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Автор: Toribio Fernandez Otero Название: Conducting Polymers: Bioinspired Intelligent Materials and Devices ISBN: 1782623159 ISBN-13(EAN): 9781782623151 Издательство: ORCA BOOK SERVICES Рейтинг: Цена: 227370.00 T Наличие на складе: Есть у поставщика Поставка под заказ. Описание: This book comprehensively summarises the current and future applications of conducting polymers.
Автор: Kumar Название: Conducting Polymer Hybrids ISBN: 3319464566 ISBN-13(EAN): 9783319464565 Издательство: Springer Рейтинг: Цена: 139750.00 T Наличие на складе: Есть у поставщика Поставка под заказ. Описание: This book presents a comprehensive survey about conducting polymers and their hybrids with different materials. It highlights the topics pertinent to research and development in academia and in the industry. The book thus discusses the preparation and characterization of these materials, as well as materials properties and their processing. The current challenges in the field are addressed, and an outline on new and even futuristic approaches is given.“Conducting Polymer Hybrids” is concerned with a fascinating class of materials with the promise for wide-ranging applications, including energy generation and storage, supercapacitors, electronics, display technologies, sensing, environmental and biomedical applications. The book covers a large variety of systems: one-, two-, and three-dimenstional composites and hybrids, mixed at micro- and nanolevel.
Автор: Mittal Vikas Название: Conducting Polymer Composites ISBN: 1925823229 ISBN-13(EAN): 9781925823226 Издательство: Неизвестно Рейтинг: Цена: 173810.00 T Наличие на складе: Есть у поставщика Поставка под заказ. Описание:
Nanocomposites generated using conducting polymers as well as conducting fillers have emerged as materials of high relevance owing to superior electrical, mechanical and thermal properties, which enable their use for a large variety of commercial applications. Recent advancements towards the expansion of the family of conducting polymer systems as well as functional conducting fillers have further revolutionized the interest in conducting composites. In this respect, the main aim of the book is to summarize the fundamental aspects related to synthesis and properties of various conducting composites, along with focusing on the wide spectrum of their applications.
The book is a valuable reference for polymer, chemical, biochemical and materials engineers, as well as practicing scientists and researchers in both academia and industry. It is also a useful resource for postgraduate university students in chemical, polymer and materials disciplines, along with interdisciplinary streams.
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Автор: Kumar Vijay, Kalia Susheel, Swart Hendrik C. Название: Conducting Polymer Hybrids ISBN: 3319835246 ISBN-13(EAN): 9783319835242 Издательство: Springer Рейтинг: Цена: 139750.00 T Наличие на складе: Есть у поставщика Поставка под заказ. Описание: This book presents a comprehensive survey about conducting polymers and their hybrids with different materials.
Conducting Polymer-Based Nanocomposites: Fundamentals and Applications delivers an up-to-date overview on cutting-edge advancements in the field of nanocomposites derived from conjugated polymeric matrices. Design of conducting polymers and resultant nanocomposites has instigated significant addition in the field of modern nanoscience and technology. Recently, conducting polymer-based nanocomposites have attracted considerable academic and industrial research interest. The conductivity and physical properties of conjugated polymers have shown dramatic improvement with nanofiller addition. Appropriate fabrication strategies and the choice of a nanoreinforcement, along with a conducting matrix, may lead to enhanced physicochemical features and material performance. Substantial electrical conductivity, optical features, thermal stability, thermal conductivity, mechanical strength, and other physical properties of the conducting polymer-based nanocomposites have led to high-performance materials and high-tech devices and applications.
This book begins with a widespread impression of state-of-the-art knowledge in indispensable features and processing of conducting polymer-based nanocomposites. It then discusses essential categories of conducting polymer-based nanocomposites such as polyaniline, polypyrrole, polythiophene, and derived nanomaterials. Subsequent sections of this book are related to the potential impact of conducting polymer-based nanocomposites in various technical fields. Significant application areas have been identified for anti-corrosion, EMI shielding, sensing, and energy device relevance. Finally, the book covers predictable challenges and future opportunities in the field of conjugated nanocomposites.
Автор: de Sourav, Dey Sandip, Bhattacharyya Siddhartha Название: Recent Advances in Hybrid Metaheuristics for Data Clustering ISBN: 1119551595 ISBN-13(EAN): 9781119551591 Издательство: Wiley Рейтинг: Цена: 110830.00 T Наличие на складе: Нет в наличии. Описание:
An authoritative guide to an in-depth analysis of various state-of-the-art data clustering approaches using a range of computational intelligence techniques
Recent Advances in Hybrid Metaheuristics for Data Clustering offers a guide to the fundamentals of various metaheuristics and their application to data clustering. Metaheuristics are designed to tackle complex clustering problems where classical clustering algorithms have failed to be either effective or efficient. The authors--noted experts on the topic--provide a text that can aid in the design and development of hybrid metaheuristics to be applied to data clustering.
The book includes performance analysis of the hybrid metaheuristics in relationship to their conventional counterparts. In addition to providing a review of data clustering, the authors include in-depth analysis of different optimization algorithms. The text offers a step-by-step guide in the build-up of hybrid metaheuristics and to enhance comprehension. In addition, the book contains a range of real-life case studies and their applications. This important text:
Includes performance analysis of the hybrid metaheuristics as related to their conventional counterparts
Offers an in-depth analysis of a range of optimization algorithms
Highlights a review of data clustering
Contains a detailed overview of different standard metaheuristics in current use
Presents a step-by-step guide to the build-up of hybrid metaheuristics
Offers real-life case studies and applications
Written for researchers, students and academics in computer science, mathematics, and engineering, Recent Advances in Hybrid Metaheuristics for Data Clustering provides a text that explores the current data clustering approaches using a range of computational intelligence techniques.
Автор: Mato Knez et al Название: World Scientific Reference of Hybrid Materials (in 3 Volumes) ISBN: 9813270489 ISBN-13(EAN): 9789813270480 Издательство: World Scientific Publishing Рейтинг: Цена: 429880.00 T Наличие на складе: Есть Описание: The World Scientific Reference of Hybrid Materials is a set of 3 volumes, which covers the fascinating area of materials science at the intersection between purely polymeric, organic or inorganic materials. The rapidly developing research on hybrid materials is largely driven by the steadily increasing need of multifunctional materials in various branches of technology. However, much of the research is also driven by the curiosity of the researchers and the long lasting wish to merge the most beneficial properties of the various materials into one. The flexibility of polymers could, for example, be merged with the electronic conductivity of metals or the mechanical resistance of ceramics, which will be of great value for the industries.This reference covers the areas of synthesis of such hybrid materials, which take benefit from each of the consisting ingredients, and overviews some of the emerging applications based on the materials. Much of the current research is still in its infancy, but hybrid materials are already now considered to be the key enabler for important future developments, for example flexible electronics. With this perspective, this reference aims at giving the general public an overview over the topics of relevance in this field, but also attracting new researchers to this intriguing scientific area.
Автор: Bernido Christopher C & Carpio-Bernido M Victoria Название: Analysis Of Fractional Stochastic Processes: Advances And Applications - Proceedings Of The 7Th Jagna International Workshop ISBN: 9814618349 ISBN-13(EAN): 9789814618342 Издательство: World Scientific Publishing Цена: 103490.00 T Наличие на складе: Есть у поставщика Поставка под заказ. Описание: This volume contains pedagogical, review and research level papers on fractional stochastic and quantum processes which have been the focus of intensive mathematical, experimental, and computational studies due to their widening spectrum of applications in natural and social sciences.
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