{"product_id":"understanding-solids-richard-j-d-tilley-9781119716501","title":"Understanding Solids: The Science of Materials","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eExplore a comprehensive and illuminating introductory text to the science of solid materials from a leading voice in the field\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe newly revised Third Edition of \u003ci\u003eUnderstanding Solids: The Science of Materials\u003c\/i\u003e delivers a complete yet concise treatment of the basic properties and chemical and physical behaviors of solid materials. Following a completely revised opening set of chapters in which the basic properties of solids--including atomic structure, chemical bonding, crystallography, and phase relationships--are discussed, the book goes on to describe new developments in the areas of batteries and fuel cells, perovskite solar cells, lighting and displays, nanoparticles, whiskers, and sheets.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe distinguished author has also added sections about organic framework structures, superionic conductors, mechanochemistry, bi-layer graphene, hologram formation and recording, and the optics of nanoparticle arrays and thermochromic materials. Each chapter includes a Further Reading section to help students accumulate additional knowledge on the topic within and new problems have been added throughout the book. Readers will also enjoy the inclusion of: \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eA thorough introduction to the states of aggregation, including atoms and bonding, microstructures and phase relationships, and crystal structures and defects\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eA comprehensive overview of different categories of solids, including metals, crystalline silicates, inorganic ceramics, and silicate glasses\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eAn exploration of reactions and transformations, including diffusion and ionic conductivity, phase transformations, and phase reactions\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eA treatment of oxidation and reduction, including galvanic cells and chemical analysis\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003ePerfect for undergraduate students in sciences, engineering, and technology, \u003ci\u003eUnderstanding Solids: The Science of Materials\u003c\/i\u003e will also earn a place in the libraries of anyone seeking a thoroughly up to date, one-stop reference to the science of solid materials.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Richard J. D. Tilley\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-10:\u003c\/b\u003e 1119716500\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9781119716501\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Wiley\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 06\/22\/2021\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 624\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 2.35lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 9.80h x 7.00w x 1.30d","brand":"Richard J. D. Tilley","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":43987654017279,"sku":"9781119716501","price":75.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/2982\/9887\/files\/img_9781d194-49ae-4581-a897-933214b88dce.jpg?v=1683290262","url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/understanding-solids-richard-j-d-tilley-9781119716501","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}