Fundamentals of Materials Chemistry

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Fundamentals of Materials Chemistry
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About the Editor
Table of Contents
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List of Abbreviations
Preface
1. Introduction to Materials Chemistry
	Contents
	1.1. Introduction
	1.2. History of Materials Chemistry
	1.3. Factors in the Design of New Materials
	1.4. Design of New Materials Through A “Critical Thinking” Method
	References
2. Solid-State Chemistry
	Contents
	2.1. Introduction
	2.2. Amorphous Vs. Crystalline Solids
	2.3. Types of Bonding In Solids
		2.3.1. Ionic Solids
		2.3.2. Metallic Solods
		2.3.3. Molecular Solids
		2.3.4. Covalent Network Solids
	2.4. The Crystalline State
	2.5. The Amorphous State
		2.5.1. Sol-Gel Processing
		2.5.2. Glasses
		2.5.3. Cementious Materials
	References
3. Chemistry of Semiconducting Materials
	Contents
	3.1. Introduction
	3.2. Characteristics and Kinds of Semiconductors
	3.3. Semiconducting Nanowires
	3.4. Silicon-Dependent Uses
	3.5. Thermoelectric (TE) Materials
	3.6. Important Materials Uses: Photovoltaic (Solar) Cells
	References
4. Fundamentals of Polymeric Materials
	Contents
	4.1. Introduction
	4.2. The History of the Concept of the Macromolecule
	4.3. Classification of Polymers
	4.4. Structure and Properties of Polymers
	4.5. Thermoplastic Polymers
		4.5.1. Poly(Ethylene)
		4.5.2. Poly(Propylene)
		4.5.3. Poly(Methyl Methacrylate)
		4.5.4. Poly(Styrene)
		4.5.5. Poly(Vinyl Chloride) (PVC)
		4.5.6. The Nylons
	4.6. Thermosetting Polymers
		4.6.1. Epoxy Resins
		4.6.2. Phenol-Formaldehyde Polymers
		4.6.3. Amino Resins
		4.6.4. Poly(Tetrafluoroethylene) (PTFE)
		4.6.5. Polyurethanes
		4.6.6. Poly(Ether-Ether Ketone)
		4.6.7. Silicones
	4.7. Naturally Occurring Polymers
		4.7.1. Cellulose
		4.7.2. Starch
		4.7.3. Natural Rubber
		4.7.4. Proteins
		4.7.5. Poly(3-Hydroxybutyrate)
	References
5. Introduction to Carbon Materials
	Contents
	5.1. Introduction
	5.2. The Graphite Family
		5.2.1. Graphite and Turbostratic Carbon
		5.2.2. Carbon Fibers and the Nanofibers
		5.2.3. Carbon Nanotubes (CNTs)
		5.2.4. Intercalated Graphite
		5.2.5. Graphite Oxide
		5.2.6. Exfoliated Graphite
		5.2.7. Flexible Graphite
		5.2.8. Graphene
		5.2.9. Activated Carbon
		5.2.10. Carbon Black
		5.2.11. Carbon-Carbon Composites
	5.3. The Diamond Class
		5.3.1. Diamond
		5.3.2. Diamond-Like Carbon (DLC)
		5.3.3. Graphene
	5.4. The Fullerene Family
	References
6. Chemistry of Nanomaterials
	Contents
	6.1. Introduction
	6.2. Fundamentals of Nanomaterials
		6.2.1. Definitions
		6.2.2. Occurrence of Nanomaterials
		6.2.3. History of Nanomaterials
	6.3. Characteristics of Nanoparticles (NPS)
		6.3.1. Dimensions of Nanoparticles (NPs)
		6.3.2. The Nanoparticle Morphology
		6.3.3. Nanoparticles (NPs) Chemical Composition
	6.4. Classification of Nanomaterials
		6.4.1. Importance of Nanomaterials
		6.4.2. Examples of Nanomaterials
	6.5. Properties of Nanomaterials
		6.5.1. Optical Properties
		6.5.2. Electrical Properties
		6.5.3. Mechanical Properties
		6.5.4. Magnetic Properties
	6.6. Nanomaterial Processing and Synthesis
		6.6.1. Mechanical Grinding
		6.6.2. Nanomaterials Wet Chemical Synthesis
			6.6.2.1. Sol–Gel Process
			6.6.2.2. Nanomaterial’s Gas-Phase synthesis
		6.6.3. Furnace Synthesis
		6.6.4. Ultrasonic Spray Pyrolysis Assisted by Flame
		6.6.5. Gas Condensation Processing (GPC)
		6.6.6. Chemical Vapor Condensation (CVC)
			6.6.6.1. Microwave (MW) Plasma Processing
			6.6.6.2. Particle Precipitation Aided CVD
		6.6.7. Laser Ablation
		6.6.8. Sputtered Plasma Processing
	6.7. Accumulation and Uniformity of Nanoparticles (NPS)
	6.8. Characterization of Nanoparticles (NPS)
	6.9. Application of Nanomaterials
		6.9.1. Fuel Cells
		6.9.2. Catalysis
		6.9.3. Phosphors for High-Definition Screens
		6.9.4. Next-Generation Computer Chips
		6.9.5. Nanowires for Junctionless Transistors
		6.9.6. Elimination of Pollutants
		6.9.7. Sun-Screen Lotion
		6.9.8. Sensors
	References
7. Introduction to Composite Materials
	Contents
	7.1 Introduction
	7.2. Fiber Reinforced Plastics (FRPS)
	7.3. Science of Composite Materials
	7.4. Orthotropic, Isotropic, and Anisotropic Materials
		7.4.1. Element of Isotropic Material Under Stress
		7.4.2. Elements of Composite Materials Under Stress
	7.5. Rule of Mixtures and Curing of Composites
		7.5.1. Rule of Mixtures
		7.5.2. Curing Processes
	7.6. Composites Versus Metallic Materials
	7.7. Drawbacks and Advantages of Composite Materials
	7.8. Fabrication Process for Composite Materials
		7.8.1. Injection Molding
		7.8.2. Resin Transfer Molding (RTM)
		7.8.3. Vacuum-Assisted Resin Infusion
		7.8.4. Compression Molding
		7.8.5. Hand Lay-Up
		7.8.6. Spray Up
		7.8.7. Filament Winding
		7.8.8. Pultrusion
		7.8.9. Automated Fiber Placement (AFP)
	References
8. Characterization Techniques for Different Materials
	Contents
	8.1. Introduction
	8.2. Electromagnetic Spectroscopy
	8.3. Nuclear Magnetic Resonance (NMR) Spectroscopy
	8.4. Light Scattering Techniques
	8.5. Electron Microscopy
		8.5.1. Scanning Electron Microscope (SEM)
		8.5.2. Transmission Electron Microscope (TEM)
	8.6. Scanning Probe Microscopy (SPM)
	8.7. X-Ray Diffraction (XRD)
	References
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