Exploring Materials Through Patent Informatio

Description

The book describes how different technologies have evolved through the development of their patents, providing students with a guide on how to use patents as a source of information in their research and studies. The first chapter provides practical advice on searching for patents and using patents, followed by individual chapters covering different material systems including light-emitting diodes; quantum dots; organic light-emitting diodes (OLEDs); liquid crystals and liquid crystal displays; 3D printing; block copolymers; aerogels; hydrogels; ionic liquids; flame retardants, graphene and suerhydrophobic materials. The book is suitable for students in chemistry, materials science and engineering.