Laser-Induced Sintering of Titanium Niobates (TNOs) from TiO₂-Nb₂O₅ Powders

Several transition metal oxides exhibit electrical properties that can be tuned through their crystalline structure, defect structure and composition. A critical parameter to control when modifying the conductivity of an oxide of this kind is the oxygen content, which can be generally assessed during the oxide synthesis [1]. The feasibility of modifying their electrical properties, together to their large bandgap and structure, make transition metal oxides candidates of interest in the development of energy applications (i.e. Li-ion batteries) and photocatalytic reactors.