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H. Zhu, M. Li, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, China

Studies on Urban Vehicular Ad-hoc NetworksWith the advancement of wireless technology, ve-hicular ad hoc networks (VANETs) are emerging as a promising approach to realizing “smart cities” and addressing many important transportation problems such as road safety, efficiency, and con-venience. This brief provides an introduction to the large trace data set collected from thousands of taxis and buses in Shanghai, the largest metropolis in China. It also presents the challenges, design issues, performance modeling and evaluation of a wide spectrum of VANET research topics, ranging from realistic vehicular mobility models and op-portunistic routing, to real-time vehicle tracking and urban sensing applications. In addition to the latest research and techniques, the reader will also learn the trace-driven methodologies and tools of performance modeling and analysis, network protocol design and optimization, and network simulation, thus keeping pace with the fast mov-ing VANET research and development.

Contents Overview.- Dealing with Vehicular Traces.- Real-istic Vehicular Mobility Models.- Opportunistic Routing Protocols.- Vehicle Tracking.- Traffic Condition Sensing Application.

Fields of interestComputer Communication Networks; Communi-cations Engineering, Networks

Target groupsResearch

Product categoryBrief

Due August 2013

2014. VIII, 101 p. 78 illus. (SpringerBriefs in Computer Science) Softcover7 * € (D) 42,79 | € (A) 43,99 | sFr 53,507 € 39,99 | £35.99ISBN 978-1-4614-8047-1

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K. A. Zweig, Universität Heidelberg

Network Analysis LiteracyA Practical Approach to Network Analysis Project Design

Network analysis provides a perspective on how to find and quantify significant structures in the in-teraction patterns between different types of actors and on how to relate these structures to properties of the actors. It has proven itself to be useful for the analysis of biological and social networks, but also for networks describing complex systems in economy, psychology, geography, and various oth-er fields. Today, network analysis packages in the open-source platform R and other open-source software projects enable scientists from all fields to quickly apply network analytic methods to their data sets. Altogether these applications offer such a wealth of network analytic methods that it can be overwhelming for someone just entering this field. This book provides a road map through this jungle of network analytic methods, offers advice on how to pick the best method for a given network ana-lytic project, and how to avoid common pitfalls. It introduces the methods which are most often used to analyze complex networks, e.g., different types of random graph models, centrality indices, clustering algorithms, global network measures, and networks motifs.

Features 7 teaches users how to pose a defined network analytic questions 7 shows how to build a network suitable for solving the questions posed to it 7 aids in choosing or designing the best random graph model for comparing analyti-cal results 7 how to design the best model for describing a given graph

Fields of interestComputer Appl. in Social and Behavioral Sciences; Interdisciplinary Studies; Socio- and Econophys-ics, Population and Evolutionary Models


Product categoryMonograph

Due March 2014

2014. 400 p. 60 illus., 10 in color. Hardcover7 * € (D) 106,95 | € (A) 109,95 | sFr 143,507 € 99,95 | £90.00ISBN 978-3-7091-0740-9

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C. Anandharamakrishnan, Central Food Technological Research Institute, Mysore, India

Computational Fluid Dynamics Applications in Food ProcessingComputational Fluid Dynamics (CFD) has been applied extensively to great benefit in the food processing sector. Its numerous applications include: predicting the gas flow pattern and particle histories, such as temperature, velocity, residence time, and impact position during spray drying; modeling of ovens to provide information about temperature and airflow pattern throughout the baking chamber to enhance heat transfer and in turn final product quality; designing hybrid heating ovens, such as microwave-infrared, infrared-electrical or microwave-electrical ovens for rapid baking; model the dynamics of gastrointestinal contents during digestion based on the motor response of the GI tract and the physicochemical properties of luminal contents; retort processing of canned solid and liquid foods for understanding and optimization of the heat transfer processes. This Brief will recapitulate the various applications of CFD modeling, discuss the recent developments in this field, and identify the strengths and weaknesses of CFD when applied in the food industry.

Contents Computational Fluid Dynamics Applications in Food Processing.- Computational Fluid Dy-namics Applications in Spray-Drying of Food Products.- Applications of Computational Fluid Dynamics in the Thermal Processing of Canned Foods.- Computational Fluid Dynamics Model-ing for Bread Baking Processes.- Computational Fluid Dynamics Modeling of High Pressure Processing.- Applications of Computational Fluid Dynamics in Other Food Processing Operations.

