Journal of Sol-Gel Science and Technology

, Volume 8, Issue 1–3, pp 17–22 | Cite as

Past and present of sol-gel science and technology

  • Jerzy Zarzycki
Article

Abstract

In the last twenty years sol-gel science has undergone a spectacular development. The various stages of the sol-gel process have been scrutinised in considerable detail and a sound basis for future technological developments established. In the beginning the studies centred mainly on silica and silicate glasses and were progressively extended to many ceramics and composites. A turning point was reached with the emergence of ormosils and of organic-inorganic nanocomposites. This opened the gateway to whole classes of new materials. The present studies show a definite tendency towards very specialised high-tech applications.

Keywords

sol-gel science sol-gel technology sol-gel structure industrial status new materials 
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Authors and Affiliations

  • Jerzy Zarzycki
    • 1
  1. 1.Laboratory of Science of Vitreous MaterialsUniversity of Montpellier IIMontpellier Cedex 5France

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