Method for synthesis of titanium dioxide nanotubes using ionic liquids
US8585886B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Mar 21, 2012 |
| Grant date | Nov 19, 2013 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Mar 21, 2032 |
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- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10T428/2982
- WIPO fieldSurface technology, coating
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
The invention is directed to a method for producing titanium dioxide nanotubes, the method comprising anodizing titanium metal in contact with an electrolytic medium containing an ionic liquid. The invention is also directed to the resulting titanium dioxide nanotubes, as well as devices incorporating the nanotubes, such as photovoltaic devices, hydrogen generation devices, and hydrogen detection devices.
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