Structural classification of quasi-one-dimensional ternary nitrides

Headspith, David; Headspith, David Andrew; Francesconi, Maria Grazia

Abstract

This review focuses on the crystal structural features of ternary (mixed-metal) quasi-one-dimensional nitrides i.e., nitrides containing (cation-³⁻) coordination polyhedra sharing either corners, edges, or faces, arranged in linear chains, and intercalated by a counter ion. The current relevance of these nitrides, and of quasi-one-dimensional compounds in general, lies in the fact that they are closely related to the pure one-dimensional systems (i.e., nanowires), which are vastly researched for their amazing properties closely related to their low dimensionality. A number of these properties were firstly discovered in quasi-one-dimensional compounds, highlighting the importance of expanding knowledge and research in this area. Furthermore, unlike oxides, nitrides and other non-oxide compounds are less developed, hence more difficult to categorise into structural classes that can then be related to other classes of compounds, leading to a fuller picture of structure–properties relationship. Within this context, this review aims to categorise and describe a number of ternary (mixed-metal) quasi-one-dimensional nitrides according to their structural features, specifically, the polyhedra forming the one-dimensional chains.

Citation

Headspith, D., Headspith, D. A., & Francesconi, M. G. (2016). Structural classification of quasi-one-dimensional ternary nitrides. Inorganics, 4(4), Article 37. https://doi.org/10.3390/inorganics4040037

• Journal Article Type: Review
• Acceptance Date: Nov 11, 2016
• Online Publication Date: Nov 30, 2016
• Publication Date: Dec 1, 2016
• Deposit Date: Dec 1, 2016
• Publicly Available Date: Nov 23, 2017
• Journal: Inorganics
• Electronic ISSN: 2304-6740
• Publisher: MDPI
• Peer Reviewed: Peer Reviewed
• Volume: 4
• Issue: 4
• Article Number: 37
• DOI: https://doi.org/10.3390/inorganics4040037
• Keywords: Nitrides; Low-dimensional solids; Mixed-metal compounds
• Public URL: https://hull-repository.worktribe.com/output/445854
• Publisher URL: http://www.mdpi.com/2304-6740/4/4/37
• Additional Information: Copy of article: Headspith, D.A.; Francesconi, M.G. Structural Classification of Quasi-One-Dimensional Ternary Nitrides. Inorganics 2016, 4, 37.