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Chalcogenide Materials for Energy ConversionPathways to Oxygen and Hydrogen Reactions

N. Alonso-Vante

• Reviews Oxygen Reduction Reaction and Hydrogen Evolution Reaction materials based on chalcogenides

• Describes chemical energy conversion based on chalcogenide materials

• Examines both precious metal and non-precious metal catalysts

This book addresses electrocatalysis based on chalcogenides, particularly in the nanoscale domain. Special attention is paid to the hydrogen evolution reaction (HER) and the oxygen reduction reaction (ORR). [...]

ContentsIntroduction.- Fuel Cell Electrocatalysis.- Environmental Catalysis.- Precious Versus Non-Precious Electrocatalyst Centers.- Effect of Supports on Catalytic Centers.- Micro-Fuel Cells.- Outlook.

Fields of InterestElectrochemistry; Energy Harvesting; Energy Materials; Catalysis

Series TitleNanostructure Science and Technology

May 2018XIII, 226 p. 113 illus., 99 illus. in color. Hardcover. 155 x 235 mm

£ 109,99 | € 119,99 | $ 149.99ISBN 978-3-319-89610-6

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High-solid and Multi-phase Bioprocess EngineeringTheory and Practice

H. Chen

• Focuses on high-solid and multi-phase bioprocess engineering to address the challenges in bio-industry

• Proposes the new principles of periodic intensification for bioprocess optimization and scale-up

This book provides a comprehensive description of theories and applications of high-solid and multi-phase bioprocess engineering, which is considered as an important way to address the challenges of “high energy consumption, high pollution and […]

ContentsIntroduction.- Physical-chemical Properties of Solid Substrates.- Intensify Bioreaction Accessibility and Feedstock Refinery Process.- Microbe and Multi-enzyme Systems of High-solid & Multi-phase […]

Fields of InterestBiochemical Engineering; Renewable and Green Energy; Biological Techniques; Applied Microbiology

Series TitleGreen Chemistry and Sustainable Technology

June 2018XII, 359 p. 135 illus., 85 illus. in color. Hardcover. 155 x 235 mm

£ 109,99 | € 129,99 | $ 159.99ISBN 978-981-10-6351-0


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Polymeric Gene Delivery SystemsY. Cheng (Ed)

• Builds on the reputation and historical significance of the Topics in Current Chemistry book series

• Presents comprehensive reviews of established and emerging topics in modern chemical research

• Supervised by Editors and an Editorial Board of world-leading chemists

The series Topics in Current Chemistry Collections presents critical reviews from the journal Topics in Current Chemistry organized in topical volumes. The scope of coverage is all areas of chemical science including the interfaces with related […]

ContentsHistory of Polymeric Gene Delivery Systems.- Polymer–Nucleic Acid Interactions.- Polysaccharide-based Nanoparticles for Gene Delivery.- Peptide-Based and Polypeptide-Based Gene Delivery Systems.- […]

Fields of InterestPolymer Sciences; Biomedical Engineering; Biomaterials

Series TitleTopics in Current Chemistry Collections

December 2018VIII, 358 p. Hardcover. 155 x 235 mm

£ 199,99 | € 229,99 | $ 279.99ISBN 978-3-319-77865-5


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Industrial Applications of Poly(lactic acid)M. L. Di Lorenzo, R. Androsch (Eds)

• Overview chapters introduce the newcomer to the topic covered

• Series covers hot topics of frontier research summarized by reputed scientists in the field

• Volumes are useful and of relevance for a long period of time

The series Advances in Polymer Science presents critical reviews of the present and future trends in polymer and biopolymer science. It covers all areas of research in polymer and biopolymer science including chemistry, physical chemistry, […]

ContentsProcessing of Poly(lactic acid).- Applications of poly(lactic acid) in commodities and specialties.- Poly(lactic acid) as biomaterial for cardiovascular devices and tissue engineering […]

Fields of InterestPolymer Sciences; Characterization and Evaluation of Materials; Materials Engineering; Biomedical Engineering

Series TitleAdvances in Polymer Science

August 2018VII, 228 p. 50 illus., 46 illus. in color. Hardcover. 155 x 235 mm

£ 199,99 | € 219,99 | $ 279.99ISBN 978-3-319-75458-1


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AntibacterialsVolume I

J. F. Fisher, S. Mobashery, M. J. Miller (Eds)




Medicinal chemistry is both science and art. The science of medicinal chemistry offers mankind one of its best hopes for improving the quality of life. The art of medicinal chemistry continues to challenge its practitioners with the need for both […]

ContentsAntibacterial New Target Discovery: Sentinel Examples, Strategies, and Surveying Success.- The Antibiotic Future.- Synergistic Antibiotic Combinations.- Antibiotic Adjuvants.- Allosteric […]

Fields of InterestMedicinal Chemistry; Biochemistry, general; Organic Chemistry

Series TitleTopics in Medicinal Chemistry

August 2018XIII, 194 p. 20 illus. Hardcover. 155 x 235 mm

£ 192,00 | € 219,00 | $ 259.00ISBN 978-3-319-68096-5


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AntibacterialsVolume II

J. F. Fisher, S. Mobashery, M. J. Miller (Eds)




Medicinal chemistry is both science and art. The science of medicinal chemistry offers mankind one of its best hopes for improving the quality of life. The art of medicinal chemistry continues to challenge its practitioners with the need for both […]

ContentsNucleoside Natural Product Antibiotics Targetting Microbial Cell Wall Biosynthesis.- The Cyclic Lipopeptide Antibiotics.- Fully Synthetic Tetracyclines: Increasing Chemical Diversity to Combat […]

Fields of InterestMedicinal Chemistry; Biochemistry, general; Organic Chemistry


July 2018XIII, 215 p. 15 illus. in color. Hardcover. 155 x 235 mm

£ 192,00 | € 219,00 | $ 259.00ISBN 978-3-319-70838-6


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Modern Ylide ChemistryApplications in Ligand Design, Organic and Catalytic Transformations

V. H. Gessner (Ed)

• Provides readers with an overview of ylide ligands: structures, properties and coordination chemistry

• Presents new prospects in organic synthesis utilising ylide-based reactions

• Offers a detailed overview of ylide ligands and ylidic compounds in catalytic transformations

This volume covers recent advances in the chemistry of ylidic compounds with focus on their application in the design of ligands with unique donor properties, the development of novel organic transformations as well as the use of ylides in […]

ContentsStructure and Reactivity of Carbones and Ylide Stabilized Carbenes: Contributions from Theory.- Synthesis, Structure, and Reactivity of Carbodiphosphoranes,Carbodicarbenes,and Related Species.- […]

Fields of InterestCatalysis; Organic Chemistry; Physical Chemistry

Series TitleStructure and Bonding

May 2018IX, 160 p. 40 illus., 30 illus. in color. Hardcover. 155 x 235 mm

£ 199,99 | € 219,99 | $ 279.99ISBN 978-3-319-89544-4


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Total Synthesis of Natural Products with Antimicrobial ActivityA. Giltrap

• Focuses on the development of efficient and scalable total syntheses of natural products that can be used as preferred scaffolds for anti-infective drug discovery

• Describes the total synthesis of two antimicrobial non-ribosomal peptides (NRPs) classes: teixobactin and skyllamycins

• Demonstrates how synthetic NRPs’ natural products can be used to inhibit the growth of biofilms and combat bacterial pathogens

This thesis focuses on the development of efficient and scalable total syntheses of natural products that can be used as preferred scaffolds for anti-infective drug discovery. It describes the total synthesis of two classes of antimicrobial […]

ContentsIntroduction.- Total Synthesis of Teixobactin.- Synthesis of Deshydroxy Skyllamycins A-C.- Total Synthesis of Skyllamycins A-C.- Experimental.

Fields of InterestMedicinal Chemistry; Medical Biochemistry; Drug Resistance

Series TitleSpringer Theses

May 2018XXIV, 268 p. 144 illus., 59 illus. in color. Hardcover. 155 x 235 mm

£ 109,99 | € 129,99 | $ 159.99ISBN 978-981-10-8805-6


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Knit Spacer FabricsDesign, Properties, and Applications

N. Gokarneshan

• Highlights the advantages of warp knit spacer fabrics over weft knit ones

• Discusses the impact behavior of spacer fabric, impacted at different energy levels

• Also highlights the theoretical spherical ball compression model and correlates it with experimental results

This book highlights the developments in the design of knit spacer fabrics, and their applications. Warp knit spacer fabrics have gained prominence over weft knit counterparts in terms of applications, due to the versatility of their structures. […]

Contents1. Stab resistance of warp knitted spacer fabrics.- 2. Spherical compression properties of knitted spacer fabrics.- 3. Protective properties of warp knitted spacer fabrics under impact in […]

Fields of InterestTextile Engineering; Industrial and Production Engineering; Characterization and Evaluation of Materials; Computer Applications in Chemistry

Series TitleTextile Science and Clothing Technology

August 2018IX, 221 p. 105 illus., 37 illus. in color. Hardcover. 155 x 235 mm

£ 109,99 | € 119,99 | $ 149.99ISBN 978-981-10-4243-0


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Edible Insects in Sustainable Food SystemsA. Halloran, R. Flore, P. Vantomme, N. Roos (Eds)

• Takes a multi-disciplinary approach to analyzing how insects contribute to food systems around the world

• Includes unique research on edible insects from Asia, Europe, North America and Africa

• Features state-of-the-art research on farmed, semi-cultivated and wild insect species

This text provides an important overview of the contributions of edible insects to ecological sustainability, livelihoods, nutrition and health, food culture and food systems around the world. [...]

ContentsPart I: Introduction to insects.- Insects: key biological features.- Part II: Culture.- Insect consumption in the Arctic.- An ethnographic account of the role of edible insects in the Adi tribe of […]

Fields of InterestFood Science; Nutrition; Sustainable Development; Agriculture

May 2018XVII, 479 p. 80 illus., 64 illus. in color. Hardcover. 155 x 235 mm

£ 179,99 | € 199,99 | $ 239.00ISBN 978-3-319-74010-2


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Assembled Lanthanide Complexes with Advanced Photophysical PropertiesY. Hirai

• Nominated as an outstanding PhD thesis by Hokkaido University

• Expands readers’ understanding by explaining the details of how to synthesize and measure assembled lanthanide complexes

• Provides detailed, unprecedented information on microscopy and computation aspects

This thesis provides essential information on the systematic design of assembled lanthanide complexes for functional luminescent materials. It discusses the relationships between assembled structures and photo, thermal, and mechanical properties […]

ContentsGeneral introduction.- Luminescent lanthanide coordination polymers with densely-packed structures for high energy transfer efficiency.- Luminescent lanthanide-mixed coordination polymers for […]

Fields of InterestOrganometallic Chemistry; Inorganic Chemistry; Tribology, Corrosion and Coatings; Polymer Sciences


May 2018XV, 106 p. Hardcover. 155 x 235 mm

£ 99,99 | € 109,99 | $ 139.99ISBN 978-981-10-8931-2


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Physical Chemistry EssentialsA. Hofmann

• An accessible and concise step-by-step introduction to the essentials of physical chemistry for undergraduate students

• Includes carefully prepared illustrative color images, and numerical exercises and problems and solutions for self-study

• Offers a rich resource and great support for teaching and learning physical chemistry at undergraduate level

This textbook covers the fundamentals of physical chemistry, explaining the concepts in an accessible way and guiding the readers in a step-by-step manner. The contents are broadly divided into two sections: the classical physico-chemical topics […]

ContentsPhysico-chemical data and resources.- Thermodynamics.- Mixtures and Phases.- Solutions of Electrolytes.- Molecules in Motion.- Kinetics.- Catalysis.- The Fabric of Atoms.- Quantum Mechanics of […]

Fields of InterestPhysical Chemistry; Biochemistry, general; Engineering Thermodynamics, Heat and Mass Transfer; Thermodynamics; Biomedical Engineering; Biochemical Engineering

May 2018XV, 499 p. 181 illus., 164 illus. in color. Hardcover. 155 x 235 mm

£ 44,99 | € 49,99 | $ 59.99ISBN 978-3-319-74166-6


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Synthesis and Characterisation of Non-Fullerene Electron Acceptors for Organic PhotovoltaicsS. Holliday

• Nominated as an outstanding Ph.D. thesis by Imperial College London

• Includes a detailed introduction to the science behind polymer solar cells

• Provides detailed information on synthetic procedures and molecular modeling data used to predict physical properties

This book reports on the design, synthesis and characterization of new small molecule electron acceptors for polymer solar cells. Starting with a detailed introduction to the science behind polymer solar cells, the author then goes on to review […]

ContentsIntroduction.- Truxenone Based Electron Acceptors.- A Simple Linear Acceptor with Dye-Based Flanking Groups.- Extended Linear Acceptors with an Indacenodithiophene Core.- Experimental Procedures.

