Issue 13, 2022

Compositionally graded crystals as a revived approach for new crystal engineering for the exploration of novel functionalities

Abstract

The original concept of nanoscale compositionally graded crystals (NCGCs) dates back to the mid-1980s; here, it is presented as a revived approach for new crystal engineering. The NCGCs are expected to exhibit a variety of novel functionalities that originate from the nanoscale composition gradients artificially implemented within these crystals. In this review article, after looking back at some of the related epoch-making work, an overview of recent studies on bulk and thin-film NCGCs is provided, covering essential topics such as ferroelectricity, magnetism, photocatalysis, and batteries. The review will allow readers to understand the promise of the nanoscale composition gradients approach for the design of new crystalline materials.

Graphical abstract: Compositionally graded crystals as a revived approach for new crystal engineering for the exploration of novel functionalities

Article information

Article type
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Submitted
11 yan 2022
Accepted
16 fev 2022
First published
16 fev 2022

CrystEngComm, 2022,24, 2359-2369

Compositionally graded crystals as a revived approach for new crystal engineering for the exploration of novel functionalities

Y. Matsumoto, S. Maruyama and K. Kaminaga, CrystEngComm, 2022, 24, 2359 DOI: 10.1039/D2CE00041E

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