Synthesis and Electrochemical Characterization of Titanium Carbide (TiC) Nanowires

Titanium Carbide (TiC) is a material which has recently been used in a variety of applications as a bulk material, such as hard coatings for drill bits, heat shields, and in catalysis. It also shows promise at the nanoscale and has many favorable properties which may make it useful in electrochemical energy storage systems. Here we will report on our efforts in synthesis of TiC nanowires using a cost-effective route. Results of structural characterization using electron microscopy and X-ray diffraction (XRD) will be presented. Electrical measurements performed in order to understand the nature of electrical conductivity in assemblies of such nanostructures will be presented and discussed. A detail electrochemical characterization through cyclic voltammetry, charge discharge and electrochemical impedance spectroscopy of assembled sheets of TiC nanowires will be presented and the possibility of developing these materials for super capacitor electrodes will be discussed.