Fields of InterestPolymer Sciences; Renewable and Green Energy; Optical and Electronic Materials


May 2018XVIII, 105 p. 60 illus., 33 illus. in color. Hardcover. 155 x 235 mm

£ 99,99 | € 109,99 | $ 139.99ISBN 978-3-319-77090-1


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Food Security Governance in the Arctic-Barents RegionK. Hossain, D. Raheem, S. Cormier

• Offers an interdisciplinary approach towards food security and its overarching governance in the Barents / Arctic region

• Demonstrates the need to strengthen food security by highlighting the international / regional legal tools and institutional policy framework that shapes the region

• Examines food safety issues from human activities and safety concerns resulting from emerging human activities taking place in the region

Food Security Governance in the Arctic-Barents Region provides a multidisciplinary perspective on the major food security and safety challenges faced in the Arctic region. The authors address existing gaps in current knowledge of the coordination […]

ContentsChapter 01- Introduction.- Chapter 02- Food security - a basic need for humans.- Chapter 03- General Background: Food Security in the Arctic-Barents region.- Chapter 04- What types of foods are […]

Fields of InterestFood Science; Environmental Law/Policy/Ecojustice; Nutrition

May 2018XVII, 142 p. 16 illus. in color. Hardcover. 155 x 235 mm

£ 89,99 | € 99,99 | $ 119.99ISBN 978-3-319-75755-1


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Stimuli-Responsive Dewetting/Wetting Smart Surfaces and InterfacesA. Hozumi, L. Jiang, H. Lee, M. Shimomura (Eds)

• Summarizes the latest studies on stimuli-responsive dewetting/wetting smart surfaces and interfaces

• Reviews the key recent research on stimuli-responsive dewetting/wetting smart surfaces and interfaces

Superhydrophobic surfaces, artificially mimicking lotus leaves, have captured the attention of scientists and engineers over the past few decades. Recent trends have shifted from superhydrophobicity to superominipohobicity, or […]

ContentsChapter1. Introduction of Stimuli-Responsive Wetting/Dewetting Smart Surfaces and Interfaces.- Part 1. Stimuli-Responsive Dewetting/Wetting Surfaces/Interfaces. Chapter 2. Photo-Responsive […]

Fields of InterestPolymer Sciences; Nanotechnology; Plant Sciences

Series TitleBiologically-Inspired Systems

August 2018VIII, 382 p. 298 illus., 204 illus. in color. Hardcover. 155 x 235 mm

£ 89,99 | € 99,99 | $ 119.99ISBN 978-3-319-92653-7


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Photochemistry for Biomedical ApplicationsFrom Device Fabrication to Diagnosis and Therapy

Y. Ito (Ed)

• Provides a comprehensive overview of state-of-the-art medical applications of photochemistry

• Reviews the latest research progress in relevant fields

• Covers basic principles and applications of photochemistry

This book describes medical applications of photochemistry. In the first part, a general introduction to photochemistry and related phototechnologies is provided. [...]

ContentsPhotochemistry.- Photochemical processed materials.- Photo-fabrication.- Microarray chips (in vitro diagnosis).- Clinical Diagnostic Imaging.- Surface modification for medical devices.- Dental […]

Fields of InterestPhysical Chemistry; Biomedical Engineering; Biomaterials; Biomedical Engineering/Biotechnology; Regenerative Medicine/Tissue Engineering; Medicinal Chemistry

September 2018VIII, 313 p. 198 illus., 134 illus. in color. Hardcover. 155 x 235 mm

£ 109,99 | € 119,99 | $ 149.99ISBN 978-981-13-0151-3


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Progress in the Chemistry of Organic Natural Products 107A. D. Kinghorn, H. Falk, S. Gibbons, J. Kobayashi, Y. Asakawa, J. Liu (Eds)

• Written by recognized authorities in the field

• Provides comprehensive and up-to-date reviews in the topic

• Part of a well-known seriesThe first review describes examples of very promising compounds discovered from plants acquired from Africa, Southeast Asia, the Americas, and the Caribbean region with potential anticancer activity. These include plant secondary metabolites of […]

ContentsThe search for anticancer agents from tropical plants.- Chemistry and biology of Mexican medicinal plants.

Fields of InterestOrganic Chemistry; Pharmaceutical Sciences/Technology; Medicinal Chemistry

Series TitleProgress in the Chemistry of Organic Natural Products

August 2018IX, 159 p. 96 illus., 39 illus. in color. Hardcover. 155 x 235 mm

£ 219,99 | € 249,99 | $ 299.99ISBN 978-3-319-93505-8


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Ionic Liquids IIB. Kirchner, E. Perlt (Eds)





ContentsIonic Liquids in Lithium-Ion Batteries.- Ionic Liquids for Supercapacitor Applications.- Electrochemical Synthesis of Battery Electrode Materials from Ionic Liquids.- Ionic Liquid-Liquid […]

Fields of InterestPhysical Chemistry; Energy Storage; Organic Chemistry; Nanochemistry; Inorganic Chemistry


September 2018IX, 289 p. Hardcover. 155 x 235 mm

£ 119,99 | € 139,99 | $ 169.99ISBN 978-3-319-89793-6


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The Scaling of Relaxation ProcessesF. Kremer, A. Loidl (Eds)

• Summarizes methods to analyze dielectric properties over the whole spectral range from µHz up to the Infrared

• Describes how to trace the scaling and the mutual interactions of relaxation processes

• Dynamic glass transition and secondary relaxations, but as well far infrared vibrations, like the Boson peak

The dielectric properties especially of glassy materials are nowadays explored at widely varying temperatures and pressures without any gap in the spectral range from µHz up to the Infrared, thus covering typically 20 decades or more. This […]

ContentsThe scaling of relaxation processes – revisited.- Glassy dynamics from mHz to THz.- The dynamic glass transition as reflected in it s inter-molecular dynamics and intra-molecular mobility.- The […]

Fields of InterestSpectroscopy/Spectrometry; Atomic/Molecular Structure and Spectra; Characterization and Evaluation of Materials; Polymer Sciences; Statistical Physics and Dynamical Systems; Physical Chemistry

Series TitleAdvances in Dielectrics

August 2018VIII, 409 p. 212 illus., 175 illus. in color. Hardcover. 155 x 235 mm

£ 109,99 | € 129,99 | $ 159.99ISBN 978-3-319-72705-9


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Free-Radical Synthesis and Functionalization of HeterocyclesY. Landais (Ed)

• Provides readers with an overview of free-radical chemistry as an environmentally benign synthetic strategy to access heterocycles

• Emphasizes the high bond forming efficiency of using radical cascade and electron-transfer processes

• Highlights the latest developments in use of light and metal-catalysis to trigger single electron transfer (SET) processes

This volume describes the recent developments in the free-radical mediated synthesis and elaboration of heterocycles. The first chapter, dealing with radical cascade processes illustrates the power and the beauty of radical chemistry with some […]

ContentsPhotocatalyzed Formation of Heterocycles.- C–H activation via radical processes using photo-excited ketones.- Free Radicals in Heterocycle Functionalization.- Heteroatom-Centred Radicals for the […]

Fields of InterestOrganic Chemistry; Catalysis; Green Chemistry

Series TitleTopics in Heterocyclic Chemistry

May 2018VII, 352 p. 454 illus., 18 illus. in color. Hardcover. 155 x 235 mm

£ 199,99 | € 229,99 | $ 279.99ISBN 978-3-319-89520-8


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New Frontiers in Organoselenium CompoundsE. J. Lenardão, C. Santi, L. Sancineto

• Brings to readers the state of the art of organoselenium compounds as reagents and catalysts, in particular for green chemistry

• Provides a comprehensive overview on bioactive organoselenium compounds and their potential therapeutic uses

• Introduces academic and industrial researchers into the realm of the natural occurring organoselenium compounds and their role in natural systems

This book presents recent advances in and perspectives on the use of organoselenium compounds, primarily highlighting the new frontiers in the field of Green Chemistry, their therapeutic and biological relevance and new materials. Throughout its […]

ContentsChapter 1.Organoselenium compounds as reagents and catalysts to develop new green protocols.- Chapter 2.Bioactive organoselenium compounds and therapeutic perspectives.- Chapter 3.Organoselenium […]

Fields of InterestOrganic Chemistry; Medicinal Chemistry; Catalysis

July 2018VIII, 189 p. 187 illus., 39 illus. in color. Hardcover. 155 x 235 mm

£ 99,99 | € 109,99 | $ 139.99ISBN 978-3-319-92404-5


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Chemistry and Chemical Technologies in Waste ValorizationC. S. K. Lin (Ed)





ContentsSonocatalysis: A Potential Sustainable Pathway for the Valorization of Lignocellulosic Biomass and Derivatives.- Waste Printed Circuit Board (PCB) Recycling Techniques.- Chemical Valorization of […]

Fields of InterestBiotechnology; Industrial Chemistry/Chemical Engineering; Environmental Chemistry


July 2018X, 283 p. Hardcover. 155 x 235 mm

£ 139,99 | € 159,99 | $ 199.99ISBN 978-3-319-90652-2


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Postharvest Biology and Technology of Temperate FruitsS. A. Mir, M. A. Shah, M. M. Mir (Eds)

• Uniquely focuses on postharvest handling and technology of temperate fruits

• Covers fundamental issues such as the means of maintaining and enhancing quality, minimizing postharvest losses, and recommended storage technology

• Targeted towards researchers, food/fruit technologists, postgraduate students, and others working in industry

This edited volume provides insight into temperate fruits, with an emphasis on postharvest physiology, storage, packaging and technologies for maintaining fruit quality. Chapters are devoted to individual fruits and focus on fundamental issues […]

ContentsDiversity and production of temperate fruits.- Orchard management of temperate fruits.- Nutritional and health benefits of temperate fruits.- Postharvest technologies for shelf life enhancement of […]

Fields of InterestFood Science; Plant Sciences; Quality Control, Reliability, Safety and Risk

XII, 415 p. 17 illus., 13 illus. in color. Hardcover. 155 x 235 mm

£ 109,99 | € 119,99 | $ 149.99ISBN 978-3-319-76842-7


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PhotochemistryA Modern Theoretical Perspective

M. Persico, G. Granucci

• Contains an in-depth explanation of molecular dynamics phenomena

• Provides questions and exercises at the end of each chapter

• Presents supplementary material that includes animations of molecular dynamics illustrating theoretical concepts

This book offers an introduction to photochemistry for students with a minimal background in physical chemistry and molecular quantum mechanics. The focus is from a theoretical perspective and highlights excited state dynamics. [...]

