This interdisciplinary reference, contributed by experts from across the globe, offers a timely account of transition-metal oxides (TMO), one of the most important classes of metal oxides from a catalytic point of view. The first part of the book examines the crystal and electronic structure, stoichiometry and composition, redox properties, acid-base character, and cation valence states, as well as new approaches to the preparation of TMO. The second part compiles some practical aspects of TMO in materials science, chemical sensing, nanotechnology, environmental decontamination, and fuel...