Fields of interestBiochemical Engineering; Food Science; Fluid- and Aerodynamics



Due July 2013

2013. IX, 115 p. 36 illus., 24 in color. (SpringerBriefs in Food, Health, and Nutrition) Softcover7 * € (D) 53,49 | € (A) 54,99 | sFr 67,007 € 49,99 | £44.99ISBN 978-1-4614-7989-5

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M. Beller, X.‑F. Wu, Leibniz Institute for Catalysis, Rostock, Germany

Transition Metal Catalyzed Carbonylation ReactionsCarbonylative Activation of C‑X Bonds

Transition Metal Catalyzed Carbonylation Reac-tions is a comprehensive monograph focusing on carbon monoxide usage. This book provides students and researchers in organic synthesis with a detailed discussion of carbonylation from the basics through to applications. The authors have structured the book around the types of reactions, based on the different nucleophiles involved. Scientists working in carbonylation or with carbon monoxide, as well as teachers of organic synthesis can use this book to become familiar with this important area of organic chemistry.

Features 7 Discusses the past, present and future of carbonylation reactions 7 Separates clearly the reactions through the differences in nucleo-philes 7 Provides a useful resource for teachers of organic synthesis

Contents Introduction.- Hydroxy, Alkoxy and Aminocar-bonylation of C-X bonds.- Reductive carbonyl-ations.- Carbonylative coupling reactions with organometallic reagents.- Carbonylative Sono-gashira reactions.- Carbonylative C-H activa-tions.- Carbonylative Heck reactions.- Oxidative carbonylation reactions.- Reaction of C-NO2 with CO.- Applications in total synthesis.- A discussion between carbonylation, noncarbonylation and decarbonylation.- Outlook.

Fields of interestOrganic Chemistry; Catalysis; Industrial Chemis-try/Chemical Engineering



Due August 2013

2013. VII, 220 p. 298 illus. Hardcover7 * € (D) 139,05 | € (A) 142,94 | sFr 173,007 € 129,95 | £117.00ISBN 978-3-642-39015-9

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J. Hannestad, Chalmers University of Technology, Gothenburg, Sweden

Fluorescence in Bio-inspired NanotechnologyFirst as Probe, Then as Function

In his thesis Fluorescence in Bio-inspired Nano-technology, Jonas Hannestad describes the evolv-ing field of DNA nanotechnology in a lucid and easily accessible way. A central theme in the thesis is how biological structures and mechanisms constitute a basis for the design of novel technolo-gies. Hannestad discusses how self-assembled, nanometer-scale DNA constructs can be function-alized using fluorescent labeling. In particular, he highlights how applications are based on fluores-cence resonance energy transfer (FRET). Another important contribution is the development of a lipid monolayer platform for the step-by-step assembly of DNA nanoconstructs. The work in the thesis is based on five peer-reviewed papers pub-lished in high-profile journals, all of which involve major contributions from the author.

Features 7 Nominated as an outstanding Ph.D. thesis by the Chalmers University of Technology, Swe-den 7 Describes novel ways to use fluorescence in nanotechnological devices 7 Provides a detailed introduction to bio-inspired nanotechnol-ogy

Contents Introduction.- Being Bioinspired.- DNA: molecu-lar recognition and information storage.- Photo-physics.- Nanoscale photonic devices.- Lipids: soft, dynamic containers.- Methodology.- Summary of five papers.- Concluding remarks.

Fields of interestNanochemistry; Physical Chemistry; Nanotech-nology



Due July 2013

2013. VIII, 130 p. 53 illus., 37 in color. (Springer Theses) Hardcover7 * € (D) 106,99 | € (A) 109,99 | sFr 133,507 € 99,99 | £90.00ISBN 978-3-319-01067-0

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New SeriesSpringerBriefs in Molecular ScienceSpringerBriefs in Molecular Science present concise summaries of cutting-edge research and practical applications across a wide spectrum of fields centered around chemistry. Featuring com-pact volumes of 50 to 125 pages, the series covers a range of content from professional to academic. Typical topics might include: A timely report of state-of-the-art analytical techniques A bridge between new research results, as published in journal articles, and a contextual literature review A snapshot of a hot or emerging topic An in-depth case study A presentation of core concepts that students must understand in order to make inde-pendent contributions Best practices or protocols to be followed Briefs allow authors to present their ideas and readers to absorb them with minimal time investment. Briefs will be published as part of Springer’s eBook collection, with millions of users worldwide. In addition, Briefs will be available for individual print and electronic purchase. Briefs are characterized by fast, global electronic dissemina-tion, standard publishing contracts, easy-to-use manuscript preparation and formatting guidelines, and expedited production schedules. Both solic-ited and unsolicited manuscripts are considered for publication in this series.

