title: Unprecedented coloration of rutile titanium dioxide nanocrystalline thin films.
abstract: In this communication, TiO2 nanocrystalline thin films synthesized by a room temperature (27 degrees C) chemical dip process. To our knowledge, this is first report of the preparation of nanoscale rutile TiO2 particles from common inorganic salt at such low temperature. Interestingly, unprecedented dynamic color change accompanies with titanium dioxide grain size, which can be seen with the naked eye that generated curiosity in our mind to check UV-vis absorption, where significant changes were observed. The room temperature synthesized thin films of rutile titanium dioxide make it a potential candidate for high-compatibility material, which can be used in artificial heart valves.
authors.affiliation: Hanyang University, Department of Chemistry, Sungdong-Ku, Haengdang dong 17, Seoul 133791, Republic of Korea. rsmane_2000@yahoo.com
authors.forename: Rajaram S
authors.initials: RS
authors.lastname: Mane
authors.forename: Oh-Shim
authors.initials: OS
authors.lastname: Joo
authors.forename: Won Joo
authors.initials: WJ
authors.lastname: Lee
authors.forename: Sung-Hwan
authors.initials: SH
authors.lastname: Han