| Abstract Scope |
The Chevrel Phases belong to a unique and versatile family of materials with diverse crystal structures and outstanding properties. Chevrel Phases are proposed here as the next generation of multifunctional materials. These compounds are ternary Mo chalcogenides with a chemical formula MxMo6X8 [where x = 0-4; X = chalcogen (S, Se, Te) but can be partially substituted by halogens elements, and even oxygen; and Mo may be partially or totally replaced by another transition metal (e.g. W, Nb, Ta, Re)]. These compounds are amenable to crystallographic control of their electronic structure and physical properties. The emphasis of this talk is on Chevrel Phase synthesis using advanced and sustainable combustion processes (such as self-propagating high temperature synthesis) and/or combined with non-mechanical drawing processes (such as high-throughput electrospinning) to synthesize these ternary chalcogenides. Examples of potential applications of these materials are given here too. |