Self-Standing Crystalline TiO(2) Nanotubes/CNTs Heterojunction Membrane: Synthesis and Characterization

TitleSelf-Standing Crystalline TiO(2) Nanotubes/CNTs Heterojunction Membrane: Synthesis and Characterization
Publication TypeJournal Article
Year of Publication2011
AuthorsHesabi, ZR, Allam, NK, Dahmen, K, Garmestani, H, EL-Sayed, MA
JournalAcs Applied Materials & Interfaces
Volume3
Pagination952-955
Date PublishedApr
ISBN Number1944-8244
Accession NumberWOS:000289762400006
Abstract

In the present study, we report for the first time synthesis of TiO(2) nanotubes/CNTs heterojunction membrane. Chemical vapor deposition (CVD) of CNTs at 650 degrees C in a mixture of H(2)/He atmosphere led to in situ detachment of the anodically fabricated TiO(2) nanotube layers from the Ti substrate underneath. Morphological and structural evolution of TiO(2) nanotubes after CNTs deposition were investigated by field- emission scanning electron microscopy (FESEM), glancing angle X-ray diffraction (GAXRD), and X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy (XPS) analyses.

DOI10.1021/am200124p