Fourier transform infrared spectroscopic technique for analysis of inorganic materials: a review

FTIR is a very important analytical technique that is widely used for the detection and analysis of inorganic materials. It has a wide range of applications, from chemical composition analysis, structure identification, and phase identification to surface analysis of inorganic materials. Despite its broad effectiveness in the arena of material science, a detailed review of inorganic materials is scarce. Most existing research has focused mainly on the synthesis of organic molecules or specific types of inorganic materials like ceramics and minerals. Also, a few studies discuss how advancements in FIIR technology can be employed to more precisely analyze these materials. Furthermore, there is a lack of knowledge about how FTIR complements other methodologies like X-ray diffraction (XRD) and Raman spectroscopy, especially for inorganic materials. This research tries to bridge these gaps by a comprehensive review of the topic of FTIR's role in inorganic material analysis. This paper will also cover theoretical background, practical application in chemical composition structure identification, phase identification, recent advancements, and resolution data acquisition and analysis. Furthermore, this article will discuss how FTIR compares with other analytical methods by highlighting its pros and cons. This review will serve as an excellent guide for researchers and industrial professionals to use FTIR spectroscopy more effectively in their work on inorganic materials analysis.