Desert Problems and Desertification in Central Asia formatIsbn:Softcover 9783642642685 Thin films and supported clusters the 24th ER Conference Thin films and supported clusters are two promising types of model system that can be used for this purpose each of which attracted a large number of researchers from all over the world The book also gives an overview of the Institute's consulting work within the framework of international projects This is the first publication allowing readers outside the Russian speaking world to obtain concise information about the specific constraints and development possibilities of central Asian drylands