Fabrication and Mechanism of Titania Nanotube Arrays by Anodization in DMSO Electrolyte

2010 ◽  
Vol 148-149 ◽  
pp. 873-876
Author(s):  
Jian Ling Zhao ◽  
Ying Ru Kang ◽  
Xi Xin Wang ◽  
Cheng Chun Tang
Keyword(s):  
Electron Microscopy ◽  
Scanning Electron Microscopy ◽  
Dimethyl Sulfoxide ◽  
Titanium Foil ◽  
Nanotube Arrays ◽  
Dmso Solution ◽  
Anodization Time ◽  
Titania Nanotube Arrays ◽  
Titania Nanotube ◽  
Scanning Electron

Titania nanotube arrays were synthesized via anodic oxidization of titanium foil in dimethyl sulfoxide (DMSO) solution containing 2 wt% HF and 3 wt% H2O at 40 V. The microstructure of the arrays was characterized with scanning electron microscopy (SEM). The results show that morphology of titania nanotube arrays is evidently influenced by the anodization time, and with the extension of oxidation time, the better morphology could be obtained. The possible formation mechanism of titania nanotube arrays has been discussed.

Synthesis of Highly Ordered Nanotubular Oxide Layers on Ti-6Al-4V Alloys by Anodization Technique

2011 ◽  
Vol 219-220 ◽  
pp. 1541-1544
Author(s):  
Shi Kai Liu ◽  
Hong Sen Zuo ◽  
Hai Bin Yang ◽  
Wen Jun Zou ◽  
Zheng Xin Li
Keyword(s):  
Electron Microscopy ◽  
Scanning Electron Microscopy ◽  
Applied Voltage ◽  
Electrochemical Anodization ◽  
Tube Length ◽  
Nanotube Arrays ◽  
Anodization Time ◽  
Tc4 Alloy ◽  
Inner Diameter ◽  
Scanning Electron

Highly ordered nanotube arrays were fabricated via electrochemical anodization of Ti-6Al-4V (TC4) alloy foils in aqueous fluorine containing electrolytes. The formation of ordered nanotubular films was affected by the applied anodization potential and the anodization time. The optimal applied voltage and anodization time were 20V and 1h, respectively, as-prepared anodic nanotubular films were in highly ordered with the average inner diameter of about 120nm, the wall thickness of 17nm and the tube length about 300nm. The tubular nanostructures were examined by field emission scanning electron microscopy. The possible nanotube formation mechanism was also discussed.

TiO2 Nanowires/Nanobelts Originating from Anodically Grown Nanotube Arrays

2012 ◽  
Vol 463-464 ◽  
pp. 802-807 ◽  
Author(s):  
Hai Jun Tao ◽  
Jie Tao ◽  
Tao Wang ◽  
Zuo Guo Bao
Keyword(s):  
Electron Microscopy ◽  
Scanning Electron Microscopy ◽  
Ethylene Glycol ◽  
Field Emission ◽  
Special Structure ◽  
Nanotube Arrays ◽  
Anodization Voltage ◽  
Anodization Time ◽  
Chemical Etch ◽  
Scanning Electron

TiO2nanotube arrays have aroused great interest because of their enormous application in areas such as gas sensor, catalysts, biological materials, and solar cells. In this report, TiO2nanowires/nanobelts originating from TiO2 nanotube arrays are fabricated by simple anodization of Ti foils in ethylene glycol (EG) containing 0.25wt% NH4F. From the field emission scanning electron microscopy (FE-SEM) it is observed that the morphology of the special structure is influenced by anodization voltage, water content and anodization time. In these factors, small amount of water plays a very important role in making the special nanostructure. Moreover, a possible mechanism that showed a relationship between the formation of the special structure and electric field directed chemical etch is proposed.

Preparation and Characterisation of TiO2 Thick Films Fabricated by Electrophoretic Deposition

2007 ◽  
Vol 561-565 ◽  
pp. 2163-2166 ◽  
Author(s):  
H.Z. Abdullah ◽  
Charles C. Sorrell
Keyword(s):  
Electron Microscopy ◽  
Scanning Electron Microscopy ◽  
Grain Growth ◽  
Electrophoretic Deposition ◽  
Defect Formation ◽  
Titanium Foil ◽  
X Ray Diffraction ◽  
Voltage Range ◽  
X Ray ◽  
Scanning Electron

Rutile nano-powders were suspended in a solution of acetylacetone and iodine. The suspensions were electrophoretically deposited on titanium foil at a voltage range of 5-30 V over times of 5-120 s. The dried tapes then were sintered at 800°C for 2 h in flowing argon. Both the green and fired tapes were examined by field emission scanning electron microscopy, optical microscopy, X-ray diffraction, and Raman microspectroscopy. The thickness of the films depended on the voltage and the time of deposition. The sintered microstructures depended significantly on the thickness of the film, which was a function the proximity to the Ti/TiO2 interface. The interface is critical to the microstructure because it acts as the source of defect formation, which enhances sintering, grain growth, and grain facetting.

