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Formation of the hollow nanopillar arrays through the laser-induced transformation of TiO₂ nanotubes.

ABSTRACT: In the following article, we present a simple, two-step method of creating spaced, hollow nanopillars, from the titania nanotube arrays via pulsed laser-treatment. Due to the high ordering of the structure, the prepared material exhibits photonic properties, which has been shown to increase the overall photoefficiency. The optical and morphological changes in the titania nanotubes after pulsed laser-treatment with 532, 355, and 266 nm wavelengths in the 10-50 mJ/cm² fluence range are studied. The investigation reveals, that by using appropriate wavelength and energy, the number of surface defects, geometrical features, or both can be tailored.

SUBMITTER: Wawrzyniak J

PROVIDER: S-EPMC7677399 | biostudies-literature | 2020 Nov

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Formation of the hollow nanopillar arrays through the laser-induced transformation of TiO2 nanotubes.

Wawrzyniak Jakub J Karczewski Jakub J Kupracz Piotr P Grochowska Katarzyna K Coy Emerson E Mazikowski Adam A Ryl Jacek J Siuzdak Katarzyna K

Scientific reports 20201119 1

In the following article, we present a simple, two-step method of creating spaced, hollow nanopillars, from the titania nanotube arrays via pulsed laser-treatment. Due to the high ordering of the structure, the prepared material exhibits photonic properties, which has been shown to increase the overall photoefficiency. The optical and morphological changes in the titania nanotubes after pulsed laser-treatment with 532, 355, and 266 nm wavelengths in the 10-50 mJ/cm2 fluence range are ...[more]

PMID: 33214670

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