Books in Electronic optical and magnetic materials

Metamaterials-by-Design

1st Edition
April 4, 2024
Andrea Alù + 3 more
English
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Metamaterials-by-Des... Theory, Technologies, and Vision is devoted to a comprehensive review of the latest advancements and current trends in the field of system-level-oriente... metamaterial design methods, technologies, and future perspectives.Startin... from the theoretical and methodological motivations of this research and covering macro-scale performance-driven design of volumetric and planar metamaterials, the book introduces advanced task-oriented modeling approaches. The approaches discussed include specific reference to their multi-scale / multi-physics customization in recent metamaterial science and engineering. In the introduction of these concepts there is particular attention paid to the illustration of the physical mechanisms and phenomena at the basis of the field manipulation capabilities enabled by metamaterials.Then, a wide set of recent application examples in microwave, terahertz, photonics, and optics scenarios is reviewed, highlighting the logical and methodological interconnections among the different domains. For example, contributions from industry and academic perspectives on active and passive metamaterial-enhance... devices for communications and sensing are included. The final part of the volume is aimed at providing a perspective regarding the current trends, future research, and application tracks in system-performance-d... metamaterial design methodologies and technologies, included potential applications in future reconfigurable and cognitive materials.Metamateri... is suitable for researchers and engineers in academia and R&D in industry working in materials science, engineering, and related applications areas.

Surfactant Based Electrochemical Sensors and Biosensors

1st Edition
March 4, 2024
Jamballi G. Manjunatha + 1 more
English
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Surfactant Based Electrochemical Sensors and Biosensors discusses the applications of surfactants for electrochemical sensors. Surfactant based electrochemical sensors exhibit elevated sensitivity, selectivity, stability and accuracy as compared to other analytical techniques. This book covers the emerging research trends and exploitation of surfactants for electrochemical sensor preparation for its applications in various fields such as academia, medicine, industry and monitoring of environmental species, expanding on scientific research in the field of electrochemistry on surfactant based electrochemical sensors.Sections present the characteristics of surfactants and discuss their application for the fabrication of electrochemical sensors and bio sensors, address the analysis of toxic chemicals and their quantitative determination and offers surfactant based sensing platforms for environmental modeling, discuss the significance of the analysis of molecules and ions in biological and pharmaceutical sampling, present new methodologies for the determination of food additives and biological molecules present in food samples, and explore the sustainability, safety and toxicity aspects.

Porous Nanocomposites for Electromagnetic Interference Shielding

1st Edition
February 19, 2024
Sabu Thomas + 2 more
English
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Porous Nanocomposites for Electromagnetic Interference Shielding thoroughly discusses the fabrication, processing and design parameters of advanced materials for electromagnetic pollution suppression for high-frequency electronics. The book provides readers with an understanding of the important concepts and relevant advances in the engineering of porous nanocomposites for enhanced microwave absorption and EMI shielding. Porous materials reviewed include foams and aerogels which offer a robust and lightweight solution to design and fabricate microwave absorbers that can be a potential solution to stifle electromagnetic (EM) pollution. The aim of this book is to review the recent advances in the area of porous nanocomposites that have the ability to absorb EM radiation and thereby suppress EM pollution. It will be ideal for materials scientists and engineers working in academia, research and development in industry.

Specialty Optical Fibers

1st Edition
February 17, 2024
Mário Fernando Santos Ferreira + 1 more
English
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Specialty Optical Fibers: Materials, Fabrication Technology, and Applications reviews theoretical and experimental photonic research relevant to the synthesis, processing, characterization, modeling, physical features, and applications of Specialty Optical Fibers (SOFs) with significant technological impact potential. All fiber-based advanced photonics device components rely on specialty optical fibers, which have either a unique waveguide structure or a novel material composition. High power optical amplifiers, high power fiber, and novel fabrication techniques for optical fiber design have enabled significant technological advances. The book provides discussion on these applications, including current research directions, future opportunities, and remaining challenges. It is suitable for researchers in academia and practitioners in R&D working in materials science, electrical engineering, and fiber optics.

