Current status of sol–gel processing of glasses, ceramics, and organic–inorganic hybrids: a brief review
Koichi Kajihara, Kazuyoshi Kanamori, Atsushi Shimojima
Abstract
Sol–gel process is defined by IUPAC as “process through which a network is formed from solution by a progressive change of liquid precursor into a sol, to a gel, and in most cases finally to a dry network”. Among the many recent topics on sol–gel processing, the synthesis and applications of nonporous glasses and ceramics, aerogels, and mesoporous and/or nanostructured materials are briefly reviewed in terms of reaction mechanisms, process optimization, and functionalities.
Topics & Concepts
Sol-gelMaterials scienceMesoporous materialCeramicProcess (computing)Chemical engineeringCharacterization (materials science)PorosityNanotechnologyComposite materialOrganic chemistryCatalysisComputer scienceChemistryOperating systemEngineeringAerogels and thermal insulationGlass properties and applicationsPigment Synthesis and Properties