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  • BSIM–SOI Industry-Standard Compact Model

    Surface Potential-Based FET Model for RFIC Design
    • 1st book:metaData.edition
    • Chetan Kumar Dabhi contributors.plusContributors
    • publicationLanguages:en
    BSIM–SOI Industry-Standard Compact Model: Surface Potential-Based FET Model for RFIC Design provides complete coverage of compact modeling and design techniques specific to SOI transistors. The book is designed to be the first comprehensive guide that thoroughly explains the industry-standard BSIM-SOI compact model, along with the unique modeling and RF design techniques necessary for the accurate extraction and implementation of the industry standard BSIM-SOI model. This book will be a valuable reference for the expanding field of SOI technology, catering specifically to circuit designers, device engineers, academic researchers, and students.This book will equip designers, engineers, and researchers with the knowledge and tools required to optimize SOI-based circuit performance and system integration. The book explains fundamental surface-potential calculations and addresses various real device effects, such as floating body, self-heating, dynamic depletion effects, and layout influences to accurately replicate realistic device behavior. Additionally, the step-by-step parameter extraction procedures for the BSIM-SOI model are outlined, and the results of benchmark tests are also presented.

  • Metal-ion Capacitors

    Fundamentals, Materials, Characterization, and Developments
    • 1st book:metaData.edition
    • Debasish Sarkar
    • publicationLanguages:en
    Metal-ion capacitors based on monovalent and multivalent ions show great potential to replace existing battery materials in fields where both high energy and high power densities are simultaneously required. Metal-ion Capacitors: Fundamentals, Materials, Characterization, and Developments provides a comprehensive understanding of this cutting-edge energy storage technology, exploring the underlying principles, materials, and design considerations. The book offers practical guidance, including fabrication techniques, design strategies, and characterization methods, enabling readers to implement technological advancements effectively. It explores diverse applications of metal-ion capacitors across industries such as renewable energy, electric vehicles, and consumer electronics, fostering the development of more sustainable and efficient energy solutions. The book will empower researchers, engineers, and students alike with the expertise needed to develop and optimize metal-ion capacitor technology for various applications.

  • Sustainable Materials for a Carbon-Neutral Energy Future

    • 1st book:metaData.edition
    • Santanu Patra contributors.plusContributors
    • publicationLanguages:en
    Rapid advancements in materials science and engineering have resulted in the emergence of innovative carbon-neutral approaches with enhanced properties and reduced environmental impact. These materials include but are not limited to, low-carbon footprint composites, bio-based polymers, and recyclable energy storage solutions. This book provides an up-to-date exploration of these cutting-edge materials, equipping readers with the knowledge to leverage their potential. Climate change has emerged as one of the most pressing challenges facing humanity, necessitating a swift and comprehensive transition to sustainable energy sources. The development and adoption of carbon-neutrality plays a pivotal role in achieving this transition by reducing greenhouse gas emissions and enabling the widespread implementation of renewable energy systems. The purpose of this book is to provide a timely and comprehensive resource that explores the potential of carbon-neutral approaches for green energy, addressing the growing demand for knowledge in this rapidly evolving field.

  • Microsystems for Bioelectronics

    Scaling and Performance Limits
    • 3rd book:metaData.edition
    • Victor V. Zhirnov contributors.plusContributors
    • publicationLanguages:en
    Microsystems for Bioelectronics: Scaling and Performance Limits considers physical principles and trends in extremely scaled autonomous microsystems such as integrated intelligent sensor systems, with a focus on energy minimization. The book explores the implications of energy minimization on device and system architecture. It further details the behavior of electronic components and the further implications on system-level scaling and performance limits. In particular, fundamental scaling limits for energy sourcing, sensing, memory, computation, and communication subsystems are developed, with new applications such as optical, magnetic, and mechanical sensors presented.This fully revised and updated edition includes information on semiconductor memories, betavoltaic energy conversion, advanced packaging, recent technology trends, and new technology roadmaps. This new edition of this well-proven book with its unique focus and interdisciplinary approach shows the complexities of the next generation of nanoelectronic microsystems in a clear and easy-to-understand manner, and is aimed for a broad audience within several disciplines.

  • Electromagnetic Interference Shielding Materials

    Graphene-Based Composites and Beyond
    • 1st book:metaData.edition
    • Jovana Prekodravac Filipovic contributors.plusContributors
    • publicationLanguages:en
    Please note this is an Open Access title available via Science Direct.Electromagnet... Interference Shielding Materials: Graphene-Based Composites and Beyond offers a thorough, systematic overview of the advances made in research on composites-based materials for electromagnetic interference (EMI) shielding during the past several decades. The use of smartphones, wearable electronics, wi-fi, microwaves, and other smart devices is ubiquitous in modern life. All of these electronics emit electromagnetic waves (EMWs) that create electromagnetic pollution. EMWs can cause serious issues such as electromagnetic radiation, electromagnetic interference (EMI), and information leakage. There is an urgent need for inexpensive, environmentally friendly materials that can mitigate the effects of EMI, and this book provides a through investigation of the shielding capabilities of graphene and other novel nanomaterials. The current state of materials used in EMI shielding is discussed, together with synthesis and fabrication methods, relevant mechanisms, measurements, measuring devices, calculations, physicochemical properties, and applications. The book provides detailed analysis of carbon-based nanomaterials and their composites, including materials fabrication, characterization, and advanced application in EMI shielding. The beneficial effects of these new shielding materials will be relevant in the fields of telecommunications, the electronics industry, the automotive industry, ecology, healthcare, medicine, security, and military applications.

