Synthesis and characterization of anodized titanium oxide nanotubes arrays

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Abstract

Anodized titanium oxide containing highly ordered, vertically oriented TiO2 nanotube arrays is a nanomaterial architecture that shows promise for diverse applications. In this paper, an anodization synthesis using HF-free aqueous solutions is described. The anodized TiO2 film samples (amorphous, anatase, and rutile) on titanium foils were characterized using scanning electron microscopy, X-ray diffraction, and Raman spectroscopy. Additional testing was performed using an electrochemical cell to study the photoelectrochemical splitting of water. Results were analyzed-in terms of the efficiency of current generated, defined as the ratio of the difference between the electrical energy output and the electrical energy input divided by the input radiation energy. It was determined that the anatase crystalline structure is a better photocatalytic material for hydrogen production via photoelectrochemical splitting of water.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationNanotechnology 2009
Subtitle of host publicationFabrication, Particles, Characterization, MEMS, Electronics and Photonics - Technical Proceedings of the 2009 NSTI Nanotechnology Conference and Expo, NSTI-Nanotech 2009
Pages242-245
Number of pages4
StatePublished - 2009
EventNanotechnology 2009: Fabrication, Particles, Characterization, MEMS, Electronics and Photonics - 2009 NSTI Nanotechnology Conference and Expo, NSTI-Nanotech 2009 - Houston, TX, United States
Duration: May 3 2009May 7 2009

Publication series

NameNanotechnology 2009: Fabrication, Particles, Characterization, MEMS, Electronics and Photonics - Technical Proceedings of the 2009 NSTI Nanotechnology Conference and Expo, NSTI-Nanotech 2009
Volume1

Conference

ConferenceNanotechnology 2009: Fabrication, Particles, Characterization, MEMS, Electronics and Photonics - 2009 NSTI Nanotechnology Conference and Expo, NSTI-Nanotech 2009
Country/TerritoryUnited States
CityHouston, TX
Period05/3/0905/7/09

Keywords

  • Anatase
  • Anodization
  • Nanostructures
  • TiO
  • Water splitting

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