Tailoring the Morphology and Electrochemical Behavior of TiO 2 Powders via Surfactant-Assisted Synthesis by a Modified Pechini Route

Key Points

• This research aims to explore how surfactants can modify the structure and electrochemical properties of TiO2 powders.
• Utilized a modified Pechini route for TiO2 powder synthesis
• Investigation of various surfactants to alter morphology
• Evaluation of electrochemical performance through testing
• Surfactant-assisted synthesis led to a significant enhancement in electrochemical performance.
• Modified TiO2 exhibited improved morphology with enhanced surface area.
• Specific electrochemical behaviors showed a positive correlation with surfactant types used.