Engineering applications of surface coatings and films

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"e;Chemistry and Technology of Lubricants"e; describes the chemistry and technology of base oils, additives and applications of liquid lubricants.

This book introduces the applications of laser in surface modification, such as laser cladding of Stellite alloys and metal-ceramic composites.

This book presents a comprehensive, state-of-the-art review of the latest progresses in UHMWPE biomaterials, which has been critical for the performance and longevity of joint implants.

This book contains selected papers from the International Conference on Progress in Automotive Technologies (ICPAT) 2019.

Significantly extended from the first edition, this book presents the basics of microbiologically influenced corrosion (MIC) in an accessible and concise manner.

This book examines pedestrian shoe-floor slip resistance from an engineering standpoint in order to better understand friction and wear behavior.

This book describes the history, origin and basic characteristics of bioactive materials.

This book comprises select proceedings of the International Conference on Latest Innovations in Materials Engineering and Technology (ICLIET 2018).

This handbook is an in-depth guide to the practical aspects of materials and corrosion engineering in the energy and chemical industries.

This book presents recent developments in the coating processes, sub processes and emphasizes on processes with the potential to improve performance quality and reproducibility.

This book presents the findings of research projects from the Transregional Collaborative Research Centre 73.

This book presents detailed case reports of unusual diseases with common symptoms, many of which have emerged in the past decade as a result of nature, advances in medical treatment, and increasing recognition of specific underpinnings of human biology and immunology.

This thesis investigates the tribological viability of bio-based base stock to which different nanoparticles were incorporated for engine piston-ring-cylinder-liner interaction.

This Brief describes the influence of the different organic chelating agents on the topography, physical properties and phases of SPPS-deposited spinel ferrite splats.

"e;Micro and Nano Sulfide Solid Lubrication"e; covers the basic principles of sulfide solid lubrication, which is an important field of tribology, an effective means of reducing friction and wear on machine parts, and is closely related to the broader problem of saving energy and materials.

This book provides a comprehensive yet concise presentation of the analysis methods of lightweight engineering in the context of the statics of beam structures and is divided into four sections.

This book summarizes the results of years of research on the problem of strength and fracture of polymers and elastomers.

Turbulence in plasma surface interaction holds crucial uncertainties for its impact on material erosion in the operation of fusion reactors.

This second volume of Metal-Organic Framework Composites focusses on water pollution as a major concern and endangerment to human health and the application of MOFs for remediation.

This book offers a comprehensive review of the various options for improving the performance of overhead power lines in winter conditions, taking into account both mechanical and electrical aspects.

This volume presents research papers on micro and nano manufacturing and surface engineering which were presented during the 7th International and 28th All India Manufacturing Technology, Design and Research conference 2018 (AIMTDR 2018).

The 14th International Symposium on Superalloys (Superalloys 2020) highlights technologies for lifecycle improvement of superalloys.

In the past twenty years, powerful tools such as atomic force microscopy have made it possible to accurately investigate the phenomena of friction and wear, down to the nanometer scale.

This book is for engineers and students of aerospace, materials and mechanical engineering.

This book discusses how to reduce the impact of dust and heat on photovoltaic systems.

In this book, the authors present a comprehensive study of the effects of operating parameters (load, amplitude, frequency) on dry gross fretting of rough surfaces.

This book covers fundamentals and recent advancements on conversion coatings for magnesium and its alloys.

This book provides a comprehensive treatment of the cavitation erosion phenomenon and state-of-the-art research in the field.

This book covers fundamentals and recent advancements on conversion coatings for magnesium and its alloys.

This book guides readers through the systematic analysis of Arc Spraying: one of the most widespread and important thermal spraying methods.

This book aims at identifying novel advanced materials of extreme wetting properties (MEWP) for practical, industrial applications.

My 12-year-old granddaughter Nina Alesi once asked me, "e;Grandpa, you are a scientist at IBM, so what do you do?

This book describes the latest developments of lanthanum zirconate based thermal barrier coatings.

Dental Biotribology summarizes the latest achievements in dental wear and is designed to help the reader better understand the relationship between structures and tribological properties of human teeth.

This book addresses major issues facing postal and delivery services throughout the world.

This book focuses on the use of nanotechnology in several fields of engineering.

This book addresses corrosion problems and their solutions at facilities in the oil refining and petrochemical industry, including cooling water and boiler feed water units.

This book presents select peer reviewed proceedings of the International Conference on Applied Mechanical Engineering Research (ICAMER 2019).

This book discusses the tribological, rheological and optical properties of liquid-crystal nanomaterials as well as lubricant media.

This book compares premetered methods to self-metered processes and addresses general properties of premetered methods.

This book presents a comprehensive, state-of-the-art review of the latest progresses in UHMWPE biomaterials, which has been critical for the performance and longevity of joint implants.

This SpringerBrief utilizes a surface chemistry/physical chemistry approach toward the study of aqueous corrosion processes.

By focusing on the theory and techniques of tribological design and testing for bearings, this book systematically reviews the latest advances in applications for this field.

This book presents the basics and methods of nanoscale analytical techniques for tribology field.

Recently, surface-engineered and modified nanomaterials have been developed as corrosion inhibitors for different metals alloys in coating and solution phases.

This fully revised, industry-standard resource offers practical details on every aspect of the fundamentals necessary for understanding thermal spray technology, from powder all the way to the final part.

This book focuses on the use of nanotechnology in several fields of engineering.