Surface Engineering 2002 - Synthesis, Characterization and Applications: Volume 750 Hardback

Edited by A. (University of South Florida) Kumar, Wen Jim (Louisiana State University) Meng, Yang-Tse Cheng, Jeffrey S. Zabinski, Gary L. Doll, Stan Veprek

Part of the MRS Proceedings series

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This book provides a forum for international and interdisciplinary discussion of phenomena where materials performance may be enhanced through engineered surfaces and interfaces.

The materials science of hard and wear-resistant coatings, including nanostructured coatings, is a scientifically challenging problem with immediate technological applications in machine and machining tools, magnetic recording and other manufacturing industries.

Hard coating systems designed for use in next-generation materials applications must achieve a combination of physical properties.

The performance and reliability of MEMS devices strongly depend on the near-surface properties and many materials issues at the micro- and nanoscale remain to be resolved.

This book reviews key aspects, discusses ongoing research and speculates on future trends.

Topics include: nano- and micrometer-scale characterization and properties; synthesis and characterization of nanostructured materials; deposition, characterization and properties of films and coatings; industrial applications of surface engineering; atomistic and continuum modeling of materials properties; surface engineering issues for bio/microelectronics applications; and surface engineering issues in MEMS structures and devices.