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 |
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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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