Published online by Cambridge University Press: 25 February 2011
Sol-Gel processing and Metallo-Organic Decomposition are contrasted from the thermodynamics and chemical reactivity points of view. Differences and similarities on precursor requirements, processing characteristics, processing intermediates, and product formation pathways are outlined. Some specific examples are presented and their reaction thermodynamics are compared. Some conclusions regarding thermo-dynamic versus kinetic control are drawn from these examples.