Roy P, Berger S, Schmuki P. TiO2 nanotubes: synthesis and applications.
Angew Chem Int Ed Engl 2011;
50:2904-39. [PMID:
21394857 DOI:
10.1002/anie.201001374]
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Abstract
TiO(2) is one of the most studied compounds in materials science. Owing to some outstanding properties it is used for instance in photocatalysis, dye-sensitized solar cells, and biomedical devices. In 1999, first reports showed the feasibility to grow highly ordered arrays of TiO(2) nanotubes by a simple but optimized electrochemical anodization of a titanium metal sheet. This finding stimulated intense research activities that focused on growth, modification, properties, and applications of these one-dimensional nanostructures. This review attempts to cover all these aspects, including underlying principles and key functional features of TiO(2), in a comprehensive way and also indicates potential future directions of the field.
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