Mechanical Self-Assembly: Science and Applications Softcover reprint of the original 1st ed. 2013 Edition

Mechanical Self-Assembly: Science and Applications Softcover reprint of the original 1st ed. 2013 Edition introduces a novel category of self-assembly driven by mechanical forces. This book discusses self-assembly in various types of small material structures including thin films, surfaces, and micro- and nano-wires, as well as the practice’s potential application in micro and nanoelectronics, MEMS/NEMS, and biomedical engineering. The mechanical self-assembly process is inherently quick, simple, and cost-effective, as well as accessible to a large number of materials, such as curved surfaces for forming three-dimensional small structures. Mechanical self-assembly is complementary to, and sometimes offer advantages over, the traditional micro- and nano-fabrication.

This book also:

Presents a highly original aspect of the science of self-assembly

Describes the novel methods of mechanical assembly used to fabricate a variety of new three-dimensional material structures in simple and cost-effective ways

Provides simple insights to a number of biological systems and processes

Elucidates underlying mechanics principles of spontaneous pattern formations

Mechanical Self-Assembly: Science and Applications Softcover reprint of the original 1st ed. 2013 Edition is an ideal book for graduate students and engineers involved in the field of mechanical self-assembly.

Dr. Xi Chen is Associate Professor in the Department of Earth and Environmental Engineering at Columbia University. His research explores novel aspects of self assembly within engineering mechanics, with applications to biotechnology, nanotechnology, energy and environment. An NSF CAREER Grantee, Professor Chen has published nearly 150 papers, including cover-features in premiere journals. Dr. Chen earned his Ph.D. at Harvard University under John Hutchinson.