TY - GEN A1 - Bäßler, Ralph T1 - Conducting polymers, fundamentals and applications – including carbon nanotubes and graphene (Book review) N2 - Finally, it can be summarized that the second edition of this popular textbook provides a comprehensive overview on the practical basics and applications of conducting polymers. It fulfills its intension of assisting various researchers from diverse fields to become familiar with fundamentals and applications of conducting polymers. KW - Polymer KW - Degradation KW - Nanotubes PY - 2018 U6 - https://doi.org/10.1002maco.201870055 SN - 1521-4176 VL - 69 IS - 5 SP - 662 PB - WILEY-VCH Verlag GmbH & Co. KgaA CY - Weinheim AN - OPUS4-44931 LA - eng AD - Bundesanstalt fuer Materialforschung und -pruefung (BAM), Berlin, Germany ER - TY - GEN A1 - Bäßler, Ralph T1 - Impedance spectroscopy: Theory, experiment and applications (Book review) N2 - This textbook fulfills its dedication of being the “essential reference for the field, featuring protocols, analysis,fundamentals and the latest advances” of impedance spectroscopy to its readers. It really provides an insight in all facets of this powerful technique. It should not be missed in the bookshelf of electrochemists and all other interested researchers and engineers who want to be on the current state of this technique. KW - Impedance spectroscopy KW - Surface PY - 2019 U6 - https://doi.org/10.1002/maco.201970064 SN - 1521-4176 SN - 0947-5117 VL - 70 IS - 6 SP - 1133 PB - WILEY ‐ VCH Verlag GmbH & Co. KGaA CY - Weinheim AN - OPUS4-48210 LA - eng AD - Bundesanstalt fuer Materialforschung und -pruefung (BAM), Berlin, Germany ER - TY - GEN A1 - Bäßler, Ralph T1 - Review: Corrosion‐Resistant Linings and Coatings N2 - This book introduces to aspects to be considered when dealing with coatings and linings. Philip A. Schweitzer covers and compares a variety of specific coatings and their applications. In 18 chapters he divided the content into two main parts: linings and coatings. All professionals involved in design and maintenance processes get by this book a compact survey of necessary considerations which needs to be done when applying surface protection measures. The literature references at the end of some chapters support the readers finding additional information about the special topic, mainly written by the author himself. Since this newly issued paperback edition is a 1:1 re‐print of the 2001 hardcover version, neither current publications are referenced, nor revisions were made. KW - Corrosion KW - Lining KW - Coating KW - Elastomer PY - 2020 U6 - https://doi.org/10.1002/maco.202070094 SN - 1521-4176 SN - 0947-5117 VL - 71 IS - 9 SP - 1592 EP - 1593 PB - WILEY‐VCH Verlag GmbH & Co. KGaA CY - Weinheim AN - OPUS4-51167 LA - eng AD - Bundesanstalt fuer Materialforschung und -pruefung (BAM), Berlin, Germany ER - TY - GEN A1 - Bäßler, Ralph T1 - Review: Magnesium and its Alloys – Technology and Applications N2 - The first edition of this book, published within the series “Materials Science – Metals and Alloys”, provides broad knowledge of this interesting and widely applied metal from manufacturing and production to finishing and application in 13 chapters, written by 29 contributors. Each chapter is separately concluded and ends with references used. This book fulfills its intention of conveying comprehensive and cutting‐edge knowledge of magnesium alloys. It is useful for practicing engineers, researchers and students searching for an instructional and reference source. KW - Magnesium KW - Magnesium Alloy PY - 2020 U6 - https://doi.org/10.1002/maco.202070074 SN - 1521-4176 SN - 0947-5117 VL - 71 IS - 7 SP - 1229 EP - 1230 PB - WILEY‐VCH Verlag GmbH & Co. KGaA CY - Weinheim AN - OPUS4-50960 LA - eng AD - Bundesanstalt fuer Materialforschung und -pruefung (BAM), Berlin, Germany ER - TY - GEN A1 - Bäßler, Ralph T1 - Review: Biofuels: Alternative Feedstocks and Conversion Processes for the Production of Liquid and Gaseous Biofuels N2 - his fully updated examination of sustainable processes for gaseous and liquid biofuels production, published for the second time within the series “Biomass, Biofuels, Biochemicals”, provides 33 contributions made by 120 authors. They present a holistic view of biofuels in research, operation, scale‐up and application. Comparing to the first edition, all chapters have been updated and new