Chemistry in Motion
Reaction-Diffusion Systems For Micro- And Nanotechnology
- Editore:
John Wiley & Sons
- EAN:
9780470030431
- ISBN:
0470030437
- Pagine:
- 304
- Formato:
- Hardback
- Lingua:
- Inglese
Descrizione Chemistry in Motion
Change and motion define and constantly reshape the world around us, on scales from the molecular to the global. In particular, the subtle interplay between chemical reactions and molecular transport gives rise to an astounding richness of natural phenomena, and this often manifests itself in the emergence of intricate spatial or temporal patterns. The underlying theme of this book is that by "setting chemistry in motion" in a proper way, it is not only possible to discover a variety of new phenomena, in which chemical reactions are coupled with diffusion, but also to build micro-/nanoarchitectures and systems of practical importance. Although reaction and diffusion (RD) processes are essential for the functioning of biological systems, there have been only a few examples of their application in modern micro- and nanotechnology. Part of the problem has been that RD phenomena are hard to bring under experimental control, especially when the system's dimensions are small. Ultimately this book will guide the reader through all the aspects of these systems - from understanding the basics to practical hints and then to applications and the interpretation of results. Topics covered include:
