Latest Progress in Synthesis and Property Modification and Application of β-Ga₂O₃ Nanowires

The latest advance in deposition, property modification and applications of β-Ga₂O₃ nanowires was tentatively reviewed.The discussions centered on:i) the growth techniques and mechanisms of β-Ga₂O₃ nanowires, including but not limited to carbothermal reduction, laser ablation, chemical vapor deposition in vapor-liquid-solid or vapor solid modes, thermal evaporation and RF magnetron sputtering of powder target; ii) the synthesis of β-Ga₂O₃ nanowires catalyst and impact of dopants, including Pd, In and rare-earth metals on properties modification; and iii) potential applications in fabrication of photodiodes, solar-blind detectors and gas sensitive detectors.In addition, the existing technical problems, possible solutions and development trends of β-Ga₂O₃ nanowire array were also briefly discussed in a though provoking way.