The purpose of this book is to discuss the phenomena associated with the segregation of one element in a multicomponent material. It describes the kinetics of s

The book presents the fundamental aspects of surface segregation theory. The material is presented in a self-contained manner and mathematical procedures are wo

DescriptionSurface Alloys and Alloy Surfaces is concerned with the structural, compositional, electronic and chemical properties of the surfaces of solids in wh

Surface effects in adhesion, friction, wear, and lubrication

Grain boundaries are important structural components of polycrystalline materials used in the vast majority of technical applications. Because grain boundaries