Recent Advances in Preparation, Modification, and Application of Free-Standing and Flow-Through Anodic TiO<sub>2</sub> Nanotube Membranes
Free-standing and flow-through anodic TiO<sub>2</sub> nanotube (TNT) membranes are gaining attention due to their unique synergy of properties and morphology, making them valuable in diverse research areas such as (photo)catalysis, energy conversion, environmental purification, sensors,...
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| description | Free-standing and flow-through anodic TiO<sub>2</sub> nanotube (TNT) membranes are gaining attention due to their unique synergy of properties and morphology, making them valuable in diverse research areas such as (photo)catalysis, energy conversion, environmental purification, sensors, and the biomedical field. The well-organized TiO<sub>2</sub> nanotubes can be efficiently and cost-effectively produced through anodizing, while further utility of this material can be achieved by creating detached and flow-through membranes. This article reviews the latest advancements in the preparation, modification, and application of free-standing and flow-through anodic TiO<sub>2</sub> nanotubes. It offers a comprehensive discussion of the factors influencing the morphology of the oxide and the potential mechanisms behind the electrochemical formation of TiO<sub>2</sub> nanotubes. It examines methods for detachment and opening the bottom ends to prepare free-standing and flow-through TNT membranes and posttreatment strategies tailored to different applications. The article also provides an overview of recent applications of these materials in various fields, including hydrogen production, fuel and solar cells, batteries, pollutant diffusion and degradation, biomedical applications, micromotors, and electrochromic devices. |
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| spelling | doaj-art-2bd32127f82441b8bb604dea3f76949b2025-08-20T02:38:42ZengMDPI AGMolecules1420-30492024-11-012923563810.3390/molecules29235638Recent Advances in Preparation, Modification, and Application of Free-Standing and Flow-Through Anodic TiO<sub>2</sub> Nanotube MembranesEwelina Szaniawska-Białas0Anna Brudzisz1Amara Nasir2Ewa Wierzbicka3Department of Functional Materials and Hydrogen Technology, Faculty of Advanced Technologies and Chemistry, Military University of Technology, 2 Kaliskiego Street, 00908 Warsaw, PolandDepartment of Functional Materials and Hydrogen Technology, Faculty of Advanced Technologies and Chemistry, Military University of Technology, 2 Kaliskiego Street, 00908 Warsaw, PolandDepartment of Physics, The University of Lahore, Lahore 53700, PakistanDepartment of Functional Materials and Hydrogen Technology, Faculty of Advanced Technologies and Chemistry, Military University of Technology, 2 Kaliskiego Street, 00908 Warsaw, PolandFree-standing and flow-through anodic TiO<sub>2</sub> nanotube (TNT) membranes are gaining attention due to their unique synergy of properties and morphology, making them valuable in diverse research areas such as (photo)catalysis, energy conversion, environmental purification, sensors, and the biomedical field. The well-organized TiO<sub>2</sub> nanotubes can be efficiently and cost-effectively produced through anodizing, while further utility of this material can be achieved by creating detached and flow-through membranes. This article reviews the latest advancements in the preparation, modification, and application of free-standing and flow-through anodic TiO<sub>2</sub> nanotubes. It offers a comprehensive discussion of the factors influencing the morphology of the oxide and the potential mechanisms behind the electrochemical formation of TiO<sub>2</sub> nanotubes. It examines methods for detachment and opening the bottom ends to prepare free-standing and flow-through TNT membranes and posttreatment strategies tailored to different applications. The article also provides an overview of recent applications of these materials in various fields, including hydrogen production, fuel and solar cells, batteries, pollutant diffusion and degradation, biomedical applications, micromotors, and electrochromic devices.https://www.mdpi.com/1420-3049/29/23/5638anodizingtitania nanotubes membranesdetachmenthydrogen evolutionLi-S batteries |
| spellingShingle | Ewelina Szaniawska-Białas Anna Brudzisz Amara Nasir Ewa Wierzbicka Recent Advances in Preparation, Modification, and Application of Free-Standing and Flow-Through Anodic TiO<sub>2</sub> Nanotube Membranes Molecules anodizing titania nanotubes membranes detachment hydrogen evolution Li-S batteries |
| title | Recent Advances in Preparation, Modification, and Application of Free-Standing and Flow-Through Anodic TiO<sub>2</sub> Nanotube Membranes |
| title_full | Recent Advances in Preparation, Modification, and Application of Free-Standing and Flow-Through Anodic TiO<sub>2</sub> Nanotube Membranes |
| title_fullStr | Recent Advances in Preparation, Modification, and Application of Free-Standing and Flow-Through Anodic TiO<sub>2</sub> Nanotube Membranes |
| title_full_unstemmed | Recent Advances in Preparation, Modification, and Application of Free-Standing and Flow-Through Anodic TiO<sub>2</sub> Nanotube Membranes |
| title_short | Recent Advances in Preparation, Modification, and Application of Free-Standing and Flow-Through Anodic TiO<sub>2</sub> Nanotube Membranes |
| title_sort | recent advances in preparation modification and application of free standing and flow through anodic tio sub 2 sub nanotube membranes |
| topic | anodizing titania nanotubes membranes detachment hydrogen evolution Li-S batteries |
| url | https://www.mdpi.com/1420-3049/29/23/5638 |
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