Metal phosphates [Elektronische Ressource] : from syntheses and structures to applications in sorption, catalysis and teeth erosion protection / presented by Khalid Hamad Abu-Shandi

Metal phosphates: From syntheses and structures to applications in sorption, catalysis and teeth erosion protection. Thesis in partial fulfilment of the requirements of the Doctoral Degree in Chemistry Faculty of Chemistry and Pharmacy Albert-Ludwigs-University Freiburg im Breisgau Germany Presented by Khalid Hamad Abu-Shandi From Irbid-Jordan 15-May-2003 Vorsitzender des Promotionsausschusses: Prof. Dr. G. E. Schulz 1. Referent: Prof. Dr. Ch. Janiak 2. H. Vahrenkamp Tag der Verkündigung des Prüfungsergebnisses: 15-5-2003 iAcknowledgement This thesis was prepared in the time period September-2000 to May-2003 First and foremost I should offer my thanks, obedience and gratitude to our God the great from whom I receive guide and help. I wish to extend my thanks and appreciation to my supervisor: Professor Dr. Christoph Janiak For guidance, help, continuous support and valuable discussions which made it possible to successfully complete this work. I would like to thank the members of my supervisory committee Professor Dr. Heinrich Vahrenkamp and Professor Dr. Willi Bannwarth. Special thanks to my dear wife, the woman who I love, Rana Al-Zammar for her love, encouragement and support as well as her patience to be separated from me for three years.