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Structure and functional properties of colloidal systems
BOOKS & MEDIA
Solar cell device physics Stephen Fonash Elsevier • 2010 • 381 pp ISBN: 978-0-12-374774-7 £72.99 / 85.95 / $120 Dr. Stephen Fonash’s definitive text points the way toward greater efficiency and cheaper production by adding coverage of cutting-edge topics in plasmonics, multiexiton generation processes, nanostructures and nanomaterials such as quantum dots.
Cold atoms in optical lattices Dieter Jaksch and Stephen A. Clark Springer • 2010 • 300 pp ISBN: 978-90-481-8688-4 £99.95 / 114.00 / $155.00 This book will describe recent theoretical advances of cold atom physics in optical lattices, concentrating on strongly correlated systems and possible applications in quantum information processing. Furthermore, the latest experiments aiming towards realizing these theoretical ideas will be discussed.
Structure and functional properties of colloidal systems Roque Hidalgo-Alvarez (editor) RSC Press • 2009 • 518 pp ISBN: 978-1-4200-8446-7 £121.00 / 140.00 / $186.50 This book clearly presents the connections between structure and functional aspects in colloid and interface science. It explores the physical fundamentals of colloid science, new developments of synthesis and conditioning, and many possible applications.
Analytical modelling of fuel cells Andrei Kulikovsky Elsevier • 2010 • 324 pp ISBN: 978-0-444-53560-3 £98.00 / 115.00 / $151.00 This relatively new discipline aims to understand the basic transport and kinetic phenomena in a real cell and stack environment, paving the way for improved design and performance. The author brings his unique approach to the analytical modeling of fuel cells to this essential reference for energy technologists. Expert Graduate Undergraduate
Nanotechnology and the Environment This book intends to present a comprehensive overview of recent progress with regard to different aspects of nanomaterials research and development that are closely related to their manufacture process, through to their release to the environment, identifying the critical areas undergoing further research. Elena Serrano | [email protected]
The rapid evolution of nanoscience and nanotechnology during the past two decades has demonstrated that nanotechnology holds the keys to many of the technological advancements of the 21st century in different sectors (pharmaceutical, electronic, energy, textile, coatings and paintings) which relies, at least in part, on having novel materials with unique properties derived from their small size. For energy sector, i.e., nanomaterials technology intervenes at a number of stages of the energy flow that starts from the primary energy sources and finishes at the end user. There are just a few examples that prove that the limitation in non-renewable energy sources (oil, gas, coal and nuclear) can be solved by technological developments aimed at increasing efficiency and reducing emissions of renewable energy sources. These solutions in both energy and other sectors in general, require overcoming a number of technology limitations, for which nanotechnology brings a unique opportunity. Nanotechnology is a field of applied science concerned with the study and control of materials and phenomena at length scales between 1 nm to 100 nm. Consequently, nanomaterials have unique properties arising from their nanoscale dimensions but the effect of using these new materials on the health and environmental is still unknown. Governmental agencies and research organizations are continuously working on the development of analyses and methods to evaluate the risks of manufacturing and using nanomaterials for both health and the general environment. Research into potential risks is beginning to produce results but we are still far from an understanding of the environmental implications of the nanomaterials. Nanotechnology and the Environment, intends to present a comprehensive overview of the up-todate progress with regard to different aspects of nanomaterials research and development that are closely related to their manufacture, properties, storage, transport, usage and release to the environment, identifying the critical areas undergoing
further research. The goal of this book is to analyze the impact of each aspect of nanomaterials on the human body and the environment discussing tools to evaluate the balance between potential risks and rewards. This book does not cover in detail all the specific implications from nanomaterials to biological and environmental systems, but it is an excellent starting point for the future development of this field. In a broader sense, it collects the effect on the environment for six engineered nanomaterials: titanium dioxide, silver, zero-valent iron, carbon black, carbon nanotubes and fullerenes. Written in a clear and lively language, it comprises over 300 pages and is divided into 11 chapters. The opening chapter introduces the reader to the scope of the book. Kathleen Sellers summarizes in this chapter the current state of the nanotechnology and society highlighting the need of a serious analysis of potential risks and benefits Kathleen Sellers, et al. Nanotechnology and the Environment CRC Press, Taylor & Francis Group • 2008 • 296pp ISBN: 978-1-4200-6019-5 £66.99
of nanomaterials use by the point of view of both the scientists and also the society. The following chapters deal with the properties, uses and manufacturing as well as transport and fate of nanomaterials. Chapter four to nine provide information on possible risks to human health and environment and the development of regulations to manage those risks. The paradox of using nanomaterials to remediate environmental pollution is discussed on chapter ten. The book finishes with a chapter on the frameworks for evaluating the balance between risk and reward of nanomaterials. It provides the right balance between scientific rigor and simplicity and general interests for a broad audience highlighting the key role of science and technology on solving global problems, and the social responsibility that we all share. Consequently, it is an excellent reference guide.