R. Cammi, University of Parma, Italy

Molecular Response Functions for the Polarizable Continuum ModelPhysical basis and quantum mechanical formalism

This Brief presents the main aspects of the response functions theory (RFT) for molecular solutes described within the framework of the Polarizable Continuum Model (PCM). PCM is a solvation model for a Quantum Mechanical mo-lecular system in which the solvent is represented as a continuum distribution of matter. Particular attention is devoted to the description of the basic features of the PCM model, and to the problems characterizing the study of the response function theory for molecules in solution with respect to the analogous theory on isolated molecules.

Features 7 Summarizes the Response Function Theory 7 Highlights applications and limita-tions 7 Single author publication

Contents Introduction.- The PCM model for solvated molecules.- The definition of the basic model.- The basic energy functional.- The Quantum Mechanical problem.- The Coupled-cluster equa-tions.- Analytical derivatives theory for molecular solute.- Solute molecular properties.- The coupled-cluster analytical derivatives.- Response theory for molecules in solution.- General response theory for the Polarizable Contiuum Model.- The coupled-cluster response theory.

Fields of interestTheoretical and Computational Chemistry; Physi-cal Chemistry; Condensed Matter Physics



Due August 2013

2013. XIV, 60 p. (SpringerBriefs in Molecular Science / Springer Briefs in Electrical and Magnetic Properties of Atoms, Molecules, and Clusters) Softcover7 * € (D) 53,49 | € (A) 54,99 | sFr 67,007 € 49,99 | £44.99ISBN 978-3-319-00986-5

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C. S. Kumar (Ed)

Transmission Electron Microscopy Characterization of NanomaterialsThird volume of a 40-volume series on nanosci-ence and nanotechnology, edited by the renowned scientist Challa S.S.R. Kumar. This handbook gives a comprehensive overview about Transmission Electron Microscopy characterization of nanoma-terials. Modern applications and state-of-the-art techniques are covered and make this volume es-sential reading for research scientists in academia and industry.

Features 7 Encyclopedic presentation of transmission electron microscopy characterization in nano-material 7 Comprehensive presentation of transmission electron microscopy characterization of nanomaterials 7 Third volume of a 40-vol-ume series on nanoscience and nanotechnol-ogy included in SpringerMaterials 7 Highly application-oriented overview of modern topics of transmission electron microscopy characterization in nano

Fields of interestChemistry/Food Science, general; Materials Sci-ence, general; Nanochemistry


Product categoryHandbook

Due November 2013

2014. Approx. 600 p. 228 illus., 142 in color. Hardcover7 * € (D) 266,43 | € (A) 273,90 | sFr 331,507 € 249,00 | £224.50ISBN 978-3-642-38933-7

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Y. Matsuo, The University of Tokyo, Japan; M. Higuchi, National Institute for Materials Science, Tsukuba, Japan; Y. Negishi, Tokyo University of Science, Japan; M. Yoshizawa, Tokyo Institute of Technology, Japan; T. Uemura, H. Takaya, Kyoto University, Japan; T. Ueno, Tokyo Institute of Technology, Japan; M. Takeuchi, National Institute for Materials Science, Tsukuba, Japan; S. Yoshimoto, Kumamoto University, Japan (Eds)

Metal–Molecular Assembly for Functional MaterialsThis book focuses on modern coordination chem-istry, covering porous coordination polymers, metalloproteins, metallopeptides, nanoclusters, nanocapsules, aligned polymers, and fullerenes. As well, it deals with applications to electronic devices and surface characterization.

Features 7 Cutting-edge coordination chemistry and molecular assembly for functional materi-als 7 Wide-ranging topics from biology to organic electronics applications 7 Authors are leading young scientists in coordination chemistry

Contents Molecular Assembly and Organization of Fuller-enes for Photoelectric Conversion.- Organic-Metallic Hybrid Polymers for Electrochromic Display Devices.- Precisely Controlled Metal Nanoclusters.- Coordination Nanocages for Engi-neering Discrete Aromatic Stacks.- Coordination Nanochannels for Polymer Materials.- Synthesis and Functions of Metallopeptides.- Coordina-tion Chemistry in Self-assembly Proteins.- Two-Dimensional Alignment of Conjugated Polymers.- Nanoscale Surface Science on Two-Dimensional Molecular Assembly.

