Hybrid approaches coupling sol–gel and plasma for the deposition of oxide-based nanocomposite thin films: a review

AbstractIn view of developing new materials with enhanced properties, such as nanocomposite (NC) thin films, special interest has been given in optimizing the deposition processes themselves. The latter, if well selected, could give the freedom to control the NCs synthesis and final properties. Attempting to overcome severe challenges observed when creating NC or oxide-based NC film, hybrid approaches combining injection of colloidal solutions and plasma processes have been proposed. This review focuses on oxide-based NCs, using as an example the TiO2 NPs and SiO2 matrix as NCs, while investigating their optical and dielectric properties. Additionally, this review presents the state-of-the-art in processes for the preparation of the NCs. The major categories of hybrid approaches coupling sol–gel and plasma processes are given. Finally, a comparative study among the published works is provided, aiming in highlighting the impact that each approach has on the physical and chemical characteristics of the produced NCs.

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Photocrosslinking and photopatterning of magneto-optical nanocomposite sol–gel thin film under deep-UV irradiation

Scientific Reports ◽

10.1038/s41598-021-84376-6 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 11 (1) ◽

Author(s):

C. Bidaud ◽

D. Berling ◽

D. Jamon ◽

E. Gamet ◽

S. Neveu ◽

...

Keyword(s):

Uv Irradiation ◽

Cobalt Ferrite ◽

Sol Gel ◽

Optical Devices ◽

High Concentration ◽

Nanocomposite Thin Films ◽

Deep Uv ◽

High Concentrations ◽

193 Nm ◽

The Impact

AbstractThis paper is aimed at investigating the process of photocrosslinking under Deep-UV irradiation of nanocomposite thin films doped with cobalt ferrite magnetic nanoparticles (MNPs). This material is composed of a hybrid sol–gel matrix in which MNP can be introduced with high concentrations up to 20 vol%. Deep-UV (193 nm) is not only interesting for high-resolution patterning but we also show an efficient photopolymerization pathway even in the presence of high concentration of MNPs. In this study, we demonstrate that the photocrosslinking is based on the free radical polymerization of the methacrylate functions of the hybrid precursor. This process is initiated by Titanium-oxo clusters. The impact of the nanoparticles on the photopolymerization kinetic and photopatterning is investigated. We finally show that the photosensitive nanocomposite is suitable to obtain micropatterns with sub-micron resolution, with a simple and versatile process, which opens many opportunities for fabrication of miniaturized magneto-optical devices for photonic applications.

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Electrical and Magnetic Properties of Multiferroic $(1\hbox{-}{\rm x})\ {\hbox{BiFeO}}_{3}\hbox{-}{\rm x}\ {\hbox{CoFe}}_{2}{\hbox{O}}_{4}$ Nanocomposite Thin Films Derived by Sol-gel Process

IEEE Transactions on Magnetics ◽

10.1109/tmag.2013.2278714 ◽

2014 ◽

Vol 50 (1) ◽

pp. 1-4 ◽

Cited By ~ 7

Author(s):

Mintu Tyagi ◽

Mukesh Kumari ◽

Ratnamala Chatterjee ◽

An-Cheng Sun ◽

Puneet Sharma

Keyword(s):

Thin Films ◽

Magnetic Properties ◽

Sol Gel ◽

Electrical And Magnetic Properties ◽

Sol Gel Process ◽

Nanocomposite Thin Films

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Effect of Dip-Coating Cycle on Some Physical Properties of Cu2NiSnS4 Thin Films for Photovoltaic Applications

10.21203/rs.3.rs-194196/v1 ◽

2021 ◽

Author(s):

Ahmed ZITI ◽

Bouchaib HARTITI ◽

Amine BELAFHAILI ◽

Hicham LABRIM ◽

Salah FADILI ◽

...

Keyword(s):

Thin Films ◽

Electron Microscope ◽

Scanning Electron Microscope ◽

Sol Gel ◽

Dip Coating ◽

Visible Spectroscopy ◽

X Ray ◽

Uv Visible ◽

The Impact ◽

Scanning Electron

Abstract Quaternary semiconductor Cu2NiSnS4 thin film was made by the sol-gel method associated to dip-coating technique on ordinary glass substrates. In this paper, we have studied the impact of dip-coating cycle at different cycles: 4, 5 and 6 on the structural, compositional, morphological, optical and electrical characteristics. CNTS thin films have been analyzed by various characterization techniques including: X-ray diffractometer (XRD), Raman measurements, scanning electron microscope (SEM), energy dispersive X-ray spectroscope (EDS), UV-visible spectroscopy and four-point probe method. XRD spectra demonstrated the formation of cubic Cu2NiSnS4 with privileged orientation at (111) plane. Crystallite size of cubic CNTS thin films increase with from 6.30 to 9.52 with dip-coating cycle augmented. Raman scattering confirmed the existence of CNTS thin films by Raman vibrational mode positioned at 332 cm− 1. EDS investigations showed near-stoichiometry of CNTS sample deposited at 5 cycles. Scanning electron microscope showed uniform surface morphologies without any crack. UV-visible spectroscopy indicated that the optical absorption values are larger than 104 cm− 1, Estimated band gap energy of CNTS absorber layers decrease from 1.64 to 1.5 eV with dip-coating cycle increased. The electrical conductivity of CNTS thin films increase from 0.19 to 4.16 (Ω cm)-1. These characteristics are suitable for solar cells applications.

