Ajayan, Pulickel M2017-07-312017-07-312016-122016-07-19December 2Zhou, Zhou. "Development and Characterization of Titanium Compound Nanostructures." (2016) Master’s Thesis, Rice University. <a href="https://hdl.handle.net/1911/95577">https://hdl.handle.net/1911/95577</a>.https://hdl.handle.net/1911/95577The development and characterization of titanium compound nanostructures have been achieved, for potential applications in energy industry. Oil and gas, one of the traditional industry fields, observes accumulating demands on active implementations of nanotechnology, for the numerous advantages that nanomaterials can introduce to both product performances and field operations. By using chemical vapor deposition and liquid exfoliation, various titanium compound nanostructures have been synthesized through this project. Attractively, these two material fabrication methods have been recognized to be industrial friendly in terms of cost efficiency and productivity. The development of nanostructures, aiming at oil and gas field applications, presents novel solutions for existing issues, such as low durability of drilling tools, high friction in mechanical operations and ineffective heat dissipation. Titanium compound nanostructures, including titanium borides, nitrides and sulfides are therefore investigated for such applications as protective coating, lubrication and thermal management.application/pdfengCopyright is held by the author, unless otherwise indicated. Permission to reuse, publish, or reproduce the work beyond the bounds of fair use or other exemptions to copyright law must be obtained from the copyright holder.titanium compoundsboridesnitridesnanostructuresnano-engineering3D nanomaterialsnanomaterial developmentcharacterizationsThesis2017-07-31