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How can we make solids more reactive? Basics of mechanochemistry and recent new insights

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By starting from the basics of solid-state chemical processes, the definition, concepts, particularities, and technological benefits of mechanochemistry are explained. Emphasis is laid on: (1) production and role of crystalline defects, (2) thermal and non-conventional diffusion, and (3) transfer of chemical units across the boundary of dissimilar solid. Since metal oxide powders are useful in many materials genres, examples of the mechanochemical reactions are based on complex oxides. Technological application of mechanochemical techniques to energy storage devices and pharmaceuticals is exemplified. Basic scientific background knowledge is required.

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The author thanks many scientists who supported his scientific activity including the coworkers of the case studies, appeared in the references. He also thanks the Alexander von Humboldt Foundation for its financial support.

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Senna, M. How can we make solids more reactive? Basics of mechanochemistry and recent new insights. ChemTexts 3, 4 (2017). https://doi.org/10.1007/s40828-017-0041-0

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