Fields of interestInorganic Chemistry; Nanotechnology; Nanotech-nology and Microengineering



Due August 2013

2013. VI, 74 p. 53 illus., 33 in color. (SpringerBriefs in Molecular Science) Softcover7 * € (D) 53,49 | € (A) 54,99 | sFr 67,007 € 49,99 | £44.99ISBN 978-4-431-54369-5

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G. G. Moy, R. W. Vannoort, Institute of Environmental Science and Research Limited, Christchurch, New Zealand (Eds)

Total Diet StudiesContents Part 1. Conducting Total Diet Studies.-Total diet studies: What they are and why they are important.-The origin of total diet studies.-Risk analysis paradigm and total diet studies.-Overview of dietary exposure.-Scope, planning and practi-calities of a total diet study.-Preparing a food list for a total diet study.-Selecting chemicals for a total diet study.-Preparing a procedures manual for a total diet study.-Food sampling and prepara-tion in a total diet study.-Analyzing food samples: Organic chemicals.-Analyzing food samples: Inorganic chemicals.-Analyzing food samples: Radionuclides.-Quality control and assurance issues relating to sampling and analysis in a total diet study.-Commercial analytical laboratories: Tendering, selecting, contracting and managing performance.-Managing Concentration Data: Validation, security and interpretation.-Reporting and modelling of results below the limit of detection.-Dietary exposure assessment in a total diet study.-Addressing uncertainty and variability in total diet studies.-Communicating results in a total diet study.-Part 2. Experiences in Total Diet Studies.-The Australian experience in total diet studies.-Total diet study in Cameroon: A sub-Sahara African perspective.-Canadian total diet study experiences.-The Chinese experience in total diet studies.-The first total diet study in Hong Kong, China.-Experiences in total diet studies in the Czech Republic.-The present and future use of total diet studies by the European Food Safety Authority.-The first total diet study in Fiji.-The French total diet studies.-Total diet studies in the Indian context.-Experiences in total diet studies in Indonesia. [...]

Fields of interestFood Science; Nutrition; Public Health

Target groupsProfessional/practitioner

Product categoryContributed volume

Due August 2013

2013. VII, 796 p. 73 illus., 45 in color. Hardcover7 * € (D) 181,89 | € (A) 186,99 | sFr 226,507 € 169,99 | £153.00ISBN 978-1-4419-7688-8

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E. Ochiai, Vancouver, BC, Canada

Hiroshima to FukushimaBiohazards of Radiation

Set against a backdrop of the recent disaster at the Fukushima nuclear power plant, “Hiroshima to Fukushima” examines the issue of radiation safety.

Features 7 Examines the issue of nuclear energy and nuclear weapons for a wide audience 7 Written from a Japanese perspective 7 Discusses one of the most important policy issues of the 21st Century

Contents Part I The Scientific Bases of Nuclear World, Ra-diation and Chemical World.- The Nuclear World and Nuclear Power.- Radiation.- The Chemical World.- Part II The Military Uses of Nuclear Power.- The Development of the Atomic Bomb.- Dropping of Atomic Bombs on Hiroshima and Nagasaki – The Devastation.- Depleted Uranium Bombs.- Part III The “Peaceful” Uses of Nuclear Power.- Development of Nuclear Power Reactors.- Examples of Major Failures at Nuclear Power Plants.- Part IV The Scientific Basis of Interaction of Radiation with the Chemical World.- General Consideration of Interactions of Radiation with the Chemical World.- Chemical and Biological Interactions of Chemical Compounds.- What Happens if a Chemical Compound is Radioac-tive?.- (High-energy) Radiation is Incompatible With Life.- Part V Health Effects of Radiation Revealed So Far.- Data From Hiroshima and Nagasaki.- Data From Chernobyl.- Data From Fukushima.- Part VI The Future of Human Use of Energy.- Non-Nuclear and Renewable Energy Sources and Uses.

Fields of interestNuclear Chemistry; Effects of Radiation/Radia-tion Protection; Energy Policy, Economics and Management



Due August 2013

2013. VIII, 232 p. 90 illus., 54 in color. (Science Policy Reports) Hardcover7 * € (D) 106,99 | € (A) 109,99 | sFr 133,507 € 99,99 | £90.00ISBN 978-3-642-38726-5

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J. K. Pandey, The University of Tokushima, Japan; K. R. Reddy, Toyota Technological Inst., Nagoya, Japan; A. K. Mohanty, University of Guelph, ON,Canada; M. Misra, University of Guelph, ON, Canada (Eds)

Handbook of Polymernanocomposites. Processing, Performance and ApplicationVolume A: Layered Silicates