ContentsChapter 1. Introduction.- Chapter 2. Molecular states.- Chapter 3. Electronic excitation and decay.- Chapter 4. Fast nonadiabatic dynamics.- Chapter 5. Charge and energy transfer.- Chapter 6. […]

Fields of InterestTheoretical and Computational Chemistry; Physical Chemistry; Inorganic Chemistry

Series TitleTheoretical Chemistry and Computational Modelling


£ 59,99 | € 69,99 | $ 84.99ISBN 978-3-319-89971-8


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Stereoselective Heterocycle Synthesis via Alkene DifunctionalizationBulky Phosphine Ligands Enable Pd-Catalyzed Arylhalogenation, Arylcyanation and Diarylation

D. A. Petrone

• Nominated as an outstanding Ph.D. thesis by the University of Toronto, Canada

• Includes extensive background literature on Pd-catalyzed cross-coupling chemistry and catalytic carbon–halogen bond formation

This book investigates the use of palladium modified by bulky ligands as catalysts for new chemical transformations that rapidly assemble several classes of complex heterocyles. It documents the development of new chemical reactions involving […]

ContentsDiastereoselective Synthesis of Heterocycles via Intramolecular Pd-Catalyzed Alkene Aryliodination.- Pd-Catalyzed Diastereoselective Carbocyanation Reactions of Chiral N-Allyl Carboxamides and […]

Fields of InterestOrganometallic Chemistry; Catalysis; Medicinal Chemistry


May 2018XXIX, 365 p. 167 illus., 12 illus. in color. Hardcover. 155 x 235 mm

£ 109,99 | € 129,99 | $ 159.99ISBN 978-3-319-77506-7


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Nonlinear Dielectric SpectroscopyR. Richert (Ed)

• Introduces the ideas and concepts of nonlinear dielectric spectroscopy

• Provides insight into the experimental technologies

• Discusses various approaches to nonlinear dielectric features in individual chapters by specialists in their respective fields

This book introduces the ideas and concepts of nonlinear dielectric spectroscopy, outlines its history, and provides insight into the present state of the art of the experimental technology and understanding of nonlinear dielectric effects. […]

ContentsIntroduction.- Experiment.- Theory/Modeling.

Fields of InterestSpectroscopy/Spectrometry; Atoms and Molecules in Strong Fields, Laser Matter Interaction; Characterization and Evaluation of Materials; Electrochemistry; Soft and Granular Matter, Complex Fluids and Microfluidics

Series TitleAdvances in Dielectrics

July 2018VIII, 372 p. Hardcover. 155 x 235 mm

£ 109,99 | € 129,99 | $ 159.99ISBN 978-3-319-77573-9


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Molecular Recognition of DNA Double HelixGene Regulation and Photochemistry of BrU Substituted DNA

A. Saha

• Nominated by Kyoto University as an outstanding Ph.D. thesis

• Benefits readers as the design and synthesis of small molecules as articifial transcriptional activators is explained

• Motivates readers to use this method as a detection tool for other small molecules by conjugating a pyrene-type electron with rich moiety

In this book, the molecular recognition of DNA using small molecules is discussed, with a study of the photochemistry of BrU-labeled DNA. The purposes of the study were to develop small molecules for regenerative medicine, to develop a method to […]

Contents1. Overview of DNA minor groove binding synthetic small molecules and photochemistry of BrU substituted DNA.- 2. Synthesis and Biological Evaluation of Targeted Transcriptional Activator with […]

Fields of InterestBioorganic Chemistry; Nucleic Acid Chemistry; Regenerative Medicine/Tissue Engineering


May 2018XVI, 114 p. 58 illus., 50 illus. in color. Hardcover. 155 x 235 mm

£ 99,99 | € 109,99 | $ 139.99ISBN 978-981-10-8745-5


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Innovative Polymeric AdsorbentsRadiation-Induced Graft Polymerization

K. Saito, K. Fujiwara, T. Sugo

• Provides an intriguing description of how functional polymer chains are grafted onto existing trunk polymers

• Covers all aspects of the methodology and procedure, from small-scale preparation in university laboratories to mass production in private companies

• Facilitates understanding of the structure of adsorbents and the principle of adsorption with abundant figures and illustrative diagrams

This book presents the reader with a story-based narrative of discovery and development of radiation-induced graft polymerization. The report presented here accomplishes this by relating the inspiring account of research and development based on […]

Contents1. Fundamentals of Radiation-Induced Graft Polymerization.- 2. Scientific Findings on Graft Chains.- 3. Revolution in the Form of Polymeric Adsorbents 1: Porous Hollow-Fiber Membranes and Porous […]

Fields of InterestPolymer Sciences; Environmental Chemistry; Analytical Chemistry; Effects of Radiation/Radiation Protection

May 2018XIII, 185 p. 155 illus., 5 illus. in color. Hardcover. 155 x 235 mm

£ 99,99 | € 109,99 | $ 139.99ISBN 978-981-10-8562-8

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Communicable Diseases of the Developing WorldA. K. Saxena (Ed)

• Collects international expertise on communicable diseases of developing countries

• Presents the latest medicinal chemistry strategies used against viral infectious diseases

This book reviews the current strategies and challenges for the treatment of bacterial, fungal, parasitic and viral infectious diseases in developing countries. Contributing authors present expert analysis on the transmission, epidemiology, […]

ContentsClinical Management of Ebola Virus Disease: Current and Future Approaches.- Anti-HIV Agents: Current Status and Recent Trends.- Lymphatic Filariasis: Current Status of Elimination Using […]

Fields of InterestMedicinal Chemistry; Pharmaceutical Sciences/Technology; Tropical Medicine


May 2018VII, 253 p. 50 illus., 20 illus. in color. Hardcover. 155 x 235 mm

£ 199,99 | € 229,99 | $ 279.99ISBN 978-3-319-78252-2


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Many-Body Methods for Atoms, Molecules and ClustersJ. Schirmer

• Presents many-body theory using the language of quantum chemistry and molecular physics

• Provides a concise, yet rigorous guide to many-body Green’s functions, propagators, and Feynman diagrams

• Bridges the gap between the genuine many-body and conventional wave-function-based methods

This book provides an introduction to many-body methods for applications in quantum chemistry. […]

ContentsPart I Many-Electron Systems and the Electron Propagator.- Systems of identical particles.- Second quantization.- One-particle Green’s function.- Part II Formalism of Diagrammatic Perturbation […]

Fields of InterestTheoretical and Computational Chemistry; Theoretical, Mathematical and Computational Physics; Math. Applications in Chemistry; Mathematical Applications in the Physical Sciences; Atomic/Molecular Structure and Spectra; Physical Chemistry

Series TitleLecture Notes in Chemistry

September 2018XI, 330 p. 53 illus., 2 illus. in color. Hardcover. 155 x 235 mm

£ 109,99 | € 129,99 | $ 159.99ISBN 978-3-319-93601-7


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Label-Free BiosensingAdvanced Materials, Devices and Applications

M. J. Schöning, A. Poghossian (Eds)

• A comprehensive source of information on all facets of label-free biosensors

• In invaluable source of information for both experts and beginners in the field

• Stimulates new ideas for further development of label-free biosensing technologies

This volume summarizes the state-of-the-art technologies, key advances and future trends in the field of label-free biosensing. It provides detailed insights into the different types of solid-state, label-free biosensors, their underlying […]

ContentsNanomaterial-modified Capacitive Field-effect Biosensors.- Silicon Nanowire Field-effect Biosensors.- Label-free Biosensors Based on III-Nitride Semiconductors.- (Bio-)chemical Sensing and Imaging […]

Fields of InterestNanochemistry; Nanotechnology and Microengineering; Nanotechnology; Biomedical Engineering/Biotechnology; Biological and Medical Physics, Biophysics; Biological Techniques

Series TitleSpringer Series on Chemical Sensors and Biosensors

July 2018XII, 480 p. 200 illus., 149 illus. in color. Hardcover. 155 x 235 mm

£ 219,99 | € 249,99 | $ 299.99ISBN 978-3-319-75219-8


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Simultaneous Catalytic Removal of Diesel Soot and NOxW. Shangguan, G. Zou, Z. Jiang

• Summarizes simultaneous soot-NOx removal using catalysts

• Focuses on the balance between oxidation and reduction processes in reactions

• Proposes a reaction mechanism based on kinetics

This book not only explores catalysis processes in redox reactions but also proposes a potential after-treatment strategy. Summarizing the authors’ major works, it offers a guidebook for those working on environmental and industrial catalysis. It […]

ContentsIntroduction.- Catalytic Materials for Simultaneous NOx-soot Removal.- Kinetics Study for Simultaneous NOx-sootRemoval.- Effect Factors for NOx-soot Removal.- Conclusions and Prospects.

Fields of InterestIndustrial Chemistry/Chemical Engineering; Automotive Engineering; Environmental Engineering/Biotechnology

Series TitleEnergy and Environment Research in China

August 2018X, 128 p. 104 illus., 16 illus. in color. Hardcover. 155 x 235 mm

£ 99,99 | € 109,99 | $ 139.99ISBN 978-981-10-7265-9


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Targeting Protein-Protein Interactions by Small MoleculesC. Sheng, G. I. Georg (Eds)

• Provides a comprehensive description of state-of-the-art strategies for the discovery of small molecule inhibitors of protein-protein interactions

• Highlights successful examples and the clinical development of small molecule inhibitors of protein-protein interactions

• Describes the recent advances in small molecule inhibitors acting on new targets

This book comprehensively reviews the state-of-the-art strategies developed for protein-protein interaction (PPI) inhibitors, and highlights the success stories in new drug discovery and development. Consisting of two parts with twelve chapters, […]

ContentsPart 1 Current strategies for the discovery of small-molecule inhibitors of protein–protein interactions.- Overview of Protein-protein Interactions and Small Molecule Inhibitors under Clinical […]

Fields of InterestMedicinal Chemistry; Pharmaceutical Sciences/Technology; Bioorganic Chemistry; Protein Science

July 2018XI, 329 p. 132 illus., 100 illus. in color. Hardcover. 155 x 235 mm

£ 109,99 | € 129,99 | $ 159.99ISBN 978-981-13-0772-0


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Sesquiterpene LactonesAdvances in their Chemistry and Biological Aspects

V. P. Sülsen, V. S. Martino (Eds)

• Presents an essential update on the state of knowledge concerning the chemistry and bioactivity of sesquiterpene lactones

• Discusses the potential of sesquiterpene lactones as lead molecules for the development of new drugs

• Provides an overview of the most commonly used techniques for the isolation, identification and evaluation of sesquiterpene lactones’ antiprotozoal and antiproliferative activity

This book addresses chemical and biological aspects related to sesquiterpene lactones (STLs). [...]

