This book provides an in-depth introduction to the sol to gel transition in inorganic and hybrid organic-inorganic systems, one of the most important chemical-physical transitions and the basis of the sol-gel process. Familiarity with the fundamental chemistry and physics of this transition is essential for students in chemistry and materials science through academic and industry researchers working on sol-gel-related applications. The book features a didactic approach, using simple and clear language to explain the sol to gel transition and the accompanying processes. The text is also suitable for use in short courses and workshops for graduate students as well as professionals.This fully revised and updated new edition contains a wealth of new content. In particular, it includes a detailed discussion of the chemistry of transition metal alkoxides and organosilanes, and an extended discussion of the sol to gel transition models.

Explains the sol to gel transition in inorganic and hybrid systems, a subject of wide interest, in a clear and concise manner The intuitive approach makes the material accessible and enjoyable for chemistry and materials science students through active researchers New edition includes an extended treatment of the basic sol to gel chemistry, the transition models and the effect of gravity

Autorentext

Plinio Innocenzi is a full professor of Materials Science and Materials Technology at the University of Sassari and has a special interest in science popularization at different levels. He has a doctorate in physics but attended a Classic Lyceum dedicated to Humanities, Art, Latin, and Greek, which is why he has always maintained a multidisciplinary vision and developed a special passion for the connections between science and art. He has dedicated particular attention in recent years to Leonardo's scientific work and has participated in numerous conferences and festivals on the topic. This book is the result of Prof. Innocenzi's desire to make general readers more aware of the multifaceted origins of scientific and technological knowledge.

Klappentext

Chapter1. A sol and a gel, what they are?.- Chapter2. The precursors of the sol-gel process.- Chapter3. From a sol to a gel .- Chapter4. Sol-to-gel transition: the models.- Chapter5. From silicate oligomers to gelation.- Chapter6. Measuring the sol to gel transition.- Chapter7. Probing the sol-to-gel transition in the gel structure.

Inhalt
Chapter1. A sol and a gel, what they are?.- Chapter2. The precursors of the sol-gel process.- Chapter3. From a sol to a gel .- Chapter4. Sol-to-gel transition: the models.- Chapter5. From silicate oligomers to gelation.- Chapter6. Measuring the sol to gel transition.- Chapter7. Probing the sol-to-gel transition in the gel structure.