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Growth and structure of MBE grown TiO2 anatase films with rutile nano-crystallites

Journal Article · · Surface Science, 601(6):1582-1589
We have grown TiO2 anatase films with rutile nanocrystalline inclusions using molecular beam epitaxy under different growth conditions. This model system is important for investigating the role of rutile/anatase interfaces in heterogeneous photocatalysis. To control the film structure, we grew a pure anatase (001) layer at a slow rate and then increased the growth rate to drive the nucleation of rutile particles. Structure analysis indicates that the rutile phase has four preferred orientations in the anatase film.
Research Organization:
Pacific Northwest National Laboratory (PNNL), Richland, WA (US)
Sponsoring Organization:
USDOE
DOE Contract Number:
AC05-76RL01830
OSTI ID:
909677
Report Number(s):
PNNL-SA-52119; KC0302010
Journal Information:
Surface Science, 601(6):1582-1589, Journal Name: Surface Science, 601(6):1582-1589 Journal Issue: 6 Vol. 601; ISSN SUSCAS; ISSN 0039-6028
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English

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