Second edition of this excellent reference work for advanced students (and their teachers) in material science, chemistry, physics, biology, engineering, or for researchers needing background knowledge in surface and interface science. The general yet comprehensive introduction to this field focuses on the essential concepts rather than specific details, on intuitive understanding rather than learning facts. Manifold high–end applications from surface technology, biotechnology, or microelectronics are used to illustrate the basic concepts. In this new edition, topics such as depletion forces, surface modification by plasma polymerization, principles of lithography, or microemulsions as templates in materials Sciences have been added. The number and variety of exercises has been increased. "... The book is well worth a place on the shelf of material scientists and engineers involved in surface phenomena." Materials World, April 2005 "... [This book] should be...
