Topotactic Transition: A Promising Opportunity for Creating New Oxides

Abstract

Topotactic transition is a structural phase change in a matrix crystal lattice mediated by the ordered loss/gain and rearrangement of atoms, leading to unusual coordination environments and metal atoms with rare valent states. As early as in 1990s, low temperature hydride reduction was utilized to realize the topotactic transition. Since then, topological transformations have been developed via multiple approaches. Especially, the recent discovery of the Ni-based superconductivity in infinite-layer nickelates has greatly boosted the topotactic transition mean to synthesizing new oxides for exploring exotic functional properties. In this review, we have provided a detailed and generalized introduction to oxygen-related topotactic transition. The main body of our review include four parts: the structure-facilitated effects, the mechanism of the topotactic transition, some examples of topotactic transition methods adopted in different metal oxides (V, Mn, Fe, Co, Ni) and the related applications. This work is to provide timely and thorough strategies to successfully realize topotactic transitions for researchers who are eager to create new oxide phases or new oxide materials with desired functions.

arXiv comment48 pages, 23 figures. A review paper in press at Advanced Functional Materials

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