Full Description
Hybrid materials have currently a great impact on numerous future developments including nanotechnology. This book presents an overview about the different types of materials, clearly structured into synthesis, characterization and applications. A perfect starting point for everyone interested in the field, but also for the specialist as a source of high quality information.
Contents
Introduction to Hybrid Materials
Nanocomposites of Polymers and Inorganic Particles
Hybrid Organic/Inorganic Particles
Intercalation Compounds and Clay Nanocomposites
Porous Hybrid Materials
Sol-Gel Processing of Hybrid Organic/Inorganic Materials Based on Polysilsesquioxanes
Natural and Artificial Hybrid Biomaterials
Medical Applications of Hybrid Materials
Hybrid Materials for Optical Applications
Electronic and Electrochemical Applications of Hybrid Materials
Inorganic/Organic Hybrid Coatings