Nanotubes and related nanostructures of d-metal oxides: synthesis and computer design

Abstract

State-of-the-art studies on the synthesis, properties and the computer design of nanotube forms of transition metal oxides are analysed. Main methods for the preparation of oxide nanotubes and related quasi-one-dimensional nanostructures (nanobundles, nanoribbons, etc.) are discussed. Data on the morpho-logy and physicochemical properties of these materials and prospects for their technological applications are summarised. The results of the computer design of atomic structures and results of quantum-chemical calculations of electronic structures and chemical bond parameters of Ti, V and Mo oxide nanotubes and their fullerene-like molecules are considered.