Synthesis and Characterization of Type II Silicon and Germanium Clathrates

Clathrate materials comprise compounds in which guest atoms or molecules can be encapsulated inside atomic cages formed by host framework polyhedra. The unique relationship that exists between the guest species and its host results in a wide range of physical phenomena, and offers the ability to stu...

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Main Author: Beekman, Matthew K.
Format: Others
Published: Scholar Commons 2006
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Online Access:http://scholarcommons.usf.edu/etd/3865
http://scholarcommons.usf.edu/cgi/viewcontent.cgi?article=5061&context=etd