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Study of 1D Titanate‐Based Materials –New Modification of the Synthesis Procedure and Surface Properties‐Recent Applications
Author(s) -
Ameur Nawal,
Bachir Redouane
Publication year - 2020
Publication title -
chemistryselect
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.437
H-Index - 34
ISSN - 2365-6549
DOI - 10.1002/slct.201904539
Subject(s) - materials science , photocatalysis , nanotechnology , surface modification , hydrothermal synthesis , hydrothermal circulation , titanate , catalysis , annealing (glass) , chemical engineering , chemistry , metallurgy , organic chemistry , ceramic , engineering
This paper represents a general study of titanate nanotubes (TiNTs) which are among the most important materials in the field of catalysis. This research work covers more than 100 publications about the formulation, characterisation and most recent applications of TiNTs. TiNTs can be prepared by different methods, namely the anodic deposition, sol‐gel template synthesis and alkaline hydrothermal treatment. The present study focuses on the preparation of this tubular structure by alkaline treatment, using the latest and most recent processes that have been introduced in this method (stirring, acid nature, annealing temperature, etc). The surface properties, such as the point of zero charge (P.Z.C), acid‐base nature and light absorption, of TiNTs are also evoked. In the end, some recent and important TiNTs applications in the field of renewable energies are reported (H 2 production and methanation). In addition, NO reduction, CO oxidation, photocatalysis and organic synthesis are also mentioned. Therefore, it may be said that this paper is a structured study about TiNTs for the purpose of making the reader aware of their importance, understand their synthesis, and know their scope of applications. To conclude, the most important data, acquired through various characterization techniques, are provided.