Formation mechanism of inorganic solids

Inorganic solids have an extended structure in which a nearly infinite number of atoms are connected. When forming a solid structure, the reaction proceeds all at once at high temperature, so the formation principle is unknown. Therefore, it has been a very difficult task to intervene in the solid formation process or directly observe the synthesis process. We aim to elucidate the mechanism behind solid formation at the atomic level by leveraging insights from solid-state chemistry. This involves thoroughly examining the structural properties achievable through the reactivity of constituent elements and their favored coordination environments.

J. Am. Chem. Soc. 2023, 145, 1595115962