Boron Rich Solids Sensors, Ultra High Temperature Ceramics, Thermoelectrics, Armor /

• Corporate Author: SpringerLink (Online service)
• Other Authors: Orlovskaya, Nina (Editor), Lugovy, Mykola (Editor)
• Format: Electronic eBook
• Language: English
• Published: Dordrecht : Springer Netherlands, 2011.
• Series: NATO Science for Peace and Security Series B: Physics and Biophysics,
• Subjects: Physics.; Solid state physics.; Crystallography.; Phase transitions (Statistical physics).; Materials science.; Solid State Physics.; Characterization and Evaluation of Materials.; Phase Transitions and Multiphase Systems.; Ceramics, Glass, Composites, Natural Methods.

The objective of this book is to discuss the current status of research and development of boron-rich solids as sensors, ultra-high temperature ceramics, thermoelectrics, and armor. Novel biological and chemical sensors made of stiff and light-weight boron-rich solids are very exciting and efficient...