This book is an introductory work on the broad topics included in Materials Science. It encompasses a number of different materials classes and properties with a focus on the structure-property relationships between them. Each class of materials will include and discuss recycling techniques and other green methods of production. Materials Chemistry: For Scientists and Engineers is ideal for all newcomers to the fi eld as well as for those seeking a knowledge of solid state chemistry.

Mark Anthony Benvenuto is a Fellow of the American Chemical Society and received his PhD in inorganic chemistry from the University of Virginia. He joined the University of Detroit Mercy in 1993, where he was Department Chair for 18 years, and teaches an industrial chemistry course.