This book focuses on the behaviour of nanomaterials under extreme conditions of high temperature, irradiation by electron/ions and neutrons as well as in mechanical and corrosion extremes. The theoretical approaches and modeling are presented with numerous results of experimental studies. Different processing methods of extreme-tolerant nanomaterials are described. Many application examples from high-temperature technique, nuclear reactors of new generations, aerospace industry, chemical and general engineering, sensor facility, power engineering, electronics, catalysis and medical preparations are also contained. Some unresolved problems are emphasized.

Autorentext
Rostislav A. Andrievski was educated in Kiev Polytechnic Institute as a specialist in materials science. He obtained his Ph.D and Sc.D from this Institute and then he worked in the Moscow Scientific Institutes. Now he is Chief Scientist in the Institute of Problems of Chemical Physics, Russian Academy of Sciences (Chernogolovka, Moscow Region). Author of 430 scientific publications including 11 books and 70 reviews. He is a tutor of 33 Ph.D students and 6 Sc.D. Scientific fields: nanomaterials and their stability; size effects; superhard films; high-melting point compounds (carbides, borides, nitrides) and hydrides; consolidation of nanoparticles.
Arsen V.Khatchoyan was graduated in Erevan State University (speciality nuclear physics). He obtained his Ph.D in 1971 from the Moscow physical/technical Institute and now is working as senior scientist in the Institute of Structural Macrokinetics and Material Science Problems, Russian Academy of Sciences (Chernogolovka, Moscow Region).Author of 40 scientific publications. He had also more than 20 books and textbooks translated from English and Japanese (MIR Publishing House, etc), including known books connected with nanotechnologies.

Inhalt
Preface.- Introduction.- General information on preparation, structure and properties of NM.- Grain growth and behavior at high temperatures.- Irradiation effect of electrons, ions, and neutrons.- Behavior of NM under mechanical extremes.- Behavior of NM in corrosion environments.- Final comments.