Synthesis techniques and applications of rare earth metal oxides semiconductors: A review

Rare earth elements have seen a rise in demand in recent years due to their distinctive properties and diverse applications. Rare earth-based nanomaterials can be synthesized using techniques such as hydrothermal, solvothermal, electrode position, and atomic layer deposition methods. REMOSs nanoparticles have found use in trace gas sensors, batteries, magnetic storage devices, photovoltaic cells, catalysts, energy conversion, engineering, medicines, food, agriculture, cosmetics, textiles, and antennas. This review elaborates the various synthetic pathways, applications and future prospects of rare earth metal oxides.

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Rare earth elements have gained attention due to their unique properties and diverse applications. Various synthetic methods can be used to prepare rare earth-based nanomaterials. These nanomaterials have wide-ranging applications across multiple fields.