| Abstract Scope |
Here I address synthesis of novel ultrahard, energetic, and functional materials created by design at extreme pressures and temperatures. Pressure is the critical parameter in this synthesis which unlocks structural diversity and unique physical properties thus enabling implications as new energy carriers, piezo/ferroelectic, 2D electronic, and superhard materials. The nitride properties also critically depend on the constituent elements and doping composition, which is the key element of this study. The examples will be given of various nitrides synthesized at extreme conditions, many of which can be recovered to ambient conditions.
I acknowledge contributions of Maxim Bykov, Elena Bykova, Stella Chariton, Vitali Prakapenka, Jesse Smith. |