chapters covering topics of current interest, including sustainability and biohydrogen have been added. By its wide overview on existing technologies, this book provides state‐of‐the‐art information and knowledge to the desired readership, like post‐graduates, researchers in the area of biofuels, wastewater treatment, alternate energy sources, renewable energy from biomass, chemical and biochemical engineers, microbiologists, biotechnologists working in academic and research institutes as well as in industry and governmental agencies. KW - Biofuel PY - 2020 U6 - https://doi.org/10.1002/maco.202070074 SN - 1521-4176 SN - 0947-5117 VL - 71 IS - 7 SP - 1230 EP - 1231 PB - WILEY‐VCH Verlag GmbH & Co. KGaA CY - Weinheim AN - OPUS4-50961 LA - eng AD - Bundesanstalt fuer Materialforschung und -pruefung (BAM), Berlin, Germany ER - TY - GEN A1 - Seifert, Lando T1 - Review: Concrete Repair to EN 1504: Diagnosis, Design, Principles and Practice N2 - In 2019 CRC Press published the “Concrete Repair to EN 1504” as paperback. This issue does not differ in terms of content from the hardback publication of 2014. Like the previous version, the book covers both detailed background information on repair procedures of reinforced concrete structures and provides a reference work for technicians and people who are involved with the maintenance of these structures, according to EN 1504. The book presents a high number of figures and tables, i.e., approximately one illustration per page. For readers who prefer a more comfortable to handle paperback, the book is recommended; however, the hardback from 2014 is still up‐to‐date. KW - Corrosion KW - Concrete KW - Bridge PY - 2020 U6 - https://doi.org/10.1002/maco.202070064 SN - 1521-4176 SN - 0947-5117 VL - 71 IS - 6 SP - 1036 PB - WILEY‐VCH Verlag GmbH & Co. KGaA CY - Weinheim AN - OPUS4-50838 LA - eng AD - Bundesanstalt fuer Materialforschung und -pruefung (BAM), Berlin, Germany ER - TY - GEN A1 - Bäßler, Ralph T1 - Review: Corrosion of Linings and Coatings: Cathodic and Inhibitor Protection and Corrosion Monitoring N2 - This paperback issue of the 2007 hardcover version within the “Corrosion Engineering Handbook” series presents various materials and methods for controlling and protecting against corrosion instead of using expensive alloys to construct a tank or processing vessel. This book is a very comprehensive collection of the current knowledge about applied linings and coatings. So, it fulfills its intension, “that regardless of what is being built, … information for … whoever is responsible for the selection of material of construction will be found in this book to enable them to avoid unnecessary loss of material through corrosion”, to a very large extent. KW - Corrosion KW - Coating KW - Lining KW - Cathodic protection PY - 2020 U6 - https://doi.org/10.1002/maco.202070104 SN - 1521-4176 SN - 0947-5117 VL - 71 IS - 10 SP - 1756 EP - 1757 PB - WILEY‐VCH Verlag GmbH & Co. KGaA CY - Weinheim AN - OPUS4-51414 LA - eng AD - Bundesanstalt fuer Materialforschung und -pruefung (BAM), Berlin, Germany ER - TY - GEN A1 - Bäßler, Ralph T1 - Review: Advanced Coating Materials N2 - This book by Scrivener Publishing contains 14 chapters written by 82 leading scientists, experienced in the field of coatings. They demonstrate mechanisms, usage and manipulation of cutting‐edge coating methods. Each chapter is well structured and ends with a conclusion, highlighting the content. The book is divided into 3 parts: “Materials and Methods”, “Coating Materials Nanotechnology” and “Advanced Coating Technology and Applications”. Finally, this book provides a comprehensive insight into innovative research in advanced coating materials and state‐of‐the‐art technologies, without being a real textbook. It fulfills its intension of being beneficial both for technicians and scientists. KW - Corrosion KW - Coating KW - Protection PY - 2020 U6 - https://doi.org/10.1002/maco.202070044 SN - 1521-4176 SN - 0947-5117 VL - 71 IS - 4 SP - 675 EP - 676 PB - WILEY‐VCH Verlag GmbH & Co. KGaA CY - Weinheim AN - OPUS4-50629 LA - eng AD - Bundesanstalt fuer Materialforschung und -pruefung (BAM), Berlin, Germany ER - TY - GEN A1 - Bäßler, Ralph T1 - Review: Nanopatterned and Nanoparticle‐Modified Electrodes N2 - Since nanoscience has a tremendous impact on the development of electrochemistry, Wiley‐VCH paid attention to that