Introduction to Materials Chemistry

The Impact of Chemistry on Modern Technology
Classical chemistry courses emphasize fundamental science. Materials chemistrydeals with how chemistry is utilized in modern technology. Introduction to MaterialsChemistry gives readers a broad overview of how the fundamentals of chemistryare used to create sophisticated materials and devices that improve modern life. Proceeding logically from the basics to materials in advanced technology, it:
* Covers the fundamentals of materials chemistry, including principles of materials synthesis and materials characterization methods
* Introduces readers to the various classes of materials, including small molecules in solids, organic and inorganic polymers, glasses and ceramics, metals, semi-conductors, superconductors, alloys, and composite materials
* Explains how the various materials are produced and why they possess specificcombinations of properties
* Examines how different materials are used in technology, covering semiconductors, superconductors, solid ionic conductors, membranes, optical and photonicmaterials, surface science of materials, biomedical materials, and materials innanoscience and nanotechnology
* Emphasizes the principles of device design and fabrication
* Includes a summary of the challenges in the different fields
The chapters on materials in advanced technology help to prepare students forcareers in the design and development of materials for uses in the medical, energy, communications, aerospace, and other advanced technology sectors. This is an idealtext for advanced undergraduates and graduate students in chemistry, materialsscience, and chemical engineering. It also provides a general overview forprofessionals in research and/or industry, illustrating the relationships betweendifferent types of solids and how combinations of different materials are often usedto solve challenging technical problems.
 
Von der elementaren Chemie über die Charakterisierung einzelner Werkstoffklassen bis zu Fragen der Anwendung der Materialien reicht das Themenspektrum dieser Einführung in die Werkstoffchemie. Spezielle Eigenschaften bestimmter Materialien werden mit entsprechenden Herstellungsmethoden verknüpft. Anwendungsorientierte Kapitel informieren über Design und Entwicklung von Bauelementen beispielsweise für die Medizintechnik, Kommunikation und Luftfahrt.