Thermodynamics of Surfaces and Interfaces: Concepts in Inorganic Materials - Rilegato

Meier, Gerald H.

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ISBN 10: 0521879086 ISBN 13: 9780521879088

Casa editrice: Cambridge University Press, 2014

Riassunto

An accessible yet rigorous discussion of the thermodynamics of surfaces and interfaces, bridging the gap between textbooks and advanced literature by delivering a comprehensive guide without an overwhelming amount of mathematics. The book begins with a review of the relevant aspects of the thermodynamics of bulk systems, followed by a description of the thermodynamic variables for surfaces and interfaces. Important surface phenomena are detailed, including wetting, crystalline systems (including grain boundaries), interfaces between different phases, curved interfaces (capillarity), adsorption phenomena and adhesion of surface layers. The later chapters also feature case studies to illustrate real-world applications. Each chapter includes a set of study problems to reinforce the reader's understanding of important concepts. Ideal as an auxiliary text for students and a self-study guide for industry practitioners and academic researchers working across a broad range of materials.

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'... a good read, with very complex phenomena explained in a fairly simple and straightforward way.' MRS Bulletin

'Meier fills an important gap in the thermodynamics literature with this book.' H. Giesche, Choice

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An accessible yet rigorous discussion of the thermodynamics of surfaces and interfaces, delivering a comprehensive guide without an overwhelming amount of mathematics. It features case studies to illustrate real-world applications, and study problems to reinforce the reader's understanding of important concepts. An ideal reference for students and practitioners in the field.

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• Editore: Cambridge University Press
• Data di pubblicazione: 2014
• ISBN 10: 0521879086
• ISBN 13: 9780521879088
• Rilegatura: Copertina rigida
• Numero di pagine: 256