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Solar cell device physics Stephen Fonash Elsevier • 2010 • 381 pp ISBN: 978-0-12-374774-7 £72.99 / 85.95 / $120 Dr. Stephen Fonash’s definitive text points the way toward greater efficiency and cheaper production by adding coverage of cutting-edge topics in plasmonics, multiexiton generation processes, nanostructures and nanomaterials such as quantum dots.
Cold atoms in optical lattices Dieter Jaksch and Stephen A. Clark Springer • 2010 • 300 pp ISBN: 978-90-481-8688-4 £99.95 / 114.00 / $155.00 This book will describe recent theoretical advances of cold atom physics in optical lattices, concentrating on strongly correlated systems and possible applications in quantum information processing. Furthermore, the latest experiments aiming towards realizing these theoretical ideas will be discussed.
Structure and functional properties of colloidal systems Roque Hidalgo-Alvarez (editor) RSC Press • 2009 • 518 pp ISBN: 978-1-4200-8446-7 £121.00 / 140.00 / $186.50 This book clearly presents the connections between structure and functional aspects in colloid and interface science. It explores the physical fundamentals of colloid science, new developments of synthesis and conditioning, and many possible applications.
Analytical modelling of fuel cells Andrei Kulikovsky Elsevier • 2010 • 324 pp ISBN: 978-0-444-53560-3 £98.00 / 115.00 / $151.00 This relatively new discipline aims to understand the basic transport and kinetic phenomena in a real cell and stack environment, paving the way for improved design and performance. The author brings his unique approach to the analytical modeling of fuel cells to this essential reference for energy technologists. Expert Graduate Undergraduate
Nanotechnology and the Environment This book intends to present a comprehensive overview of recent progress with regard to different aspects of nanomaterials research and development that are closely related to their manufacture process, through to their release to the environment, identifying the critical areas undergoing further research. Elena Serrano | [email protected]
The rapid evolution of nanoscience and nanotechnology during the past two decades has demonstrated that nanotechnology holds the keys to many of the technological advancements of the 21st century in different sectors (pharmaceutical, electronic, energy, textile, coatings and paintings) which relies, at least in part, on having novel materials with unique properties derived from their small size. For energy sector, i.e., nanomaterials technology intervenes at a number of stages of the energy flow that starts from the primary energy sources and finishes at the end user. There are just a few examples that prove that the limitation in non-renewable energy sources (oil, gas, coal and nuclear) can be solved by technological developments aimed at increasing efficiency and reducing emissions of renewable energy sources. These solutions in both energy and other sectors in general, require overcoming a number of technology limitations, for which nanotechnology brings a unique opportunity. Nanotechnology is a field of applied science concerned with the study and control of materials and phenomena at length scales between 1 nm to 100 nm. Consequently, nanomaterials have unique properties arising from their nanoscale dimensions but the effect of using these new materials on the health and environmental is still unknown. Governmental agencies and research organizations are continuously working on the development of analyses and methods to evaluate the risks of manufacturing and using nanomaterials for both health and the general environment. Research into potential risks is beginning to produce results but we are still far from an understanding of the environmental implications of the nanomaterials. Nanotechnology and the Environment, intends to present a comprehensive overview of the up-todate progress with regard to different aspects of nanomaterials research and development that are closely related to their manufacture, properties, storage, transport, usage and release to the environment, identifying the critical areas undergoing
further research. The goal of this book is to analyze the impact of each aspect of nanomaterials on the human body and the environment discussing tools to evaluate the balance between potential risks and rewards. This book does not cover in detail all the specific implications from nanomaterials to biological and environmental systems, but it is an excellent starting point for the future development of this field. In a broader sense, it collects the effect on the environment for six engineered nanomaterials: titanium dioxide, silver, zero-valent iron, carbon black, carbon nanotubes and fullerenes. Written in a clear and lively language, it comprises over 300 pages and is divided into 11 chapters. The opening chapter introduces the reader to the scope of the book. Kathleen Sellers summarizes in this chapter the current state of the nanotechnology and society highlighting the need of a serious analysis of potential risks and benefits Kathleen Sellers, et al. Nanotechnology and the Environment CRC Press, Taylor & Francis Group • 2008 • 296pp ISBN: 978-1-4200-6019-5 £66.99
of nanomaterials use by the point of view of both the scientists and also the society. The following chapters deal with the properties, uses and manufacturing as well as transport and fate of nanomaterials. Chapter four to nine provide information on possible risks to human health and environment and the development of regulations to manage those risks. The paradox of using nanomaterials to remediate environmental pollution is discussed on chapter ten. The book finishes with a chapter on the frameworks for evaluating the balance between risk and reward of nanomaterials. It provides the right balance between scientific rigor and simplicity and general interests for a broad audience highlighting the key role of science and technology on solving global problems, and the social responsibility that we all share. Consequently, it is an excellent reference guide.
MAY 2010 | VOLUME 13 | NUMBER 5
55