Rationale for a Colloid Chemical Approach

Most modern materials are formed empirically by solid-state methods. These methods generally involve more processing activity than chemical synthesis (for example, sintering of ceramic powders, modifying concrete by polymers, thermomechanical processing of alloys, layering polymeric membranes for 

The development of a new generation of advanced materials demands innovative chemical tailoring, a task firmly based upon a fundamental understanding of the interactions and reactions involved at the atomic level Chemists have already risen to the occasion and have contributed significantly to materials science. Indeed, their accomplishments are documented in such recently estab-lised scientific journals as Advanced Materials, Chemistry of Materials, and the Journal of Materials Chemistry. Colloid chemistry is particularly well suited for advancing materials science since 

Colloid chemistry is, thus, pervasive to materials science and continues to make 

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