The first truly comprehensive work on this rapidly developing field in two volumes

Self-cleaning surfaces are those that can be cleaned, for instance, by sun or rainwater, without human intervention. They are sometimes found in nature but developing man-made equivalents has been a major area of nanotechnology research in recent years. Self-cleaning tiles, glasses, paints, and textiles have been

developed to date, and the number of applications for this technology is growing.

Handbook of Self-Cleaning Surfaces and Materials provides a comprehensive overview of this field of study. It includes two volumes, with the first presenting the basic principles of the field and the second supplying specific examples and applications. It is a one-stop shop for anyone looking to familiarize themselves with this area of technological research, as well as for existing professionals who want a handy and thorough reference.

Readers of the Handbook of Self-Cleaning Surfaces and Materials will also find:

• An editor and contributor team with decades of experience in both academic and industrial research
• Detailed treatment of subjects including TiO₂ photocatalysis, hydrophobic self-cleaning surfaces, and more
• Figures throughout illustrating important concepts and chemical formulas

Handbook of Self-Cleaning Surfaces and Materials is an essential resource for researchers and industry professionals in chemistry, surface physics, and materials science.

Akira Fujishima, PhD, is Former President of the Science University of Tokyo, Japan. He is a pioneering researcher in the field of self-cleaning materials, and his many awards and honors include the Heinz Gerischer Award, the Japan Prize, and the Kanagawa Culture Award.

Hiroshi Irie, PhD, is Professor in the Clean Energy Research Center at the University of Yamanashi, Kofu, Japan. Before beginning his academic career, he was a research engineer with Sumitomo Metal Industries.

Xintong Zhang, PhD, is Professor of Materials Physics and Chemistry at Northeast Normal University, Changchun, China. He has previously held appointments at the University of Tokyo and the Kanagawa Academy of Science and Technology.

Donald A. Tryk, PhD, is Project Professor in the Hydrogen and Fuel Cell Nanomaterials Center at the University of Yamanashi, Kofu, Japan. He has previously held appointments at Case Western Reserve University, USA, the University of Tokyo, and the University of Puerto Rico.