Materials Chemistry [Hardcover]

Bradley D. Fahlman (Author)

Book Description

ISBN-10: 1402061196 | ISBN-13: 978-1402061196 | Publication Date: July 7, 2008 | Edition: 1st ed. 2007. Corr. 2nd printing

Winner of a 2008 Textbook Excellence Award from the Text and Academic Authors Association (TAA)!
Written to fill the need for a textbook that addresses inorganic-, organic-, and nano-based materials from a structure vs. property treatment, Materials Chemistry aims to provide a suitable breadth and depth coverage of the rapidly evolving materials field -- in a concise format. This modern treatment offers innovative coverage and practical perspective throughout, e.g.: the opening solid-state chemistry chapter uses color illustrations of crystalline unit cells and digital photos of models to clarify their structures, plus an ample amorphous-solids section; the metals chapter treats the full spectrum of powder metallurgical methods, complex phase behaviors of the Fe-C system and steels, and topics such as corrosion and shape-memory properties; the semiconductor chapter addresses evolution and limitations/solutions of modern transistors, as well as IC fabrication and photovoltaics; the polymer and ‘soft’ materials chapter describes all polymeric classes including dendritic polymers, as well as important additives such as plasticizers and flame-retardants, and emerging applications such as molecular magnets and self-repairing polymers; final chapters on nanomaterials and materials-characterization techniques are also carefully surveyed, focusing on nomenclature, synthetic techniques, and applications taken from the latest scientific literature. Most appropriate for Junior/Senior undergraduate students, as well as first-year graduate students in chemistry, physics, or engineering fields, Materials Chemistry may also serve as a valuable reference to industrial researchers. Each chapter concludes with a section that describes important materials applications, while appendices include laboratory modules for materials synthesis and a comprehensive timeline of major materials developments.

Editorial Reviews

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From the reviews:

'Excellent, up-to-date discussion of many classes of materials. Concisely written, understandable with integration of real-world and historical references. Well-illustrated with judicious use of color. Extensive research sections for further study. As a biochemist/chemical educator, I found the text very instructive. A material science engineer at Intel (a friend) gave the book a 'thumbs-up' review.'

'Bradley Fahlman is to be commended for undertaking the challenge of producing what is probably the first true chemistry text in Materials Chemistry. This is a rapidly growing field, along with its spin-off Nanoscience. For producing the first true Chemistry text in a new field, Materials Chemistry, and for its high quality, it is most appropriate that Bradley D. Fahlman be honered with a 2008 Texty Award for Excellence.
TEXTY Awards Judges' comments

'After briefly defining materials chemistry and its history, six chapters discuss sold-state chemistry, metals, semiconducting materials, organic 'soft' materials, nanomaterials, and materials characterization. The author chose depth over breadth, resulting in deep, detailed prose. The strengths of this book are its illustrations and color graphics, as well as up-to-date references and examples.'

D.E. Hubbard, Missouri University of Science and Technology
CHOICE/Choice Reviews Online, February 2008

“This book attempts to address all aspects of the very broad discipline of materials chemistry, and the level is aimed at undergraduate and first year graduate students. … the book is very readable.” (Colin Greaves, Chemistry World, July, 2008)

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Product Details

• Hardcover: 496 pages
• Publisher: Springer; 1st ed. 2007. Corr. 2nd printing edition (July 7, 2008)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1402061196
• ISBN-13: 978-1402061196
• Product Dimensions: 9.3 x 6.4 x 1 inches
• Shipping Weight: 2.1 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #944,699 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars The Core of this Entrepreneur's Mat-Sci Library, November 22, 2009

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Nick Cucinelli (Ann Arbor, MI) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Materials Chemistry (Hardcover)

As an alternative energy entrepreneur without the benefit of a degree in materials science, I've had to educate myself in this field in order to better understand the solar, fuel cell, and nanofabrication technologies I work to commercialize. I turned to Dr. Fahlman's book when a collegue suggested that I would need to "get a mini-PhD" in order to commercialize a new photovoltaic process; I found the book incredibly accessible and well written, and read it cover-to-cover in under two weeks! I now consider it an indispensible core reference in my professional library, and recommend it to anyone needing a deeper understanding of the technologies that are rapidly changing our lives.

0 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Good undergraduate text, September 22, 2008

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J. K. Vohs (Latrobe, PA USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Materials Chemistry (Hardcover)

This is the best text out there for teaching materials to undergraduate chemistry students. It provides good coverage for all the basic types of materials without overwhelming students. The focus on structure vs. properties really fit in well with our course objectives. I would highly recommend this text for any undergraduate materials chemistry course.