Fabrication of hierarchically structured rutile TiO2 nanorods on mica particles and their superhydrophilic coating without UV irridiation

- Rutile TiO2 nanorods coated mica particles were prepared at 70 °C.
- The nanorod crystals grew along the [1 0 1] direction.
- The particles can be used to construct superhydrophilic surfaces without UV light.
- The wetting property is very stable for half a year.