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    Titanium dioxide (TiO2) nanocrystals were synthesized in aqueous solutions. Controlling supersaturation produced one-dimensional spindle-shaped TiO2 with enhanced crystallinity and surface area.

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    • Titanium dioxide (TiO2) is a versatile material with applications in catalysis, energy, and environmental remediation.
    • Controlling the morphology and crystallinity of TiO2 nanocrystals is crucial for optimizing their performance.
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  • Characterization using X-ray diffraction, Raman spectroscopy, FT-IR, and BET surface area analysis.

    • Main Results:

    • Anatase TiO2 nanocrystals (10 nm) were formed, aggregating into larger particles (100-500 nm).
    • Lowering supersaturation yielded one-dimensional spindle-shaped TiO2 (30 nm width, 100 nm length) with higher crystallinity.
    • Spindle-shaped nanocrystals exhibited a higher BET surface area (88 m2/g) compared to non-shaped ones (68 m2/g).
    • Anisotropic growth along the c-axis was responsible for the one-dimensional structure.

    Conclusions:

    • Aqueous synthesis provides a viable method for producing TiO2 nanocrystals.
    • Supersaturation is a key parameter for controlling TiO2 morphology, crystallinity, and surface area.
    • The developed method enables the synthesis of high-performance, one-dimensional spindle-shaped TiO2.