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Solid-solid phase transitions: interface controlled reactivity and formation of intermediate structures.

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  • 1Max-Planck-Institut für Chemische Physik fester Stoffe, Nöthnitzer Strasse 40, 01187 Dresden, Germany. mleoni@cpfs.mpg.de

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Understanding solid-state phase transitions is key to discovering new materials. This study reveals how atomistic mechanisms, like nucleation and interface dynamics, govern the formation of metastable phases, guiding rational material design.

Area of Science:

  • Solid-state chemistry
  • Materials science
  • Crystallography

Background:

  • Rational design of novel materials is hindered by a lack of atomistic understanding of phase formation.
  • Metastable phases offer unique pathways to new materials but require precise knowledge of solid-state processes.
  • Understanding nucleation, interface dynamics, and phase growth is crucial for leveraging metastable intermediates.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To systematically investigate the atomistic mechanisms governing solid-state phase transitions, particularly first-order transformations.
  • To elucidate the interplay between nucleation patterns, domain interface evolution, and final material morphology.
  • To identify intermediate metastable structural motifs as targets for chemical synthesis.

Main Methods:

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  • Theoretical studies of phase transitions using first-order thermodynamics.
  • Systematic simulation strategies applied to real materials under experimental conditions.
  • Analysis of local nucleation and growth events to understand interface formation.

    • Main Results:

    • A clear picture is emerging of how nucleation patterns and interface evolution influence material morphology.
    • Intermediate metastable structural motifs with distinct atomic patterns have been identified.
    • Simulation insights provide a powerful support for chemical intuition in solid-solid transformations.

    Conclusions:

    • Metastable interfaces during polymorph transformations exhibit distinct diffusion behaviors.
    • Stable structures arise from the interplay of transformation mechanisms and chemical reactions at phase-growth fronts.
    • Simulation-guided strategies are paving the way for rational material design.