by publishing thisbook as volume 17 within the series “Advances in Electrochemical Science and Engineering”. This collection of “nanoaspects”on electrodes provides a helpful overview on principles and current findings to readers interested in such applications. It fulfills its intention of being “a valuable resource for researchers working in such fields as electrochemistry, materials science, spectroscopy, analytical and medicinal chemistry”. KW - Electrochemistry KW - Nanoparticle PY - 2020 U6 - https://doi.org/10.1002/maco.202070014 SN - 1521-4176 SN - 0947-5117 VL - 71 IS - 1 SP - 179 EP - 180 PB - WILEY‐VCH Verlag GmbH & Co. KGaA CY - Weinheim AN - OPUS4-50205 LA - eng AD - Bundesanstalt fuer Materialforschung und -pruefung (BAM), Berlin, Germany ER - TY - GEN A1 - Bäßler, Ralph T1 - Review: Physical Electrochemistry – Fundamentals, Techniques, and Applications N2 - The second edition of this textbook on physical electrochemistry, written by two experienced teachers of physical chemistry, corrosion engineering and materials science and engineering, covers the current knowledge which should be transferred to students of these fields. In 20 chapters the fundamentals of electrochemistry, the most important electrochemical measurement techniques and applications of electrochemistry are covered. It can be concluded that this study fulfills its intension of “serving as a key textbook in undergraduate courses” dealing with electrochemistry and being “a reference source for graduated students, researchers and engineers” interested in this field. Teachers will find sufficient content for preparing lectures on this topic. Even self‐learning is well supported by the clear structure, presented content and provided sources for further reading. KW - Corrosion KW - Electrochemistry PY - 2019 U6 - https://doi.org/10.1002/maco.201970124 SN - 1521-4176 SN - 0947-5117 VL - 70 IS - 12 SP - 2345 EP - 2346 PB - WILEY‐VCH Verlag GmbH & Co. KGaA CY - Weinheim AN - OPUS4-50017 LA - eng AD - Bundesanstalt fuer Materialforschung und -pruefung (BAM), Berlin, Germany ER - TY - GEN A1 - Bäßler, Ralph T1 - Review: Polymer Coatings ‐ A Guide to Chemistry, Characterization, and Selected Applications N2 - This book grew out of a course on polymer coatings held by the author at the university. It shall serve as an introduction to the wide field of polymer coatings. It is not intended to cover completely all facts on polymer coatings. All chapters are well structured. Selected figures and formulas illustrate the content and contribute to a good understandability. At the end of each chapter some hints for further reading are provided. Finally, the book fulfills its intention to introduce into the topic by providing basics on science and technology of polymer coatings, suitable for chemists in industry, materials scientists, polymer chemists and physical chemists. KW - Corrosion KW - Coating KW - Polymer PY - 2020 U6 - https://doi.org/10.1002/maco.202070024 SN - 1521-4176 SN - 0947-5117 VL - 71 IS - 2 SP - 321 EP - 322 PB - WILEY‐VCH Verlag GmbH & Co. KGaA CY - Weinheim AN - OPUS4-50374 LA - eng AD - Bundesanstalt fuer Materialforschung und -pruefung (BAM), Berlin, Germany ER - TY - GEN A1 - Bäßler, Ralph T1 - Review: Materials Handbook–A Concise Desktop Reference N2 - This concise reference book,consisting of 2 volumes, provides “key scientific and technical properties and data” for “materials scientists, metallurgists, engineers,chemists, and physicists as well as academic staff, technicians, and students” dealing with such kind of materials. Within its 3rd edition the previous work was extended by a chapter on occupational health and safety issues of materials, beside of the update of whole content. Within 22 chapters materials properties and data are summarized in many tables. Some facts are illustrated by drawings and diagrams for better understandability. Each chapter ends with a part on further reading arranged accordingly. KW - Corrosion KW - Materials KW - Corrosivity KW - Resistance PY - 2020 U6 - https://doi.org/10.1002/maco.202070034 SN - 1521-4176 SN - 0947-5117 VL - 71 IS - 3 SP - 509 PB - WILEY‐VCH Verlag GmbH & Co. KGaA CY - Weinheim AN - OPUS4-50489 LA - eng AD - Bundesanstalt fuer Materialforschung und -pruefung (BAM), Berlin, Germany ER - TY - GEN A1 - Bäßler, Ralph T1 - Review: Corrosion Atlas Case Studies - 2019 