Future Development Trends

Some of these analytical techniques allow the definition of particle size, either directly from the PDF or from X-ray scattering peak broadening (XSPB), small-angle X-ray scattering (SAXS), and dynamic light scattering (DLS) (Waychunas, 2001). 

Research needs will occur in the study of structural and functional properties, including very small structures, the modeling of tribological systems, scale-dependent properties, the tailoring of defect structures, the thermodynamics and kinetics of ceramic interfaces, and an atomistic simulation of crystal structures 

Packaging for integrated electrical optical functions, system-in-package (sip) 

Highly efficient thermoelectric energy converters for energy recovery (energy self-sufficient systems) 

Multifunctiondi chemo-and biosensors based on ceramic components 

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Ukraine s Y. Maletin et al. presented a comprehensive overview describing state of the art as well as future development trends in supercapacitors, as the fifth paper in this chapter. The authors establish key performance bars for supecapacitors upon meeting those, supercapacitors may start to compete with batteries. Also, this paper highlights so-called hybrid applications where supercapacitors complement operation of batteries and/or fuel cells. Optimization of supercapacitor performance through varying electrode thickness is contemplated in length. 

Potyrailo, R. A. Hobbs, S. E. Hieftje, G. M., Optical waveguide sensors in analytical chemistry Today s instrumentation, applications and future development trends, Fresenius J. Anal. Chem. 1998,362, 349-373... 

Rodriguez-Mozaz S, Marco M-P, Lopez de Alda MJ, Barcelo D (2004) Biosensors for environmental applications future development trends. Pure Appl Chem 76 723-752... 

Advanced Ceramic Processing and Future Development Trends... 

A comprehensive modem survey of separators for electrochemical power sources exists only in incomplete parts [1-3], and textbooks on batteries treat this important element only as a side aspect (4-11]. This section is an attempt to describe, besides some fundamental aspects, the development history of the battery separator, competing systems of the present day with their advantages and weaknesses, and also future development trends. 

In addition, current and future development trends are discussed at the end of... 

In this chapter, the issues of lithium and the potential of alloy anode materials are briefly touched upon along with recent breakthroughs that have been achieved. Future development trend and its challenge have also been stated. 

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