Materials Synthesis and Processing

  1. Solution-Based Synthesis Methods
    1. Sol-Gel Processing
      1. Hydrolysis and Condensation Reactions
        1. Gelation Process
          1. Drying and Calcination
            1. Applications
              1. Thin Films
                1. Monoliths
                  1. Powders
                    1. Fibers
                  2. Chemical Precipitation
                    1. Precipitation Mechanisms
                      1. Nucleation and Growth Control
                        1. Co-precipitation Methods
                          1. Particle Size and Morphology Control
                          2. Hydrothermal and Solvothermal Synthesis
                            1. Autoclave Systems
                              1. Temperature and Pressure Effects
                                1. Solvent Selection
                                  1. Crystal Growth Mechanisms
                                    1. Morphology Control
                                    2. Microemulsion Methods
                                      1. Water-in-Oil Microemulsions
                                        1. Oil-in-Water Microemulsions
                                          1. Nanoparticle Formation
                                            1. Size Control Mechanisms
                                            2. Template-Directed Synthesis
                                              1. Hard Templates
                                                1. Soft Templates
                                                  1. Self-Assembly Processes
                                                    1. Template Removal
                                                    2. Electrochemical Synthesis
                                                      1. Electrodeposition
                                                        1. Anodic Oxidation
                                                          1. Electrochemical Etching
                                                            1. Process Parameters

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                                                          9. Gas-Phase Synthesis and Deposition