Atomic force microscopy in process engineering : introduction to AFM for improved processes and products / / W. Richard Bowen and Nidal Hilal
| Atomic force microscopy in process engineering : introduction to AFM for improved processes and products / / W. Richard Bowen and Nidal Hilal |
| Autore | Bowen W. Richard |
| Edizione | [1st ed.] |
| Pubbl/distr/stampa | Amsterdam ; ; Boston, : Elsevier/BH, c2009 |
| Descrizione fisica | 1 online resource (300 p.) |
| Disciplina |
502.82
660.2812 |
| Altri autori (Persone) | HilalNidal |
| Soggetto topico |
Atomic force microscopy
Production engineering |
| ISBN |
1-282-28880-6
9786612288807 0-08-094957-6 |
| Formato | Materiale a stampa |
| Livello bibliografico | Monografia |
| Lingua di pubblicazione | eng |
| Nota di contenuto |
Front Cover; Atomic Force Microscopy in Process Engineering: Introduction to AFM for Improved Processes and Products; Copyright Page; Contents; Preface; About the Editors; List of Contributors; Chapter 1 Basic Principles of Atomic Force Microscopy; 1.1 Introduction; 1.2 The Atomic Force Microscope; 1.3 Cantilevers and Probes; 1.4 Imaging Modes; 1.5 The AFM as a Force Sensor; 1.6 Calibration of AFM Microcantilevers; 1.7 Colloid Probes; Abbreviations and Symbols; Chapter 2 Measurement of Particle and Surface Interactions Using Force Microscopy; 2.1 Introduction; 2.2 Colloid Probes
2.3 Interaction Forces2.4 Adhesion Forces Measured by AFM; 2.5 Effect of Roughness on Measured Adhesion and Surface Forces; Abbreviations and Symbols; Greek Symbols; Chapter 3 Quantification of Particle-Bubble Interactions Using Atomic Force Microscopy; 3.1 Introduction; 3.2 Particle-Bubble Interactions; 3.3 Determination of Particle-Bubble Separation; 3.4 Determination of Contact Angle from Force-Distance Curves; 3.5 Effect of Surface Preparation on Particle-Bubble Interactions; 3.6 Effect of Loading Force on Particle-Bubble Interactions 3.7 Effect of Hydrodynamics on Particle-Bubble Interactions3.8 Conclusions; List of Abbreviations; List of Symbols; Chapter 4 Investigating Membranes and Membrane Processes with Atomic Force Microscopy; 4.1 Introduction; 4.2 The Range of Possibilities for Investigating Membranes; 4.3 Correspondence between Surface Pore Dimensions from AFM and MWCO; 4.4 Imaging in Liquid and the Determination of Surface Electrical Properties; 4.5 Effects of Surface Roughness on Interactions with Particles; 4.6 'Visualisation' of the Rejection of a Colloid by a Membrane Pore and Critical Flux 4.7 The Use of AFM in Membrane Development4.8 Characterisation of Metal Surfaces; 4.9 Conclusions; Acknowledgements; List of Abbreviations; Chapter 5 AFM and Development of (Bio)Fouling-Resistant Membranes; 5.1 Introduction; 5.2 Measurement of Adhesion of Colloidal Particles and Cells to Membrane Surfaces; 5.3 Modification of Membranes; 5.4 Modification of Membranes with Sulphonated Poly(Ether-Ether Ketone) Polymers; 5.5 Conclusions; Acknowledgements; Abbreviations and Symbols; Chapter 6 Nanoscale Analysis of Pharmaceuticals by Scanning Probe Microscopy; 6.1 Introduction 6.2 The AFM as a Force Measurement Tool in Pharmaceuticals6.3 AFM Imaging-Based Studies; 6.4 Micro- and Nanothermal Characterisation with SPM; 6.5 Conclusions; Acknowledgements; Abbreviations and Symbols; Chapter 7 Micro/Nanoengineering and AFM for Cellular Sensing; 7.1 Introduction; 7.2 Engineering the ECM for Probing Cell Sensing; 7.3 AFM in Cell Measurement; 7.4 Conclusions; Acknowledgements; Abbreviations and Symbols; Chapter 8 Atomic Force Microscopy and Polymers on Surfaces; 8.1 Introduction; 8.2 Basic Concepts; 8.3 End-grafted Polymer Chains; 8.4 Diblock Copolymers Adsorbed on Surfaces 8.5 Star-shaped Polymers Adsorbed on Surfaces |
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| Amsterdam ; ; Boston, : Elsevier/BH, c2009 | ||
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Engineering Ethics : Challenges and Opportunities / / by W. Richard Bowen
| Engineering Ethics : Challenges and Opportunities / / by W. Richard Bowen |
| Autore | Bowen W. Richard |
| Edizione | [1st ed. 2014.] |
| Pubbl/distr/stampa | Cham : , : Springer International Publishing : , : Imprint : Springer, , 2014 |
| Descrizione fisica | 1 online resource (150 p.) |
| Disciplina | 174.962 |
| Soggetto topico |
Engineering economics
Engineering economy Ethics Manufactures Engineering Economics, Organization, Logistics, Marketing Manufacturing, Machines, Tools, Processes |
| ISBN | 3-319-04096-0 |
| Formato | Materiale a stampa |
| Livello bibliografico | Monografia |
| Lingua di pubblicazione | eng |
| Nota di contenuto | Introduction -- A Philosophical Analysis of the Nature of Engineering -- Engineering for Peace -- Engineering for Health -- Engineering for Development -- Personal Responsibility and Supporting Social Structures -- Convincing Others – Engineering for Human Rights and Engineering Power -- Future Perspectives. . |
| Record Nr. | UNINA-9910299484403321 |
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| Cham : , : Springer International Publishing : , : Imprint : Springer, , 2014 | ||
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