Document Details Document Type : Article In Journal  Document Title : Controlled spacing of self-organized anodic TiO2 nanotubes Controlled spacing of self-organized anodic TiO2 nanotubes   Document Language : English  Abstract : We report on how to grow and control self-organized TiO2 nanotube arrays that show defined and regular gaps between individual nanotubes. For this we use electrochemical anodization of titanium in fluoride containing diethylene glycol (DEG) electrolytes, with variations in voltage and water content in the electrolyte. In these specific electrolytes, such nanotubes show a true spacing, i.e. nanotubes are spaced both at top and at bottom in regular intervals, this in contrast to classic nanotubes obtained in other organic electrolytes showing a close-packed organization. Weidentify critical parameters that define the "region of existence" i.e. under which condition tube spacing occurs as well as the intertube distance, to be the voltage and the water content. Using these findings allows to grow tubes where diameter and spacing can even be independently controlled  ISSN : 1388-2481  Journal Name : ELECTROCHEMISTRY COMMUNICATIONS  Volume : 69  Issue Number : 69  Publishing Year : 1437 AH 2016 AD  Article Type : Article  Added Date : Sunday, August 6, 2017  Researchers Researcher Name (Arabic) Researcher Name (English) Researcher Type Dr Grade Email S Ozkan Ozkan, S Researcher     T Nhat Nhat, T Researcher     p Schmuki Schmuki, p Researcher     Files File Name Type Description  42476.pdf pdf   Back To Researches Page