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Tunable structural coloration of ultrathin zirconia nanotubes film

Authors: Xi-Di Sun, Hui-Wen Yu, Cheng-Yan Zhao, Jing Zhang, Yi Shi, Li-Jia Pan

Published in: Rare Metals | Issue 10/2023

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Zirconium (Zr) is a rare metal widely used in aerospace and military applications. However, its single color does not meet the requirements of camouflage and aesthetics. Here, a series of ultrathin structural colorations of Zr by coating it with a one-step anodization procedure were realized. Tunable colors of ultrathin zirconia (ZrO₂) films can be obtained by adjusting the anodization time and can be tuned throughout the entire visible range. The structural color could endure 30,000 s of rinsing tests, 400 °C heat resistance tests, and over 480 h of intense ultraviolet irradiation. Zr/ZrO₂ films may have potential in color displays, camouflage, and anti-counterfeiting technology.

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Title: Tunable structural coloration of ultrathin zirconia nanotubes film
Authors: Xi-Di Sun
Hui-Wen Yu
Cheng-Yan Zhao
Jing Zhang
Yi Shi
Li-Jia Pan
Publication date: 10-08-2023
Publisher: Nonferrous Metals Society of China
Published in: Rare Metals / Issue 10/2023
Print ISSN: 1001-0521
Electronic ISSN: 1867-7185
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/s12598-023-02313-0

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