Investigation on Structural, Optical and Morphological Properties of the SnSe Films with Function of Annealing Temperatures

2018 ◽  
Vol 24 (8) ◽  
pp. 5603-5607
Author(s):  
C. A. R. Maria Sahayaraj ◽  
A Mohan ◽  
R. Rathes Kannan ◽  
S Rajesh
Keyword(s):  
Morphological Properties ◽  
X Ray Diffraction ◽  
Orthorhombic Crystal ◽  
Sem Images ◽  
Orthorhombic Crystal Structure ◽  
Annealing Temperatures ◽  
Different Temperatures ◽  
Evaporation Technique ◽  
Crystalline Nature ◽  
The Impact

The work, studies on the impact of annealing on Tin Selenide thin films prepared by thermal evaporation technique. The films were annealed at different temperatures (150 °C–350 °C) inside the vacuum chamber under the pressure of 10−5 to 10−6 torr. The effects of annealing on the SnSe films were studied by various characterization techniques. The X-ray diffraction study reveals the as prepared SnSe films have orthorhombic crystal structure and annealing enhance the crystalline nature. The grain size is found to be 29 nm to 35 nm. The FE-SEM images observed that both uniform shaped grains of the annealing. The Selenium (Se) content has reduced after annealing due to re-evaporation of Se at higher annealing temperatures. The optical band gap values are found to be varying between 1.1 eV and 2.79 eV.

Comparison between Solid State Reaction and Coprecipitation Method of Titanium Oxide Addition on the YBa2Cu3Oδ Ceramics

2020 ◽  
Vol 1010 ◽  
pp. 187-193
Author(s):  
Ali Arlina ◽  
Nadiah Ameram ◽  
Nik Alnur Auli
Keyword(s):  
Solid State ◽  
Solid State Reaction ◽  
Single Phase ◽  
Precipitation Method ◽  
X Ray Diffraction ◽  
Orthorhombic Crystal ◽  
Sem Images ◽  
Orthorhombic Crystal Structure ◽  
Oxide Addition ◽  
Co Precipitation

In this work, comparison of TiO2 additions on the physical properties of YBa2Cu3Oδ superconductor system with nominal starting compositions at x= 0, 1, 2, and 5 wt.% was studied derived via solid state reaction and co-precipitation method. The samples were characterized by X-ray diffraction (XRD) and scanning electron microscopy (SEM). The result from XRD shown that all the samples were polycrystalline for solid state reaction, while single phase appear for co-precipitation methods. The intensity of the peak become higher with increasing amount of TiO2 addition indicating the presence of increased amount of the unreacted in the samples. The refine lattice parameters indicated that all the samples have an orthorhombic crystal structure without occurrence of orthorhombic-tetragonal phase transformation. Furthermore, from SEM images for solid state reaction and co-precipitation method showed that the grain size of the samples decreased with TiO2 increased. Small addition of TiO2 derived from co-precipitation method enhanced the YBCO microstructures.

scholarly journals Optimization of S:Sn precursor molar concentration on the physical properties of spray deposited single phase Sn2S3 thin films

2016 ◽  
Vol 34 (2) ◽  
pp. 393-398 ◽  
Author(s):  
J. Srivind ◽  
V.S. Nagarethinam ◽  
A.R. Balu
Keyword(s):  
Thin Films ◽  
Single Phase ◽  
Spray Pyrolysis Technique ◽  
Molar Concentration ◽  
Orthorhombic Crystal ◽  
Sem Images ◽  
Orthorhombic Crystal Structure ◽  
University Of Technology ◽  
Crystalline Nature ◽  
Starting Solutions

AbstractNanoneedle structured Sn2S3 thin films were prepared by spray pyrolysis technique from aqueous solutions of tin (II) chloride and thiourea, keeping the molar concentrations of S:Sn = 0.01:0.01, 0.02:0.02, 0.03:0.03 and 0.04:0.04 in the starting solutions. XRD studies reveal that all the films exhibit orthorhombic crystal structure with a preferential orientation along the [2 1 1] direction. The peak intensity of the (2 1 1) plane is found to be maximum for the film coated with 0.02:0.02 S:Sn molar concentration which confirms the improved crystalline nature of this film. SEM images depict that the film coated with S:Sn molar concentration 0.02:0.02 exhibit needle shaped grains. The optical band gap exhibits red shift from 2.12 eV to 2.02 eV with an increase in S:Sn precursor molar concentration. Electrical studies show that the films having S:Sn molar concentrations 0.01:0.01 and 0.02:0.02 exhibit minimum resistivity values of 0.238 and 0.359Ω ·cm, respectively.© Wroclaw University of Technology.

