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This book introduces the fascinating world of self-assembly in
mesoporous ordered silica films. Beginning from a single droplet,
it guides the reader, in a step-by-step learning process, how to
obtain and control ordered porous mesophases in thin films by
varying only the precursor chemistry and the process. It explains,
in great detail, how order control is achieved through chemical
design and post-deposition processing, the latter of which is a
unique property in materials science. The book places a special
focus on silica, whose particularly complex chemistry enables order
control over a range of different length scales. This book is
suitable for students and researchers in the fields of sol-gel or
colloidal chemistry and interested in the topics of self-assembly
and mesoporous phases.
This engaging book places Leonardo da Vinci's scientific
achievements within the wider context of the rapid development that
occurred during the Renaissance. It demonstrates how his
contributions were not in fact born of isolated genius, but rather
part of a rich period of collective advancement in science and
technology, which began at least 50 years prior to his birth.
Readers will discover a very special moment in history, when
creativity and imagination were changing the future-shaping our
present. They will be amazed to discover how many technological
inventions had already been conceived or even designed by the
engineers and inventors who preceded Leonardo, such as Francesco di
Giorgio and Taccola, the so-called Siena engineers. This engaging
volume features a wealth of illustrations from a variety of
original sources, such as manuscripts and codices, enabling the
reader to see and judge for him or herself the influence that other
Renaissance engineers and inventors had on Leonardo.
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.
This book introduces the fascinating world of self-assembly in
mesoporous ordered silica films. Beginning from a single droplet,
it guides the reader, in a step-by-step learning process, how to
obtain and control ordered porous mesophases in thin films by
varying only the precursor chemistry and the process. It explains,
in great detail, how order control is achieved through chemical
design and post-deposition processing, the latter of which is a
unique property in materials science. The book places a special
focus on silica, whose particularly complex chemistry enables order
control over a range of different length scales. This book is
suitable for students and researchers in the fields of sol-gel or
colloidal chemistry and interested in the topics of self-assembly
and mesoporous phases.
This engaging book places Leonardo da Vinci's scientific
achievements within the wider context of the rapid development that
occurred during the Renaissance. It demonstrates how his
contributions were not in fact born of isolated genius, but rather
part of a rich period of collective advancement in science and
technology, which began at least 50 years prior to his birth.
Readers will discover a very special moment in history, when
creativity and imagination were changing the future-shaping our
present. They will be amazed to discover how many technological
inventions had already been conceived or even designed by the
engineers and inventors who preceded Leonardo, such as Francesco di
Giorgio and Taccola, the so-called Siena engineers. This engaging
volume features a wealth of illustrations from a variety of
original sources, such as manuscripts and codices, enabling the
reader to see and judge for him or herself the influence that other
Renaissance engineers and inventors had on Leonardo.
The ability of nanostructures to organize into complex arrangements
leads to unique materials with valuable applications. Self-assembly
is therefore a key concept for nanotechnology, but it can be quite
a complex and difficult subject to approach. Water Droplets to
Nanotechnology gives a simple and general overview of the different
self-assembly processes which are at the basis of recent
developments in nanotechnology. The book shows how simple
phenomenon from everyday examples can become sophisticated tools
for self-assembly and the fabrication of nanomaterials. By
exploring the coffee stain and tears of wine phenomena, the first
part looks at how the evaporation of a droplet of colloidal
solution can be used in designing organized structures. This leads
onto more complex systems such as templated porous materials,
photonic crystals, colloidal nanocrystals and quasi-crystals
through to bottom-up systems for designing hierarchal materials. By
taking the reader on a journey from everyday life to the secrets of
nanotechnology, the book is suitable for a non-specialist audience
interested in self-assembly as well as the wider perspectives and
latest developments of nanoscience.
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