New Materials and Devices Enabling 5G Applications and Beyond

1st Edition
January 24, 2024
Nadine Collaert
English
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New Materials and Devices for 5G Applications and Beyond focuses on the materials, device architectures, and enabling integration schemes for 5G applications and emerging technologies. The book gives a comprehensive overview of the tradeoffs, challenges, and unique properties of novel upcoming technologies. Starting from the application side and its requirements, the book examines different technologies under consideration for different functions, both conventional and more exploratory, and within this context the book provides guidance to the reader on how to possibly optimize the system for a particular application. This book aims at guiding the reader through the technologies required to enable 5G applications, with the main focus on mm-wave frequencies, up to THz. It is suitable for industrial researchers and development engineers, and researchers in materials science, device engineering, and circuit design.

Non-Reciprocal Materials and Systems

1st Edition
January 22, 2024
Prabhakar Bandaru
English
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Non-Reciprocal Materials and Systems: An Engineering Approach to the Control of Light, Sound, and Heat discusses the related concept of bound states which help confine sound and electromagnetic waves and can also lead to the control of thermal energy. The requirements for the formation of such bound states, their relationship to physical and topological characteristics of materials, and the possible application to new devices is considered. The book takes a unique approach to energy transfer in and between materials systems - considering dimensional effects, supersonic, transonic and subsonic wave motion, as well as the coupling of waves. This book is suitable for researchers in materials science, condensed matter physics, electrical, mechanical, and structural engineering, and technologists aiming for better control of non-electronic physical phenomena.

Phase Change Materials-Based Photonic Computing

1st Edition
January 21, 2024
Harish Bhaskaran + 1 more
English
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Phase Change Materials-Based Photonic Computing provides a clear introduction to the field, introducing concepts of photonics, computing, phase change materials and future outlooks. Phase change materials are well known and studied in many contexts, and photonics is a longstanding field, with photonic neuromorphic computing recently gathering interest. However, the two fields are disparate and few people understand the key concepts needed to integrate the two. This book will be the first to do so in this promising field. It is suitable for researchers and practitioners in academia and industry working in the disciplines of materials science and engineering, electrical engineering and computing.

Semiconducting Polymer Materials for Biosensing Applications

1st Edition
January 20, 2024
Kuan Yew Cheong + 4 more
English
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Semiconducting Polymer Materials for Biosensing Applications provides a comprehensive look at semiconducting polymer materials and their deposition, characterization and use in biosensors. The book begins with an introduction to the key materials and background of essential technologies. Major types of monomer chemistries and fabrication of polymer materials are discussed, with a focus on semiconducting films suitable for use in (bio)sensors. A survey of the state-of-the-art for organic thin-film polymer semiconductor sensor-based fabrication methods for materials and devices covers a wide range of chemical, material, physical and advanced fabrication techniques. The book concludes with a chapter on theoretical insights for designing sensors, (bio)sensors for medical, food and environmental applications and the future of sensors. This book is suitable for materials scientists and engineers and biomedical engineers in academia or industry.

Materials for Electronics Security and Assurance

1st Edition
January 15, 2024
Navid Asadizanjani + 2 more
English
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Materials for Electronics Security and Assurance reviews the properties of materials that could enable devices that are resistant to tampering and manipulation. The book discusses recent advances in materials synthesis and characterization techniques for security applications. Topics addressed include anti-reverse engineering, detection, prevention, track and trace, fingerprinting, obfuscation, and how materials could enable these security solutions. The book introduces opportunities and challenges and provides a clear direction of the requirements for material-based solutions to address electronics security challenges. It is suitable for materials scientists and engineers who seek to enable future research directions, current computer and hardware security engineers who want to enable materials selection, and as a way to inspire cross-collaboration between both communities.

Next-Generation Antimicrobial Nanocoatings for Medical Devices and Implants

1st Edition
January 12, 2024
Pratima R. Solanki + 5 more
English
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Next-Generation Antimicrobial Nanocoatings for Medical Devices and Implants provides a detailed, up-to-date overview of the nano-based antimicrobial coatings used to combat medical device-related biofilms. An introduction to biofilms and how they infect medical devices is included, as well as strategies/modificat... techniques used to target these biofilms. This book evaluates the various antimicrobial coatings formed using nanomaterials such as silver, inorganic materials, organic materials, carbon dots, surfactants, and electrospun fibers, specifically for us on medical devices and implants. Numerous coating methods are discussed, along with the biological characterizations of these coating materials, and their toxicological and environmental impact. This book is a useful reference for materials scientists, biomedical engineers, and those working on the development of novel biomaterials for use in medical devices and implants.

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