Zirconium oxide nanotubes synthesized via direct electrochemical anodization

Woo Jin Lee, William H. Smyrl

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Abstract

Extended and oriented nanostructures are desirable for many applications, but direct fabrication of complex nanostructures with well-aligned morphology, orientation, and surface architectures remains a significant challenge. Here, we report successful robust fabrication of zirconium oxide (ZrO2) nanotubes by a one-step, templateless anodizing process. The nanotubes formed perpendicular to the Zr substrate have an open ended array of continuous, well-aligned conformation with ca. 10 nm hole size. The ZrO2 nanotubes with a uniform diameter have great potential for chemical sensing, catalysis, optical emission, and nanoelectrode assembly for batteries and electrochemistry.

Original languageEnglish (US)
Pages (from-to)B7-B9
JournalElectrochemical and Solid-State Letters
Volume8
Issue number3
DOIs
StatePublished - 2005

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