Contents Polypropylene Clay Nanocomposites. - Prepara-tion and characterization of poly(trimethylene terephthalate) nanocomposites. - Recent develop-ments in poly(butylene terephthalate) nanocom-posites. - Structure-Property Correlations in Poly(ethylene-oxide)/Clay/Silica Nanohybrids. - Crystallization and Polymorphic Behavior of Nylon – Clay Nanocomposites. - ABS Based Nanocomposites. - Development of TGDDM based layered silicate nanocomposites for high performance applications – Analysis of the me-chanical, thermo-mechanical, flame retardancy, water absorption and morphological properties. -Thermal and Rheological Properties of Poly (Eth-ylene-co-Vinyl Acetate) (EVA) Nanoclay Nano-composites. - FRP esthetic orthodontic wire and development of matrix strengthening with poly (methyl methacrylate)/montmorillonite nano-composite. - Polylactic acid (PLA) Layered Silicate Nanocomposites. - Polyhydroxyalkanoates-based nanocomposites: an efficient and promising way of finely controlling functional material properties. - New Developments in Polycaprolactone-Layered silicate Nanocomposites: Fabrication and Proper-ties. - Recent Developments in Cellulose and Cel-lulose Derivatives/Clay Nanocomposites. [...]

Fields of interestPolymer Sciences; Physics, general


Product categoryHandbook

Due October 2013

2014. 200 p. Hardcover7 * € (D) 266,43 | € (A) 273,90 | sFr 331,507 € 249,00 | £224.50ISBN 978-3-642-38648-0

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K. M. Polizzi, C. Kontoravdi, Imperial College London, UK (Eds)

Synthetic BiologyIn Synthetic Biology, expert researchers in the field provide the latest developments in molecular biol-ogy techniques used in Synthetic Biology.

Features 7 Reviews the latests developments in molecular biology techniques 7 Provides step-by-step de-tail essential for reproducible results 7 Contains key notes and implementation advice from the experts

Contents What is Synthetic Biology?.- Gene Synthesis Meth-od Based on Overlap Extension PCR and DNA-Works Program.- BioBrick™ Assembly Using the In-Fusion PCR Cloning Kit.- Overlap Extension PCR Cloning.- One-Step Isothermal Assembly of DNA Fragments.- Creation and Characterization of Component Libraries for Synthetic Biology.- In vivo and in vitro Characterisation of s70 Constitu-tive Promoter BioParts by Real-time PCR and Fluorescent Measurements.- In Vivo Screening of Artificial Small RNAs for Silencing Endog-enous Genes in Escherichia coli.- Construction and Engineering of Large Biochemical Pathways via DNA Assembler.- Assembly of Multi-gene Pathways and Combinatorial Pathway Libraries through ePathBrick Vectors.- Tandem Recom-bineering by SLIC Cloning and Cre-LoxP Fusion to Generate Multigene Expression Constructs for Protein Complex Research.- Combinatorial DNA Assembly using Golden Gate Cloning.- Construc-tion of Synthetic Gene Circuits in the Escherichia coli Genome.- Shuffling of DNA Cassettes in a Synthetic Integrin.- Systematic Methodology for the Development of Mathematical Models for Biological Processes.- SOBOLHDMR: A General Purpose Modelling Software.

Fields of interestBiotechnology; Biochemical Engineering

Target groupsProfessional/practitioner


Due August 2013

2013. X, 374 p. 62 illus., 46 in color. (Methods in Molecular Biology, Volume 1073) Hardcover7 * € (D) 101,64 | € (A) 104,49 | sFr 126,507 € 94,99 | £85.50ISBN 978-1-62703-624-5

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S. Rimdusit, Chulalongkorn University, Bangkok, Thailand; C. Jubsilp, Srinakharinwirot University, Nakhon Nayok, Thailand; S. Tiptipakorn, Kasetsart University, Nakorn Pathom, Thailand

Alloys and Composites of PolybenzoxazinesProperties and Applications

This book provides an introduction to the unique and fascinating properties of alloys and compos-ites from novel commercialized thermosetting resins based on polybenzoxazines. Their outstand-ing properties such as processability, thermal, mechanical, electrical properties as well as ballistic impact properties of polybenzoxazine alloys and composites make them attractive for various applications in electronic packaging encapsula-tion, light weight ballistic armour composites and bipolar plate in fuel cells.

Features 7 First book that focuses on the alloys and composites of polybenzoxazines and its engineer-ing applications 7 Highlights the outstanding properties of polybenzoxazines alloys and com-posites 7 Defines the key areas of applications for polybenzoxazines alloys and composites

Contents Introduction to Commercial Benzoxazine Resins.- Polybenzoxazine Alloys.- Highly Filled Systems of Polybenzoxazine.- High Thermal Conductiv-ity of BN-Filled Polybenzoxazine.- Natural Fiber Polybenzoxazine Composites.- Polybenzoxazine Composites for Ballistic Armor Applications.- Electrical Conductivity of Filled Polybenzoxazine.