ContentsPart1. Chemical and biochemical aspects of sesquiterpene lactones.- Chapter1. Overview.- Chapter2. Ancient and modern concepts about the asteraceae taxonomy.- Chapter3. Chemotaxonomic study of […]

Fields of InterestMedicinal Chemistry; Pharmacology/Toxicology; Organic Chemistry; Biochemistry, general

June 2018XXII, 371 p. 172 illus., 14 illus. in color. Hardcover. 155 x 235 mm

£ 109,99 | € 129,99 | $ 159.99ISBN 978-3-319-78273-7


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The Role of Water in ATP Hydrolysis Energy Transduction by Protein MachineryM. Suzuki (Ed)

• Provides approaches to the essence of life functions

• Links biology and chemical physics• Sets forth revolutionary concepts for

biological molecular functionsThis book introduces recent progress in biological energetics from ATP hydrolysis to molecular machineries. The role of water is now recognized to be essential in biological molecular energetics. [...]

Contents Part I: Basis of ATP Hydrolysis Reaction.- 1. Free Energy Analyses for the ATP Hydrolysis in Aqueous Solution by Large-Scale QM/MM Simulations Combined with a Theory of Solutions.- 2. Role of […]

Fields of InterestPhysical Chemistry; Protein-Ligand Interactions; Biological and Medical Physics, Biophysics

June 2018IX, 353 p. 124 illus., 100 illus. in color. Hardcover. 155 x 235 mm

£ 109,99 | € 129,99 | $ 159.99ISBN 978-981-10-8458-4


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Molecular Electronic Control Over Tunneling Charge Transfer Plasmons ModesS. F. Tan

• Demonstrates that quantum-plasmonics is possible at length scales that are useful for real applications

• Outlines the fabrication of a molecular electronic circuit using two plasmonic resonators, a structure that can capture light in the form of plasmons, bridged by a monolayer of molecules

• Explores possible new design routes for plasmonics–electronics

This thesis describes the controlled immobilization of molecules between two cuboidal metal nanoparticles by means of a self-assembly method to control the quantum plasmon resonances. It demonstrates that quantum-plasmonics is possible at length […]

ContentsGeneral Introduction.- Plasmonics Properties, Stability and Chemical Reactivity of Metal Nanoparticles – A Literature Review.- Self-Assembly of Silver Nanoparticles with Sub-Nanometer Separation.- […]

Fields of InterestNanochemistry; Quantum Physics; Nanotechnology; Microwaves, RF and Optical Engineering


August 2018XXXIV, 115 p. 55 illus., 46 illus. in color. Hardcover. 155 x 235 mm

£ 99,99 | € 109,99 | $ 139.99ISBN 978-981-10-8802-5


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Polymer Synthesis Based on Triple-bond Building BlocksB. Z. Tang, R. Hu (Eds)





ContentsHelical Polyacetylenes Induced via Noncovalent Chiral Interactions and Their Applications as Chiral Materials.- Recent New Methodologies for Acetylenic Polymers with Advanced Functionalities.- […]

Fields of InterestPolymer Sciences; Optical and Electronic Materials; Optics, Lasers, Photonics, Optical Devices



£ 179,99 | € 199,99 | $ 249.99ISBN 978-3-319-78041-2


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Polymer GelsSynthesis and Characterization

V. K. Thakur, M. K. Thakur (Eds)

• Provides a comprehensive summary of the synthesis and characterization of polymer gels

• Highlights the concept behind different polymer gels and their synthesis methods to enhance existing properties

• Covers the latest characterization techniques and addresses several new polymer gel-based materials that are rapidly gaining popularity

This book addresses a range of synthesis and characterization techniques that are critical for tailoring and broadening the various aspects of polymer gels, as well as the numerous advantages that polymer gel-based materials offer. [...]

ContentsStructure and Physico-Mechanical Properties of Physically Cross-Linked Polymer-Gels.- Polymer Gels: Molecular Design and Properties.- Polymer Gel and Immunity in Regenerative Medicine.- […]

Fields of InterestPolymer Sciences; Biomedical Engineering; Pharmaceutical Sciences/Technology; Biomaterials

Series TitleGels Horizons: From Science to Smart Materials

September 2018X, 405 p. 159 illus., 51 illus. in color. Hardcover. 155 x 235 mm

£ 109,99 | € 129,99 | $ 159.99ISBN 978-981-10-6082-3


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Physical Organic Chemistry of QuinodimethanesY. Tobe, T. Kubo (Eds)





ContentsElectronic Structure of Open-Shell Singlet Molecules: Diradical Character Viewpoint.- Benzenoid Quinodimethanes.- Quinodimethanes Incorporated in Non-Benzenoid Aromatic or Antiaromatic […]

Fields of InterestOrganic Chemistry; Physical Chemistry; Spectroscopy/Spectrometry


July 2018IX, 277 p. 222 illus., 115 illus. in color. Hardcover. 155 x 235 mm

£ 199,99 | € 229,99 | $ 279.99ISBN 978-3-319-93301-6


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Reaction Kinetics: Exercises, Programs and TheoremsMathematica for Deterministic and Stochastic Kinetics

J. Tóth, A. L. Nagy, D. Papp

• Offers a step-by-step introduction to the modern mathematical theory of deterministic and stochastic reaction kinetics for newcomers both from chemistry and mathematics

• Includes detailed descriptions and a Mathematica package to help readers with their symbolic and numerical work in all areas of reaction kinetics. The package can be downloaded from http://extras.springer.com.

• Features a rich collection of recent references, the solutions to all the exercises, and a large set of unsolved problems for researchers

Fifty years ago, a new approach to reaction kinetics began to emerge: one based on mathematical models of reaction kinetics, or formal reaction kinetics. [...]

ContentsThe General Framework.- The Continuous Time Continuous State Deterministic Model.- The Continuous Time Discrete State Stochastic Model.- Selected Addenda.

Fields of InterestMath. Applications in Chemistry; Mathematical Applications in the Physical Sciences; Systems Biology; Applications of Graph Theory and Complex Networks; Physical Chemistry

September 2018XXIV, 469 p. 81 illus., 80 illus. in color. Hardcover. 155 x 235 mm

£ 59,99 | € 69,99 | $ 84.99ISBN 978-1-4939-8641-5


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Nitrogen CaptureThe Growth of an International Industry (1900–1940)

A. S. Travis

• Highlights the international development of the synthetic nitrogen industry including its global impact and role in increasing crop yields

• Describes how the synthetic nitrogen industry became a forerunner of the 20th-century chemical industry in Europe

• Includes information on the synthetic nitrogen industry in Japan and the role this had on the industrialization of colonial Korea

This monograph provides an account of how the synthetic nitrogen industry became the forerunner of the 20th-century chemical industry in Europe, the United States and Asia. [...]

ContentsIntroduction: Food or Famine.- Agricultural Chemistry.- The Quest for Fixed Nitrogen.- Ammonium Sulphate.- Electricity and the Chemical Industry.- The Direct Synthesis of Ammonia.- A Time of Guns […]

Fields of InterestHistory of Chemistry; Inorganic Chemistry; Industrial Chemistry/Chemical Engineering

May 2018XXI, 411 p. 117 illus., 48 illus. in color. Hardcover. 155 x 235 mm

£ 131,50 | € 149,99 | $ 189.00ISBN 978-3-319-68962-3


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Nanomaterials Preparation by Thermolysis of Metal ChelatesI. E. Uflyand, G. I. Dzhardimalieva

• Presents the synthesis of nanomaterials by thermolysis of various types of metal complexes

• Compares the advantages and disadvantages of different metal chelates for the preparation of nanomaterials, e.g. low molecular weight and polymeric systems

• Discusses the influence of the spatial and electronic structure of metal chelates on the thermolysis mechanism

The book focuses on the thermal transformations of various types of metal chelates, e.g. low molecular weight and polymeric metal chelates, coordination polymers and metal-organic frameworks. [...]

ContentsPreface.- General Introduction.- General Characterization of Thermolysis Methods of Metal Compounds. […]

Fields of InterestNanochemistry; Polymer Sciences; Nanotechnology; Organometallic Chemistry; Metallic Materials

Series TitleSpringer Series on Polymer and Composite Materials

July 2018XVIII, 549 p. 484 illus., 211 illus. in color. Hardcover. 155 x 235 mm

£ 109,99 | € 129,99 | $ 159.99ISBN 978-3-319-93404-4


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Plant Genetics and Molecular BiologyR. K. Varshney, M. K. Pandey, A. Chitikineni (Eds)

• Outlines the latest advances in plant biotechnology

• Explores the improvement of agriculture through plant genetics, genomics and molecular biology

This book reviews the latest advances in multiple fields of plant biotechnology and the opportunities that plant genetics, genomics and molecular biology have offered for agriculture improvement. [...]

ContentsPlant Genetics and Molecular Biology: An Introduction.- Advances in Sequencing and Resequencing in Crop Plants.- Revolution in Genotyping Platforms for Crop Improvement.- Trait Mapping Approaches […]

Fields of InterestBiotechnology; Plant Genetics and Genomics; Agriculture; Plant Breeding/Biotechnology

Series TitleAdvances in Biochemical Engineering/Biotechnology

July 2018XIII, 298 p. 30 illus., 26 illus. in color. Hardcover. 155 x 235 mm

£ 199,99 | € 229,99 | $ 279.99ISBN 978-3-319-91312-4


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Analytical Chemistry Applied to Emerging PollutantsS. Vaz Jr.

