Download or read book Sol-Gel Technology for Thin Films, Fibers, Preforms, Electronics and Specialty Shapes written by Lisa C. Klein and published by William Andrew. This book was released on 1988 with total page 440 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Annotation Provides background and fundamentals and evaluates present technology. Main topics are thin films in optical, mechanical, and electrical applications; fibers in refractories, composite reinforcement, and thermal insulation; and special applications such as preforms, microballoons, and electronics. Articles are grouped under chemistry and phase transformations; coatings, thin films, and surface treatment; continuous, discontinuous, and woven fibers; monoliths, shapes, and preforms; and special applications. Annotation(c) 2003 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)