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Introduction to Materials Chemistry

by Harry R. Allcock

2nd Edition

Publisher: Wiley-Blackwell

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Materials Science

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Book Details

Print ISBN9781119341192
eText ISBN9781119347255
PublisherWiley-Blackwell
Publishing Year2019
Edition2nd Edition
LanguageEnglish
Pages512

Introduction to Materials Chemistry, 2nd Edition, is a textbook that introduces the foundational chemistry underlying materials science. It examines how different classes of materials are produced, why they possess specific properties, and how they are used across technology.

The text outlines fundamental principles, general background on synthesis and isolation, and characterization before surveying distinct categories of materials. It also addresses technological applications, ranging from semiconductors and optical devices to membranes and biomedical materials.

Every chapter includes study questions intended to facilitate discussion and consolidate learning.

Table of Contents

  1. Chapter 1: What is Materials Chemistry?

  2. Chapter 2: Fundamental Principles that Underlie Materials Chemistry

  3. Chapter 3: General Background to Materials Synthesis and Isolation

  4. Chapter 4: Chemistry of Representative Elements

  5. Chapter 5: Characterization

  6. Chapter 6: Small Molecules in Solids

  7. Chapter 7: Porous Solids

  8. Chapter 8: Ceramics and Inorganic Glasses

  9. Chapter 9: Polymers: Fundamental Aspects

  10. Chapter 10: Polymer Morphology and Fabrication

  11. Chapter 11: Carbon-Based Materials

  12. Chapter 12: Metals and Alloys

  13. Chapter 13: Superconductors

  14. Chapter 14: Semiconductor Basics

  15. Chapter 15: Photolithography

  16. Chapter 16: Semiconductor Devices

  17. Chapter 17: Optical and Photonic Devices

  18. Chapter 18: Materials for Energy Generation and Storage

  19. Chapter 19: Membranes

  20. Chapter 20: Surface Science

  21. Chapter 21: Biomedical Materials

  22. Chapter 22: Miniaturization in Materials Science

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