Understanding crystallisation processes in metal oxides

层状过渡金属氧化物（LTMOs）表现出多态和一系列微米尺度的形貌。该项目将试图了解在模板燃烧合成中控制纳米级结晶过程的因素，以及成核如何继续影响形态和功能。ltmo有许多应用，包括钠离子电池阴极、高迁移率电子产品（通过控制二维形态）和透明材料。该项目将通过使用原位加热XRD和TEM来研究结晶过程，并将致力于利用Diamond和ISIS等中心设施。

Layered transition metal oxides (LTMOs) show polymorphism and a range of micron-scale morphologies. This project will seek to understand the factors which control the nanoscale crystallisation processes in templated combustion synthesis, and how the nucleation goes on to affect morphology and function. LTMOs have a number of applications including in sodium ion battery cathodes, high mobility electronics (through control of the 2D morphology) and transparent materials. The project will investigate crysallisation processes through the use of e.g. in situ heating XRD and TEM, and will aim to make use of central facilities such as Diamond and ISIS.