Kaolinite dispersion in cassava starch-based composite films: a photonic microscopy and X-ray tomography study

2018 ◽  
Vol 38 (7) ◽  
pp. 641-647
Author(s):  
Jean Aimé Mbey ◽  
Fabien Thomas ◽  
Sandrine Hoppe
Keyword(s):  
Electron Microscopy ◽  
Scanning Electron Microscopy ◽  
Dimethyl Sulfoxide ◽  
Polymer Matrix ◽  
Composite Films ◽  
Cassava Starch ◽  
X Ray ◽  
Clay Dispersion ◽  
Combined Use ◽  
Scanning Electron

Abstract In the present study, a combined use of photonic microscopy, scanning electron microscopy and 3D X-ray tomography is carried out in order to analyze the dispersion and the distribution of raw and dimethyl sulfoxide (DMSO)-intercalated kaolinite used as filler in cassava starch-based films. It is shown that the association of these techniques allows a valuable analysis of clay dispersion in polymer-clay composite films. In the case of kaolinite-starch composite films on which this study is focused, it is obvious that previous intercalation of kaolinite with DMSO is an efficient way to improve dispersion and distribution of kaolinite in a starch polymer matrix.

Higher Photocatalytic Activity of P-Incorporated TiO2 Nanotube Arrays

2015 ◽  
Vol 1087 ◽  
pp. 452-456
Author(s):  
Khairul Arifah Saharudin ◽  
Srimala Sreekantan
Keyword(s):  
Electron Microscopy ◽  
Scanning Electron Microscopy ◽  
Degradation Rate ◽  
Oxygen Vacancies ◽  
Xrd Analysis ◽  
Nanotube Arrays ◽  
Photoluminescence Spectra ◽  
X Ray Diffraction ◽  
X Ray ◽  
Scanning Electron

TiO2 nanotubes arrays were prepared by anodization of Ti in EG containing H3PO4 and NH4F electrolyte. The samples were characterized by X-ray diffraction (XRD), Field emission scanning electron microscopy (FESEM), Energy dispersive X-ray spectroscopy (EDX) and photoluminescence spectra (PL). The as-anodized TiO2 nanotubes were annealed in inert (argon), reducing (nitrogen), or oxidizing (oxygen) atmosphere at 400 °C for 4 hr. XRD analysis revealed that the TiO2 nanotubes were anatase after annealing. In this study, the TiO2 nanotubes annealed in argon exhibited the highest degradation rate of methyl orange (MO) solution under ultraviolet irradiation among the samples. The degradation rate was approximately 98% after 5h, which may be ascribed to the large amount of oxygen vacancies and defects (phosphorus) within the Ar - TiO2 sample that simultaneously increased the degradation rate of MO.

scholarly journals Influence of Anode Area and Electrode Gap on the Morphology ofTiO2Nanotubes Arrays

2013 ◽  
Vol 2013 ◽  
pp. 1-7
Author(s):  
Min Wang ◽  
Li Jia ◽  
Shuangmei Deng
Keyword(s):  
Electron Microscopy ◽  
Scanning Electron Microscopy ◽  
Titanium Dioxide ◽  
Nanotube Arrays ◽  
Total Volatile ◽  
Electrode Gap ◽  
Volatile Organic ◽  
Anode Area ◽  
Total Volatile Organic Compounds ◽  
Scanning Electron

In order to fabricate the titanium dioxide (TiO2) nanotubes arrays which were used in the photocatalytic degradation of total volatile organic compounds (TVOC) by anodization, the influence of the electrode gap and anode area on the morphology of the titanium dioxide (TiO2) nanotubes was studied. Titanium dioxide (TiO2) nanotube arrays were prepared by anodization with various electrode gaps and anode areas. Field emission scanning electron microscopy was used to investigate the morphology of the TiO2nanotubes arrays. The results showed that the morphology of TiO2nanotubes arrays was influenced by electrode gap and anode area. The appropriate anode area and electrode gap were 5 cm × 2 cm and 20 mm, respectively. Thus, TiO2nanotube arrays with better morphology (with larger dimension and uniform TiO2nanotubes) were successfully fabricated by anodic oxidation with 5 cm × 2 cm anode area and 20 mm electrode gap at 30 V.

Supercapacitor electrodes based on modified titania nanotube arrays on flexible substrates

2021 ◽  
Vol 0 (0) ◽  
Author(s):  
Kunnambeth M. Thulasi ◽  
Sindhu Thalappan Manikkoth ◽  
Anjali Paravannoor ◽  
Shajesh Palantavida ◽  
Baiju Kizhakkekilikoodayil Vijayan
Keyword(s):  
Metal Oxides ◽  
Electrochemical Impedance ◽  
Titanium Foil ◽  
Nanotube Arrays ◽  
Metal Foil ◽  
X Ray Diffraction ◽  
Nanotube Array ◽  
Titania Nanotube Arrays ◽  
Titania Nanotube ◽  
Supercapacitor Performance

Abstract Highly ordered titania nanotube arrays were synthesised on titanium metal foil through electrochemical anodisation. The annealed samples were characterised through scanning electron microscopy and X-ray diffraction analysis. The electrochemical characterisations of the arrays were done through cyclic voltammetry, galvanostatic charge discharge and electrochemical impedance spectroscopy analyses. The titania nanotube arrays exhibited a specific capacitance of 6.8 mF cm–2 at 5 mV s–1 scan rate, which is very much higher than that reported earlier. Pseudocapacitive metal oxides were deposited on these arrays forming composite supercapacitor electrodes and their supercapacitor properties were compared with same deposited on bare titanium foil substrates. Pseudocapacitive metal oxides deposited on these titania nanotube array substrates exhibited improved supercapacitor performance and stability over the same deposited on titanium foil substrates.

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