Given that humans must give up fossil fuels—the ecological equivalent of a self-destructive addiction—alternatives are urgently needed. This book covers state-of-the-art methods of biomass conversion
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Molecular Machines presents a dynamic new approach to the physics of enzymes and DNA from the perspective of materials science. Unified around the concept of molecular deformability--how proteins and
In popular culture, science and theology have often been portrayed as antagonistic. Some writers have described the history of the debate in terms of a surrender by theology, a retreat from the field
The Advanced Forensic Science Series grew out of the recommendations from the 2009 NAS Report:Strengthening Forensic Science: A Path Forward. This volume, Materials Analysis in Forensic Sciencewill se
This text is an unbound, binder-ready edition.Callister and Rethwisch’s Fundamentals of Materials Science and Engineering 4th Edition continues to take the integrated approach to the organization of t
This package includes a three-hole punched, loose-leaf edition of ISBN 9781119175483 and a registration code for the WileyPLUS course associated with the text. Before you purchase, check with your ins
Today, materials science is an emerging field of science. It is growing internationally, which is evident by the international and intercontinental collaborations and exchanges. This book aims at prov
An authoritative and comprehensive reference relevant to all scientists and engineers in the field. This encyclopedia not only helps chemistry, materials science and physics researchers to understand
This volume contains a peer reviewed selection of the papers presented at the highly successful sixteenth meeting of the European Colloid and Interface Society which was held in Paris, France in Septe
This text is an unbound, binder-ready edition.Callister and Rethwisch’s Fundamentals of Materials Science and Engineering 4th Edition continues to take the integrated approach to the organization of t
This volume includes 35 contributions to the 24th Conference of the European Colloid and Interface Society which took place in September 2010 in Prague. The contributions from leading scientists cover
This book, the first published in this new sub-field of materials science, presents a coherent picture of the design principles and resulting properties of self-healing materials over all material cl
Thermodynamics in Materials Science, Second Edition is a clear presentation of how thermodynamic data is used to predict the behavior of a wide range of materials, a crucial component in the decision-
Raman scattering is now being applied with increasing success to a wide range of practical problems at the cutting edge of materials science. The purpose of this book is to make Raman spectroscopy und
Raman scattering is now being applied with increasing success to a wide range of practical problems at the cutting edge of materials science. The purpose of this book is to make Raman spectroscopy und
The proceedings of the above-titled MRS symposium, held in November 1995, address numerous areas of research including the growth and stress effects of nanostructure formation; the stress effects of f
Snappy the Nile crocodile introduces key science topics with a quirky bit of fun and asks questions to involve readers in exploring the topics further. In this book, find out all about materials, whet
This book describes new trends in the nanoscience of isotopic materials science. Assuming a background in graduate condensed matter physics and covering the fundamental aspects of isotopic materials s
Construction science and materials deals with the designing, planning and construction of buildings, roads, canals, tunnels etc. It is important to select the right materials to be used in specific co
Materials Science for Dentistry, Tenth Edition, is a standard resource for undergraduate and postgraduate courses in dentistry. It provides fundamental coverage of the materials on which dentistry dep
This book covers the approaches, applied methods and central participatory processes at the science-stakeholder interfaces embedded in the development of the "Earth
This book introduces the kinetics of materials, emphasizing reactions and phase transformations of importance in industrial applications and reflecting the full breadth of the field, from metals, cera
Purposeful Engagement in Science Learning provides a blueprint of how teachers and their students can engage in science learning that mirrors the way science is practiced. It is written for K–16 scien
Concerns around global warming have led to a nuclear renaissance in many countries. Meanwhile, the nuclear industry is already warning of a need to train more nuclear engineers and scientists who are
Purposeful Engagement in Science Learning provides a blueprint of how teachers and their students can engage in science learning that mirrors the way science is practiced. It is written for K–16 scien
"50 Years of Materials Science in Singapore goes through in vivid detail how a newly independent nation like Singapore developed in a short period of time a world-class research area in the field of m
This book is the 1st volume of the “SpringerBriefs in the Mathematics of Materials” and shows the overall introduction to the application of mathematics to materials science. In the anterior par
There is much interest in using biological structures for the fabrication of new functional materials. Recent developments in the particle character and behaviour of proteins and viral particles have
This book explains the formation of biofilm on materials surfaces in an industrial setting. The authors describe new developments in understanding of biofilm formation, detection, and control from the
Materials Science happens to be a relatively new field that pertains to the use of matter in various fields of science. It amalgamates principles of physics, chemistry and nanotechnology to look into
Materials science is a rapidly advancing field. Discoveries in this area are bound to affect various aspects of civilization. This book attempts to understand the multiple branches and concepts that c
Materials science is a rapidly advancing field. Discoveries in this area are bound to affect various aspects of civilization. This book attempts to understand the multiple branches and concepts that c
Master the fundamentals of material science with THE SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING OF MATERIALS, 7e. Filled with built-in learning tools, including chapter introductions and end-of-chapter summaries, glossa
This book has an important role in advancing non-classical materials on the macro and nanoscale. The book provides original, theoretical, and important experimental results. Some research uses non-rou
The Construction Materials Science Manual explains the science behind?the properties and behaviour of construction's most?fundamental materials (metals, cement and concrete, polymers, timber, bricks a
This book examines the problem of managing the flow of materials into, through, and out of a system in order to improve the efficiency and effectiveness of materials management. The subject is crucial