• Provides an in-depth account of emerging pollutants and their mitigation

• Describes analytical techniques and methods to analyse emerging pollutants in air, soil and water

• Examines physicochemical properties and toxicology of emerging pollutants

This book addresses the highly relevant subject of emerging pollutants, which are especially alarming since most of the available treatment technologies are unable to degrade them. It discusses the sources of these pollutants and their fate in […]

ContentsChapter 1: What are Emerging Pollutants (EPs) and their Fate on the Environment.- Chapter 2: Fundamental Aspects of Analytical Chemistry for Environmental Analysis.- Chapter 3: Analytical […]

Fields of InterestAnalytical Chemistry; Environmental Chemistry; Pharmacology/Toxicology

June 2018XI, 122 p. 66 illus., 48 illus. in color. Hardcover. 155 x 235 mm

£ 99,99 | € 109,99 | $ 139.99ISBN 978-3-319-74402-5


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Cancer IIM. J. Waring (Ed)

• Reviews the most significant recent breakthroughs in anti-cancer drug discovery

• Highlights the medicinal chemistry that has delivered drugs or drug candidates

• Offers leading expertise provided by active researchers in each respective area

This book reviews recent breakthroughs in anti-cancer drug discovery. Building on the previous volume in the series, it outlines some of the most significant developments that have occurred in the field in the subsequent period that have led to […]

ContentsProgress in the Discovery of BCR-ABL Kinase Inhibitors for the Treatment of Leukemia.- Small Molecule Inhibitors of the Epidermal Growth Factor Receptor.- Small-Molecule Inhibitors of Bruton’s […]

Fields of InterestMedicinal Chemistry; Cancer Research; Medical Biochemistry


May 2018X, 240 p. Hardcover. 155 x 235 mm

£ 199,99 | € 229,99 | $ 279.99ISBN 978-3-319-75924-1


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Rethinking Platinum Anticancer Drug Design: Towards Targeted and Immuno-chemotherapeutic ApproachesD. Y. Q. . Wong

• Winner of the Wang Gungwu Award for the best PhD thesis in the Natural Sciences by the National University of Singapore (2016) Summarizes the pioneering efforts in the conceptualization and implementation of combined platinum-based immuno-chemotherapeutics

• Addresses a significant paradigm shift from the conventional approach of directly targeting cancer

• Explores a rich and largely unexplored domain for platinum-based drug design for superior immuno-chemotherapeutics

This thesis describes the authors’ pioneering efforts in the conceptualization and implementation of combined platinum-based […]

ContentsIntroduction- Cisplatin- Now and Future.- Harnessing Chemoselective Imine Ligation for Tethering Bioactive Molecules to Platinum (IV) Prodrugs. […]

Fields of InterestMedicinal Chemistry; Medical Biochemistry; Cancer Research


July 2018XXX, 147 p. 89 illus., 47 illus. in color. Hardcover. 155 x 235 mm

£ 109,99 | € 119,99 | $ 149.99ISBN 978-981-10-8593-2


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Chemical Transformations of Carbon DioxideX. Wu, M. Beller (Eds)





ContentsSynthesis of Carboxylic Acids and Esters from CO2.- Synthesis of Carbonates from Alcohols and CO2.- Recent Developments in the Synthesis of Cyclic Carbonates from Epoxides and CO2.- Synthesis of […]

Fields of InterestOrganic Chemistry; Catalysis; Industrial Chemistry/Chemical Engineering



£ 199,99 | € 229,99 | $ 279.99ISBN 978-3-319-77756-6


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Photo-catalytic Control Technologies of Flue Gas PollutantsJ. Wu, J. Ren, W. Pan, P. Lu, Y. Qi

• Offers a comprehensive introduction to TiO2-, ZnO-, BiVO4-based photocatalysts as well as their metal/nonmetal modification and morphology controlled synthesis

• Studies the effects on adsorption, catalytic and photocatalytic kinetics of the different photocatalysts under various flue-gas atmospheres

• Describes the design of a novel photocatalytic reactor and studies conducted on it, as well as their findings

This book introduces the theory and applications of nanometer photocatalysis, and it briefly presents the concept of photocatalysts, photocatalytic reaction mechanisms and kinetics, and photocatalytic reactor design. In addition, the use of […]

ContentsPreparation and characterization of photocatalyst.- Study on kinetics of photocatalytic.- Photocatalyst. […]

Fields of InterestIndustrial Chemistry/Chemical Engineering; Industrial Pollution Prevention; Environmental Science and Engineering; Environmental Chemistry

Series TitleEnergy and Environment Research in China

October 2018XI, 182 p. 69 illus., 62 illus. in color. Hardcover. 155 x 235 mm

£ 99,99 | € 109,99 | $ 139.99ISBN 978-981-10-8748-6


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DNA NanotechnologyMethods and Protocols

G. Zuccheri (Ed)

• Includes cutting-edge methods and protocols

• Provides step-by-step detail essential for reproducible results

• Contains key notes and implementation advice from the experts

This second edition provides new and updated methods that detail new DNA nanotechnology techniques. Chapters focus on DNA origami nanostructures for arranging matter in the nanoscale or on their manipulation with the aid of other technologies, on […]

ContentsDNA Nanotechnology: From the Pub to Information-based Chemistry.- The Synthesis of Designer DNA.- Synthesis of DNA-based Nanowires.- Preparation of Anti-miR PNAs for Drug Development and […]

Fields of InterestBiotechnology

Series TitleMethods in Molecular Biology

July 2018XI, 334 p. 107 illus., 74 illus. in color. Hardcover. 178 x 254 mm

£ 109,99 | € 119,99 | $ 149.99ISBN 978-1-4939-8581-4


2nd Edition

Humana Press

Professional/practitioner

Fifty Materials That Make the WorldI. Baker

• Provides a concise introduction to various materials with broad day-to-day applications

• Describes how the uses of certain materials were discovered and their importance in today’s world

• Examines how advances in materials underlie and enable advances in technology

This book introduces materials and how advances in materials result in advances in technology and our daily lives. Each chapter covers a particular material, how the material was discovered or invented, when it was first used, how this material […]

ContentsChapter 1. ABS Plastics.- Chapter 2.Aluminium/Aluminum.- Chapter 3.Asphalt.- Chapter 4. Bakelite.- Chapter 5.Bronze.- Chapter 6.Celluloid.- Chapter 7.Clay.- Chapter 8.Concrete.- Chapter 9. […]

Fields of InterestCharacterization and Evaluation of Materials; Nanotechnology and Microengineering; Popular Science in Chemistry and Materials; Ceramics, Glass, Composites, Natural Materials

May 2018XVII, 271 p. 179 illus., 137 illus. in color. Hardcover. 155 x 235 mm

£ 34,99 | € 39,99 | $ 49.99ISBN 978-3-319-78764-0


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Advanced Characterization, Diagnostics, and Evaluation in Heritage ScienceD. M. Bastidas, E. Cano (Eds)

• Includes advanced scientific characterization techniques and diagnostic tools for the evaluation of cultural heritage

• Includes the preservation of paintings (canvas), metal sculptures and fragments, as well as the examination of stone, ceramics, and concrete materials

This book details the application of advanced characterisation techniques and diagnostic tools to heritage science, including the evaluation of heritage assets’ condition, their preservation and restoration. It examines the use of electrochemical […]

ContentsChapter 1. In-situ corrosion diagnosis in contemporary built Heritage, David M. Bastidas.- Chapter 2. Electrochemical techniques for in-situ corrosion evaluation of Cultural Heritage. Emilio […]

Fields of InterestCharacterization and Evaluation of Materials; Building Materials; Mass Spectrometry; Cultural Heritage

January 2019Approx. 150 p. Hardcover. 155 x 235 mm

£ 99,99 | € 109,99 | $ 139.99ISBN 978-3-319-75315-7


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Materials Science springernature.com20

Progress in Materials Science and EngineeringC. Brebbia, J. J. Connor (Eds)

• Maximizes reader understanding of materials research in Russia relevant to multiple industries including manufacturing, structural materials, oil and gas, coatings, and metal fabrication

• Sheds light on R&D strategies developed within the foremost Russian universities

• Details specific cases of issues, problems, and solutions within the Russian materials manufacturing and formulation sectors

This book presents recent advances made in materials science and engineering within Russian academia, particularly groups working in the Ural Federal University District. Topics explored in this volume include structure formation analysis of […]

ContentsPart 1. Structure Formation Analysis of Complicated Alloys.- Kinetic Parameters and Activation Energy of Pearlitic and Bainitic Transformations Calculated by Analyzing the TTT Diagrams of […]

Fields of InterestCharacterization and Evaluation of Materials; Materials Engineering; Ceramics, Glass, Composites, Natural Materials; Structural Materials; Metallic Materials

Series TitleInnovation and Discovery in Russian Science and Engineering


£ 109,99 | € 129,99 | $ 159.99ISBN 978-3-319-75339-3


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Optical MetamaterialsFundamentals and Applications

W. Cai, V. Shalaev

• Fully updated and expanded edition of a prize winning and influential book

• Covers emerging trends such as metasurfaces and active metamaterials

• Written by leaders in the fieldThis volume details recent advances in the study of optical metamaterials, ranging from fundamental aspects to up to date implementations, in one unified treatment. [...]

ContentsIntroduction.- Optical Properties of Metal-Dielectric Composites.- Experimental Techniques and Data Treatment.- Electric Metamaterials.- Magnetic Metamaterials.- Negative-Index Metamaterials.- […]

Fields of InterestOptical and Electronic Materials; Optics, Lasers, Photonics, Optical Devices; Microwaves, RF and Optical Engineering; Classical Electrodynamics; Nanotechnology

January 2019320 p. 150 illus. in color. Hardcover. 0 x 0 mm

£ 119,50 | € 129,99 | $ 179.00ISBN 978-3-319-31043-5


2nd Edition

Springer

Research

Metal Soaps in ArtConservation and Research

F. Casadio, K. Keune, P. Noble, A. van Loon, E. Hendriks, S. Centeno, G. Osmond (Eds)

• Presents a comprehensive overview of the state of the art as pertains to one of the most critical issues of painting conservation

• Contains special focus on new analytical techniques, insights, and treatment options

• Contains contributions from internationally renowned authorities in the field

This go-to reference work surveys the current state of knowledge in the field of metal soap-related degradation phenomena in art works. It contains detailed descriptions and images of the different phenomena and addresses the practical aspects of […]

ContentsForeword.- Preface.- List of Contributors.- 1 A Brief History of Metal Soaps in Paintings From a Conservation Perspective.- Part I Formation, Migration and Environmental Influences.- 2 Zinc Soaps: […]

Fields of InterestCharacterization and Evaluation of Materials; Analytical Chemistry; Cultural Heritage; Spectroscopy and Microscopy; Fine Arts; Organometallic Chemistry

Series TitleCultural Heritage Science

October 2018X, 390 p. 147 illus., 131 illus. in color. Hardcover. 155 x 235 mm

£ 109,99 | € 119,99 | $ 149.99ISBN 978-3-319-90616-4


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springernature.com Materials Science 21

Optical Metamaterials: Qualitative ModelsIntroduction to Nano-Optics and Optical Metamaterials

A. Chipouline, F. Küppers

• Appeals to both experimentalists and theorists who are interested in the physical basics of metamaterials and plasmonics

• Aids learning and teaching with problems and solutions at the end of each topic

• Provides lecture and seminar materials for a one-semester course in optical nanophotonics/optical metamaterials

This textbook bridges the gap between university courses on electrodynamics and the knowledge needed to successfully address the problem of electrodynamics of metamaterials. […]

ContentsPhenomenological Electrodynamics of materials with negative dielectric and magnetic constants.- Homogenization of Maxwell equations – macroscopic and microscopic approaches.- Phenomenological vs […]

Fields of InterestOptical and Electronic Materials; Classical Electrodynamics; Nanotechnology; Optics, Lasers, Photonics, Optical Devices; Microwaves, RF and Optical Engineering

Series TitleSpringer Series in Optical Sciences

September 2018X, 323 p. 105 illus., 98 illus. in color. Hardcover. 155 x 235 mm

£ 79,99 | € 89,99 | $ 109.99ISBN 978-3-319-77518-0


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Metal Matrix CompositesWetting and Infiltration

A. Contreras Cuevas, E. Bedolla Becerril, M. S. Martínez, J. Lemus Ruiz

• Addresses the fabrication process and characterization of composites with several matrix and reinforcement materials.

• Discusses structural, chemical, and mechanical characterization of composites fabricated with aluminum and magnesium alloys as matrices reinforced with titanium carbide (TiC), aluminum nitride (AlN), silicon carbide (SiC) and alumina (Al2O3).

