Synopses & Reviews
Covers principles, developments, and applications of sol-gel technology for thin films, fibers, preforms, electronics, and specialty shapes.
Table of Contents
Part I. Chemistry and Phase Transformations
Multicomponent Glasses from the Sol-Gel Process
Simulation of the Sol-Gel Process
Phase Transformation in Gels: A Comparison of the Phase Transformation Behavior of Gel-Derived and Ordinary Na2O-SiO2 Glasses
Part II. Coatings, Thin Films and Surface Treatment
Thin Films from the Sol-Gel Process
Antireflective Films from the Sol-Gel Process
Oxynitride Thin Films from the Sol-Gel Process
Part III. Continuous, Discontinuous and Woven Fibers
Fibers from the Sol-Gel Process
Alumina-Boria-Silica Ceramic Fibers from the Sol-Gel Process
Continuous Filament Fibers by the Sol-Gel Process
Part IV. Monoliths, Shapes and Preforms
Monolith Formation from the Sol-Gel Process
Thermal Insulation Materials from the Sol-Gel Process
Ultrapure Glasses from Sol-Gel Processes
Particulate Silica Gels and Glasses from the Sol-Gel Process
Part V. Special Applications
Electronic Ceramics Made by the Sol-Gel Process
Superionic Conductors from the Sol-Gel Process
Hollow Glass Microspheres by Sol-Gel Technology
Filters and Membranes by the Sol-Gel Process
Index