Influence of Source - Substrate Distance of Cu4SnS4 Thin Films Grown by Co-Evaporation

2013 ◽  
Vol 768 ◽  
pp. 103-108 ◽  
Author(s):  
Vummadi Prapulla Geetha Vani ◽  
Minnam Reddy Vasudeva Reddy ◽  
K. T. Ramakrishna Reddy
Keyword(s):  
Thin Films ◽  
Optical Transmittance ◽  
Sem Analysis ◽  
X Ray Diffraction ◽  
Energy Band Gap ◽  
Orthorhombic Crystal ◽  
Orthorhombic Crystal Structure ◽  
Glass Substrates ◽  
Substrate Distance ◽  
Evaporation Technique

Copper tin sulphide (Cu4SnS4) thin films were prepared on glass substrates by the thermal co-evaporation technique by varying the source - substrate distance (SSD) in the range, 10 25 cm at a constant substrate temperature of 400°C. The influence of SSD on the chemical as well as physical properties of as-grown Cu4SnS4films was investigated. The EDS analysis revealed that the evaporated films are stoichiometric at a SSD of 20 cm. X-ray diffraction analysis confirmed the presence of Cu4SnS4phase in the layers following the orthorhombic crystal structure. The films showed a strong (311) peak as the preferred orientation. The evaluated crystallite size of the films decreased with the increase of SSD. From the SEM analysis, it was observed that needle like grains were distributed on the surface of the substrate and its size decreased with increasing SSD. The energy band gap was estimated using the optical transmittance data that varied in the range, 1.25 1.34 eV with the change of SSD.

Preparation, Structural, Optical, Electrical, and Magnetic Characterisation of Orthorhombic GdCr0.3Mn0.7O3 Multiferroic Nanoparticles

2017 ◽  
Vol 72 (1) ◽  
pp. 87-95
Author(s):  
Deepa Singh ◽  
K.K. Bamzai
Keyword(s):  
Activation Energy ◽  
Ac Conductivity ◽  
Room Temperature ◽  
Magnetic Behaviour ◽  
X Ray Diffraction ◽  
Orthorhombic Crystal ◽  
Sem Images ◽  
Chemical Route ◽  
Orthorhombic Crystal Structure ◽  
Universal Power Law

AbstractIn this article, chromium-doped gadolinium manganate (GdCr0.3Mn0.7O3) nanoparticles has been prepared by wet-chemical route in order to investigate their structural, optical, electrical, and room temperature magnetic properties. Microstructural and compositional analyses have been carried out by X-ray diffraction and scanning electron microscopy (SEM). Synthesised material is found to be in orthorhombic crystal structure with Pbnm space group. The spherical morphology of the nanoparticles has been examined from the SEM images. Functional groups have been identified using Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy. Dielectric constant, dielectric loss, AC conductivity (σac), and activation energy in the range of 1 kHz–1 MHz from room temperature to high temperature (400°C) have been investigated. The frequency dependence of AC conductivity obeys the universal power law. The value of activation energy depends on increase in frequency. Room temperature magnetic behaviour suggests the material to be paramagnetic in nature.

Comparison of K, Ca and Zn Substitution on the Superconducting and Structural Properties of YBa2Cu3-xMXOδ

2014 ◽  
Vol 895 ◽  
pp. 79-82
Author(s):  
Hassan Nurul Hidayah ◽  
S.Y.S. Yahya ◽  
H. Azhan ◽  
K. Azman ◽  
J.S. Hawa ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Structural Properties ◽  
Current Density ◽  
Hole Concentration ◽  
Morphological Properties ◽  
X Ray Diffraction ◽  
Orthorhombic Crystal ◽  
Orthorhombic Crystal Structure ◽  
Pure Sample ◽  
X Ray ◽  
Zn Substitution

