TiO_2一维纳米材料及其纳米结构的合成

本文对合成TiO2一维纳米材料及其有序纳米阵列的阳极氧化法、模板法以及水热法进行了全面而系统的评述,着重介绍了它们的最新研究进展。阳极氧化法能制备牢固负载于基体上的TiO2纳米管阵列,这有助于构筑TiO2纳米结构及其在纳米器件上的应用;与多种制备技术如溶胶-凝胶工艺、电化学沉积以及原子层沉积等相结合,模板法可以合成出多种形貌的TiO2纳米材料如纳米管、纳米线和纳米棒,并且可以通过改变所用模板的微观尺寸来调控TiO2一维纳米材料及其有序阵列的微结构参数;水热合成法可以制备出直径小且比表面积大的TiO2纳米管粉末。从目前来看,该法还不能制备出牢固负载于基体上的有序纳米阵列。文章最后指出了TiO2一维纳米材料及其有序纳米阵列合成中存在的问题及今后发展方向。     

CdS/TiO2纳米管复合结构的制备与光电性能研究

利用阳极氧化法在钛金属基体表面制备一层TiO₂纳米管阵列薄膜, 然后通过水热反应在TiO₂纳米管上负载CdS纳米粒子, 形成CdS/TiO₂纳米管的复合结构。利用SEM、XRD、XPS、UV-Vis等手段对其形貌和结构进行表征。进一步考察了CdS/TiO₂纳米管的光电性能和光催化活性, 结果表明, 相比于TiO₂纳米管, CdS/TiO₂纳米管复合结构在紫外光和可见光下都具有更好的光催化活性及光电性能。     

TiO2纳米管阵列的制备、改性及其应用研究进展

新型纳米材料TiO₂纳米管阵列具有独特的、高度有序的阵列结构和良好的力学性能、化学稳定性以及抗腐蚀性能。该材料以纯金属钛为基体，在含有少量氟离子的电解质溶液中通过电化学阳极氧化法制得。本文综述了近年来TiO₂纳米管阵列在不同电解液体系中的制备工艺、形成机理、修饰改性及其在光催化降解污染物、太阳能电池、气敏传感材料、光解水制氢等领域应用的最新研究成果，并指出目前存在的问题，对今后的研究提出了展望。     

Fe2O3/TiO2纳米管阵列的制备及其光催化性能

在钛基体上采用阳极氧化法制备了TiO₂纳米管阵列,采用化学浴方法在TiO₂纳米管阵列上修饰了Fe₂O₃纳米颗粒.利用扫描电镜、X射线衍射和紫外可见漫反射光谱等手段对材料进行了表征,同时测试了材料的光电化学性能及其光催化降解亚甲基蓝染料废水的性能.结果表明,Fe₂O₃纳米颗粒的修饰将TiO₂纳米管阵列的光响应拓宽至可见光区域,提高了光电流,Fe₂O₃/TiO₂纳米管阵列的光电流是未修饰的TiO₂纳米管阵列的9倍.而在光催化反应中,亚甲基蓝最高降解率可达80%,比未修饰的TiO₂纳米管阵列高出30%.     

阳极氧化法制备二氧化钛纳米管及其荧光性质

室温下采用电化学阳极氧化法在NaF、Na₂SO₄和H₂SO₄的混合溶液中用化学处理后的纯Ti片表面组装了一层结构高度有序的高密度TiO₂纳米管阵列。考察了几种主要的实验参数(阳极氧化电压、温度、电解液浓度)对TiO₂纳米管阵列形貌和尺寸的影响，探讨了二次阳极氧化对纳米管形貌的改善。对TiO₂纳米管阵列进行扫描电子显微镜(SEM)和荧光(PL)分析，探讨其生长机理。结果表明，孔径随阳极氧化电压的升高而变大，温度、电解液浓度影响反应过程中电流密度的大小；二次阳极氧化得到的纳米管的有序性有所改善，孔径大小更为均一，并且发现TiO₂纳米管的荧光具有量子效应。     

阳极氧化法制备TiO2多孔薄膜

本文综述了制备TiO₂薄膜的各种方法,详细介绍了阳极氧化法制备TiO₂多孔膜的进展,在非含氟电解液体系中,对纯钛进行阳极氧化处理可制得表面呈无规则生长的多孔膜结构;在含氟电解液体系中,则可自组织形成高度有序的TiO₂纳米管阵列,并指出阳极氧化法是可在常温低压下进行、操作工艺简单、薄膜性能稳定、再现性好的一种最具工业化应用潜力的制备方法。     

