This review summarizes recent results on the syntheses and characterization of the non-native phases of h-CoO, h-MnO and c-ZnO transition metal monoxides compared to their native phases. The investigation of the size- and phase-selective synthetic methods, formation mechanism and unique physicochemical properties of non-native transition metal monoxides would have an enormous impact on materials chemistry and open a promising avenue for magnetic, electronic, and spintronic applications.
- Ki Min Nam
- Won Seok Seo
- Joon Taik Park
