Direct preparation of anatase TiO₂ nanotubes in porous alumina membranes

Abstract

Monodisperse hollow nanocylinders consisting of crystalline titania particles have been directly prepared in a porous alumina membrane by a deposition technique using an aqueous solution system of titanium tetrafluoride.

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