From binary to multinary copper based nitrides - unlocking the potential of new applications

Ścigała, A., Szłyk, E., Dobrzańska, L., Gregory, D.H. and Szczęsny, R. (2021) From binary to multinary copper based nitrides - unlocking the potential of new applications. Coordination Chemistry Reviews, 436, 213791. (doi: 10.1016/j.ccr.2021.213791)

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Abstract

This review summarizes the current knowledge on the chemistry of binary copper(I) nitride, Cu3N and its multinary derivatives containing either main group or transition metal elements. For many years, research in this area was focused on the development of copper nitride prepared in the form of thin films. Successful deposition of these materials has been achieved mainly by employing physical methods, which have provided materials suitable for potential application in optical data storage. However, for the last decade, attention has also been devoted to expanding the available options by which Cu3N can be synthesized and deposited. Consequently, the focus has switched to the development of chemical synthetic methods towards the fabrication of this semiconductor and to broadening the range of related compounds that might be discovered. Simultaneously, the formulation of novel techniques and the successful preparation of new nanostructured functional materials has resulted in the rapid evolution of new and relevant applications; e.g. catalytic and electrochemical. The overview presented here concentrates on the chemical methods that have been devised to synthesise both bulk samples and thin films of Cu3N. Our article also shows how these approaches have been developed to achieve significant progress in the creation of multinary copper based nitrides and in identifying their potential applications. It provides a concise history of previous copper nitride research and sets the context for the most current advances. These will no doubt provide the springboard for future research areas that will impact both transition metal nitride chemistry and materials science more generally.

Item Type:Articles
Additional Information:A.S´ ., E.S., L.D. and R.S. acknowledge the ‘‘Excellence Initiative – Research University” NCU programme (pl IDUB). DHG acknowledges the EPSRC, UK (grants EP/N001982/1; EP/ I022570/1) and the University of Glasgow for funding associated with this work.
Status:Published
Refereed:Yes
Glasgow Author(s) Enlighten ID:Gregory, Professor Duncan
Authors: Ścigała, A., Szłyk, E., Dobrzańska, L., Gregory, D.H., and Szczęsny, R.
College/School:College of Science and Engineering > School of Chemistry
Journal Name:Coordination Chemistry Reviews
Publisher:Elsevier
ISSN:0010-8545
ISSN (Online):1873-3840
Published Online:24 February 2021
Copyright Holders:Copyright © 2021 The Authors
First Published:First published in Coordination Chemistry Reviews 436:213791
Publisher Policy:Reproduced under a Creative Commons License

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Project CodeAward NoProject NamePrincipal InvestigatorFunder's NameFunder RefLead Dept
190912High throughput microwave synthesis of Li-ion battery materialsSerena CorrEngineering and Physical Sciences Research Council (EPSRC)EP/N001982/1Chemistry
165240Crossing Boundaries in Energy StorageDuncan GregoryEngineering and Physical Sciences Research Council (EPSRC)EP/I022570/1 YEP119Chemistry