native species: A species that occurs in a particular region or ecosystem by natural processes, rather than by accidental or deliberate introduction by humans. introduced species: A species that ...

The research and development of nanofibers has gained much prominence in recent years due to the heightened awareness of its potential applications in the medical, engineering and defense fields.

The text assumes only a basic level of competency in physics, chemistry and mathematics. Some of the background material and introductory matter are included in the first few chapters and as ...