Transition Metal Oxides at Low Dimensions : Augmented Properties and Advanced Applications

The book covers enhanced properties and cutting-edge applications of TMOs at low dimensions (2D, 1D, and 0D). The electronic band-gap modification and emergence of novel and fascinating properties due to reduced dimension is discussed in detail.

This book covers enhanced properties and cutting-edge applications of transition metal oxides (TMOs) at low dimensions (2D, 1D, and 0D). The electronic bandgap modification and emergence of novel and fascinating properties due to reduced dimension are discussed in detail. It covers various synthesis procedures and advanced technical tools for the characterization of the TMOs at lower dimensions and enhanced properties of the TMOs at lower dimensions realizing ground-breaking applications in advanced energy storage and energy harvesting, catalysis, and chemical sensing. Features:Covers applications and possible devices made of nanoclusters/quantum dots (QDs) and 1D and 2D TMOsDiscusses low-dimensional TMOs for advanced propertiesExplores next-generation advancement in green energy, gas/chemical sensing and photocatalysisReviews low-cost TMO-based devices with advantage over electronic-grade transition metal dichalcogenides (TMDs)Details physics of 1D TMOs including perspectives from spin wave and charge density waveThis book is aimed at researchers and graduate students in materials science.