阳极氧化TiO2纳米管阵列的制备与掺杂

近年来,TiO₂纳米管阵列的制备与应用得到了广泛的研究。阳极氧化法制备TiO₂纳米管阵列具有工艺简单、成本低廉、易于放大等优点,引起了极大关注。本文综述了阳极氧化法制备TiO₂纳米管阵列的研究现状,基于TiO₂纳米管阵列在阳极氧化过程中的生长机理,讨论了决定阳极氧化TiO₂纳米管阵列形成的主要因素。结合本组的研究工作,总结了如何通过改变电压、升压速率、电解液、温度和氧化时间,实现纳米管管径、管壁厚度、管长的有效控制,提高TiO₂纳米管阵列的表面形貌质量。最后介绍了TiO₂纳米管阵列掺杂改性方面的研究进展。     

脉冲沉积制备Cu2O/TiO2纳米管异质结的可见光光催化性能

在用阳极氧化法制备有序排列TiO₂纳米管阵列薄膜的基础上,引入脉冲沉积工艺,成功实现了均匀、弥散分布的Cu₂O纳米颗粒修饰改性TiO₂纳米管阵列,形成Cu₂O/TiO₂ 纳米管异质结复合材料. 利用场发射扫描电镜（FESEM）、场发射透射电镜（FETEM）、X射线衍射（XRD）、X射线光电子能谱（XPS）和紫外-可见漫反射光谱（UV-Vis DRS）对样品进行表征,重点研究了Cu₂O/TiO₂ 纳米管异质结的光电化学特性和对甲基橙（MO）的可见光催化降解性能. 结果表明,Cu₂O纳米颗粒均匀附着在TiO₂纳米管阵列的管口和中部位置,所制备的Cu₂O/TiO₂ 纳米管异质结具有高效的可见光光催化性能;在浓度为0.01 mol·L^-1的CuSO₄溶液中制得的Cu₂O/TiO₂纳米管异质结表现出最好的电化学特性和光催化性能;另外,对Cu₂O纳米颗粒影响光催化活性的机理进行了讨论.     

热处理气氛对 TiO2 纳米管阵列薄膜光电催化性能的影响

 采用原位阳极氧化法在 Ti 基底上制备了高度有序的 TiO₂ 纳米管阵列薄膜, 分别在 O₂, 空气, Ar 和 H₂ 气氛中于 500 oC 进行结晶热处理, 考察了热处理气氛对 TiO₂ 纳米管阵列薄膜光电催化降解亚甲基蓝 (MB) 反应性能的影响. 结果表明, 在这些气氛中热处理得到的锐钛矿晶型的纳米管阵列薄膜对 MB 降解满足一级反应, 其速率常数分别为 4.967, 3.127, 1.989 和 1.625 h^-1 (0.5 V). 电化学阻抗分析表明, TiO₂ 纳米管的光电催化性能受控于光生电荷的传递特性. 在 O₂ 中热处理, TiO₂ 纳米管的光吸收及激发性能得以改善, 且电荷传递阻抗降低, 因而其光电催化性能最好.     

纳米有序体系的模板合成及其应用

评述了以含有高密度的纳米柱形孔道的Al₂O₃膜和有机聚合物膜为模板,制备金属、合金、氧化物、半导体和聚合物及其复合组份的一维纳米结构有序阵列的几种方法、纳米结构的性质和应用的研究进展。可用于模板合成的方法有电化学沉积法、化学镀、化学聚合、化学气相沉积和溶胶-凝胶法等。取决于孔壁和所填充材料的化学性质,所得阵列既可以是由纳米管也可以是由纳米线组成。这样的有序阵列在光学、磁学、催化及电化学等领域有着重要的应用前景。制备新型复合纳米结构有序阵列、开展纳米器件的研制是模板合成研究领域的重要方向。     

Hydrothermal synthesis of TiO2 nanorods: formation chemistry,growth mechanism,and tailoring of surface properties for photocatalytic activities

Titanium dioxide (TiO₂) is one of the best semiconductor photocatalysts with optical band gap of 3.2 eV. The optical band gap and photocatalytic properties could be further tuned by tailoring shape, size, composition, and morphology of the nanostructures. Hydrothermal synthesis methods have been applied to produce well-controlled nanostructured TiO₂ materials with different morphologies and improved optoelectronic properties. Among various morphologies, one-dimensional (1D) TiO₂ nanostructures are of great importance in the field of energy, environmental, and biomedical because of the directional transmission properties resulting from their 1D geometry. Particularly, TiO₂ nanorods (NRs) have gained special attention because of their densely packed structure, quantum confinement effect, high aspect ratio, and large specific surface area that could specially improve the directional charge transmission efficiency. This results in the effective photogenerated charge separation and light absorption, which are really important for potential applications of TiO₂-based materials for photocatalytic and other important applications. In this review, hydrothermal syntheses of TiO₂ NRs including the formation chemistry and the growth mechanism of NRs under different chemical environments and effects of various synthesis parameters (pH, reaction temperature, reaction time, precursors, solvents etc.) on morphology and optoelectronic properties have been discussed. Recent developments in the hydrothermal synthesis of TiO₂ NRs and tailoring of their surface properties through various modification strategies such as defect creation, doping, sensitization, surface coating, and heterojunction formation with various functional nanomaterials (plasmonic, oxide, quantum dots, graphene-based nanomaterials, etc.) have been reported to improve the photocatalytic activities. Furthermore, applications of TiO₂ NRs/tailored TiO₂ NRs as superior photocatalysts in degradation of organic pollutants and bacterial disinfection have been discussed with emphasis on mechanisms of action and recent advances in the fields.     

