Bharat Bhushan Knihy

The life of Chandrashekhar Azad, a revolutionary figure in India's freedom struggle, exemplifies resilience and deep-rooted human values amidst adversity. Born to impoverished yet morally rich parents, Azad's journey reflects the significance of one's roots in shaping actions and destiny. In a contemporary context where values seem to erode, his story serves as a guiding light for a generation seeking deeper ideals and redemption. Azad's indomitable spirit and commitment to his principles continue to inspire those grappling with the challenges of modern life.

This major work has established itself as the definitive reference in the nanoscience and nanotechnology area in one volume. In presents nanostructures, micro/nanofabrication, and micro/nanodevices. Special emphasis is on scanning probe microscopy, nanotribology and nanomechanics, molecularly thick films, industrial applications and microdevice reliability, and on social aspects. Reflecting further developments, the new edition has grown from six to eight parts. The latest information is added to fields such as bionanotechnology, nanorobotics, and NEMS/MEMS reliability. This classic reference book is orchestrated by a highly experienced editor and written by a team of distinguished experts for those learning about the field of nanotechnology.

Focusing on the innovative field of biomimetics, this textbook delves into materials and surfaces inspired by nature's designs. It showcases various examples, including self-cleaning mechanisms, antifouling properties, and low-drag surfaces modeled after shark skin. Key phenomena such as water purification, reversible adhesion inspired by geckos, and painless piercing techniques derived from mosquitoes are explored. The text emphasizes the durability and functionality of these materials, highlighting concepts like the Lotus Effect and superoleophobic surfaces.

Focusing on the biophysics of hair, this book explores its structure and mechanical properties, including nanomechanical characterization and tensile deformation. It also examines tribological characteristics and the distribution of thickness. A significant section addresses hair health, covering human hair and skin, along with care techniques, cleaning, conditioning treatments, and damage processes. As the first comprehensive work on the biophysical properties of hair, it offers valuable insights into both its science and care.

The book explores the advancements in tribology and mechanics related to magnetic storage devices since its first publication in 1990. It highlights the evolution of the field into a rigorous discipline, emphasizing micro- and nanoscale studies. The second edition introduces a new chapter focused on the latest developments in micro/nanotribology and micro/nanomechanics of these components, alongside corrections to previous chapters. Acknowledgments are made to colleagues and students for their contributions, enhancing the book's value for researchers.

Exploring arid desert conditions, the book delves into natural water harvesting methods, particularly from fog and condensation. It highlights bioinspired surfaces designed for efficient water collection and discusses applications ranging from consumer use to military and emergency scenarios. The text features various water harvesting tower designs, projections for water collection, and innovative techniques for bioinspired water desalination, purification, and oil-water separation, showcasing a blend of engineering and environmental science.

Focusing on the commercial applications of biomimetics, this volume provides a comprehensive overview of key effects and innovative examples, such as roughness-induced superomniphobic surfaces. It combines educational insights with practical applications, making it a valuable resource for understanding how nature-inspired designs can be utilized in various industries.

This book provides a comprehensive overview of the structural, nanotribological and nanomechanical properties of skin with and without cream treatment as a function of operating environment. The biophysics of skin as the outer layer covering human or animal body is discussed as a complex biological structure. Skin cream is used to improve skin health and create a smooth, soft, and flexible surface with moist perception by altering the surface roughness, friction, adhesion, elastic modulus, and surface charge of the skin surface.

This textbook and comprehensive reference source and serves as a timely, practical introduction to the principles of nanotribology and nanomechanics. This 4th edition has been completely revised and updated, concentrating on the key measurement techniques, their applications, and theoretical modeling of interfaces. It provides condensed knowledge of the field from the mechanics and materials science perspectives to graduate students, research workers, and practicing engineers.

This book presents the physical and technical foundation of the state of the art in applied scanning probe techniques. It constitutes a timely and comprehensive overview of SPM applications. The chapters in this volume relate to scanning probe microscopy techniques, characterization of various materials and structures and typical industrial applications, including topographic and dynamical surface studies of thin-film semiconductors, polymers, paper, ceramics, and magnetic and biological materials. The chapters are written by leading researchers and application scientists from all over the world and from various industries to provide a broader perspective.