• Focuses on the pressureless infiltration technique while considering wetting, joining, wear and corrosion issues.

This book covers several aspects of the synthesis of composites by the pressureless infiltration technique. It describes the methods used to obtain green preforms, such as cold pressed and hot sintering, describing the heating time, load, and […]

ContentsIntroduction.- Wettability.- Composites fabrication techniques.- Fabrication and characterization of composites.- Joining of composites.- Corrosion of composites.- Wear of composites.- Author […]

Fields of InterestMetallic Materials; Ceramics, Glass, Composites, Natural Materials; Structural Materials

September 2018VIII, 331 p. 203 illus., 79 illus. in color. Hardcover. 155 x 235 mm

£ 119,99 | € 139,99 | $ 169.99ISBN 978-3-319-91853-2


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Measurement, Testing and Sensor TechnologyFundamentals and Application to Materials and Technical Systems

H. Czichos

• Describes the principles of metrology, the science of measurement

• Presents sensor methods for the determination of physical parameters of technical systems

• Illustrates applications of measurement and sensor technologies

This book presents the principles, methods and techniques to characterize materials and technical systems. The book is organized with concise text-graphics compilations in three parts: The first part describes the fundamentals of measurement, […]

ContentsFundamentals.- Materials and their characterization.- Technical Systems and their characterization.

Fields of InterestCharacterization and Evaluation of Materials; Electronics and Microelectronics, Instrumentation; Mechatronics

May 2018X, 213 p. 186 illus. in color. Hardcover. 155 x 235 mm

£ 64,99 | € 74,99 | $ 89.99ISBN 978-3-319-76384-2


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Nantgarw and Swansea PorcelainsAn Analytical Perspective

H. G.M. Edwards

• Offers a first complete analytical assessment of published data on these factories

• Matches experimental trials of porcelain bodies with analytical data

• Defines a scientific protocol for the identification of unknown or suspect specimens, which will be useful for museum conservators and art historians

This book gives a detailed account of the holistic research carried out on the analytical data obtained historically on the products of the Nantgarw and Swansea porcelain manufactories which existed for a few years only during the second decade […]

ContentsPreface.- Foreword.- List of Tables.- List of Figures.- 1. Introduction: The Dawn of European Porcelain and the Rise of the Swansea and Nantgarw China Factories.- 2. Porcelain in the 18th Century […]

Fields of InterestCeramics, Glass, Composites, Natural Materials; Cultural Heritage; Spectroscopy/Spectrometry; Fine Arts; Spectroscopy and Microscopy

May 2018XVI, 209 p. 58 illus., 57 illus. in color. Hardcover. 155 x 235 mm

£ 99,99 | € 109,99 | $ 139.99ISBN 978-3-319-77630-9


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Marine Biological Materials of Invertebrates OriginH. Ehrlich

• In this book marine biology and biotechnology meet materials science for the first time

• This book is simultaneously oriented with respect to four scientific communities: biologists, chemists, materials scientists and engineers

• Numerous scientific findings and hypothesis are discussed in this book for the first time from historical point of view starting by events published in the XVIth century

The work is a source of modern knowledge on biomineralization, biomimetics and bioinspired materials science with respect to marine invertebrates. The author gives the most coherent analysis of the nature, origin and evolution of biocomposites […]

ContentsChapter1. Introduction.- Part 1: Biomaterials. Chapter2. Biomaterials and Biological Materials, Common Definitions, History, and Classification.- Part 2. Biominerals and Biomineralization. […]

Fields of InterestBiomaterials; Structural Materials; Biochemistry, general; Invertebrates

Series TitleBiologically-Inspired Systems

December 2018VIII, 611 p. 183 illus., 81 illus. in color. Hardcover. 155 x 235 mm

£ 139,99 | € 159,99 | $ 199.99ISBN 978-3-319-92482-3


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Monotonic and Ultra-Low-Cycle Fatigue Behaviour of Pipeline SteelsExperimental and Numerical Approaches

A. A. Fernandes, A. M.P. d. Jesus, R. Natal Jorge (Eds)

• Offers a comprehensive repository of experimental results and numerical modeling on advanced methods dealing with Ultra Low Cycle Fatigue of Pipelines when subjected to high strain loading conditions

• Includes guidelines for damage simulation

• Serves as one-stop resourceThis book covers the development of innovative computational methodologies for the simulation of steel material fracture under both monotonic and ultra-low-cycle fatigue. The main aspects are summarised as follows: i) Database of small and […]

ContentsChapter 1. Introduction.- Chapter 2. Small-Scale Monotonic Test Data of Smooth and Notched Specimens.- Chapter 3. Small-Scale Cyclic Test Data of Smooth and Notched Geometries.- Chapter 4. […]

Fields of InterestCharacterization and Evaluation of Materials; Continuum Mechanics and Mechanics of Materials; Offshore Engineering; Computational Science and Engineering; Metallic Materials; Structural Mechanics

July 2018IX, 524 p. Hardcover. 155 x 235 mm

£ 119,99 | € 139,99 | $ 169.99ISBN 978-3-319-78095-5


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Semiconductor NanotechnologyAdvances in Information and Energy Processing and Storage

S. M. Goodnick, A. Korkin, R. Nemanich (Eds)

• Provides an authoritative overview of the current status and future trends of nanoelectronics and semiconductors

• Presents broad-ranging tutorials on both theoretical and experimental aspects of key topics in nanotechnology

• Written by recognized international experts in each area

This book presents research dedicated to solving scientific and technological problems in many areas of electronics, photonics and renewable energy. […]

ContentsMolecular Nanoelectronics by Molecular Layer Epitaxy.- The Nanoscale Application-Specific Integrated Circuit (ASIC) Development Process.- Fundamentals of Oxide Resistive Random Access Memories […]

Fields of InterestNanotechnology; Semiconductors; Nanotechnology and Microengineering; Renewable and Green Energy; Nanoscale Science and Technology

Series TitleNanostructure Science and Technology

July 2018X, 236 p. 137 illus., 122 illus. in color. Hardcover. 155 x 235 mm

£ 109,99 | € 129,99 | $ 159.99ISBN 978-3-319-91895-2


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Carbon and Metal Oxides Based Nanomaterials for Flexible High Performance Asymmetric SupercapacitorsY. Hu

• Summarizes the latest studies on electrode materials in supercapacitor energy storage devices

• Examines electrode materials such as mesoporous carbons, manganese oxides, iron oxides and their nanohybrids with graphene

• Addresses several of the key scientific issues that act as the governing principles for future development of supercapacitors

This thesis examines electrode materials such as mesoporous carbons, manganese oxides, iron oxides and their nanohybrids with graphene. It also explores several of the key scientific issues that act as the governing principles for future […]

ContentsIntroduction.- Experimental Section.- Nitrogen Doping of Mesoporous Carbon Materials.- Improving the Surface Area and Loading Mass of MnOx Based Electrode materials.- Mn3O4 Nanomaterials with […]

Fields of InterestOptical and Electronic Materials; Materials Engineering; Nanoscale Science and Technology


June 2018XXIV, 108 p. 57 illus., 33 illus. in color. Hardcover. 155 x 235 mm

£ 109,99 | € 119,99 | $ 149.99ISBN 978-981-10-8341-9


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In-situ Characterization Techniques for NanomaterialsC. S.S.R. Kumar (Ed)

• Comprehensive presentation of In-situ Characterization Techniques for Nanomaterials

• Seventh volume of a 40-volume series on Nanoscience and Nanotechnology included in SpringerMaterials

• Highly application-oriented overview of modern topics of In-situ Characterization Techniques for Nanomaterial

Seventh volume of a 40 volume series on nanoscience and nanotechnology, edited by the renowned scientist Challa S.S.R. Kumar. This handbook gives a comprehensive overview about In-situ Characterization Techniques for Nanomaterials. Modern […]

ContentsLiquid Cell Electron Microscopy for the Study of Growth Dynamics of Nanomaterials and Structure of Soft Matter.- In-situ X-ray Studies of Crystallization Kinetics and Ordering in Functional […]

Fields of InterestNanotechnology; Nanochemistry; Nanoscale Science and Technology

May 2018X, 452 p. 216 illus., 187 illus. in color. Hardcover. 155 x 235 mm

£ 231,50 | € 264,00 | $ 299.00ISBN 978-3-662-56321-2


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Bionic Functional Structures by Femtosecond Laser Micro/nanofabrication TechnologiesG. Li

• Nominated as an outstanding Ph.D. thesis by the University of Science and Technology of China

• Develops a model for the relationship between the laser parameters and the induced micro/nanostructures by combining femtosecond laser micro-/nano-machining technology and bionic design principles

• Studies the formation mechanism of structural colors, hydrophobic surfaces, and underwater superoleophobic surfaces

This thesis combines advanced femtosecond laser micro/nanofabrication technologies and frontier bionic design principles to prepare diverse biomimetic micro/nanostructures to realize their functions. [...]

ContentsIntroduction.- Key technological of bionic structure surfaces induced by femtosecond laser.- Bionic structure induced by femtosecond laser. […]

Fields of InterestNanotechnology; Nanochemistry; Atoms and Molecules in Strong Fields, Laser Matter Interaction; Surfaces and Interfaces, [...]


June 2018XV, 128 p. 115 illus., 84 illus. in color. Hardcover. 155 x 235 mm

£ 99,99 | € 109,99 | $ 139.99ISBN 978-981-13-0358-6


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Functional Hydrogels as BiomaterialsJ. Li, Y. Osada, J. Cooper-White (Eds)

• Discusses the latest advances in hydrogel biomaterials

• Provides updates on important applications of novel hydrogels such as cell encapsulation, cell expansion, cell differentiation and tissue repair, stem cell culture, cellular therapy and drug delivery

• Written by authors from different countries with diverse backgrounds such as polymer chemists, chemical engineers, biomedical engineers, etc.

This book introduces readers to the latest advances in hydrogel biomaterials, mainly focusing on the emerging areas of synthetic and biopolymer hydrogels formed through specially designed chemical or physical crosslinking, and the […]

ContentsBiosynthetic hydrogels for cell encapsulation.- Synthetic hydrogels for expansion functional endothelial cells.- Hydrogels for directed stem cell differentiation and tissue repair.- Cross-linking […]

Fields of InterestBiomaterials; Biomedical Engineering; Polymer Sciences; Soft and Granular Matter, Complex Fluids and Microfluidics

Series TitleSpringer Series in Biomaterials Science and Engineering

August 2018X, 163 p. 73 illus., 46 illus. in color. Hardcover. 155 x 235 mm

£ 99,99 | € 109,99 | $ 139.99ISBN 978-3-662-57509-3


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Advances in Functional Micro-/Nanoimaging ProbesZ. Liu (Ed)

• Discusses new technologies for transdisciplinary research involving functional materials and biomedical imaging

• Presents the fundamentals of and cutting-edge advances in micro/nano imaging probes

• Clearly structured and includes a wealth of detailed illustrations

This book highlights the latest advances in functional micro/nano imaging probes and their applications for biomedical imaging and therapy. [...]

