problems, thermal buckling, and post-buckling behavior of thermally loaded structures, and thermal effects on panel flutter phenomena, amongst others. Provides an overview of critical thermal stress theory and its relation to beams, plates, and shells, from classical concepts to the latest advanced theories Appeals to those studying thermoelasticity, thermoelastics, stress analysis, multilayered structures, computational methods, buckling, static response, and dynamic response Includes the authors' unified formulation (UF) theory, along with cutting-edge topics that receive little coverage in other references Covers metallic and composite structures, including a complete analysis and sample problems of layered structures, considering both mesh and meshless methods Presents a valuable resource for those working on thermal stress problems in mechanical, civil, and aerospace engineering settings

Surface Properties, Volume 95

Surface Properties, Volume 95
Author: Ilya Prigogine
Publisher: John Wiley & Sons
Total Pages: 448
Release: 1997-12-02
Genre: Science
ISBN: 9780471199564

The study of surfaces has experienced dramatic growth over the past decade. Now, the editors of the internationally celebrated series Advances in Chemical Physics have brought together in this self-contained, special topic volume contributions from leading researchers in the field treating some of the most crucial aspects of the experimental and theoretical study of surfaces. This work delves into such core issues as: * Kinetics and dynamics of hydrogen adsorption on silicon surfaces. * Potential energy surfaces of transition- metal-catalyzed chemical reactions. * High-resolution helium atom scattering as a proof of surface vibrations. * Ordering and phase transitions in adsorbed monolayers of diatomic molecules. * The influence of dimensionality on static and dynamic properties of a system. * New applications to fields as varied as catalysts and the passage of molecules through membranes. This valuable resource provides important insights into the current state of knowledge about surface properties. Prigogine and Rice's latest work will stimulate the imagination and motivate the exploration of other aspects of this fascinating subject.

Surface Layers - Structure-Property Relations

Surface Layers - Structure-Property Relations
Author: M.A.J. Somers
Publisher: Trans Tech Publications Ltd
Total Pages: 182
Release: 1994-03-23
Genre: Technology & Engineering
ISBN: 3035704864

Improvement of only the properties of the surface can largely improve the performance of the entire workpiece. Hence, engineering the surface by the application of surface layers has become of major importance. Two, principally different routes can be followed to obtain a surface layer: (i) treating the surface of the original material (laser/electron beam hardening, plasma treatments, and thermomechanical treatments like carburizing and nitriding) or (ii) covering the surface with another material.

Surface and Interface Science, Volumes 5 and 6

Surface and Interface Science, Volumes 5 and 6
Author: Klaus Wandelt
Publisher: John Wiley & Sons
Total Pages: 1532
Release: 2016-03-14
Genre: Science
ISBN: 3527411585

In eight volumes, Surface and Interface Science covers all fundamental aspects and offers a comprehensive overview of this research area for scientists working in the field, as well as an introduction for newcomers. Volume 5: Solid-Gas Interfaces I Topics covered: Basics of Adsorption and Desorption Surface Microcalorimetry Adsorption of Rare Gases Adsorption of Alkali and Other Electro-Positive Metals Halogen adsorption on metals Adsorption of Hydrogen Adsorption of Water Adsorption of (Small) Molecules on Metal Surfaces Surface Science Approach to Catalysis Adsorption, Bonding and Reactivity of Unsaturated and Multifunctional Molecules Volume 6: Solid-Gas Interfaces II Topics covered: Adsorption of Large Organic Molecules Chirality of Adsorbates Adsorption on Semiconductor Surfaces Adsorption on Oxide Surfaces Oscillatory Surface Reactions Statistical Surface Thermodynamics Theory of the Dynamics at Surfaces Atomic and Molecular Manipulation