The comparison substitution with K, Ca and Zn respectively at the Cu site of YBa2Cu3-xMxOδ (x = 0.00 and 0.20) was performed based on superconducting and structural properties. All samples were prepared via a solid state technique. Resistivity and current density measurements (zero magnetic fields) were done using the four probe method and the structural and morphological properties were characterized using X-ray diffraction (XRD) and field-emission scanning electron microscopy (FESEM) respectively. The critical current density (Jc) and critical temperature (Tc zero) of the substituted samples were found to be lower than that of the pure sample. Tc zero with K and Zn substitution was 78 K and 21 K respectively. This is due to the change in the hole concentration. Jc measured at 50 K showed values of 3.9790 A/cm2, 4.4483 A/cm2 and 2.9854 A/cm2 for the pure sample, K and Ca substituted samples respectively. The decrease in Jc was due to the hole porosity and grain connection. All samples showed an orthorhombic crystal structure. The morphology of the fracture surface of samples as observed by FESEM displayed a loose structure of grain arrangement for sample Ca and Zn substituted samples.

Flame Retardant Polyamide 6 Composites Using NMH or NMH/MCA/APP

2011 ◽  
Vol 189-193 ◽  
pp. 1208-1211 ◽  
Author(s):  
Yan Shen ◽  
Shao Guo Wen ◽  
Ji Hu Wang ◽  
Hong Bo Liu ◽  
Hai Liang Qi ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Flame Retardant ◽  
Magnesium Hydroxide ◽  
Flame Retardants ◽  
Polyamide 6 ◽  
X Ray Diffraction ◽  
Upward Trend ◽  
Orthorhombic Crystal ◽  
Orthorhombic Crystal Structure ◽  
Orthogonal Experiments ◽  
Nitrogen Phosphorus

In this paper, flame retardant Polyamide 6 (PA6) composites were prepared by nano-magnesium hydroxide (NMH) or its composites with melamine cyanurate(MCA) and ammonium polyphosphate(APP). Scanning electron microscopy (SEM) and X-ray diffraction (XRD) were used to analyze the structure of nano-magnesium hydroxide. The properties including tensile properties, molten index (MFI), rockwell hardness and density of flame retardant PA6 were analyzed. Orthogonal experiments were used to study flame retardancy of PA6 with NMH, MCA and APP. The results showed NMH had hexagonal orthorhombic crystal structure with size of 300×200×100nm. Density of polyamide 6 showed an upward trend when the content of NMH was increasing, the mechanical properties and hardness changed little while processing performance serious declined. The flame retardance of nitrogen-phosphorus -inorganic flame retardants was not desirable.

Structural, Dielectric and Electrical Studies of Ba4CaRTi3Nb7O30 (R = Eu, Dy) Ferroelectric System

2013 ◽  
Vol 547 ◽  
pp. 41-48 ◽  
Author(s):  
Prasun Ganguly ◽  
A.M. Biradar ◽  
A.K. Jha
Keyword(s):  
Single Phase ◽  
Microstructural Analysis ◽  
Tungsten Bronze ◽  
Negative Temperature ◽  
Xrd Analysis ◽  
Solid State Reaction Method ◽  
X Ray Diffraction ◽  
Orthorhombic Crystal ◽  
Paraelectric Phase Transition ◽  
Orthorhombic Crystal Structure

The polycrystalline samples of Ba4CaRTi3Nb7O30 (R = Eu, Dy), members of tungsten-bronze family, were prepared by high-temperature solid state reaction method and studied for their dielectric and electrical properties. X-ray diffraction (XRD) analysis reveals the formation of single-phase compounds having orthorhombic crystal structure at room temperature. Microstructural analysis by scanning electron microscope (SEM) shows that the compounds have well defined grains, which are distributed uniformly throughout the sample. Detailed dielectric properties of the compounds as a function of frequency and temperature show that the compounds undergo non-relaxor kind of ferroelectric-paraelectric phase transition of diffuse nature. Ferroelectric, piezoelectric and pyroelectric studies of the compounds have been discussed in this paper. The temperature dependence of dc conductivity of the compounds have been investigated. The conductivity study over a wide temperature range suggests that the compounds have negative temperature coefficient of resistance (NTCR) behaviour.