TiO2 nanotubes fabricated by electrochemical anodization in molten o-H3PO4-based electrolyte: Properties and applications

Self-organized TiO₂ nanotubes (NTs) can be formed by electrochemical anodization. Anodization is generally performed in aqueous or organic electrolytes containing halogen ions, such as Cl⁻ and F⁻. However, these electrolytes lead to less ordered structures or carbon remnants, thus suppressing the electrical properties and limiting the applications. To overcome these limitations, new anodization approaches were performed in carbon-free electrolyte-based electrolyte. In this review, we summarizes the short history of TiO₂ NTs, general mechanisms of growing NTs, properties, and applications of classic TiO₂ NTs. Then, a new-generation of anodization approach conducted in molten orhto-phosphoric acid is elucidated based on anodization parameters, concluding the optimized condition to form highly ordered TiO₂ NT arrays. Finally, the review addresses further modifications such as heat-treatment, noble metal deposition, thermal dewetting, and double anodization to enhance the optical and electrical properties for use in various applications.     

Synthesis of TiO<Subscript>2</Subscript> nanotubes using different alkaline media and their applications in photocatalysis and DSSCs

TiO₂ nanotubes (TNTs) were successfully synthesized from different alkaline media (i.e., NaOH and KOH) by using a microwave hydrothermal process. The effects of different alkaline media on the formation of TiO₂ nanotubes and their physicochemical properties were investigated. The phases of different TiO₂ nanostructures were studied by using X-ray diffraction patterns. Morphologies of the nanostructures were observed with a transmission electron microscope. The optical properties of the nanostructures were evaluated through the absorption behavior using UV–Vis diffuse reflectance spectroscopy. The photocatalytic activities of the TiO₂ nanostructures were evaluated by the degradation of methylene blue aqueous dye solution under the simulated solar light irradiation. Similarly, the photovoltaic efficiencies of the prepared samples were investigated by making photo-anode layers in the Dye Sensitized Solar Cells (DSSCs). The results revealed that in comparison to the single layered TiO₂ nanostructures in the DSSC, creation of a double layer structure significantly enhanced the efficiency of DSSC.     

Highly ordered combined structure of anodic TiO2 nanotubes and TiO2 nanoparticles prepared by a novel route for dye-sensitized solar cells

Combined structure of anodic TiO₂ nanotubes and TiO₂ nanoparticles (TiNTs-TiNPs) has been synthesized by a facile combination of hydrothermal and chemical vapor deposition methods. Ordered TiO₂ nanotubes with smooth walls were fabricated by two step anodization method in ethylene glycol containing NH₄F at 50 V. This nanotubular array after annealing at 450 °C was subjected to the hydrothermally produced gaseous environment in an autoclave with diluted TiCl₄ solution at its bottom. Vapors of TiCl₄ were allowed to react chemically with water vapors for predefined time durations at 180 °C that resulted in the deposition of TiO₂ nanoparticles on tubes’ surface and side walls. Scanning electron microscopy (SEM) and transmission electron microscopy (TEM) confirmed that for one hour reaction duration, nanoparticles were evenly coated on the walls of nanotubes, whereas, longer durations tend to deteriorate the tubular structure. Consequently, the ordered TiNTs-TiNPs array produced after one hour coating has shown better performance for dye-sensitized solar cell DSSC) in back illumination mode with 130% increase in efficiency as compared to the device based on bare TiO₂ nanotubes. The same photoanode has higher reflective properties with higher scattering ability. The solar cell based on this photoanode exhibits higher external quantum efficiency and effective charge transport properties. This study shows that porous ordered 1D structures based on TiO₂ are of crucial importance for the high performance of DSSCs.     

