Organic Molecular Solids

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. This book highlights advantages of organic solids over other solid systems and provides examples of potential applications of organic solids Offers contributions from scientists in chemistry, physics, electrical engineering, and materials science. TOC:Nanotubes, and Related Materials.- Thermotropic Liquid Crystals.- Langmuir-Blodgett Assemblies.- Methods of Characterization for Organic Solids.- Theoretical Methods for Crystal Structure Determination.- Crystal Engineering and the Control of Solid State Reactivity.- Linear Optical Properties of Organic Molecular Solids.- Non-Linear Properties of Organic Solids.- Semi-Conducting and Photoconducting Organic Solids.- Organic Superconducting Solids, Conjugating Polymers.- Magnetic Properties of Organic Solids.