Abstract:
Hybrid materials derived from organic and inorganic components are
receiving enormous attention owing to their applications in the fields of biology,
energy, catalysis, reinforcements, etc.
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These materials are broadly defined as
molecular or nanocomposites, with organic and inorganic components intimately
mixed having at least one of the component domains in the range of few Å to several
nanometers.1,2
Though there is no clear-cut definition to differentiate between
hybrids and nanocomposites, it is generally presumed that hybrid materials would
have superior functions or properties compared to the traditional composites.
