250 µm long anodic TiO₂ nanotubes with hexagonal self‐ordering

Abstract

Abstract In this work we show that the growth of more than 250 µm thick self‐organized TiO 2 nanotube layers is possible, using an electrochemical approach in organic electrolytes. The tubes can grow as a hexagonal close packed pore array. Crucial parameters that decide on the dimensions are the fluoride ion concentration, the voltage and the anodization time. Self‐organized tube formation is restricted to a critical parameter range. Highest aspect ratio tubes can be achieved under a set of very optimized conditions. (© 2007 WILEY‐VCH Verlag GmbH & Co. KGaA, Weinheim) magnified image