Understanding Solids: The Science of Materials van Richard J. D. Tilley is an English-language printed textbook that goes deeper into the basic principles and properties of solid materials. This book is intended for professionals and students who seek a deeper understanding of the science of solids.
The text covers the basic properties of solids, such as atomic structure, chemical bonding, crystallography, and phase relationships. It also discusses new developments in the field of batteries, fuel cells, perovskite solar cells, nanoparticles, and organic framework structures. The content is expanded with topics such as mechanochemistry, bi-layer graphene, and the optics of nanoparticle arrays.
Each chapter ends with a section for further reading, deepening knowledge about the science and understanding of solids. This book closely aligns with fields such as chemistry, mechanical engineering, and materials science.