Solid State Chemistry

Solid State Chemistry is one of the emerging and growth areas in chemistry. It is the study of solid materials, which may be molecular. Solid-state chemistry studies both the synthesis, the structure and the physical properties of solids. It therefore has a strong overlap with solid-state physics, mineralogy, crystallography, ceramics, metallurgy, thermodynamics, materials science and electronics with a focus on the synthesis of novel materials. It plays an important and increasing role in the field of ‘functional materials’. Solid state chemistry is a rapidly developing subject. In keeping with the pace of new ideas, the present volume provides the reader with an up to date account of the essential topics in this exciting and developing area. Students of solid state chemistry, as well as professionals interested in updating their skills in this fast-moving field, will find this book to be an invaluable resource.