Solid State Materials Chemistry van Patrick M. Woodward, Pavel Karen and John S. O. Evans is an English-language textbook for the fields of materials science and engineering. It is intended for both undergraduate and graduate students in higher education.
This textbook offers a modern, integrated approach to solid-state chemistry with emphasis on the interrelationships among structure, defects, bonding, and material properties. It covers a wide range of materials: crystalline, amorphous, organic, and nanomaterials. Synthesis methods, characterization techniques, and technological applications are addressed to strengthen understanding of materials and design principles.
The first chapters focus on the fundamental properties of extended solids, while later chapters address specific classes of materials and properties. With more than 400 original figures and over 330 practice problems, this reference work effectively supports the learning process in chemistry and materials science for students and instructors.
This book aligns with fields such as Materials Science, Technology & Engineering / Materials Science / General and Mechanical Engineering, and is suitable for students in both undergraduate and graduate programs.