From titanates to TiO2 nanostructures: Controllable synthesis, growth mechanism, and applications

The design and fabrication of nanostructures based on titanium dioxide (TiO 2 ) have attracted much attention because of their low cost, non-toxicity, stability, and potential applications in industry and technology. Recently, one-dimensional (1D) structured titanates have been used as titanium source to prepare TiO 2 nanostructures with various crystalline phases, shapes, sizes, exposed facets, and hierarchical structures. Among the synthetic strategies, hydrothermal method is a facile route to controllable preparation of well-crystalline TiO 2 in one step. Herein, we review our recent progress in transferring 1D titanates into TiO 2 nanostructures through hydrothermal method, including the transformation mechanism and applications.     

Formation of anodic TiO2 nanotube or nanosponge morphology determined by the electrolyte hydrodynamic conditions

The present work studies the effect of hydrodynamic conditions on the growth of anodic TiO₂ nanostructures on Ti in a glycerol/water/NH₄F electrolyte. Parameter screening for fluoride content, anodization voltage and rotation rate (Reynolds number) of a rotating anode showed that two distinctly different TiO₂ morphologies could be obtained: the classic ordered nanotubes or a nanoscale sponge layer. We present conditions for TiO₂ sponge formation and growth to several micrometers of thickness, and show that in specific cases sponge layers can be superior to tube morphologies, as illustrated for photoelectrochemical water-splitting under standard AM 1.5 conditions.     

Improvement the wastewater purification by TiO2 nanotube arrays: The effect of etching-step on the photo-generated charge carriers and photocatalytic activity of anodic TiO2 nanotubes

The current study demonstrates how the etching step in anodization process effects on the photocatalytic activity of TiO₂ nanotubes. In this regard, the TiO₂ nanotubes were made by one-step and two-step anodization process on two different substrates Ti and etched-Ti foils, respectively. The results revealed that two-step anodization process is a beneficial way to prepare highly well-organized structure and regular surface. The two-step anodization by an enhancement in the fluoride ions diffusion led to a decrease in nanotubes' porosity and an increment in the nanotubes’ surface area, a factor of roughness, and the ratio of length to diameter, respectively. As a consequence of the improvement in geometrical properties, the two-step TiO₂ nanotubes led to the intensification of photocurrent density (from 0.383 to 0.677 mA cm⁻²⁾ and photoconversion efficiency (from 0.18% to 0.29%) in comparison with the one-step nanotubes, respectively. Further, a synergetic impact of the photoelectrochemical measurement and photocatalytic process was observed. The degradation efficiencies of 2,4-dichlorophenol by two-step nanotubes increased from 47 to 55% under visible light, and from 58 to72% under UV irradiation, which it was attributed to more light harvesting, more photo-generated electrons, higher separation efficiency and improvement in geometrical properties. Furthermore, the kinetic study showed that the reactions follow first-order kinetics and the reaction rate constants by two-step nanotubes are 1.25 and 1.44 times as great as those of one-step nanotubes under visible and UV irradiation, respectively. Moreover, the reusability tests showed that 2-step TiO₂ nanotubes has good stability and is active even up to the Fifth run.     

含氯离子电解液中二氧化钛纳米管的阳极氧化形成机理及应用

采用电化学阳极氧化的方法,以氯化铵(NH₄Cl)水溶液为电解液,在纯钛表面制备了二氧化钛(TiO₂)纳米管。考察了制备电压、氧化时间、Cl^-浓度和钛基体的退火处理对阳极氧化过程的影响规律,探讨了在含氯离子电解液中纳米管的形成机理,并基于上述含氯离子电解液中纳米管形成机制,通过两步阳极氧化法得到无支撑纳米管薄膜。     

Photoelectrochemical water splitting and simultaneous photoelectrocatalytic degradation of organic pollutant on highly smooth and ordered TiO2 nanotube arrays

The photoelectrochemical water splitting and simultaneous photoelectrocatalytic degradation of organic pollutant were achieved on TiO₂ nanotube electrodes with double purposes of environmental protection and renewable energy production under illumination of simulated solar light. The TiO₂ nanotube arrays (TiO₂ NTs) were fabricated by a two-step anodization method. The TiO₂ NTs prepared in two-step anodization process (2-step TiO₂ NTs) showed much better surface smoothness and tube orderliness than TiO₂ NTs prepared in one-step anodization process (1-step TiO₂ NTs). In the photoelectrochemical water splitting and simultaneous photoelectrocatalytic decomposition process, the 2-step TiO₂ NTs electrode showed both highest photo-conversion efficiency of 1.25% and effective photodecomposition efficiency with existing of methylene blue (MB) as sacrificial agent and as pollutant target. Those results implied that the highly ordered nanostructures provided direct pathway and uniform electric field distribution for effective charges transfer, as well as superior capabilities of light harvesting.