Anodic Oxidation Synthesis of One-Dimensional TiO2 Nanostructures for Photocatalytic and Field Emission Properties

One-dimensional (1D) TiO2 micro/nanostructures have received more and more attentions because of their potential applications in environmental issues. This paper reviews the most recent activities in TiO2 nanostructures with an emphasis on the authors’ own results especially on those synthesized usi...

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Main Authors: Qiang Zhang, Lisha Ma, Minghui Shao, Jinzhao Huang, Meng Ding, Xiaolong Deng, Xianqi Wei, Xijin Xu
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Hindawi Limited 2014-01-01
Series:Journal of Nanomaterials
Online Access:http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2014/831752
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Summary:One-dimensional (1D) TiO2 micro/nanostructures have received more and more attentions because of their potential applications in environmental issues. This paper reviews the most recent activities in TiO2 nanostructures with an emphasis on the authors’ own results especially on those synthesized using anodic oxidation method. The review begins with a survey of the effects of fabrication methods and the experiment conditions on the obtained TiO2 nanostructures, and then focuses on their 1D nanostructures, including the syntheses, characterizations, formation mechanisms, photocatalytic, and field emission properties. Finally, we conclude this review with the perspectives and outlooks on the future developments in this field.
ISSN:1687-4110
1687-4129