The indentation size effect is one of several size effects on strength for which “smaller is
stronger.” Through use of geometrically self-similar indenters such as cones and pyramids …

In metal matrix composites, a metal is combined with another, often nonmetallic, phase to
produce a novel material having attractive engineering attributes of its own. A subject of …

The remarkable mechanical properties of carbon nanotubes (CNT) suggest that they are
ideal candidates for high performance cementitious composites. The major challenge …

Due to their exceptional mechanical properties, carbon nanotubes (CNTs) are considered to
be one of the most promising reinforcing materials for the next generation of high …

In Nucleation in Condensed Matter, key theoretical models for nucleation are developed and
experimental data are used to discuss their range of validity. A central aim of this book is to …

Graphene is a two-dimensional new allotrope of carbon, which is stimulating great curiosity
due to its superior mechanical, electrical, thermal and optical properties. Particularly …

Both human embryonic stem cells and induced pluripotent stem cells can self-renew
indefinitely in culture; however, present methods to clonally grow them are inefficient and …

Ferroelectrics and multiferroics have recently emerged as perspective materials for
information technology and data storage applications. The combination of extremely narrow …

Herein, we present a comprehensive nanoindentation investigation of cement pastes
prepared at substoichiometric water-to-cement (w/c) mass ratios between 0.15 and 0.4 with …

Carbon-based thin films possess unique and adjustable combination of properties such as
high hardness and wear resistance, chemical resistance and good tribological …