One-dimensional titania structures were synthesized trough a simple
hydrothermal process in a highly alkaline conditions. The aim of this work
was to elucidate the effect of time on the formation of 1D titanates as well
on its structural characteristics (morphology, phase composition, surface
area). Apart from that, the effect of heat treatment conditions on the
stability of titanate based 1D samples has been investigated. The results
have revealed that it is possible to form one-dimensional titanates already
after 1 hour of hydrothermal synthesis. Although the composition of titanates
is still under debate, the results probably correspond to the layered sodium
titanates. The 1D prepared structures show a remarkable stability during
heating, remaining the basic morphology and composition even up to 700?C.