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The Evolution of “sol-Gel” Chemistry as a Technique for Materials Synthesis

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Danks, A. E., Hall, S. R., Schnepp, Z.·2016·Materials Horizons
DOI 10.1039/c5mh00260e
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From its initial use to describe hydrolysis and condensation processes, the term ‘sol–gel’ is now used for a diverse range of chemistries.

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Danks, A. E., Hall, S. R., & Schnepp, Z.
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  • University of Birmingham (GB)
  • University of Bristol (GB)
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Materials Horizons
Publisher
Royal Society of Chemistry (RSC)
Published
2016
Volume
3
Issue
2
Pages
91-112
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  • 2051-6347 (ISSN-L)
  • 2051-6355
DOI
10.1039/c5mh00260e
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  • University of Birmingham
  • University of Bristol
  • Defence Science and Technology Laboratory
  • Engineering and Physical Sciences Research Council (EP/K03927X/1)
  • National Institute for Materials Science
  • Defence Science and Technology Group
Topics
  • Physical Sciences › Materials Science › Materials Chemistry › Chemical and Physical Properties of Materials
  • Physical Sciences › Materials Science › Materials Chemistry › Mesoporous Materials and Catalysis
  • Physical Sciences › Chemistry › Spectroscopy › Aerogels and thermal insulation
Keywords
sol-gel chemistry, materials synthesis, hydrolysis, condensation reactions

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