Retaining the proven concept, this new edition of the well-received reference has been updated and expanded with 20% additional material to reflect new developments and such hot topics as nanocarbon hybrid materials.
The book is divided into three sections, starting with an introductory chapter that describes basic chemical principles as well as the characterization of hybrid materials. The second part provides an overview of specific types of hybrid materials, including nanocomposites and nanoparticles, natural and artificial hybrid materials, as well as porous hybrid materials. The final section then discusses various applications of hybrid materials, including medical, optical, electronic and electrochemical uses.
With its combination of theory and examples taken from real-life applications, this will appeal to newcomers to the field as well as specialized researchers.
The book is divided into three sections, starting with an introductory chapter that describes basic chemical principles as well as the characterization of hybrid materials. The second part provides an overview of specific types of hybrid materials, including nanocomposites and nanoparticles, natural and artificial hybrid materials, as well as porous hybrid materials. The final section then discusses various applications of hybrid materials, including medical, optical, electronic and electrochemical uses.
With its combination of theory and examples taken from real-life applications, this will appeal to newcomers to the field as well as specialized researchers.
Table of Contents
INTRODUCTION TO HYBRID MATERIALSIntroduction
Synthetic Strategies towards Hybrid Materials
Crystalline Hybrids
Nanocomposite Components
Structural Engineering
Properties and Applications
Characterization of Materials
Summary
NANOCOMPOSITES OF POLYMERS AND INORGANIC PARTICLES
Introduction
Consequences of Very Small Particle sizes
Historical Reports on Inorganic Nanoparticles and Polymer Nanocomposites
Preparation of Polymer Nanocomposites
Properties and Applications of Polymer Nanocomposites
Summary
HYBRID ORGANIC/INORGANIC PARTICLES
Introduction
Methods for Creating Particles
Hybrid Nanoparticles Obtained Through Self-assembly Techniques
O/I Nanoparticles Obtained by in Situ Polymerization Techniques
Hybrid Particles Obtained by Simultaneously Reacting Organic Monomers and Mineral Precursors
Conclusion
INTERCALATION COMPOUNDS AND CLAY NANOCOMPOSITES
Introduction
Polymer Lamellar Material Nanocomposites
Nanostructures and Characterization
Preparation of Polymer-clay Nanocomposites
Non-Montmorillonite Nanocomposites
Properties of Polymer Nanocomposites
Applications of Nanocomposites
Conclusion and Prospects for the Future
NANOCARBON HYBRID MATERIALS (OR HYBRIDS WITH NANOCARBONS)
General Introduction
Nanocarbon Building Blocks
Synthesis Routes towards Nanocarbon Hybrids
Synergistic Effects
Applications of Nanocarbon Hybrids
Challenges and Outlook
POROUS HYBRID MATERIALS
General Introduction and Historical Development
General Routes towards Hybrid Materials
Classification of Porous Hybrid Materials by the Type of Interaction
Applications and Properties of Porous Hybrid Materials
SOL-GEL PROCESSING OF HYBRID ORGANIC-INORGANIC MATERIALS BASED ON POLYSILSESQUIOXANES
Introduction
Forming Polysilsesquioxanes
Type I Structures: Polyhedral Oligosilsesquioxanes (POSS)
Type II Structures: Amorphous Oligo- and Polysilsesquioxanes
Type III: Bridged Polysilsesquioxanes
Summary
NATURAL AND ARTIFICIAL HYBRID BIOMATERIALS
Introduction
Building Blocks
Biomineralization
Bioinspired Hybrid Materials
Responses
Summary
MEDICAL APPLICATIONS OF HYBRID MATERIALS
Introduction
Bioactive Inorganic-Organic Hybrids
Surface Modifications for Biocompatible Materials
Porous Hybrids for Tissue Engineering Scaffolds and Bioreactors
Chitosan-based Hybrids for Drug Delivery Systems
Summary
HYBRID MATERIALS FOR OPTICAL APPLICATIONS
Introduction
Synthesis Strategy for Optical Applications
Hybrids for Coatings
Hybrids for Light-emitting Sources
Hybrids for Biomedicine
Hybrids for Photochromic and Photovoltaic Devices
Hybrids for Integrated Optics
Summary
ELECTRONIC AND ELECTROCHEMICAL APPLICATIONS OF HYBRID MATERIALS
Introduction
Historical Background
Fundamental Mechanisms of Conductivity in Hybrid Materials
Explanation of the Different Materials
Special Analytical Techniques
Applications
Summary
INORGANIC/ORGANIC HYBRID COATINGS
General Introduction to Commodity Organic Coatings
General Formation of Inorganic/Organic Hybrid Coatings
Alkyds and Other Polyester Coatings
Polyurethane and Polyurea Coatings
Radiation Curable Coatings
Applications
Summary