Thermal enhancement of 2H11/2→4I15/2 up-conversion luminescence of Er3+ doped K2Yb(PO4)(MoO4) phosphors

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Hongqiang Cui ◽  
Yongze Cao ◽  
Lei Zhang ◽  
Yuhang Zhang ◽  
Siying Ran ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Crystal Structure ◽  
Solid State ◽  
Solid State Reaction ◽  
Solid State Reaction Method ◽  
X Ray Diffraction ◽  
Orthorhombic Crystal ◽  
Orthorhombic Crystal Structure ◽  
Reaction Method ◽  
X Ray ◽  
Thermal Enhancement

Er3+ with different concentrations doped K2Yb(PO4)(MoO4) phosphors were prepared by a solid-state reaction method, and the layered orthorhombic crystal structure of the samples was confirmed by X-ray diffraction (XRD). Under...

scholarly journals Single-Cell Tests to Explore the Reliability of Sofc Installations Operating Offshore

Energies ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 13 (7) ◽  
pp. 1624
Author(s):  
Nelson Thambiraj ◽  
Ivar Waernhus ◽  
Crina Suciu ◽  
Arild Vik ◽  
Alex C. Hoffmann
Keyword(s):  
Cell Structure ◽  
Oxygen Depletion ◽  
X Ray Diffraction ◽  
Short Term ◽  
Sem Images ◽  
Cathode Degradation ◽  
Air Supply ◽  
Different Temperatures ◽  
Effect Of Oxygen

This paper studies the robustness of off-shore solid oxide fuel cell (SOFC) installations and the nature and causes of possible cell degradation in marine environments. Two important, cathode-related, impediments to ensuring SOFC reliability in off-shore installations are: cathode degradation due to salt contamination and oxygen depletion in the air supply. Short-term and long-term tests show the effect of salt contamination in the cathode feed on cell performance, and reveal the underlying cause of the degradation seen. SEM/X-ray Diffraction/(XRD) analyses made it possible to identify salt taken up in the cathode microstructure after the short-term testing while the macroscopic cell structure remained intact after the short-term tests. The long-term degradation was found to be more severe, and SEM images showed delamination at the cathode/electrolyte interface with salt present, something that was not seen after long-term testing without salt. The effect of oxygen depletion on the performance was also determined at three different temperatures using I-V curves.

scholarly journals Thermal, mechanical and morphological properties of polyurethane–zirconia loading

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ali J Salman ◽  
Ali Assim Al-Obaidi ◽  
Dalya H Al-Mamoori ◽  
Lina M Shaker ◽  
Ahmed A Al-Amiery
Keyword(s):  
Mechanical Properties ◽  
Tensile Strength ◽  
Thermal Properties ◽  
Material Science ◽  
Morphological Properties ◽  
Flexural Stress ◽  
Renewable Materials ◽  
Sem Images ◽  
The Impact ◽  
Scanning Electron

Abstract The polyurethane (PU) has been showing a dramatic increase in applications related to material science and technology. However, the mechanical, physical and thermal properties could be further improved by loading PU with zirconia (Zr) to create renewable materials known as polyurethane–zirconia (PUZ) composites. In this study, PU matrix was treated with wt.% Zr at 0.5, 1.0, 1.5 and 2.0. In this study, the thermo-mechanical properties and the morphology were investigated of PU and PUZ nano-samples. The images of the scanning electron microscope (SEM) were the prime tool in investigating PU and PUZ surfaces and fractured surfaces showing vanishing the cracks and formation of agglomeration on the sample PUZ-1.5%. In addition, the tensile strength, Young’s modulus and maximum loading were improved by 36.7, 31.8 and 39.1%, respectively, at Zr loading of 1.5 wt.%. The flexural stress and the load were improved by 94.3% and 93.6%, respectively, when Zr loading was 1.5 wt.%. The impact without and with a notch was improved by 110.7% and 62.6%, respectively, at Zr loading of 1.5 wt.%. The the morphologies of the PU surface and Zr surface supported by SEM images. Regarding the storage modulus ability of PU and PUZ composites, Zr loading has negatively influenced E. The E functioning temperature was observed to move from 142 to 183°C. Another effect was determined by adding a small amount of Zr. This small amount was enough to shift the crystallization temperature (${T}_c$) and the melting temperature (${T}_m$) of PU from 125 to 129°C and from 150 to 144°C, respectively.

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