Computational Finite Element Methods in Nanotechnology

ISBN-13: 9781138076884 / Angielski / Miękka / 2017 / 640 str.

Sarhan M. Musa

Opis

This book demonstrates the capabilities of finite element methods (FEMs) in nanotechnology for a range of fields. Bringing together contributions from researchers around the world, it covers key concepts as well as cutting-edge research and applications to inspire new developments and future interdisciplinary research. In particular, it emphasizes the importance of FEMs for computational tools in the development of efficient nanoscale systems. A one-stop reference for professionals, researchers, and students, this is also an accessible introduction to computational FEMs in nanotechnology for those new to the field.

Spis treści

Overview of Computational Methods in Nanotechnology. Finite Element Method for Nanotechnology Applications in Nano-/Microelectronics. Modeling, Design, and Simulation of N/MEMS by Integrating Finite Element, Lumped Element, and System Level Analyses. Nanorobotic Applications of Finite Element Method. Simulations of Dislocations and Coherent Nanostructures. Continuum and Atomic-Scale Finite Element Modeling of Multilayer Self-Positioning Nanostructures. Application of Finite Element Method for the Design of Nanocomposites. Finite Element Modeling of Carbon Nanotubes and Their Composites. Finite Element–Aided Electric Field Analysis of Needleless Electrospinning. Molecular Dynamic Finite Element Method (MDFEM). Application of Biomaterials and Finite Element Analysis (FEA) in Nanomedicine and Nanodentistry. Application of Finite Element Analysis for Nanobiomedical Study. Finite Element Method for Micro and Nano-Systems for Biotechnology. Design of the Nanoinjection Detectors Using Finite Element Modeling. Finite Element Method (FEM) for Nanotechnology Application in Engineering: Integrated Use of Macro-, Micro-, and Nano-Systems. Modeling at the Nano Level: Application to Physical Processes. Appendix A: Material and Physical Constants. Appendix B: Symbols and Formulas. Index.

O autorze

Sarhan M. Musa, Ph.D., is currently an associate professor in the Department of Engineering Technology at Prairie View A&M University, Texas. He has been director of Prairie View Networking Academy, Texas, since 2004. Dr. Musa has published more than 100 papers in peer-reviewed journals and conferences and is the editor of Computational Nanotechnology Modeling and Applications with MATLAB^®. He currently serves on the editorial board of the Journal of Modern Applied Science. Dr. Musa is a senior member of the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE) and is also a 2010 Boeing Welliver Fellow.