Synopsis of recent research by authors named "Alain Demourgues"
- Recent research by Alain Demourgues focuses on the synthesis and characterization of novel oxyfluoride and intermetallic compounds, exploring their potential applications in electronic and ionic conduction as well as in quantum materials.
- Key findings include the development of a layered perovskite oxyfluoride (SrFeOF) as a mixed ionic and electronic conductor and the innovative fluorination technique for enhancing intermetallics, addressing challenges in the stability of these materials during processing.
- The studies also investigate the local environments of iron in hydroxyapatite, the tailoring of pigments through chemical composition adjustments, and understanding the electronic structures influenced by point defects in iron-based compounds, revealing new insights into the behavior of materials at the atomic level.