The sol-gel method is a powerful route of synthesis used worldwide. It produces bulk, nano- and mesostructured sol-gel materials, which can encapsulate metallic

There continues to be a worldwide interest in the size-dependent properties of nanostructured materials and their applications in many diverse fields such as ca

The book deals with novel aspects and perspectives in metal oxide and hybrid material fabrication. The contributions are mainly focused on the search for a new

This completely updated and expanded second edition stands as a comprehensive knowledgebase on both the fundamentals and applications of this important material

Recent rapid development of electronics and electro-optical devices demands affordable and reliable materials with enhanced performance. Forming nanocomposites