A comprehensive overview of the central aspects in plasma chemistry and plasma catalysis with an environmental focus. Covering gas, liquid as well as gas/liquid systems, the book includes topics from water treatment, VOC removal and syngas production. [XVIII,...
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OLED Display Fundamentals and Applications
This is the first book to cover all of the aspects of the design and manufacturing of Organic Light-Emitting Diode (OLED) displays. Topics include emission mechanism, material selection, device processing, manufacturing issues and countermeasures and display...
LiNbO3-silica glass ceramics: a promising alternative for frequency conversion?
Glass ceramics are of great interest for the development of optical elements with meter-scale dimensions for high power laser facilities.
Processing Method Shows Promise for Neural Implants
University of Texas researchers develop materials that are stiff for initial implantation, and then soften to better match the mechanical properties of brain tissue.
Newly modified nanoparticle opens window on future gene editing technologies
Researchers at Iowa State University demonstrate the ability to simultaneously deliver proteins and DNA into plant cells.
Fundamental Principles of Polymeric Materials
This new edition introduces the field of polymers, balancing chemistry, physics, and engineering applications. It updates a classic text used in introductory polymer courses, but has not been updated since 1993. This revised and updated edition focuses on new...
Aryl Diazonium Salts
The first book on this topic summarizes current knowledge of diazonium chemistry, covering aspects of surface and interface chemistry, as well as theoretical calculations of surface-molecule bonding, analytical methods, and important applications in...
Graphene Sensor Makes Light Work of Detecting Chemicals
A new type of hot electron bolometer has been developed from graphene, with great potential for sensing applications of all kinds.
Mimicking Butterflies to Make Silica Thin Films
New silica microsphere films mimic the striking color display of the Morpho butterfly, with the added advantage of material flexibility.
Can We Make Artificial Joints Better?
An MIT group have developed a new coating in an attempt to reduce the number of surgeries required to correct artificial implants.