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Title: Large oriented arrays and continuous films of TiO2 based nanotubes.

Journal Article · · Proposed for publication in Journal of the American Chemical Society.
OSTI ID:1004344

We report for the first time a one-step, templateless method to directly prepare large arrays of oriented TiO{sub 2}-based nanotubes and continuous films. These titania nanostructures can also be easily prepared as conformal coatings on a substrate. The nanostructured films were formed on a Ti substrate seeded with TiO{sub 2} nanoparticles. SEM and TEM results suggested that a folding mechanism of sheetlike structures was involved in the formation of the nanotubes. The oriented arrays of TiO{sub 2} nanotubes, continuous films, and coatings are expected to have potentials for applications in catalysis, filtration, sensing, photovoltaic cells, and high surface area electrodes.

Research Organization:
Sandia National Laboratories (SNL), Albuquerque, NM, and Livermore, CA (United States)
Sponsoring Organization:
USDOE
DOE Contract Number:
AC04-94AL85000
OSTI ID:
1004344
Report Number(s):
SAND2003-3093J; JACSAT; TRN: US201103%%509
Journal Information:
Proposed for publication in Journal of the American Chemical Society., Vol. 125, Issue 41; ISSN 0002-7863
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English