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Vol 14, 2025
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Scientific review
Engineering, Technology and Materials Editor: Darjana Sredić
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Received: 21.08.2025. Revised: 14.10.2025. >> Accepted: 25.10.2025. >> Published: 21.11.2025. Scientific review Engineering, Technology and Materials Editor: Darjana Sredić

THIN-FILM SUSTAINABLE TECHNOLOGIES: THE POTENTIAL OF VANADIUM OXIDES

By
Jelena P. Georgijević ,
Jelena P. Georgijević
Contact Jelena P. Georgijević

Department of Atomic Physics, Vinča Institute of Nuclear Sciences , Vinča , Serbia

Lazar Rakočević ,
Lazar Rakočević

Department of Atomic Physics, Vinča Institute of Nuclear Sciences , Vinča , Serbia

Tijana Đorđević ,
Tijana Đorđević

Department of Atomic Physics, Vinča Institute of Nuclear Sciences , Vinča , Serbia

Dejan Pjević
Dejan Pjević

Department of Atomic Physics, Vinča Institute of Nuclear Sciences , Vinča , Serbia

Abstract

Vanadium oxides (VOₓ) represent a diverse family of transition metal oxides with rich structural and electronic properties, making them promising candidates for a wide range of applications in sustainable technologies. Their ability to exhibit multiple oxidation states and reversible redox behavior enables their use in electrochemical systems such as supercapacitors, lithium-ion batteries, and electrochromic devices. Simultaneously, VOₓ compounds possess tunable optical and semiconductor properties that make them attractive for photochemical applications, including photocatalytic degradation of pollutants and solar-driven water splitting. This mini review explores the multifunctional nature of VOₓ materials, with a focus on their integration into thin films and nanostructures that enhance performance and enable scalable use. Emphasis is placed on recent advances in deposition techniques, structure–property relationships, and the dual electrochemical and photochemical potential of VOₓ-based systems. By showcasing their adaptability and relevance to clean energy and environmental technologies, this review positions vanadium oxides as key materials for future innovation in green and smart devices.

Funding Statement

This work was financially supported by the Ministry of Science, Technological Development and Innovation of the Republic of Serbia, contract number 451-03-66/2024-03/200017.

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