Application of ultrasonic wave to clean the surface of the TiO2nanotubes prepared by the electrochemical anodization

Hao Xu; Qian Zhang; Chunli Zheng; Wei Yan; Wei Chu

doi:10.1016/j.apsusc.2011.04.135

Application of ultrasonic wave to clean the surface of the TiO₂nanotubes prepared by the electrochemical anodization

Hao Xu, Qian Zhang, Chunli Zheng, Wei Yan, Wei Chu

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Abstract

In this study, the TiO2nanotubes were fabricated by electrochemical anodization in a NH4F/Na2SO4/PEG400/H2O electrolyte system. Ultrasonic wave (80 W, 40 kHz) was used to clean the surface of TiO2nanotube arrays in the medium of water after the completion of the anodization. Surface morphology (FESEM) and X-ray diffraction spectrum of the nanotubes treated by sonication at 0 min, 9 min, 40 min and 60 min were compared. The experimental results showed that the precipitate on the surface of the nanotube arrays could be removed by the ultrasonic wave. The treating time had an influence on the precipitate removal and 9 min (corresponding to 12 Wh) is the suitable time for surface cleaning of the TiO2nanotubes on this experimental condition.

Original language	English
Pages (from-to)	8478-8480
Number of pages	3
Journal	Applied Surface Science
Volume	257
Issue number	20
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1016/j.apsusc.2011.04.135
Publication status	Published - 1 Aug 2011

Keywords

Electrochemical anodization
Microstructure
Surfaces
TiO nanotubes 2
Ultrasonic wave

ASJC Scopus subject areas

Surfaces, Coatings and Films

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