Growth of 1-D TiO₂ Nanowires on Ti and Ti Alloys by Oxidation

Figure 4

SEM images of (a) Ti64 heat treated at 800°C showing a mixture of nanowires and faceted crystals and (b) β-Ti (5-5-5) heat treated at 900°C showing faceted equiaxed crystals only.

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