Edition N2 - This edition, published as first issue within the series “Corrosion Atlas”, provides 181 corrosion case studies, collected from 29 contributors. These Corrosion Atlas Case Studies provide a helpful tool required for engineers in their daily life to quickly determine and solve their equipment's corrosion problems by compact theoretical background and vivid examples. It fulfills the intension of the editors to be “the first centralized collection of case studies containing challenges paired directly with solutions together in one location”. KW - Corrosion KW - Failure KW - Water-bearing PY - 2020 U6 - https://doi.org/10.1002/maco.202070054 SN - 1521-4176 SN - 0947-5117 VL - 71 IS - 5 SP - 859 PB - WILEY‐VCH Verlag GmbH & Co. KGaA CY - Weinheim AN - OPUS4-50757 LA - eng AD - Bundesanstalt fuer Materialforschung und -pruefung (BAM), Berlin, Germany ER - TY - GEN A1 - Bäßler, Ralph T1 - Conjugated polymers: Perspective, theory, and new materials (Book review) N2 - In this also completely rewritten and reorganized second part of the two‐volume set 45 international experts comprise the current knowledge of conjugated polymers. In addition to part one on properties, processing characterization and morphology, 16 chapters cover perspectives, theory and new materials. Finally, it can be concluded that this 4th edition of this handbook fulfills, like the first part, its intention, to be the definitive resource on the topic of conducting polymers. This is assured by the updated and added contributions of all authors, which consider the significant developments both in fundamental understanding, progress and applications since publication of the previous edition. So, it can be recommended to everyone, who wants to get a comprehensive overview on conjugated polymers, not just to researchers, advanced students, and industry professionals working in materials science and engineering. KW - Polymer KW - Testing PY - 2019 U6 - https://doi.org/10.1002/maco.201970094 SN - 1521-4176 SN - 0947-5117 VL - 70 IS - 9 SP - 1727 PB - WILEY‐VCH Verlag GmbH & Co. KGaA CY - Weinheim AN - OPUS4-48886 LA - eng AD - Bundesanstalt fuer Materialforschung und -pruefung (BAM), Berlin, Germany ER - TY - GEN A1 - Pötzsch, Sina T1 - Practical Testing and Evaluation of Plastics (Book review) N2 - One can conclude, this first edition of “Practical Testing and Evaluation of Plastics” provides a comprehensive and compact reference. It can be recommended as clear overview as well as introducing manual for everyone working with characterization and testing of plastics. KW - Plastic KW - Testing PY - 2019 U6 - https://doi.org/10.1002maco.201970054 SN - 0947-5117 SN - 1521-4176 VL - 70 IS - 05 SP - 931 EP - 932 PB - WILEY-VCH Verlag GmbH & Co. KGaA CY - Weinheim AN - OPUS4-48013 LA - eng AD - Bundesanstalt fuer Materialforschung und -pruefung (BAM), Berlin, Germany ER - TY - GEN A1 - Bäßler, Ralph T1 - Review: Electrochemical Energy Storage ‐ Physics and Chemistry of Batteries N2 - Currently, storage of electric energy is becoming more and more interesting in terms of applicability and efficiency. One way is the electrochemical storage by already well‐developed battery‐systems. This textbook provides an introduction into physical and chemical processes necessary for battery application. This book fulfills its intension to serve graduate students of electrical engineering as an introduction into the field of batteries. Even students and interested readers of other faculties might find an introduction in physical and chemical background of batteries. KW - Batteries PY - 2020 U6 - https://doi.org/10.1002/maco.202070124 SN - 1521-4176 SN - 0947-5117 VL - 71 IS - 12 SP - 2084 EP - 2085 PB - WILEY‐VCH Verlag GmbH & Co. KGaA CY - Weinheim AN - OPUS4-51780 LA - eng AD - Bundesanstalt fuer Materialforschung und -pruefung (BAM), Berlin, Germany ER - TY - GEN A1 - Bäßler, Ralph T1 - Review: Materials Informatics -Metals, Tools and Applications N2 - Since data processing has now also found its way into materials science, there has been a great demand from users for a corresponding textbook. This book provides a guide to the latest advances of materials informatics and data mining for materials science. 