Thin films and nanostructures of niobium pentoxide: fundamental properties, synthesis methods and applications

Abstract

As one of the transition metal oxides, niobium pentoxide (Nb₂O₅) offers a broad variety of properties that make it a potentially useful and highly applicable material in many different areas. In comparison to many other transition metal oxides, Nb₂O₅ has received relatively little attention, which presents a significant opportunity for future investigations aimed at fundamentally understanding this material and finding new and interesting applications for it. In this article, a general overview of Nb₂O₅ is presented which focuses on its fundamental properties, synthesis methods and recent applications, along with a discussion on future research directions relevant to this material.