Metal Oxide Defects 1st Edition

Capture the cutting edge of materials science with Metal Oxide Defects, 1st Edition — a definitive resource by Vijay Kumar, Sudipta Som, Vishal Sharma, and Hendrik Swart. This clear, authoritative volume illuminates the fundamental role of point defects, vacancies, interstitials, and defect complexes in shaping the electrical, optical, and catalytic behavior of metal oxides.

Designed for researchers, graduate students, and industry professionals, the book blends rigorous theory with practical insight. Readers will find accessible explanations of defect formation, characterization techniques (including electron microscopy, spectroscopy, and first-principles calculations), and modern approaches to defect engineering. Real-world applications — from semiconductor devices and gas sensors to photocatalysis and energy storage — are explored to show how controlled defects can enhance performance across sectors.

Whether you work in academia or industry, this edition equips you with the tools to diagnose materials challenges and design better oxide-based systems. With global relevance — valuable to scientists and engineers from India to Europe and North America — it supports contemporary needs in electronics, catalysis, and renewable energy research.

Add Metal Oxide Defects, 1st Edition to your reference shelf for a concise yet comprehensive guide to defect science. A must-have for anyone seeking deep, practical knowledge of defects in metal oxides and how they can be harnessed to innovate next-generation materials.

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