Contents

## **Preface XI**



Stefan Valkov, Maria Ormanova and Peter Petrov


Chapter 9 **Efficient Microbial Decontamination of Translucent Liquids and Gases Using Optical Metamaterials 169** Nicolae Enaki, Sergiu Bizgan, Andrei Nistreanu, Viorica Tonu, Marina Turcan, Tatiana Pislari, Elena Starodub, Aurelia Profir, Gianina-Florentina Popescu-Pelin, Maria Badiceanu, Carmen-Georgeta Ristoscu and Ion N. Mihailescu

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properties of neighboring layers.

technological application.

face properties.

Advanced surface engineering fertilizes the high-throughput chemical and physical engineer‐ ing phenomenon in relation to magnetic, electrical, electronic, optical, and thermal controls, as well as surface areas, excessive gas exchange, and protective coatings. Smart surface technolo‐ gy provides an interlayer model that prevents the entry of substances without affecting the

Advanced surface engineering research provides the motivation for research aimed at devel‐ oping a fundamental understanding of the nature and consequences of the interaction be‐ tween materials at the atomic scale. This book guides the rational design of material for

The chapter **"Synthesis and nonlinear studies on selected organic compounds in nanostruc‐ tured thin films"** discusses nonlinear optical properties of new synthesized derivatives evaluat‐ ed in relation with the chemical structure by using *density functional theory* molecular modeling. The chapter "**Shot peening of austempered ductile iron"** looks into the effect of shot peening on austempered ductile iron (ADI) in more detail and delves into a case study that was carried out to analyze the bending fatigue resistance and tribological characteristics of Cu–Ni-alloyed ADI.

The chapter **"Advanced electro-spark deposition process on metallic alloys"** studies the mate‐ rial base–surface multilayer system for various types of depositions (increasing the wear resist‐ ance of Fe–C alloy parts), whose compatibility with the substrate provides high-quality parts. The chapter "**Surface manufacturing of materials by high energy fluxes"** aims to summarize the topics related to the application of a surface treatment by high-energy fluxes (i.e. electron and laser beams) for developing new multifunctional materials, as well as modifying their sur‐

The chapter "**The potential of pyrolytic biomass as a sustainable bio-filler for styrene-buta‐ diene rubber"** explains the significant potential of pyrolytic biomass char for use as a sustain‐ able carbon black replacement filler for rubber materials. The manufacture of rubber filler is not only energy consuming, contributing significantly to global CO2 emissions, but uses non-

The chapter "**Ultrafast laser inscription of buried waveguides in W-TCP bioactive eutectic glasses"** reviews the fundamentals of the ultrafast laser inscription technique to produce opti‐ cal waveguides inside dielectric materials such as crystals and glasses. Next, as an example, the application of this technique is revised to create buried waveguides inside bioactive

glasses and specifically inside wollastonite-tricalcium phosphate eutectic glasses.

renewable feedstock in production making it unsustainable.

Chapter 10 **Advanced Surface Treatments for Improving the Biocompatibility of Prosthesis and Medical Implants 199** José A. García, Pedro J. Rivero, Rocío Ortiz, Iban Quintana and Rafael J. Rodríguez
