Definitions of Terms Relating to the Structure and Processing of Sols, Gels, Networks, and Inorganic-Organic Hybrid Materials (IUPAC Recommendations 2007)

摘要

This document defines terms related to the structure and processing of inorganic, polymeric, andinorganic-organic hybrid materials from precursors, through gels to solid products. It is dividedinto four sections – precursors, gels, solids, and processes – and the terms have been restricted tothose most commonly encountered.For the sake of completeness and where they are already satisfactorily defined for the scope ofthis document, terms from other IUPAC publications have been used. Otherwise, the terms andtheir definitions have been assembled in consultation with experts in the relevant fields. The definitionsare intended to assist the reader who is unfamiliar with sol-gel processing, ceramization,and related technologies and materials, and to serve as a guide to the use of standard terminologyby those researching in these areas.