As a significant n-type semiconductor, MoO
x
(2
≤ x ≤
3) micro-/nanostructures with well-tuned shapes, sizes, crystalline
phases, and compositions have attracted great attention in the past
few decades due to remarkable performances in numerous fields of photodevices,
energy storage and conversion, gas sensing and catalysts. Additionally,
the cheapness, nontoxicity, and ecofriendly nature as well as semiconducting
properties also endow them with competitive advantages for their practical
applications. However, a comprehensive review on morphological MoO
x
micro-/nanostructures is still lacking so
far. Hence, it is necessary to thoroughly summarize the recent advances
made in function-oriented MoO
x
-based architectures.
In this review, we have highlighted the progress in diversified MoO
x
micro-/nanostructures, including the general
synthetic strategies for the synthesis of zero-, one-, two-, and three-dimensional
MoO
x
micro-/nanostructures and the modification
(such as doping and hybridization) of MoO
x
-based composites for enhanced performances in diversified applications
(including photodetectors, photothermal therapy, surface-enhanced
Raman scattering, supercapacitors, ion batteries, solar cells, gas
sensors, multiphase catalysts, photodegradation, hydrogen evolution
reaction, and chemical template). Finally, we briefly summarize the
present issues and share promising research perspectives emerging
from the fascinating MoO
x
materials.