46 authors introduce readers to methods, present tools and case studies to illustrate the power of materials informatics within this new field of application. KW - Corrosion KW - Materials behavior PY - 2020 U6 - https://doi.org/10.1002/maco.202070114 SN - 1521-4176 SN - 0947-5117 VL - 71 IS - 11 SP - 1928 EP - 1929 PB - WILEY‐VCH Verlag GmbH & Co. KGaA CY - Weinheim AN - OPUS4-51513 LA - eng AD - Bundesanstalt fuer Materialforschung und -pruefung (BAM), Berlin, Germany ER - TY - GEN A1 - Beck, Joana T1 - Handbook of material weathering (Book review) N2 - With its almost 1000 pages and 1.7 kg this handbook feels like holding the holy bible for users of weathering techniques as well as for technicians, engineers and scientist planning to test polymeric products behavior in natural or artificial environments. KW - Corrosion KW - Testing PY - 2019 U6 - https://doi.org/10.1002 maco.201970014 SN - 0947-5117 VL - 70 IS - 01 SP - 170 EP - 171 PB - WILEY-VCH Verlag GmbH & Co. KGaA CY - Weinheim AN - OPUS4-47149 LA - eng AD - Bundesanstalt fuer Materialforschung und -pruefung (BAM), Berlin, Germany ER - TY - GEN A1 - Bäßler, Ralph T1 - Additive manufacturing of metals – From fundamental technology to rocket nozzles, medical implants, and custom jewelry (Book review) N2 - This book fulfills its intention to provide a comprehensive overview on 3D-printing of metals. The interested reader can get a lot of information about the topics one should deal with when working with additively manufactured metallic parts. It gives a general roadmap where to start, what to learn and how it fits together. KW - Additive manufacturing KW - Alloys KW - Cladding KW - 3D-Metal-Printing PY - 2018 U6 - https://doi.org/10.1002/maco.201870124 SN - 0947-5117 VL - 69 IS - 12 SP - 1881 PB - WILEY-VCH Verlag GmbH & Co. KGaA CY - Weinheim AN - OPUS4-46902 LA - eng AD - Bundesanstalt fuer Materialforschung und -pruefung (BAM), Berlin, Germany ER - TY - GEN A1 - Bäßler, Ralph T1 - Corrosion science and Technology (Book review) N2 - It can be concluded, that this book fulfills its intention to be a relevant practical guide for students and professionals. The interested reader can get an insight into of all kinds of aspects one should consider when dealing with corrosion. KW - Corrosion PY - 2018 U6 - https://doi.org/10.1002 maco.201870114 SN - 0947-5117 VL - 69 IS - 11 SP - 1677 EP - 1678 PB - Wiley‐VCH Verlag GmbH & Co. KGaA CY - Weinheim AN - OPUS4-46748 LA - eng AD - Bundesanstalt fuer Materialforschung und -pruefung (BAM), Berlin, Germany ER - TY - GEN A1 - Bäßler, Ralph T1 - Advanced ceramic and metallic coating and thin film materials for energy and environmental applications (Book review) N2 - This book provides a state‐of‐the‐art overview on the processing, characterization, and modelling of metallic and ceramic materials used for energy and environmental applications. 17 scientists show a collection of current knowledge in 8 chapters. This book fulfills its intention to provide a reference book containing a collection of publications on thin films and coatings made of ceramic and metals used for energy and environmental applications. It covers a broad range of this topic and provides a comprehensive insight. Graduate and undergraduate students of materials science and mechanical engineering can find an overview on this topic to step in this interesting field of engineering. KW - Ceramic KW - Coating KW - Thin film KW - Energy PY - 2019 U6 - https://doi.org/10.1002/maco.201970034 SN - 0947-5117 SN - 1521-4176 VL - 70 IS - 03 SP - 567 EP - 568 PB - WILEY-VCH Verlag GmbH & Co. KGaA CY - Weinheim AN - OPUS4-47517 LA - eng AD - Bundesanstalt fuer Materialforschung und -pruefung (BAM), Berlin, Germany ER - TY - GEN A1 - Bäßler, Ralph T1 - Materials and processes for CO2 capture, conversion and sequestration (Book review) N2 - This book provides an overview on research‐topics who need to be investigated when dealing with this topic, basing on the symposium in 2014. It addresses the key challenges involved in CCS materials design, processing and modelling. Readers can get an overview on topics one should consider when working in these field and selecting current Journal articles. KW - CCS KW - CO2-Corrosion KW - Microstructure PY - 2019 U6 - https://doi.org/10.1002 maco.201970044 SN - 0947-5117 SN - 1521-4176 VL - 70 IS - 04 SP - 751 EP - 752 PB - WILEY-VCH Verlag GmbH & Co. KGaA CY - Weinheim AN - OPUS4-47909 LA - eng AD - Bundesanstalt fuer Materialforschung und -pruefung (BAM), Berlin, Germany ER -