Corrosion Control and Surface Finishing
Environmentally Friendly Approaches
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Nanofibers and Biofilm in Materials Science
In this chapter biofilms are introduced. Also their relationship with nanofibers is described from the viewpoint of materials science. To start, the background information for this topic is presented and expla...
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Building Bridges
A bridge is a structure built over a river, etc. to connect one shore to another. The simplest bridge is a beam bridge. Other bridge types include truss, arch, and suspension. A truss bridge uses a series of t...
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Mars Simulation Mission
Mars, the Red Planet, is the most Earth-like of the planets. It has inspired authors and composers and motivated scientists to search for life there. In the Mars Exploration Rover Mission, two rovers (named Sp...
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The Application of Corrosion Protection
As described in detail already, environmentally friendly technology is very important for sustainable developments in the future. Surface Finishing industries are facing a critical point, since many of them ha...
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Creativity and Its Importance for Education
Creativity can be defined as the ability to produce original ideas and items. It also includes the combining of existing work and objects in different ways for new purposes. Creativity involves higher levels o...
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Delicious Drinks
People worldwide consume drinks on a daily basis. It may be a glass of water, milk, soda, tea, or some other beverage to complement a meal or quench a thirst. Some drinks are nutritious, while others contain l...
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International Discussions Held in Second Life Using One’s Native Language
Second Life (SL) is a virtual environment where synchronous e- learning and international discussions can take place. It is a three-dimensional virtual community provided by Linden Research, Inc. in San Franci...
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STEM and Creativity
STEM education refers to the teaching and learning in the fields of science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM). This type of education, especially when combined with creativity, is of great impor...
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Lessons About Nuclear Energy and Safety Held in Second Life
Nuclear energy is a very important form of energy. It is released from nuclear reactions (like fission) and used to generate electricity. However, if serious problems occur, then radiation from nuclear reactor...
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Industrial Surface Treatments
Treatments to the surfaces of metals as well as other items are very important in most industries. They are used for many purposes including decoration, reflectivity, improving hardness, and preventing corrosi...
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ICT and the Impact on Education
Now youngsters live in a digitized world. They are surrounded by lots of digitized equipment and facilities on a daily basis. In such an age, the education process has been changed by the effect. In this chapt...
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For the Future
This chapter describes what the future classroom would look like. Advanced digitized facilities and equipment would change the physical appearance of classrooms. New educational content corresponding to the ne...
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Corrosion and Surface Finishing
Surface finishing is very important to most industries for a variety of reasons. The finishing process could be used for reflectivity, improving hardness, or for decorating a finished product to attract potent...
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Audio-Visual Classroom and STEM
In this chapter, we introduce concrete facilities and equipment for ICT use in classrooms. Then an example is presented. We show concretely how STEM education could become positive and active with ICT.
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World Health Organization’s Standards from the Viewpoint of Health Risks
The World Health Organization (WHO) is a special agency of the United Nations (UN). It was established in 1948 and is concerned with international public health. Its objective is for all people to attain the h...
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The Utilization of the Internet
In this chapter, we show and discuss how the Internet has changed our society, our thoughts and our education. The concepts for STEM have also been inevitably changed. This chapter also introduces the use of W...
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Japanese Environmental Regulations
After World War Two (WW2), Japan sought for industrial development and entered a high-growth period with the growth of baby boomers. However, the Japanese focused too much on the development and neglected cons...
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Amazing Airplanes
The airplane, which is truly amazing, was invented in 1903 by the Wright brothers. It has been used as a sport or hobby, for having pilots do various tricks and stunts to entertain audiences, for fighting wars...