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Sol–gel cobalt oxide–silica nanocomposite thin films for gas sensing applications

Thin Solid Films ◽

10.1016/j.tsf.2007.07.197 ◽

2008 ◽

Vol 516 (7) ◽

pp. 1499-1502 ◽

Cited By ~ 16

Author(s):

V. Musat ◽

E. Fortunato ◽

A.M. Botelho do Rego ◽

R. Monteiro

Keyword(s):

Thin Films ◽

Cobalt Oxide ◽

Gas Sensing ◽

Sol Gel ◽

Sensing Applications ◽

Nanocomposite Thin Films ◽

Silica Nanocomposite

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Copper-alumina materials made by infiltration in boehmite

Journal of Materials Research ◽

10.1557/jmr.1995.2271 ◽

1995 ◽

Vol 10 (9) ◽

pp. 2271-2276 ◽

Cited By ~ 1

Author(s):

V. Pierre ◽

D. Pierre ◽

A.C. Pierre

Keyword(s):

Thin Films ◽

Heat Treatment ◽

Phase Transformation ◽

Sandwich Structures ◽

Sol Gel ◽

Copper Acetate ◽

New Materials ◽

Heat Treated ◽

Direct Infiltration

New materials were made by infiltration of sol-gel boehmite thin films with copper acetate. The structure and phase transformation of these materials during heat treatment were studied. It was found that infiltration in the boehmite state did not end up in the same material as direct infiltration in the θ-alumina derived from boehmite, even after both types of materials were heat-treated at 900 °C. Infiltration in boehmite makes it possible to synthesize sandwich structures comprised of alternate layers of CuO and of γ-alumina.

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Sol-gel synthesis of xTiO2(100−x)SiO2 nanocomposite thin films: Structure, optical and antireflection properties

Thin Solid Films ◽

10.1016/j.tsf.2014.05.068 ◽

2014 ◽

Vol 564 ◽

pp. 170-178 ◽

Cited By ~ 16

Author(s):

S. Kermadi ◽

N. Agoudjil ◽

S. Sali ◽

M. Boumaour ◽

S. Bourgeois ◽

...

Keyword(s):

Thin Films ◽

Sol Gel ◽

Nanocomposite Thin Films ◽

Sol Gel Synthesis

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Magnetic nanocomposite thin films of NiFe2O4/SiO2 prepared by sol–gel process

Applied Surface Science ◽

10.1016/s0169-4332(03)00304-0 ◽

2003 ◽

Vol 214 (1-4) ◽

pp. 143-150 ◽

Cited By ~ 37

Author(s):

Nelcy D.S. Mohallem ◽

Luciana M. Seara

Keyword(s):

Thin Films ◽

Sol Gel ◽

Magnetic Nanocomposite ◽

Sol Gel Process ◽

Nanocomposite Thin Films

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Orientation-dependent multiferroic properties in Pb(Zr0.52Ti0.48)O3–CoFe2O4 nanocomposite thin films derived by a sol-gel processing

Journal of Applied Physics ◽

10.1063/1.2838482 ◽

2008 ◽

Vol 103 (3) ◽

pp. 034103 ◽

Cited By ~ 46

Author(s):

Hong-cai He ◽

Jing Ma ◽

Jing Wang ◽

Ce-Wen Nan

Keyword(s):

Thin Films ◽

Sol Gel ◽

Multiferroic Properties ◽

Nanocomposite Thin Films ◽

Gel Processing

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Band-Gap Engineering Based on Ti@ZnO Nanocolloids: Tunable Optical Properties

Key Engineering Materials ◽

10.4028/www.scientific.net/kem.617.161 ◽

2014 ◽

Vol 617 ◽

pp. 161-165

Author(s):

Chrystelle Neaime ◽

Fabien Grasset ◽

Tangi Aubert

Keyword(s):

Thin Films ◽

Band Gap ◽

Uv Light ◽

Sol Gel ◽

Wide Band ◽

Colloidal Solutions ◽

Light Emitters ◽

Wide Range ◽

High Concentrations ◽

Acoustic Wave Devices

One of the largest application areas of sol-gel chemistry is thin-film preparation. Using this approach, we started to synthesize M@ZnO colloidal solutions for the preparation of functional thin films. ZnO is a wide band-gap (3.37 eV) semiconductor with large exciton binding energy. In the bulk or in nanosized form, it could be used in a wide range of applications such as UV light emitters, spin functional devices, gas sensors, transparent electronics or surface acoustic wave devices. Since recently, the preparation of innovative functional M@ZnO materials by doping or functionalizing nanocolloids constitutes a new challenge. Using high concentrations of the different Ti@ZnO nanocolloids, we were able to prepare various functional colloidal solutions with tunable emission and thin films, such as red-luminescent Eu3+@ZnTiO3 or versatile ZnTiON colored nanomaterials.

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Transparent and conductive polysiloxanes/PEDOT:PSS nanocomposite thin films with a “water-impermeable” property to significantly enhance stability of organic–inorganic hybrid solar cells

RSC Advances ◽

10.1039/c4ra14079f ◽

2015 ◽

Vol 5 (13) ◽

pp. 9650-9657 ◽

Cited By ~ 11

Author(s):

Heming Wang ◽

Vikas Kumar

Keyword(s):

Thin Films ◽

Solar Cells ◽

Sol Gel ◽

Scratch Resistance ◽

Hybrid Solar Cells ◽

Inorganic Hybrid ◽

High Transparency ◽

Nanocomposite Thin Films

Novel sol–gel-derived polysiloxanes/PEDOT:PSS nanocomposite thin films were developed with high transparency, conductivity, and superior water- and scratch-resistance.

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