(Ebook) Principles of Inorganic Materials Design, Second Edition by John N. Lalena, David A. Cleary(auth.) ISBN 9780470404034, 9780470567548, 0470404035, 0470567546

(Ebook) Principles of Inorganic Materials Design, Second Edition by John N. Lalena, David A. Cleary(auth.) ISBN 9780470404034, 9780470567548, 0470404035, 0470567546

Unique interdisciplinary approach enables readers to overcome complex design challenges Integrating concepts from chemistry, physics, materials science, metallurgy, and ceramics, Principles of Inorganic Materials Design, Second Edition offers a unique interdisciplinary approach that enables readers to grasp the complexities of inorganic materials. The book provides a solid foundation in the principles underlying the design of inorganic materials and then offers the guidance and tools needed to create specific materials with desired macroscopic properties. Principles of Inorganic Materials Design, Second Edition begins with an introduction to structure at the microscopic level and then progresses to smaller-length scales. Next, the authors explore both phenomenological and atomistic-level descriptions of transport properties, the metal nonmetal transition, magnetic and dielectric properties, optical properties, and mechanical properties. Lastly, the book covers phase equilibria, synthesis, and nanomaterials. Special features include: Introduction to the CALPHAD method, an important, but often overlooked topic More worked examples and new end-of-chapter problems to help ensure mastery of the concepts Extensive references to the literature for more in-depth coverage of particular topics Biographies introducing twentieth-century pioneers in the field of inorganic materials science This Second Edition has been thoroughly revised and updated, incorporating the latest findings and featuring expanded discussions of such key topics as microstructural aspects, density functional theory, dielectric properties, mechanical properties, and nanomaterials. Armed with this text, students and researchers in inorganic and physical chemistry, physics, materials science, and engineering will be equipped to overcome today's complex design challenges. This textbook is recommended for senior-level undergraduate and graduate course work.Content: Chapter 1 Crystallographic Considerations (pages 1–53): Chapter 2 Microstructural Considerations (pages 55–96): Chapter 3 Crystal Structures and Binding Forces (pages 97–174): Chapter 4 The Electronic Level I: An Overview of Band Theory (pages 175–201): Chapter 5 The Electronic Level II: The Tight?Binding Electronic Structure Approximation (pages 203–240): Chapter 6 Transport Properties (pages 241–284): Chapter 7 Metal–Nonmetal Transitions (pages 285–310): Chapter 8 Magnetic and Dielectric Properties (pages 311–376): Chapter 9 Optical Properties of Materials (pages 377–402): Chapter 10 Mechanical Properties (pages 403–459): Chapter 11 Phase Equilibria, Phase Diagrams, and Phase Modeling (pages 461–500): Chapter 12 Synthetic Strategies (pages 501–530): Chapter 13 An Introduction to Nanomaterials (pages 531–558):