the action of electroplating a metal with an ornamental or protecting layer of oxide
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The organization into two size-scales takes place during the first hour of the anodizationprocess.
Xinjian Feng, Jan M. Macak, Patrik Schmuki 2007, 'Flexible self-organization of two size-scales oxide nanotubes on Ti45Nb alloy', Electrochemistry Communicationshttp://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S1388248107002913. Retrieved from DOAJ CC BY 4.0 (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0/legalcode)
This explains the different micro-nano morphologies observed during the anodization process.
Yuehua Cui, Adam T. Paxson, Xianghua Zhang, Qiang Tu, Kripa K. Varanasi 2019, 'Study of the relationship between the crystal structure and micro-nano morphologyof anodized stainless steels', Electrochemistry Communicationshttp://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S1388248119300578. Retrieved from DOAJ CC BY 4.0 (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0/legalcode)
However, anodization process often leads to a decrease of the fatigue resistance of the alloys.
Malek Benaissa, Mabru Catherine, Chaussumier Michel 2018, 'Study and modelling of anodized 2618 aluminum behavior subjected to multiaxial fatigue',MATEC Web of Conferenceshttps://doi.org/10.1051/matecconf/201816516010. Retrieved from DOAJ CC BY 4.0 (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0/legalcode)
Humidity sensors are fabricated based on nanoporous alumina, using hard anodization technique.
M Zarei, M Almasi Kashi, A Ramazani, Gh Torkashvand 2010, 'Room temperature humidity sensing using nanoporous alumina template fabricated basedon hard anodization technique', Iranian Journal of Physics Researchhttp://ijpr.iut.ac.ir/browse.php?a_code=A-10-1-483&slc_lang=en&sid=1. Retrieved from DOAJ CC BY 4.0 (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0/legalcode)
The electrochemical anodization revealed a nanoporous morphology.
Ferrer Giménez, C., Rayón Encinas, E. 2009, 'Cerámicas nanoestructuradas de óxido anódico de aluminio. Diseño de célula electroquímica,cinética de crecimiento y caracterización', Boletín de la Sociedad Española de Cerámica y Vidriohttp://ceramicayvidrio.revistas.csic.es/index.php/ceramicayvidrio/article/view/50/49. Retrieved from DOAJ CC BY 4.0 (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0/legalcode)
Besides, the current-time transients show an abnormal upward trend compared with transients for ordinary anodization.
Siwei Zhao, Lizhen Wu, Chen Li, Chengyuan Li, Mengshi Yu, Huimin Cui, Xufei Zhu 2018, 'Fabrication and growth model for conical alumina nanopores – Evidence against field-assisteddissolution theory', Electrochemistry Communicationshttp://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S1388248118301346. Retrieved from DOAJ CC BY 4.0 (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0/legalcode)
The mechanism of nanopore initiation during anodization remains unclear.
Siwei Zhao, Lizhen Wu, Chen Li, Chengyuan Li, Mengshi Yu, Huimin Cui, Xufei Zhu 2018, 'Fabrication and growth model for conical alumina nanopores – Evidence against field-assisteddissolution theory', Electrochemistry Communicationshttp://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S1388248118301346. Retrieved from DOAJ CC BY 4.0 (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0/legalcode)
Their amplitude, shape and spectral character changed with anodization voltage.
M. Warczak, A. Sadkowski 2009, 'Oscillatory regime of titanium anodization under voltage control', Electrochemistry Communicationshttp://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S1388248109003270. Retrieved from DOAJ CC BY 4.0 (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0/legalcode)
The influence of surface topography and electrolyte composition on the anodization of titanium was investigated.
Mu Fan, Fabio La Mantia 2013, 'Effect of surface topography on the anodization of titanium', Electrochemistry Communicationshttp://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S1388248113003913. Retrieved from DOAJ CC BY 4.0 (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0/legalcode)