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Synthesis Strategies for the Preparation of Sol-Gel Nanocomposites

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Sol-Gel Nanocomposites

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This chapter describes the different strategies used to obtain sol-gel nanocomposites. Starting from defining what sol-gel nanocomposites are, the two principal general approaches , “in situ” and “ex situ” methods, are described giving specific examples. Some information is given, at the beginning, on topics which are important for the comprehension of the subject, but are limited to a synthetic and basic description, referring the reader to other sources for more detailed analysis. Both the sub-chapters devoted to in situ and ex situ strategies are organized by type of nanocomposites, distinguishing on the base of the matrix (oxide, organic–inorganic hybrid, polymer) and on the dispersed phase (chalcogenides, halides , oxide, metal nanoparticles, and biological species).

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Guglielmi, M. (2014). Synthesis Strategies for the Preparation of Sol-Gel Nanocomposites. In: Guglielmi, M., Kickelbick, G., Martucci, A. (eds) Sol-Gel Nanocomposites. Advances in Sol-Gel Derived Materials and Technologies. Springer, New York, NY. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-1-4939-1209-4_3

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