Synthetic methodologies

Corr, S. and Seshadri, R. (2013) Synthetic methodologies. In: Reedijk, J. and Poeppelmeier, K. (eds.) Comprehensive Inorganic Chemistry II: From Elements to Applications [2nd ed.]. Elsevier Ltd., pp. 1-15. ISBN 9780080965291 (doi: 10.1016/B978-0-08-097774-4.00401-0)

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Abstract

The great variety of inorganic materials and the fact that they comprise elements with widely varying chemistry, drawn from every corner of the periodic table, imply that there will always be the need for myriad ways to make materials. We describe, in this chapter, some general routes for the preparation of inorganic solids, emphasizing recent advances. We particularly emphasize developing an understanding of the preparation of solids through in situ studies, which oftentimes reveal the role of fugitive intermediates phases, that may not be recognized at the outset as playing a role in reaching the target material. Many recent examples of topochemical conversions of solids are also presented. The long-held goal of atom-by-atom control of the preparation of complex materials is bearing fruit, and some examples of these are presented. These atom-by-atom routes show no sign of displacing more traditional preparative methods because of issues of generality and scale.

Item Type:Book Sections
Status:Published
Glasgow Author(s) Enlighten ID:Corr, Professor Serena
Authors: Corr, S., and Seshadri, R.
College/School:College of Science and Engineering > School of Chemistry
Publisher:Elsevier Ltd.
ISBN:9780080965291

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