Advances in Glass Research

This book provides an overview of the preparation methods, characterization, and applications of glass materials, including phosphate glasses, aluminum-silicate glassy systems, chalcogenide glasses, and luminescent glasses. It discusses the fundamentals of glass, manufacturing processes, and properties, as well as their use in biomedicine, optics, electrochemistry, and electronics. Recent experimental studies and advances in glass materials are also covered.

Format: Hardback
Length: 403 pages
Publication date: 02 January 2023
Publisher: Springer International Publishing AG

This comprehensive book delves into the preparation methods, characterization, and diverse applications of the majority of glass families. It provides a thorough exploration of the fundamental aspects of glass, including its composition, properties, and manufacturing processes. The book addresses the challenges encountered in glass development, highlighting both traditional and innovative manufacturing techniques. It also delves into comprehensive characterization methods, encompassing structural, thermal, and optical properties, enabling a deeper understanding of glass materials.

Furthermore, the book delves into the realm of redox reactions in glasses, examining the factors influencing these reactions and the techniques employed to determine the redox states and speciation of polyvalent ions within glass. A dedicated chapter is devoted to phosphate glasses, emphasizing their significance, preparation methods, structural characteristics, and properties. The book comprehensively discusses the wide-ranging applications of phosphate glasses in biomedicine, optics, electrochemistry, and nuclear waste management. It also explores their applications in electronics and laser technology, highlighting their potential in various fields.

Recent experimental studies are reported, encompassing the development of novel bioglass systems and the influence of incorporating specific materials such as ZnO, TiO 2 , and Al 2 O 3 on the structural, mechanical strength, degradation, pH variation, and formation of hydroxyapatite (Hap) layers on glass surfaces. Promising aluminum-silicate glassy systems and their glass-ceramic counterparts are presented, offering insights into the potential of these materials in various applications.

The book also provides an overview of calorimetry approaches related to rare earth improvements in the thermal stability of glass. It discusses the advancements in chalcogenide glasses (ChGs) and their based devices, highlighting their applications in optical devices, semiconductor circuits, and other fields. Additionally, lanthanide and/or quantum dots (QDs) doped luminescent glasses and their utilization in solid-state lighting, displays, security, optical temperature sensors, and solar energy conversion are reviewed, providing a comprehensive perspective on these materials' diverse applications.

Furthermore, a comparison of phosphate glasses with other glass families is conducted, shedding light on their unique properties and potential advantages. This book serves as a valuable resource for researchers, scientists, and professionals in the glass industry, offering a comprehensive and up-to-date understanding of glass materials and their applications.

Weight: 787g
Dimension: 235 x 155 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9783031202650
Edition number: 1st ed. 2023