ABSTRACT

Interest in organic molecular solids extends to a range of fields including chemistry, physics, electrical engineering, and materials science. In chemistry, it applies to such topics as solid state reactivity, crystal engineering, theoretical approaches to crystal structure determination, and morphology control. In physics, electrical engineering, and materials science, the possibility of producing organic-based materials (such as crystals, polymers, thin films, or liquid crystals) with potential electronic, opto-electronic, and magnetic uses is a major area of current research interest throughout the world. Organic Molecular Solids examines the uses of organic-based materials over a wide range of applications and interests. Each chapter surveys a relevant topic, providing appropriate introductory background information and modern developments.

chapter Chapter 2|36 pages

Thermotropic Liquid Crystals

chapter Chapter 3|28 pages

Langmuir-Blodgett Assemblies

chapter Chapter 7|41 pages

Linear Optical Properties of Organic Solids

chapter Chapter 8|23 pages

Organic Nonlinear Optical Crystals

chapter Chapter 10|32 pages

Organic Superconducting Solids

chapter Chapter 11|37 pages

Conducting Polymers

chapter Chapter 12|36 pages

Magnetic Properties of Organic Solids