Synthesis, modification, and photo/photoelectrocatalytic degradation applications of TiO2 nanotube arrays: a review

Abstract

Titanium dioxide nanotube arrays (TiO

TiO2 Nanotubes on Ti Dental Implant. Part 1: Formation and Aging in Hank’s Solution

“…Titania (TiO 2 ) nanostructures, such as nanowires, nanofibers, nanorods, nanoribbons, nanoplates and nanotubes, are widely studied materials due to their unique properties in optics, electronics, photochemistry and biology finding applications in photovoltaic cells, photocatalysis, and sensors [1][2][3][4][5]. Additionally, materials with well-ordered nanostructure are of considerable interest for application in molecular filtration, drug delivery and tissue engineering [6][7][8].…”

Recent advances on smart TiO₂ nanotube platforms for sustainable drug delivery applications

“…[19][20][21][22][23][24][25][26][27][28][29][30][31] In order to improve the technology of TNT fabrication, various electrochemical protocols were addressed to support it, which involve aqueous and organic electrolytes with different chemical compositions and electrochemical conditions. The electrochemical anodization process is carried out usually in electrolytes containing some fluoride ions to fabricate TNT layers.…”

“…[13][14][15][16][17][18][19][20][21] TNT arrays formed on Ti surface by a facile electrochemical anodizing process are recognized as a desirable candidate to promote clinical therapeutic effect of medical implants. [22][23][24][25] This paper aimed at reviewing TNTs used as carriers for controlled drug release and compiling the most recent advances on TNT-based drug-releasing implants for localized and smart drug delivery applications. Various methods designed to control sustained drug release from TNT implants are discussed, which include controlling TNT morphologies and chemical modification.…”

TiO₂ nanotube platforms for smart drug delivery: a review

“…30,31 Some researchers have explored the optimization in anodization parameters to achieve a high degree of self-ordering in the grown TNTs. [32][33][34][35][36][37][38][39][40][41] TNT arrays with controllable nanotube diameters and hexagonal arrangement fabricated by electrochemical anodization based on Ti surface with highly ordered nanotube structures are schematically shown in Figure 1. 34,42,43 TNT fabrication is a unique electrochemical process termed self-assembling anodization, 44 which is based on inexpensive materials and equipment.…”