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Synthesis And Investigations Of Type I And Ii Clathrates Of Group 14, Michael Blosser
Synthesis And Investigations Of Type I And Ii Clathrates Of Group 14, Michael Blosser
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Clathrates are a class of new materials that have an open-framework structure that allows guest atoms or molecules to be enclosed inside of their polyhedral framework. Varying the number, weight, and size of the guest species in a particular framework allows one to alter the physical properties of the clathrate. This relationship enables one to further the fundamental understanding of the physics and chemistry of the clathrate structure and use this knowledge to "tune" certain properties. This "tunability" of inorganic clathrates is of great interest as it allows one to optimize their physical properties; making them promising candidates for a …