Research related to amorphous semiconductors in thin films has gained
tremendous significance due to their applications in potential areas. Lead vanadate that
belongs to the category of semiconducting oxide glasses has been studied to the extent
of consideration. Apart from their application point of view, it is necessary to
understand the physical properties of these materials. Taking into consideration wide
variation in material composition, it is evident that large scope prevails in terms of
research. Many laboratories were carrying extensive research on binary, tertiary mixed
metal oxide glasses along with their derivatives/substitution of other metal oxides or
transition of rare earth metal oxides was identified to suit for glass system showing
considerable variation in physical properties if substituted for different applications. A
review on these glass systems has been reported in this paper in particular transport
properties of semiconducting glasses.
Keywords: Ceramics, Metal Oxides, Semiconducting Glasses, Transition,
Transportation.
