Descrição
This textbook introduces the reader to the elementary chemistry on which materials science depends by discussing the different classes of materials and their applications. It shows the reader how different types of materials are produced, why they possess specific properties, and how they are used in technology. Each chapter contains study questions to enable discussions and consolidation of the acquired knowledge.
CONTENTS.:
Part I Introduction to Materials Chemistry
Chapter 1 What is Materials Chemistry?
Chapter 2 Fundamental Principles that Underlie Materials Chemistry
Chapter 3 General Background to Materials Synthesis and Isolation
Chapter 4 Chemistry of Representative Elements
Chapter 5 Characterization
Part II Different Types of Materials
Chapter 6 Small Molecules in Solids
Chapter 7 Porous Solids
Chapter 8 Ceramics and Inorganic Glasses
Chapter 9 Polymers: Fundamental Aspects
Chapter 10 Polymer Morphology and Fabrication
Chapter 11 Carbon-Based Materials
Chapter 12 Metals and Alloys
Chapter 13 Superconductors
Part III Materials in Advanced Technology
Chapter 14 Semiconductor Basics
Chapter 15 Photolithography
Chapter 16 Semiconductor Devices
Chapter 17 Optical and Photonic Devices
Chapter 18 Materials for Energy Generation and Storage
Chapter 19 Membranes
Chapter 20 Surface Science
Chapter 21 Biomedical Materials
Chapter 22 Miniaturization in Materials Science
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