Structural control of ceramics through multi-step processes with liquid phase reactions

Abstract

The functions of ceramics depend on their composition, atomic structures, and meso/macroscopic structure, and controlling all these factors can lead to desired performances. However, achieving simultaneous control has been challenging, necessitating the development of advanced ceramic synthesis methods. This review focuses on our precise syntheses of ceramics using multi-step processes that incorporate liquid phase reactions. Through this approach, we successfully synthesized microporous silicates, oxynitride nanoparticles, oxyfluorides with controlled morphology, and nitrides with well-dispersed dopants. These results demonstrate the broad applicability of this concept to various types of ceramics, regardless of their composition.