Fields of interestPolymer Sciences; Ceramics, Glass, Composites, Natural Materials; Engineering Design



Due July 2013

2013. VIII, 213 p. 114 illus., 7 in color. (Engineering Materials) Hardcover7 * € (D) 106,99 | € (A) 109,99 | sFr 133,507 € 99,99 | £90.00ISBN 978-981-4451-75-8

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C. Seong Hwang, Seoul National University, South Korea (Ed)

Atomic Layer Deposition for SemiconductorsThis edited volume discusses atomic layer deposi-tion (ALD) for all modern semiconductor devices, moving from the basic chemistry of ALD and modeling of ALD processes to sections on ALD for memories, logic devices, and machines. The section on ALD for memories covers both mass-produced memories, such as DRAM and Flash, and emerging memories, such as PCRAM and Fe-RAM. The section on ALD for logic devices covers both front-end of the line processes and back-end of the line processes. The final section on ALD for machines looks at toolsets and systems hardware. Each chapter provides the history, operating prin-ciples, and a full explanation of ALD processes for each device.

Features 7 First book to connect missing link between semiconductor device engineers/designers and process engineers, material designers, and chem-ists 7 First book solely dedicated to the applica-tion of ALD to the semiconductor/microelectron-ics fields 7 Written by top experts in the field

Contents Introduction.- Precursors and reaction mecha-nisms.- ALD simulations.- ALD for mass-pro-duction memories (DRAM and Flash).- ALD for emerging memories.- PcRAM.- FeRAM.- Front end of the line process.- Back end of the line.- ALD machines.

Fields of interestElectrochemistry; Semiconductors; Memory Structures



Due July 2013

2013. XVII, 274 p. 170 illus., 81 in color. Hardcover7 * € (D) 106,99 | € (A) 109,99 | sFr 133,507 € 99,99 | £90.00ISBN 978-1-4614-8053-2

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O. A. Simakova, Georgia Tech, Atlanta, GA, USA; R. J. Davis, University of Virginia, Charlottesville, VA, USA; D. Y. Murzin, Åbo Akademi University, Turku, Finland

Biomass Processing over Gold CatalystsThe book describes the valorization of biomass-derived compounds over gold catalysts. Since biomass is a rich renewable feedstock for diverse platform molecules, including those currently derived from petroleum, the interest in vari-ous transformation routes has become intense. Catalytic conversion of biomass is one of the main approaches to improving the economic viability of biorefineries. In addition, Gold catalysts were found to have outstanding activity and selectivity in many key reactions. This book collects informa-tion about transformations of the most promising and important compounds derived from cellulose, hemicelluloses, and woody biomass extractives. Since gold catalysts possess high stability under oxidative conditions, selective oxidation reac-tions were discussed more thoroughly than other critical reactions such as partial hydrogenation, acetalization, and isomerization. The influence of reaction conditions, the role of the catalyst, and the advantages and disadvantages of using gold are presented for all of the reactions mentioned above.

Feature 7 Applies gold catalysis to biomass-derived substrate conversion

Contents Introduction.- Selective Oxidation/Dehydrogena-tion Reactions.- Acetalization.- N-alkylation.- Se-lective Hydrogenation Reactions.- Double Bond Oxidation Reactions.- Isomerization Reactions.- Gold Catalysts Stability.- Summary.

Fields of interestCatalysis; Renewable and Green Energy; Metallic Materials



Due August 2013

2013. VI, 54 p. 24 illus., 7 in color. (SpringerBriefs in Molecular Science) Softcover7 * € (D) 53,49 | € (A) 54,99 | sFr 67,007 € 49,99 | £44.99ISBN 978-3-319-00905-6

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Structure and BondingSeries editors: D. M. Mingos, X. Duan, G. Parkin, L. H. Gade, K. R. Poeppelmeier, F. A. Armstrong, Editorial board: M. Takano

Volume 152

C. Timmel, H. Jeffrey, University of Oxford, Oxford, UK (Eds)

Structural Information from Spin-Labels and Intrinsic Paramagnetic Centres in the BiosciencesPulse Dipolar Electron Spin Resonance: Distance Measurements by Peter P. Borbat, Jack H. Freed.

Features 7 This series presents critical reviews of the pres-ent position and future trends in modern chemical research concerned with chemical structure and bonding 7 Short and concise reports, each writ-ten by the world's renowned experts 7 Still valid and useful after 5 or 10 years 7 More informa-tion as well as the electronic version of the whole content available at: springerlink.com

Contents Pulse Dipolar Electron Spin Resonance: Distance Measurements.- Interpretation of Dipolar EPR Data in Terms of Protein Structure.- Site-Directed Nitroxide Spin Labeling of Biopolymers.- Metal-Based Spin Labeling for Distance Determina-tion.- Structural Information from Spin-Labelled Membrane-Bound Proteins.- Structural Informa-tion from Oligonucleotides.- Orientation selective DEER using rigid spin labels, cofactors, metals, and clusters.

