Author : Mehmet Gürsoy
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ISBN 13 : 9783527698813
Total Pages : pages
Book Rating : 4.6/5 (988 download)
Book Synopsis Surface Treatments for Biological, Chemical and Physical Applications by : Mehmet Gürsoy
Download or read book Surface Treatments for Biological, Chemical and Physical Applications written by Mehmet Gürsoy and published by . This book was released on 2016 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A step-by-step guide to the topic with a mix of theory and practice in the fields of biology, chemistry and physics. Straightforward and well-structured, the first chapter introduces fundamental aspects of surface treatments, after which examples from nature are given. Subsequent chapters discuss various methods to surface modification, including chemical and physical approaches, followed by the characterization of the functionalized surfaces. Applications discussed include the lotus effect, diffusion barriers, enzyme immobilization and catalysis. Finally, the book concludes with a look at future technology advances. Throughout the text, tutorials and case studies are used for training purposes to grant a deeper understanding of the topic, resulting in an essential reference for students as well as for experienced engineers in R&D.