Advanced Materials, Vol.23, No.33, 3838-3838, 2011
In-Plane Mechanical Response of TiO2 Nanotube Arrays - Intrinsic Properties and Impact of Adsorbates for Sensor Applications
In-plane mechanical response of TiO2 nanotube arrays is intrinsically characterized by very low elastic moduli and significant damping, while both are strongly affected by presence of adsorbates. These findings suggest the use of TiO2 nanotube arrays as novel types of sensors, actuators as well as highly stretchable coatings in biomedical applications.