Synthesis and crystal structure analysis of oxides, suboxides, nitrides, and Zintl compounds

We are searching new inorganic compounds, analyzing their crystal structures and characterizing their properties. The novel methods developed for the synthesis of the new compounds are applied to the preparation of conventional ceramics and inorganic materials in order to improve their qualities and performances.

• Synthesis of oxides, suboxides, and nitrides by the solid state reaction and flux methods
• Crystal structure analysis and characterization of new inorganic compounds
• Development of thermoelectric materials based on multinary intermetallic compounds
• Development of novel synthetic routes for advanced ceramic materials using active metals


Themes

• Synthesis, crystal structure analysis, and characterization of new multinary inorganic compounds
• Synthesis, nitrides, carbides and silicides using a Na flux
• Development of novel synthetic routes for advanced ceramic materials using active metals
• Structure analysis for direct determination of site occupancy for a specific element using X-ray anomalous scattering