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Surveying and comparing all techniques relevant for practical applications in surface and thin film analysis, this second edition of a bestseller is a vital guide to this hot topic in nano- and surface technology. This new book has been revised and updated and is divided into four parts - electron, ion, and photon detection, as well as scanning probe microscopy. New chapters have been added to cover such techniques as SNOM, FIM, atom probe (AP),and sum frequency generation (SFG). Appendices with a summary and comparison of techniques and a list of equipment suppliers make this book a rapid reference for materials scientists, analytical chemists, and those working in the biotechnological industry. From a Review of the First Edition (edited by Bubert and Jenett) "... a useful resource..." (Journal of the American Chemical Society)
The chapters in this edited volume explore the sociolinguistic implications of orthographic and scriptural practices in a diverse range of communicative contexts, ranging from schoolrooms to internet discussion boards. The focus is on the way that scriptural practices both index and constitute social hierarchies, identities and relationships and in some cases, become the focus for public language ideological debates. Capitalizing on the now robust body of literature on orthographic choice and debate in sociolinguistics and anthropological linguistics, the volume addresses a number of cross-cutting themes that connect orthographic practices to areas of contemporary interest in sociolinguistic...
Diazonium compounds are employed as a new class of coupling agents to link polymers, biomacromolecules, and other species (e. g. metallic nanoparticles) to the surface of materials. The resulting high performance materials show improved chemical and physical properties and find widespread applications. The advantage of aryl diazonium salts compared to other surface modifiers lies in their ease of preparation, rapid (electro)reduction, large choice of reactive functional groups, and strong aryl-surface covalent bonding. This unique book summarizes the current knowledge of the surface and interface chemistry of aryl diazonium salts. It covers fundamental aspects of diazonium chemistry together...
Covering all aspects of transport phenomena on the nano- and micro-scale, this encyclopedia features over 750 entries in three alphabetically-arranged volumes including the most up-to-date research, insights, and applied techniques across all areas. Coverage includes electrical double-layers, optofluidics, DNC lab-on-a-chip, nanosensors, and more.
Eine Forscherin, die den Diabetes mit einem innovativen Mittel heilen will. Ein Informatiker, der nach seinem Tod als Vermächtnis eine Schatzsuche hinterlässt. Ein Attentats-versuch in einer Firma, die Insulinpumpen herstellt. Und Landeskriminalämter, die sich bei der Aufklärung mit ihren Eitelkeiten gegenseitig im Weg stehen. Julia Lensing von der Polizei in Borken und David Mertens, Freund des Informatikers, begeben sich getrennt auf die Suche nach den Hintergründen. In der Kulisse der Allgäuer Alpen treffen sie aufeinander und müssen zwischen Wahrheit und Lüge sowie zwischen Freund und Feind unterscheiden. Je mehr sie über die Zusammenhänge erfahren, umso bedrohlicher wird es fÃ...
Die deutsche Entwicklungspolitik war unter den bislang 13 Ministerinnen und Ministern durch ein Wechselbad von Strategien geprägt. Außen- und Sicherheitspolitik, Wirtschafts- und Rohstoffpolitik sowie Umwelt- und Friedenspolitik waren stets durchwoben von ethisch-humanitären Motiven. Der Autor skizziert diese häufigen Paradigmenwechsel und vermittelt eine eindrucksvolle Innenansicht der Etappen der deutschen Entwicklungspolitik. Zu allen Perioden werden Stimmen von Zeitzeugen wiedergegeben. Das Buch schließt mit einer Bilanz: Fortschritte und Rückschläge werden deutlich benannt und neun große Herausforderungen für eine zukünftige Entwicklungspolitik aufgezeigt.
Green Chemistry has evolved in response to several environmental issues in the second half of the last century, mostly due to the almost freely expanding chemical, petrochemical, and pharmaceutical industries. During the past two decades Green Chemistry grew rapidly and we can now consider this area as a mature and powerful field. Tremendous development has taken place in many important areas including renewable energy and resources, reaction environments, catalysis, synthesis, chemical biology, green materials, in situ monitoring and facile recycling. The combination of Green Chemistry with engineering, biology, toxicology, and physics will lead to novel interdisciplinary systems, which can...
Almost one-third of the world's population has embarked on a transition from planned to market economies. Like economic reforms elsewhere, the long-term goal of this transition is to build a thriving market economy capable of delivering long-term growth in living standards. Now in its 19th annual edition, the World Development Report 1996 takes an in-depth look at these transition countries, focusing on the key lessons that have taken place thus far. The introduction to the Report poses a number of key questions that are addressed in later chapters, including questions relating to initial challenges and how contries have tackled them from very different starting points and political conditions. The Report also focuses on the additional challenges these transition countries face, with a final chapter that summarizes the main conclusion of the Report, creating a text that will no doubt become the definitive source for students stydying international economics and politics.