ContentsMicro/nano materials for imaging technology.- Fundamentals of micro/nano imaging probes.- Biomedical applications of functional micro/nano imaging probes.- Translational clinical applications of […]

Fields of InterestNanotechnology; Imaging / Radiology; Molecular Medicine; Nanochemistry; Biomedical Engineering

Series TitleEngineering Materials

October 2018XXVII, 117 p. 58 illus., 45 illus. in color. Hardcover. 155 x 235 mm

£ 99,99 | € 109,99 | $ 139.99ISBN 978-981-10-4803-6


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Multiphysics in Porous MaterialsZ. (. Liu

• Presents the essential components of multiphysics along with innovative numerical modeling techniques in the context of porous materials

• Structured for a wide range of readers from those new to the field to experts, instructors, researchers, software developers, and modelers from many scientific and engineering disciplines

This book summarizes, defines, and contextualizes multiphysics with an emphasis on porous materials. It covers various essential aspects of multiphysics, from history, definition, and scope to mathematical theories, physical mechanisms, and […]

ContentsPart 1 Introduction.- History and Future.- What is Multiphysics.- How to Do Multiphysics.- Multiphysics in Porous Materials.- How to Use this Book.- Part 2 Mathematical Background.- Tensor and […]

Fields of InterestCharacterization and Evaluation of Materials; Simulation and Modeling; Mathematical and Computational Engineering; Partial Differential Equations

August 2018XVI, 436 p. 129 illus., 123 illus. in color. Hardcover. 155 x 235 mm

£ 119,99 | € 139,99 | $ 169.99ISBN 978-3-319-93027-5


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Liquid Metal BiomaterialsPrinciples and Applications

J. Liu, L. Yi

• The first book to illustrate the science and versatility of liquid metal biomaterials

• Presents next-generation biomaterials that offer unparalleled solutions to clinical challenges

This is the first-ever book to illustrate the principles and applications of liquid metal biomaterials. Room-temperature liquid metal materials are rapidly emerging as next-generation functional materials that display many unconventional […]

ContentsIntroduction.- Thermal Physical Properties of Liquid Metal.- Electrical Properties of Liquid Metal.- Mechanical Properties of Low Melting Point Metal.- Biocompatibility of Liquid Metal.- Liquid […]

Fields of InterestBiomaterials; Biomedical Engineering; Metallic Materials

Series TitleSpringer Series in Biomaterials Science and Engineering

September 2018XVII, 428 p. 230 illus. Hardcover. 155 x 235 mm

£ 119,99 | € 139,99 | $ 169.99ISBN 978-981-10-5606-2

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Epitaxial Growth of III-Nitride CompoundsComputational Approach

T. Matsuoka, Y. Kangawa (Eds)

• Addresses all theoretical/computational aspects of the growth of III-nitride in a single comprehensive work

• Also discusses the underlying scientific principles

• Illustrates how the amount of experimental effort can be reduced with appropriate simulations

This book presents extensive information on the mechanisms of epitaxial growth in III-nitride compounds, drawing on a state-of-the-art computational approach that combines ab initio calculations, empirical interatomic potentials, and Monte Carlo […]

ContentsIntroduction.- Computational Methods.- Fundamental Properties of III-Nitrides.- Growth Processes.- Novel Behaviour of Thin Films.- Summary.

Fields of InterestOptical and Electronic Materials; Semiconductors; Numerical and Computational Physics, Simulation; Surfaces and Interfaces, Thin Films; Crystallography and Scattering Methods

Series TitleSpringer Series in Materials Science


£ 44,99 | € 49,99 | $ 59.99ISBN 978-3-319-76640-9


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Chemical Thermodynamics in Materials ScienceFrom Basics to Practical Applications

T. Matsushita, K. Mukai

• Provides rigorous explanations of the basic concepts, advanced concepts, and applications, with schematic illustrations and thorough derivation of equations

• Includes some 50 examples with solutions

• Contains important concepts and data for the iron and steel making processes

This textbook covers chemical thermodynamics in materials science from basic to advanced level, especially for iron and steel making processes. To improve a process by applying knowledge of thermodynamics or to assess the calculation results of […]

ContentsIntroduction.- Symbols and glossary.- The first law of thermodynamics.- Enthalpy, H.- The second law of thermodynamics.- Entropy, S.- Equilibrium conditions.- Chemical potential and activity.- […]

Fields of InterestMetallic Materials; Physical Chemistry; Engineering Thermodynamics, Heat and Mass Transfer; Thermodynamics; Structural Materials

August 2018XI, 263 p. 64 illus., 14 illus. in color. Hardcover. 155 x 235 mm

£ 59,99 | € 69,99 | $ 84.99ISBN 978-981-13-0404-0


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Self-Lubricating CompositesP. L. Menezes, P. K. Rohatgi, E. Omrani (Eds)

• No comprehensive literature on self-lubricating materials

• Rapid demand for advanced materials• An awareness for industries to employ

self-lubricating materialsIn most tribological applications, liquid or grease based lubricants are used to facilitate the relative motion of solid bodies to minimize friction and wear between interacting surfaces. The challenges for liquid lubricants arise in extreme […]

ContentsFundamentals of Solid Lubricants.- Tribology of Self-Lubricating Metal Matrix Composites.- Self-Lubricating Polymer Composites.- Tribology of Self-Lubricating Polymer NanoComposites.- Recent […]

Fields of InterestCeramics, Glass, Composites, Natural Materials; Industrial Chemistry/Chemical Engineering; Nanotechnology; Nanochemistry

July 2018XIII, 286 p. 171 illus., 82 illus. in color. Hardcover. 155 x 235 mm

£ 139,99 | € 159,99 | $ 199.99ISBN 978-3-662-56527-8


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Computational Materials ScienceFrom Ab Initio to Monte Carlo Methods

K. Ohno, K. Esfarjani, Y. Kawazoe

• Represents an introductory course on computer simulations of materials

• Contains problems and solutions for learning and teaching

This textbook introduces modern techniques based on computer simulation to study materials science. It starts from first principles calculations enabling to calculate the physical and chemical properties by solving a many-body Schroedinger […]

ContentsAb-Initio Methods.- Tight-Binding Methods.- Empirical Methods and Coarse-Graining.- Monte Carlo Methods.- Quantum Monte Carlo (QMC) Methods.

Fields of InterestOptical and Electronic Materials; Numerical and Computational Physics, Simulation; Theoretical and Computational Chemistry; Nanotechnology; Solid State Physics

June 2018XII, 427 p. Hardcover. 155 x 235 mm

£ 79,99 | € 89,99 | $ 109.99ISBN 978-3-662-56540-7


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Field-Assisted SinteringScience and Applications

E. A. Olevsky, D. V. Dudina

• Includes an in-depth analysis of all major field-assisted sintering techniques

• Explains new techniques and approaches for material treatment

• Provides detailed descriptions of spark plasma sintering, microwave sintering, high-voltage consolidation, magnetic pulse compaction, and various other approaches when field-assisted treatment is applied

This book represents the first ever scientific monograph including an in-depth analysis of all major field-assisted sintering techniques. [...]

ContentsChapter1: Introduction.- Chapter2: Resistance sintering.- Chapter3: Sintering by high-voltage electric pulses during high-voltage consolidation.- Chapter4: Sintering by low-voltage electric pulses […]

Fields of InterestStructural Materials; Metallic Materials; Operating Procedures, Materials Treatment

August 2018XIV, 425 p. 316 illus., 161 illus. in color. Hardcover. 155 x 235 mm

£ 119,99 | € 139,99 | $ 169.99ISBN 978-3-319-76031-5


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The Kolsky-Hopkinson Bar MachineSelected Topics

R. Othman (Ed)

• Supports engineers, R&D professional, graduate students, and scientists in designing Kolsky-Hopkinson bar rigs and carrying out and processing experiments

• Offers deep discussions about design rules, assets and limitations

• Includes numerous modifications to widen its range of use

In this book, leading scientists share their vision on the Kolsky-Hopkinson bar technique, which is a well-established experimental technique widely used to characterize materials and structures under dynamic, impact and explosion loads. Indeed, […]

ContentsIntroduction.- Part I Conventional Kolsky-Hopkinson bar machine.- Part II Specific Processing of the Kolsky-Hopkinson bar machine.- Extensions of the strain rate range and strain rate control.- […]

Fields of InterestCharacterization and Evaluation of Materials; Continuum Mechanics and Mechanics of Materials; Measurement Science and Instrumentation

May 2018XV, 282 p. 186 illus., 77 illus. in color. Hardcover. 155 x 235 mm

£ 119,99 | € 139,99 | $ 169.99ISBN 978-3-319-71917-7


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SuperplasticityCommon Basis for a Near-Ubiquitous Phenomenon

K. A. Padmanabhan, S. B. Prabu, R. R. Mulyukov, A. Nazarov, R. M. Imayev, S. G. Chowdhury

• Combines the perspectives of materials science of Superplasticity with those of design and mechanics

• Highlights successful industrial applications

• Addresses superplasticity from a universal physical viewpoint

This book combines the perspectives of materials science of Superplasticity, on the one hand, and those of design and mechanics, on the other, in order to provide a holistic view of materials, design, mechanics and performance which will lead to […]

ContentsHistorical Introduction.- Mechanics of Superplastic Deformation and Assessment of Superplastic Performance.- Structural Superplasticity in Different Classes of Materials.- Environmental […]

Fields of InterestCharacterization and Evaluation of Materials; Continuum Mechanics and Mechanics of Materials; Soft and Granular Matter, Complex Fluids and Microfluidics

Series TitleEngineering Materials

October 2018XIX, 526 p. 258 illus., 55 illus. in color. Hardcover. 155 x 235 mm

£ 129,99 | € 149,99 | $ 179.99ISBN 978-3-642-31956-3


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Kinetics of Metallurgical ProcessesH. S. Ray, S. Ray

• Includes several step-by-step tutorials to help readers learn quickly

• Presents a one-of-a-kind comprehensive resource on metallurgical kinetics

This book is intended as a text for upper undergraduate and graduate courses on kinetics of metallurgical processes for students of materials science, metallurgical engineering, and chemical engineering. Focusing on basic and essential topics, […]

ContentsChapter 1: Introduction.- Chapter 2: Empirical and Semi-empirical Kinetics.- Chapter 3: Chemically Controlled Reactions.- Chapter 4: Diffusion Through Product Layer.- Chapter 5: Fluid Phase Mass […]

Fields of InterestMetallic Materials; Continuum Mechanics and Mechanics of Materials; Engineering Thermodynamics, Heat and Mass Transfer; Industrial Chemistry/Chemical Engineering; Manufacturing, Machines, Tools

Series TitleIndian Institute of Metals Series

August 2018XXXV, 455 p. 192 illus. Hardcover. 155 x 235 mm

£ 79,99 | € 89,99 | $ 109.99ISBN 978-981-13-0685-3


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Physical Design and Mask Synthesis for Directed Self-Assembly LithographyS. Shim, Y. Shin

• Introduces a highly promising patterning solution for next generation technology

• Provides a comprehensive overview of directed self-assembly lithography (DSAL) friendly physical design and DSAL-aware mask synthesis

This book discusses physical design and mask synthesis of directed self-assembly lithography (DSAL). It covers the basic background of DSAL technology, physical design optimizations such as placement and redundant via insertion, and DSAL mask […]

ContentsIntroduction.- DSAL Manufacturability.- Placement Optimization for DSAL.- Placement Optimization for MP-DSAL Compliant Layout.- Redundant Via Insertion for DSAL.

