Topochemical modifications of mixed metal oxide compounds by low-temperature fluorination routes

In this review, we discuss recent developments in the use of low-temperature fluorination routes for the topochemical modification of mixed metal oxide compounds. By applying such methods, material properties (such as magnetism, superconductivity, electrical conductivity, and ionic conductivity) can be tuned in a wide range. Furthermore, oxide fluoride compounds are interesting from a structural point of view, and while differentiating between oxide and fluoride ions has proved to be difficult using diffraction methods, strategies (e.g., bond valence sum calculations) to overcome this problem have been shown to be possible. In addition, this review concludes with an outlook on future prospects in the field of oxide fluoride compounds.