Fields of interestInorganic Chemistry; Protein Structure; Physical Chemistry


Product categoryReviews

Due August 2013

2013. 350 p. Hardcover7 approx. * € (D) 266,43 | € (A) 273,90 | sFr 331,507 approx. € 249,00 | £224.50ISBN 978-3-642-39124-8

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W.‑F. Su, National Taiwan University, Taipei, Taiwan

Principles of Polymer Design and SynthesisHow can a scientist or engineer synthesize and uti-lize polymers to solve our daily problems? This in-troductory text, aimed at the advanced undergrad-uate or graduate student, provides future scientists and engineers with the fundamental knowledge of polymer design and synthesis to achieve specific properties required in everyday applications. In the first five chapters, this book discusses the properties and characterization of polymers, since designing a polymer initially requires us to understand the effects of chemical structure on physical and chemical characteristics. Six further chapters discuss the principles of polymerization reactions including step, radical chain, ionic chain, chain copolymerization, coordination and ring opening. Finally, material is also included on how commonly known polymers are synthesized in a laboratory and a factory.

Features 7 Rare discussion of how to design the chemical structure of polymers to obtain desired physical properties 7 Concise one-semester text 7 Suit-able for both chemists and engineers

Contents Introduction.- Polymer Size and Polymer Solutions.- Structure, Morphology and Flow of Polymers.- Chemical and Physical Properties of Polymers.- Characterization of Polymers.- Step Polymerization.- Radical Chain Polymeriza-tion.- Ionic Chain Polymerization.- Coordination Polymerization.- Chain Co-Polymerization.- Ring-Opening Polymerization.

Fields of interestPolymer Sciences; Industrial and Production Engineering; Characterization and Evaluation of Materials



Due July 2013

2013. X, 363 p. 480 illus., 7 in color. (Lecture Notes in Chemistry, Volume 82) Hardcover7 * € (D) 106,99 | € (A) 109,99 | sFr 133,507 € 99,99 | £90.00ISBN 978-3-642-38729-6

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Topics in Current ChemistrySeries editors: K. N. Houk, J.‑M. Lehn, S. V. Ley, J. Thiem, C. A. Hunter, M. Venturi, C.‑H. Wong, H. N. Wong, M. J. Krische, M. Olivucci

Volume 337

J. Klinman, University of California, Berkeley, CA, USA; S. Hammes‑ Schiffer, Penn State Department of Chemistry, PA, USA (Eds)

Dynamics in Enzyme CatalysisFeatures 7 This series presents critical reviews of the present position and future trends in modern chemical research 7 Short and concise reports on chemistry, each written by the world renowned experts 7 Still valid and useful after 5 or 10 years 7 More information as well as the elec-tronic version of the whole content available at: springerlink.com

Contents Relationship of Femtosecond–Picosecond Dy-namics to Enzyme-Catalyzed H-Transfer.- Protein Conformational Disorder and Enzyme Catalysis.- A Surprising Role for Conformational Entropy in Protein Function.- Conformational Heterogene-ity Within the LID Domain Mediates Substrate Binding to Escherichia coli Adenylate Kinase: Function Follows Fluctuations.- Structured Crowding and Its Effects on Enzyme Catalysis.- Allosteric Activation Transitions in Enzymes and Biomolecular Motors: Insights from Atomistic and Coarse-Grained Simulations.- Multiple Interme-diates, Diverse Conformations, and Cooperative Conformational Changes Underlie the Catalytic Hydride Transfer Reaction of Dihydrofolate Reductase.- Protein Dynamics and the Enzymatic Reaction Coordinate.

Fields of interestCatalysis; Protein Science; Theoretical and Com-putational Chemistry


Product categoryReviews

Due June 2013

2013. 200 p. Hardcover7 * € (D) 203,29 | € (A) 208,99 | sFr 253,007 € 189,99 | £171.00ISBN 978-3-642-38961-0

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Topics in Heterocyclic ChemistryS. V. Ley, G. Mehta, R. Noyori, K. Nicolaou, A. Padwa, L. E. Overman, Editorial board: D. Enders, Series editors: B. U. Maes, S. Polanc, J. Cossy

