Space-controllable TiO2@IrO2 core-shell nanotube array as a bio-interface electrode

This study develops a wet chemical approach to fabricate space-controllable TiO2@IrO2 core@shell nanotube arrays. The process begins with the space-controlling anodization of the TiO2 nanotube array, followed by a chemical bath deposition of IrO2. IrO2 uniformly covers the nanotubular TiO2 with a thickness range of 8- 15 nm. Charge storage capacity (CSC) and electrochemical impedance spectroscopy (EIS) are performed to evaluate the TiO2@IrO2 core-shell nanotube array as an electrode for neural activity application. Electron microscopy images confirm the formation of uniform IrO2 films on both inner and outer nanotube surfaces. An X-ray diffraction pattern shows a good crystallinity of the TiO2@IrO2 core-shell nanotube array. The TiO2@IrO2 core-shell nanotube array presents a large charge storage capacity of 42.84 mC/cm(2) attributed to the high-aspect-ratio tubular nanostructure with a conformal IrO2 deposition. Additionally, the TiO2@IrO2 core-shell nanotube array exhibits stability, durability, and good biocompatibility.

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This study develops a wet chemical approach to fabricate space-controllable TiO2@IrO2 core@shell nanotube arrays. The nanotube arrays exhibit large charge storage capacity, good crystallinity, and stability, making them suitable for neural activity applications.