TiO2-WO3 composite nanotubes by alloy anodization: growth and enhanced electrochromic properties

J Am Chem Soc. 2008 Dec 3;130(48):16154-5. doi: 10.1021/ja807106y.

Abstract

The present work demonstrates that uniform and highly ordered arrays of TiO(2)-WO(3) nanotubes can be grown by anodization of Ti alloys in an ethylene glycol/fluoride based electrolyte under selected electrochemical conditions. These aligned mixed oxide nanotube structures are highly suitable for enhanced electrochromic reactions; in particular we show that already small amounts of WO(3) (such as 0.2 at%) present in the tube oxide drastically improve the electrochromic properties (contrast, onset potential, cycling stability) of nanotube layer based devices.

Publication types

  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't

MeSH terms

  • Alloys / chemistry*
  • Electrons*
  • Ions / chemistry
  • Microscopy, Electron, Scanning
  • Nanotubes / chemistry*
  • Nanotubes / ultrastructure
  • Oxides / chemistry*
  • Titanium / chemistry*
  • Tungsten / chemistry*

Substances

  • Alloys
  • Ions
  • Oxides
  • titanium dioxide
  • tungsten oxide
  • Titanium
  • Tungsten