Volume 32

J. P. Wolfe, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, MI, USA (Ed)

Synthesis of Heterocycles via Metal-Catalyzed Reactions that GenerateOne or More Carbon-Heteroatom BondsContents Synthesis of Saturated Heterocycles via Metal-Cat-alyzed Alkene Carboamination or Carboalkoxyl-ation Reactions.- Synthesis of Saturated Hetero-cycles via Metal-Catalyzed Alkene Diamination, Aminoalkoxylation, or Dialkoxylation Reactions.- Synthesis of Heterocycles via Metal-Catalyzed Wacker-Type Oxidative Cyclization Reactions of Alkoxy- or Amino-Alkenes.- Synthesis of Saturat-ed Heterocycles via Metal-Catalyzed Hydroamina-tion or Hydroalkoxylation Reactions.- Synthesis of Saturated Heterocycles via Metal-Catalyzed Allylic Alkylation Reactions.- Synthesis of Heterocycles via Metal-Catalyzed Cascade/Domino Reactions that Generate a C–N or C–O Bond.- Synthesis of Saturated Heterocycles via Metal-Catalyzed Formal Cycloaddition Reactions that Generate a C–N or C–O Bond.

Fields of interestOrganic Chemistry; Catalysis



Due July 2013

2013. Approx. 275 p. Hardcover7 * € (D) 245,03 | € (A) 251,90 | sFr 305,007 € 229,00 | £206.50ISBN 978-3-642-38879-8

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P. Wu, H. Xu, L. Xu, Y. Liu, M. He, East China Normal University, Shanghai, China

MWW-Type TitanosilicateSynthesis, Structural Modification and Catalytic Applications to Green Oxidations

This book provides a comprehensive review of a new generation of selective oxidation titanosilicate catalysts with the MWW topology (Ti-MWW) based on the research achievements of the past 12 years. It gives an overview of the synthesis, structure modification and catalytic properties of Ti-MWW. Ti-MWW can readily be prepared by means of direct hydrothermal synthesis with crystallization-supporting agents, using dual-structure-directing agents and a dry-gel conver-sion technique. It also can be post-synthesized through unique reversible structure transforma-tion and liquid-phase isomorphous substitution. The structural conversion of Ti-MWW into the materials usable for processing large molecules is summarized.

Features 7 Provides a complete overview of the Ti-MWW catalyst 7 Describes detailed synthesis methods for preparing Ti-MWW that differ from conven-tional techniques 7 Shows the special role of Ti-MWW titanosilicate in structure change, which improves its catalytic performance 7 Covers use-ful reactions catalyzed by Ti-MWW zeolite

Contents Introduction.- Synthesis of Ti-MWW zeolite.- Post-synthesis modification of Ti-MWW: a door to diversity.- Catalytic properties of Ti-MWW in selective oxidation reactions.- Conclusions and Prospects.

Fields of interestCatalysis; Environmental Chemistry; Industrial Chemistry/Chemical Engineering



Due August 2013

2013. VII, 218 p. 79 illus., 25 in color. (SpringerBriefs in Molecular Science / SpringerBriefs in Green Chemistry for Sustainability) Softcover7 * € (D) 53,49 | € (A) 54,99 | sFr 67,007 € 49,99 | £44.99ISBN 978-3-642-39114-9

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C. J. Yang, Xiamen University, China; W. Tan, Department of Biomedical Engineering and Department of Chemistry, Hunan University, Changsha, China (Eds)

Molecular BeaconsMolecular Beacons explains working principle of molecular beacons, discusses their design, syn-thesis, purification and characterization, explores their thermodynamic and kinetic properties, and more importantly, reviews their in vivo and in vitro applications with the emphasis on the design and modification of molecular beacons for in vivo mRNA imaging applications.

Features 7 Provides a comprehensive description of the fundamentals and applications of molecular beacons 7 Addresses the technical aspects of molecular beacons 7 Reviews in vivo and in vitro applications of molecular beacons

Contents Design, Synthesis, Purification and Characteriza-tion of Molecular Beacons.- Thermodynamic and Kinetic Properties of Molecular Beacons.- Ap-plication of Molecular Beacons in Real-Time PCR.- Molecular Beacons for Detection of Single Nucleotide Polymorphisms.- Molecular Beacons on Solid Surfaces.- Functional materials for signal amplification of molecular beacons.- Engineering Molecular Beacons for Advanced Applications.- Excimer Molecular Beacon.- Strategies for Deliv-ering Molecular Beacons into Cells.- Molecular Beacons for Intracellular Analysis: Challenges and Successes.- Molecular Aptamer Beacons.

Fields of interestBiotechnology; Gene Expression; Nucleic Acid Chemistry



Due August 2013

2013. X, 207 p. 85 illus., 70 in color. Hardcover7 * € (D) 106,99 | € (A) 109,99 | sFr 133,507 € 99,99 | £90.00ISBN 978-3-642-39108-8

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