Baldev Raj Knihy

Materials characterization is an important area of fundamental and technological interest. Numerous experimental techniques for determining the physical and chemical properties of materials have developed over the years. The companion to Advances in Materials Characterization , this volume comprises of review articles written by experts. It provides an introduction and overview of individual characterization techniques as well as a demonstration of their application to selected problems. This collection of advanced techniques will be invaluable to postgraduates, researchers, and faculty in the field of metallurgy and materials science.

This book is meant to serve as a textbook for beginners in the field of nanoscience and nanotechnology. It can also be used as additional reading in this multifaceted area. It covers the entire spectrum of nanoscience and technology: introduction, terminology, historical perspectives of this domain of science, unique and widely differing properties, advances in the various synthesis, consolidation and characterization techniques, applications of nanoscience and technology and emerging materials and technologies.