Year: 2014
Type: article
Abstract: Two-step anodization of transparent TiO 2 nanotube arrays has been demonstrated with aid of a Nb-doped TiO 2 buffer layer deposited between the Ti layer and TCO substrate. Enhanced physical adhesion and electrochemical stability provided by the buffer layer has been found to be important for successful implementation of the two-step anodization process. With the proposed approach, the morphology and thickness of NT arrays could be controlled very precisely, which in turn, influenced their optical and photoelectrochemical properties.
Source: Nano Convergence
Language: English
Subfield: Materials Chemistry
Field: Materials Science
Domain: Physical Sciences
Open Access status: gold
Estimated APC paid: $3,990
Funders: U.S. Department of Energy, National Research Foundation, Ministry of Science, ICT and Future Planning, Korea Institute of Science and Technology, Korea Research Council of Fundamental Science and Technology, National Research Foundation of Korea, Korea Institute of Energy Technology Evaluation and Planning, Basic Energy Sciences
OpenAlex ID: W2159511085