Sol-Gel

The sol-gel method is a powerful and versatile wet chemical process for synthesizing advanced materials, particularly oxide-based nanostructures. Its ability to produce materials in various forms, such as powders, thin films, fibers, and aerogels, makes it a valuable tool in fields ranging from elec...

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description The sol-gel method is a powerful and versatile wet chemical process for synthesizing advanced materials, particularly oxide-based nanostructures. Its ability to produce materials in various forms, such as powders, thin films, fibers, and aerogels, makes it a valuable tool in fields ranging from electronics and energy to medicine and environmental science. This book provides a comprehensive overview of sol-gel technology, highlighting its cost-effectiveness, flexibility, and precise control over material properties. Special attention is given to developing sustainable sol-gel processes in response to increasing environmental concerns. Emerging eco-friendly synthesis routes, including using plant extracts, biopolymers, and non-toxic solvents, are explored as natural polymerizing agents and reaction media. These green approaches offer a sustainable alternative to conventional methods, reducing the need for hazardous chemicals while maintaining high-performance material characteristics. By exploring both traditional and innovative sol-gel techniques, this volume serves as an essential resource for researchers, scientists, and industry professionals seeking to harness the full potential of sol-gel technology in modern material development.
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spelling doab-20.500.12854ir-1717662026-02-12T16:55:14Z Sol-Gel Devesa, Susana Soreto, Sílvia Ceramic and glass technology thema EDItEUR::T Technology, Engineering, Agriculture, Industrial processes::TD Industrial chemistry and manufacturing technologies::TDC Industrial chemistry and chemical engineering::TDCQ Ceramic and glass technology The sol-gel method is a powerful and versatile wet chemical process for synthesizing advanced materials, particularly oxide-based nanostructures. Its ability to produce materials in various forms, such as powders, thin films, fibers, and aerogels, makes it a valuable tool in fields ranging from electronics and energy to medicine and environmental science. This book provides a comprehensive overview of sol-gel technology, highlighting its cost-effectiveness, flexibility, and precise control over material properties. Special attention is given to developing sustainable sol-gel processes in response to increasing environmental concerns. Emerging eco-friendly synthesis routes, including using plant extracts, biopolymers, and non-toxic solvents, are explored as natural polymerizing agents and reaction media. These green approaches offer a sustainable alternative to conventional methods, reducing the need for hazardous chemicals while maintaining high-performance material characteristics. By exploring both traditional and innovative sol-gel techniques, this volume serves as an essential resource for researchers, scientists, and industry professionals seeking to harness the full potential of sol-gel technology in modern material development. 2026-02-12T16:55:07Z 2026-02-12T16:55:07Z 2025 book 3049-8856 9780850149838 9780850149845 9780850149852 https://directory.doabooks.org/handle/20.500.12854/171766 eng Materials Science image/jpeg n/a https://www.intechopen.com/books/1004061 https://intech-files.s3.amazonaws.com/a043Y000011YPulQAG/0015965_Authors_Book%20%282025-06-26%2009%3A10%3A12%29.pdf IntechOpen IntechOpen 10.5772/intechopen.1003535 10.5772/intechopen.1003535 78a36484-2c0c-47cb-ad67-2b9f5cd4a8f6 9780850149838 9780850149845 9780850149852 IntechOpen 6 138 open access
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Sol-Gel
title Sol-Gel
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title_short Sol-Gel
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topic Ceramic and glass technology
thema EDItEUR::T Technology, Engineering, Agriculture, Industrial processes::TD Industrial chemistry and manufacturing technologies::TDC Industrial chemistry and chemical engineering::TDCQ Ceramic and glass technology
topic_facet Ceramic and glass technology
thema EDItEUR::T Technology, Engineering, Agriculture, Industrial processes::TD Industrial chemistry and manufacturing technologies::TDC Industrial chemistry and chemical engineering::TDCQ Ceramic and glass technology
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