CONCISE ENCYCLOPEDIA OF THE PROPERTIES OF MATERIALS SURFACES AND INTERFACES, THE

The structure and thermodynamics of solid surfaces are considered in this single volume. This includes their reactivity and catalytic role, as well as their tribological features such as friction, lubrication, adhesion and wear.
The importance of surface coatings and surface films upon material properties is also reviewed, and a range of articles on the production and characterisation of thin films is included.