Sol-Gel Process, Structure, and Properties

The sol-gel technology provides a highly versatile route to metal oxide materials. It now belongs to the toolbox of many academic and industrial researchers. It is based on a polymerization process that starts from ions or molecules and ends with gels, powders, thin films, and ceramics, among others. It is compatible with the formation of hybrid materials where organic and biological species are intimately associated with an inorganic backbone. However, a deep understanding of the underlying chemical and processing parameters is required to fully control the structure and properties of the final materials.

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1. Chimie de la Matière Condensée de Paris, Sorbonne Université, CNRS, Collège de France, Paris, France Thibaud Coradin

1. Thibaud Coradin