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Materials Space-Tectonics: Atomic-level Compositional and Spatial Control Methodologies for Synthesis of Future
Miharu Eguchi1,2, Minsu Han2, Yusuke Asakura3
1Faculty of Science and Engineering, Waseda University, Shinjuku, Tokyo, 169-8555, Japan.
Angewandte Chemie (International Ed. in English)
|July 24, 2023
Summary
Materials space-tectonics offers a novel approach to designing advanced functional materials by precisely arranging building blocks. This method overcomes limitations of conventional porous materials for enhanced surface-specific applications.
Area of Science:
- Materials Science
- Nanotechnology
- Surface Chemistry
Background:
- Designing functional surface and interfacial structures is crucial for reactions.
- Conventional porous materials have limitations in cooperative functionalities due to monotonous pore geometries and limited conductivity.
- Advanced nano-architecting is needed to combine bulk material with void spaces.
Purpose of the Study:
- To introduce and review the novel materials space-tectonics methodology.
- To summarize recent synthesis examples using designed building blocks (tectons) and their hybridization.
- To provide guidelines for materials synthesis and showcase practical applications.
Main Methods:
- Designing specific building blocks (tectons) for material construction.
- Hybridization of different tectons to create complex structures.
- Reviewing synthesis strategies and application examples.
Main Results:
- Materials space-tectonics enables the creation of advanced functional structures with tailored properties.
- This methodology overcomes limitations of conventional porous materials.
- Demonstrated state-of-the-art applications highlight the practical utility of the approach.
Conclusions:
- Materials space-tectonics is a promising methodology for future materials synthesis.
- Integration with emerging technologies like materials informatics can further advance the field.
- This approach facilitates the development of materials with enhanced surface-specific functions.
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