Defect and Diffusion Forum

Description: This special issue of Defect and Diffusion Forum contains selected peer-reviewed papers presented at the eleventh International Conference on Diffusion in Solids and Liquids (DSL-2015) held at the NH München Messe, Germany during the period 22nd-26th June, 2015. The goal of the conference was to provide a unique opportunity to exchange information, to present the latest results on material engineering, material defects analysis, and diffusion processes.

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The present collection of papers from 12^th International Conference „Local Mechanical Properties“ which was held on November 04.- 06.2015 in Liberec, Czech Republic presents current publications of conference participants from several countries .

Besides the traditional research in area of mechanical properties of different metallic materials, composites, polymers was focused attention also on research of thin layers and nanomaterials. The significant potential of application of these new materials significantly affects on research activities of academia. Future application of innovative materials in different areas of human activities, already requires from researchers the definition of materials properties on atomic level. Conference by its content contributed to the deepening of knowledge about the internal structure of various materials, their mechanical and tribological properties.

Description: Present issue is devoted to problems classical mass diffusion such as phase transformations, corrosion behavior, coatings and microstructures and extensions to new research in the field of nanotechnology. Were investigated classical carbon and alloy steels, titanium and aluminum alloys as well as polymer materials. Technical applications relate to oil recovery, surface quality, and improved material properties for machining and processing. Many of these topics are related to experimental measurements and methods as well as numerical simulation and approaches to predict properties and processes.

Description: In this issue are published results of high-tech application of computational modeling and simulation the dynamics of different flows, heat and mass transfer in different fields of science and engineering.

Description: This special issue of Defect and Diffusion Forum contains selected peer-reviewed papers presented at the tenth International Conference on Diffusion in Solids and Liquids (DSL-2014) held at the Tapis Rouge Paris, France during the period 233r-27th June, 2014. The goal of the conference was to provide a unique opportunity to exchange information, to present the latest results on material engineering, material defects analysis, and diffusion processes.

Description: This topical volume on "Recent Developments of Diffusion Processes and their Applications: Fluid, Heat and Mass" addresses diffusion in a wider sense with a special focus on technical applications. Diffusion phenomena play an important role in the development of modern engineering materials and related fields. Understanding these different transport phenomena at many levels, from atomistic to macro, has therefore long attracted the attention of many researchers in materials science and engineering and related disciplines. The present topical volume captures a representative cross-section of some of the recent advances in the area of diffusive transport. Reflecting the enormous breadth of the area, the range of topics covered is accordingly very large. Topics include classical mass diffusion problems such as phase transformations, corrosion behavior, thin layers and microstructures. Technical applications related to fuel production and energy conversion, biological and biomedical material are treated. Many of these topics are related to experimental measurements and methods as well as simulation and approaches to predict properties and processes.

Description: Collection of selected, peer reviewed papers from the International Conference on Diffusion in Materials (DIMAT 2014), August 17-22, 2014, Münster, Germany.
The 34 papers are grouped as follows:
Chapter 1: Reactions and Interdiffusion in Binary and Multicomponent Systems;
Chapter 2: Ion Transport;
Chapter 3: Defects, Stresses and Relaxation;
Chapter 4: Short-Circuit Diffusion;
Chapter 5: Diffusion Phenomena under Strong Gravitation;
Chapter 6: Diffusion-Related Phenomena;
Chapter 7: Advanced Methods of Diffusion Measurement

Description: Fluid flow, thermodynamics and heat/mass transfer are nowadays central pillars of science and technology. They have been central to the development of our civilization because we use them not only to understand natural-world phenomena but also to achieve incremental improvements in technology. The special session “Fluid Flow, Energy Transfer and Design” held at the 10th International Conference on Diffusion in Solids and Liquids (DSL 2014) includes papers of different areas ranging from physics, mathematics and chemistry to engineering and provided several contributions for this topical volume. Other experts in the field of heat and mass transfer were as well invited to contribute to this volume.

Description: It is pertinent to note that Luminescence phenomenon has once again occupied a central stage with the announcement of Nobel Prize in October 2014 to three Japanese scientists. The discovery of Galium Nitride proved to be a revolutionary step forward in creation of Blue LEDs. With the advent of LED lamps we now have more long-lasting and more efficient alternatives to older light sources. The Volume under reference consists of 9 Chapters, written by experts in the area of Luminescent Materials.

Description: The point defect is just one of the menagerie of defects (comprising dislocations, disvections, discommensurations, stacking-faults, antiphase boundaries, etc.) which affect the mechanical and other properties of all materials. The class of point defect can be further divided into interstitial, substitutional and antisite. Various combinations of these defects lead to pairings such as those of Frenkel and Shottky type. The present volume comprises a compilation of selected data concerning point defects in metals, semiconductors, carbon and carbides, nitrides, halides, oxides and miscellaneous materials including solid inert gases. Not mentioned here are Stone-Wales defects, which were covered in volume 356. The 458 entries of the present volume cover the period from 1962 to 2014.