Hybrid Materials presents an overview of the different types of materials, clearly structured into synthesis, characterization and applications.

This book is a perfect introduction for the scientist starting in the field, while also and invaluable source of high wuality information for the expert.

Contents

Introduction to Hybrid Materials

• Natural Origins
• The Development of Hybrid Materials
• De.nition: Hybrid Materials and Nanocomposites
• Advantages of Combining Inorganic and Organic Species in One Material
• Interface-determined Materials
• The Role of the Interaction Mechanisms
• Synthetic Strategies towards Hybrid Materials
• Structural Engineering
• Properties and Applications
• Characterization of Materials

Nanocomposites of Polymers and Inorganic Particles

• Consequences of Very Small Particle Sizes
• Historical Reports on Inorganic Nanoparticles and Polymer Nanocomposites
• Preparation of Polymer Nanocomposites
• Properties and Applications of Polymer Nanocomposites

Hybrid Organic/Inorganic Particles

• 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

Intercalation Compounds and Clay Nanocomposites

• Polymer Lamellar Material Nanocomposites
• Nanostructures and Characterization
• Polymer-graphite and Polymer Layered Double Hydroxide Nanocomposites
• Properties of Polymer Nanocomposites
• Potential Applications

Porous Hybrid Materials

• Porous (Hybrid) Matrices
• General Routes towards Hybrid Materials
• Classi.cation 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

• Forming Polysilsesquioxanes
• Type I Structures: Polyhedral Oligosilsesquioxanes (POSS)
• Type II Structures: Amorphous Oligo- and Polysilsesquioxanes
• Type III: Bridged Polysilsesquioxanes

Natural and Artificial Hybrid Biomaterials

• Building Blocks
• Biomineralization
• Bioinspired Hybrid Materials
• Responses

Medical Applications of Hybrid Materials

• Bioactive Inorganic–Organic Hybrids
• Surface Modi.cations for Biocompatible Materials
• Porous Hybrids for Tissue Engineering Scaffolds and Bioreactors
• Chitosan-based Hybrids for Drug Delivery Systems

Hybrid Materials for Optical Applications

• Synthesis Strategy for Optical Applications
• Hybrids for Coatings
• Hybrids for Light-emitting and Electro-optic Purposes
• Hybrids for Photochromic and Photovoltaic Devices
• Hybrids for Integrated and Nonlinear Optics

Electronic and Electrochemical Applications of Hybrid Materials

• Fundamental Mechanisms of Conductivity in Hybrid
• Explanation of the Different Materials
• Special Analytical Techniques

Inorganic/Organic Hybrid Coatings

• General Formation of Inorganic/Organic Hybrid Coatings
• Alkyds and Other Polyester Coatings
• Polyurethane and Polyurea Coatings
• Radiation Curable Coatings

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