Hybrid Sol-Gel Materials
A special issue of Molecules (ISSN 1420-3049). This special issue belongs to the section "Materials Chemistry".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 30 September 2025 | Viewed by 1066
Special Issue Editor
Interests: nanoparticles; nanocomposites; hybrid materials; sol-gel; mechanochemistry
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Dear Colleagues,
The synergistic combination of inorganic and organic components at the molecular level in one material enables unique properties of new materials. The production and structuring of such hybrid materials can only be achieved using mild synthesis methods. Sol–gel as a mild and robust process to form inorganic networks plays a crucial role here. By integrating organic molecules, polymers, and functional groups into inorganic matrices, hybrid sol–gel materials exhibit a remarkable combination of flexibility, durability, and functionality. These materials are revolutionising fields as diverse as optics, electronics, biomedicine, and environmental science but can also lead to more sustainable materials and are thus important for the worldwide transformation to a more sustainable future. This Special Issue of Molecules is dedicated to the latest innovations, fundamental research, and diverse applications of hybrid sol–gel materials.
In this Special Issue, you will find current research articles and insightful perspectives from leading experts in the field. We deal with the synthesis methods, the structural characterisation, and the optimisation of the properties of hybrid sol–gel materials, as well as their applications.
Hybrid sol–gel materials are characterised by their ability to bridge the gap between traditional organic and inorganic materials. We hope that this Special Issue stimulates further developments.
You may choose our Joint Special Issue in Inorganics or Joint Special Issue in Solids.
Dr. Guido Kickelbick
Guest Editor
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Keywords
- hybrid materials
- sol–gel
- synthesis
- characterisation
- applications
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