Fields of InterestNanotechnology; Nanotechnology and Microengineering; Circuits and Systems; Optical and Electronic Materials; Nanoscale Science and Technology; Semiconductors

Series TitleNanoScience and Technology

May 2018XIV, 138 p. 92 illus., 54 illus. in color. Hardcover. 155 x 235 mm

£ 99,99 | € 109,99 | $ 139.99ISBN 978-3-319-76293-7


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Microbial Fuel Cell Technology for BioelectricityV. Sivasankar, P. Mylsamy, K. Omine (Eds)

• Introduces the fundamentals of Microbial Fuel Cells

• Describes how Microbial Fuel Cells can suffice global energy needs by producing bioelectricity

In view of the increased consumption of energy due to the proliferation of electronic devices, this book addresses the trends, similarities, differences and advances in fuel cells of both chemical and biological composition. Fundamentals of […]

ContentsChapter 1. Renewable biological sources of energy: Potentials, Progress and Barriers.- Chapter 2.Microbial fuel cell: Fundamentals, types and significance.- Chapter 3.Plant microbial fuel cell […]

Fields of InterestBiomaterials; Energy Harvesting; Renewable and Green Energy; Renewable and Green Energy

August 2018XVI, 311 p. 95 illus., 86 illus. in color. Hardcover. 155 x 235 mm

£ 131,50 | € 149,99 | $ 189.00ISBN 978-3-319-92903-3


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Assemblies of Gold Nanoparticles at Liquid-Liquid InterfacesFrom Liquid Optics to Electrocatalysis

E. Smirnov

• Nominated as an outstanding Ph.D. thesis by the École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne, Switzerland

• Shows the self-assembly of gold nanoparticles into nanoparticles films

• Investigates the optical, mechanical and electrochemical properties of metal liquid-like droplets

This book is devoted to various aspects of self-assembly of gold nanoparticles at liquid-liquid interfaces and investigation of their properties. It covers primarily two large fields: (i) self-assembly of nanoparticles and optical properties of […]

ContentsIntroduction.- Experimental and Instrumentation.- Self-assembly of Nanoparticles into Gold Metal Liquid-Like Droplets (MeLLDs).- Optical properties of self-healing gold nanoparticle mirrors and […]

Fields of InterestNanotechnology; Characterization and Evaluation of Materials; Electrochemistry; Catalysis


May 2018XX, 258 p. 122 illus., 112 illus. in color. Hardcover. 155 x 235 mm

£ 119,99 | € 139,99 | $ 169.99ISBN 978-3-319-77913-3


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Chemical Vapor Deposition Growth and Characterization of Two-Dimensional Hexagonal Boron NitrideR. Y. Tay

• Winner of the best thesis award from Nanyang Technological University’s EEE (Electrical and Electronic Engineering) Department

• Exhaustively reviews key recent research into the growth of a new type of two-dimensional (2D) material known as hexagonal boron nitride (h-BN) using chemical vapor deposition (CVD)

This thesis focuses on the growth of a new type of two-dimensional (2D) material known as hexagonal boron nitride (h-BN) using chemical vapor deposition (CVD). It also presents several significant breakthroughs in the authors’ understanding of […]

ContentsSynthesis of Two-Dimensional Hexagonal Boron Nitride.- Literature Review.- Controllable Growth of Hexagonal Boron Nitride Films on Cu Foils.- Growth of Nanocrystalline Boron Nitride Films on […]

Fields of InterestOptical and Electronic Materials; Industrial Chemistry/Chemical Engineering; Surface and Interface Science, Thin Films


July 2018XXXVII, 122 p. 83 illus., 73 illus. in color. Hardcover. 155 x 235 mm

£ 99,99 | € 109,99 | $ 139.99ISBN 978-981-10-8808-7


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Rubber Based BionanocompositesCharacterisation

Visakh P. M. (Ed)

• Presents in-depth insights into the characterization of bionanocomposites based on rubber

• Includes various classes of material bases, such as cellulose, chitin, starch, soy proteins, polylactic acid (PLA), bacterial cellulose and casein

• Offers a valuable reference resourceThis book presents in-depth insights into the characterization of bionanocomposite materials based on rubber. [...]

ContentsRubber based bionanocomposites: Characterisation: State of Art and new challenges.- Cellulose based rubber nanocomposites.- Cellulose based rubber blends and micro composites.- Chitin based rubber […]

Fields of InterestCharacterization and Evaluation of Materials; Materials Engineering; Polymer Sciences; Continuum Mechanics and Mechanics of Materials

Series TitleAdvanced Structured Materials

August 2018Approx. 450 p. 60 illus., 25 illus. in color. Hardcover. 155 x 235 mm

£ 131,50 | € 149,99 | $ 189.00ISBN 978-981-10-2977-6


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In Vivo Self-Assembly Nanotechnology for Biomedical ApplicationsH. Wang, L. Li (Eds)

• Introduces unique applications based on assembled nanomaterials

• Includes over 200 significant design concepts and applications involving assembled nanomaterials

• Presents novel and smart nanomaterial systems

This book reviews and discusses the development of self-assembled nanomaterials applied in biomedical fields. Based on self-assembled nanomaterial constructions, it highlights the mechanisms of the stimuli-response-induced assembly/disassembly […]

ContentsThermoresponsive polymeric assemblies and their biological applications.- Self-assembled nano-materials for bacterial infection diagnosis and therapy.- Supramolecular self-assembled nanomaterials […]

Fields of InterestNanotechnology; Biomedical Engineering; Nanochemistry; Imaging / Radiology; Biomedical Engineering/Biotechnology

Series TitleNanomedicine and Nanotoxicology

May 2018X, 201 p. 79 illus. Hardcover. 155 x 235 mm

£ 44,99 | € 49,99 | $ 59.99ISBN 978-981-10-6912-3


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Electronic Characterisation of Earth‐Abundant Sulphides for Solar PhotovoltaicsT. J. Whittles

• Nominated as an outstanding Ph.D. thesis by the University of Liverpool, Liverpool, UK

• Represents an important contribution to our understanding of selected new solar cell materials and shows an impressive command of several complex characterization techniques

• Color figures help to elucidate the correlation between the measurement and computation of energy levels, and its implications for solar cell design

This book examines the electronic structure of earth-abundant and environmentally friendly materials for use as absorber layers within photovoltaic cells. The corroboration between high-quality photoemission measurements and density of states […]

ContentsIntroduction.- Experimental Methods.- The Electronic Structure of CuSbS₂ for Use as a PV Absorber.- The Electronic Structure of Cu₃BiS₃ for Use as a PV Absorber.- The Electronic Structure of […]

Fields of InterestEnergy Materials; Solid State Physics; Spectroscopy and Microscopy; Optical and Electronic Materials


July 2018XXVIII, 362 p. 164 illus., 82 illus. in color. Hardcover. 155 x 235 mm

£ 119,99 | € 139,99 | $ 169.99ISBN 978-3-319-91664-4


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Advances in Lead-Free Piezoelectric MaterialsJ. Wu

• Reviews the latest developments in lead-free piezoelectric materials

• Provides detailed insights into the structure and physical properties of lead-free piezoelectric materials

• Addresses the potential applications in actuators, energy harvesting, etc.

This book systematically reviews the history of lead-free piezoelectric materials, including the latest research. It also addresses a number of important issues, such as new types of materials prepared in a multitude of sizes, structural and […]

ContentsHistorical introduction.- Preparation and characterization.- Perovskite lead-free piezoelectric materials.- Bismuth layer and tungsten bronze piezoelectrics.- Recent development of lead-free […]

Fields of InterestOptical and Electronic Materials; Inorganic Chemistry; Energy Harvesting; Surface and Interface Science, Thin Films; Environmental Health

September 2018XI, 522 p. 349 illus., 323 illus. in color. Hardcover. 155 x 235 mm

£ 139,99 | € 159,99 | $ 199.99ISBN 978-981-10-8997-8


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Fabrication and Properties of High-performance 122 Type Iron-based Superconducting Wires and TapesC. Yao

• Nominated as an outstanding PhD thesis by the Chinese Academy of Sciences

• Focuses on iron-based superconducting wires and tapes

This book addresses new ways to optimize the fabrication process and performance of iron-based superconducting wires and tapes based on the powder-in-tube (PIT) method. Further, it systemically analyzes and enhances the current-carrying ability […]

ContentsIntroduction.- Fabrication and characterization of iron-based superconducting wires and tapes.- Effect of metal additives on iron-based superconducting tapes.- Mechanical deformation and grain […]

Fields of InterestOptical and Electronic Materials; Strongly Correlated Systems, Superconductivity; Magnetism, Magnetic Materials; Characterization and Evaluation of Materials; Inorganic Chemistry


February 2019Approx. 110 p. 88 illus., 66 illus. in color. Hardcover. 155 x 235 mm

£ 76,50 | € 86,99 | $ 109.00ISBN 978-981-10-5183-8


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Design, Synthesis and Applications of One-Dimensional Chalcogenide Hetero-NanostructuresNovel Metal Sulfide Hetero-Nanorods for Enhancing Solar Energy Conversion

T. Zhuang

• Nominated by University of Science and Technology of China as the CAS Excellent Doctoral Dissertation

• Reports on important progress in the study of hetero-nanomaterials for band gap engineering

This thesis focuses on the design and synthesis of novel one-dimensional colloidal chalcogenide hetero-nanostructures for enhancing solar energy conversion applications. Semiconducting nanomaterials are particular attractive for energy conversion […]

ContentsResearch progress of one-dimensional chalcogenide hetero-nanostructures.- Seed-mediated growth of binary sulfide hetero-nanostructures.- Steering the charge flow in ternary […]

Fields of InterestNanotechnology; Nanochemistry; Optical and Electronic Materials; Renewable and Green Energy; Surface and Interface Science, Thin Films



£ 99,99 | € 109,99 | $ 139.99ISBN 978-981-13-0187-2


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Fire Retardancy Behavior of Polymer/Clay NanocompositesI. S. Zope

• Provides a knowledge base on the catalytic nature of clay particles in relation to the early ignition behavior of polymer/clay nanocomposites

• Maximizes reader insights into the effects of individual metal ions inherent in clay on thermo-oxidation and combustion behaviors of polymer/clay nanocomposites

• Proposes solutions to overcome the ignition problem in nanocomposites without affecting other properties

This thesis investigates the early ignition behavior of polymer/clay nanocomposites, which are perceived as potential eco-friendly flame retardant systems. It examines the correlation between clay structural chemistry and high-temperature […]

ContentsIntroduction.- Literature Review.- Experimental Methodology.- Decomposition Behavior of Metal-ion Exchanged Clay.- Thermo-oxidative Decomposition Behavior of Polyamide 6 Nanocomposites with […]

Fields of InterestCeramics, Glass, Composites, Natural Materials; Materials Engineering; Polymer Sciences


June 2018XXXII, 165 p. 95 illus., 78 illus. in color. Hardcover. 155 x 235 mm

£ 109,99 | € 119,99 | $ 149.99ISBN 978-981-10-8326-6


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