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Controllable synthesis and surface modification of molybdenum oxide nanowires: a short review

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Transition metal oxides are found to have overwhelming applications in energy, electronics, catalytic, and bio- and micromechanical systems. A recent report emphasized the current advancements in molybdenum oxide (MoOx) nanowire synthesis and the corresponding surface-functionalized nanostructured materials based on our previously reported investigations. The preparation of the nanowires and their applications were systematically summarized. MoOx nanowires combined with substrates exhibited remarkable performances for high energy storage and power densities with high stability. In addition, the review concluded the future advancements of MoOx nanowires.

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This work was financially supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China (Grant Nos. 51572022 and 51872025) and the National Key Research and Development Program of China (Grant No. 2016 YFB0701100).

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Atinafu, D.G., Dong, W. & Du, M. Controllable synthesis and surface modification of molybdenum oxide nanowires: a short review. Tungsten 1, 258–265 (2019). https://doi.org/10.1007/s42864-020-00033-x

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