Lattice Strain Directed Synthesis of Anatase TiO₂ Single-Crystal Microplatelet Arrays on α-MoO₃ (010) Template

A versatile synthetic process for anatase TiO₂ microplatelet arrays has been investigated by utilizing lattice mismatches between the overlayer and the template ((010) surface of α-MoO₃). Several controlling parameters, such as organic modifiers and reactant concentrations, have also been identified for the synthesis of oriented anatase TiO₂ microplatelets and nanowires. The method developed in this work should be applicable to other oxide systems via investigating the interplay between structural resemblance and lattice mismatch.