  • Metal Oxide-Based Thermoelectric Materials

    • 1st book:metaData.edition
    • Jai Singh contributors.plusContributors
    • publicationLanguages:en
    Thus far the top-performing thermoelectric materials have included toxic elements or materials that are not abundant or expensive and difficult to produce. Consequently metal oxide materials are now being investigated as potential thermoelectric materials. Metal Oxide-Based Thermoelectric Materials reviews the characteristics of metal oxide materials in comparison to other materials utilized for thermoelectric applications. In particular, there is discussion of the intrinsic advantages of metal oxide materials such as their chemical and thermal stability, environmental friendliness, cheap raw material costs, and chemical flexibility. In addition, the book includes information on their high-temperature stability, adjustable electronic and phonon transport behavior, and well-established simple production processes. Strategies to enhance the thermoelectric properties of metal oxide materials are emphasized in the book. Finally, emerging applications of metal oxide-based thermoelectrics are touched on with an overview of the remaining challenges and opportunities towards commercial translation. Metal oxide-based thermoelectric materials is a suitable reference book for researchers and scientists in academia and R&D in the subject areas of materials science and engineering and energy.

  • Sustainable Materials in Supercapacitors

    New Developments in Green Energy Storage
    • 1st book:metaData.edition
    • Ananthakumar Ramadoss contributors.plusContributors
    • publicationLanguages:en
    Sustainable Materials in Supercapacitors: New Developments in Green Energy Storage investigates green materials-based supercapacitors, considering not only their fundamental characteristics but also implications of their use at industrial scales. The book focuses on the special synthesis techniques, applications, and commercial challenges associated with green supercapacitors. The book sets out the components and performance-governin... parameters of green supercapacitors and identifies the challenges and limitations involved in their implementation. It is split into three parts: the first part extensively covers the fundamentals of green supercapacitors, the second part looks at applications, and the final part presents case studies and considers future developments.The book will be of value to postgraduate students and research scholars, as well as industry professionals working in sustainable energy, materials science, nanomaterials, and the electronic and automobile industries.

  • Nanophotonics with Diamond and Silicon Carbide for Quantum Technologies

    • 1st book:metaData.edition
    • Mario Agio contributors.plusContributors
    • publicationLanguages:en
    Nanophotonics with Diamond and Silicon Carbide for Quantum Technologies provides an in-depth overview of key developments in diamond and silicon carbide photonics to enable spin-photon interfaces, quantum computing, quantum imaging, and quantum sensing. Written by world experts, chapters discuss nanophotonics effects (atomic size point center properties in the materials), fabrication of photonic components and integrated photonics circuits, photonics and nanophotonics enabling quantum sensing, and quantum information and networks via spin-photon interface. This book is a valuable resource to researchers and professionals interested on the fundamentals, trends, and diamond and silicon carbide applications in the quantum technology industry.

  • Spinel Ferrite Materials

    Fundamentals, Progress, and Applications
    • 1st book:metaData.edition
    • Gagan Kumar Bhargava contributors.plusContributors
    • publicationLanguages:en
    Spinel Ferrite Materials: Fundamentals, Progress, and Applications provides a systematic and comprehensive review of the latest research in ferrite materials to assist students, researchers, and practitioners. The book focuses on the synthesis methodology; the structural, electrical, and magnetic properties; and various applications of spinel ferrites. The book pays particular attention to synthesis techniques and subsequent applications in biomedicine, microwave absorption, nanoelectronics, wastewater treatment, sensing, and photocatalysis.

  • Paper-Based Optical Chemosensors

    • 1st book:metaData.edition
    • Liang Feng
    • publicationLanguages:en
    Paper-based Optical Chemosensors comprehensively discusses the origin, development, and current state-of-the-art in paper-based sensors. With a focus on the principles, classifications, methodology, design, and application of paper-based sensors, this book represents a developing research field with recent innovative applications resulting in a comprehensive presentation of the different physico-chemical techniques using paper sensors. It discloses underlying rules and factors in paper-based sensors and discusses intricate sensing systems and working environments by ways of chemistry and physics for a variety of application scenarios such as environmental protection, food safety, public safety, and clinical diagnosis.This is a valuable resource for researchers who major in analytical chemistry, or for those who are interested in the development of methods or devices for rapid analysis/monitoring based on paper/membrane-based sensors who wish to broaden their knowledge in the allied field.