A2Ti2O7

A2Ti2O7 is a silicon-based oxide material with an inverse spinel structure. It has the chemical composition of titanium and silicon dioxide, which can also be written as Ti2SiO7. This compound is typically grown using a sol-gel synthesis method or melt purification technique.

A2Ti2O7 is found in various frequencies in nature, including some gemstones such as axinite and biochemical compounds and industrial applications. Due to its unique physical and chemical properties, A2Ti2O7 has potential applications in various fields.

Research on A2Ti2O7 properties has shown that it is piezoelectric, indicating the ability to generate a slight electric charge in response to mechanical stress. This property is crucial in applications such as windows and tensile structures where piezoelectricity aids in energy harvesting, seismic tracking and fast feedback in windows.

Studies have demonstrated how, by tailoring chemical and structural properties, researchers could influence various parameters of the material's performance and fabricate novel materials that offer improved functionality, durability and multifunctionality. Several self-defensive and reaction-influencing properties have been observed in this compound.

Further research on this material with the incorporation of its unique properties could open a variety of new product opportunities in the engineering and construction sectors.