scholarly journals Fabrication and Characterization of Transparent and Scratch-Proof Yttrium/Sialon Thin Films

Nanomaterials ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 10 (11) ◽  
pp. 2283
Author(s):  
Amar Kamal Mohamedkhair ◽  
Abbas Saeed Hakeem ◽  
Qasem Ahmed Drmosh ◽  
Abdul Samad Mohammed ◽  
Mirza Murtuza Ali Baig ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Thin Films ◽  
Photoelectron Spectroscopy ◽  
Scratch Test ◽  
Xrd Analysis ◽  
Inert Atmosphere ◽  
X Ray ◽  
Β Phase ◽  
Plasma Sintering ◽  
Vis Spectroscopy ◽  
Spark Plasma

Transparent and amorphous yttrium (Y)/Sialon thin films were successfully fabricated using pulsed laser deposition (PLD). The thin films were fabricated in three steps. First, Y/Sialon target was synthesized using spark plasma sintering technique at 1500 °C in an inert atmosphere. Second, the surface of the fabricated target was cleaned by grinding and polishing to remove any contamination, such as graphite and characterized. Finally, thin films were grown using PLD in an inert atmosphere at various substrate temperatures (RT to 500 °C). While the X-ray diffractometer (XRD) analysis revealed that the Y/Sialon target has β phase, the XRD of the fabricated films showed no diffraction peaks and thus confirming the amorphous nature of fabricated thin films. XRD analysis displayed that the fabricated thin films were amorphous while the transparency, measured by UV-vis spectroscopy, of the films, decreased with increasing substrate temperature, which was attributed to a change in film thickness with deposition temperature. X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy (XPS) results suggested that the synthesized Y/Sialon thin films are nearly homogenous and contained all target’s elements. A scratch test revealed that both 300 and 500 °C coatings possess the tough and robust nature of the film, which can resist much harsh loads and shocks. These results pave the way to fabricate different Sialon doped materials for numerous applications.

Effect of vacuum annealing on the properties of one step thermally evaporated Sb2S3 thin films for photovoltaic applications

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Emna Gnenna ◽  
Naoufel Khemiri ◽  
Minghua Kong ◽  
Maria Isabel Alonso ◽  
Mounir Kanzari
Keyword(s):  
Thin Films ◽  
Annealing Temperature ◽  
Vacuum Annealing ◽  
Xrd Analysis ◽  
Band Gap Energy ◽  
Chemical Compositions ◽  
Optical Parameters ◽  
X Ray ◽  
Vis Spectroscopy ◽  
One Step

Sb2S3 powder was successfully synthesized by solid state reaction technique using high-purity elemental antimony and sulfur. Sb2S3 thin films were deposited on unheated glass substrates by one step thermal evaporation and annealed under vacuum atmosphere for 2 hours at different temperatures 150, 200 and 250 °C. Different characterization techniques were used to better understand the behavior of the Sb2S3 material. X-ray diffraction (XRD) and Raman spectroscopy confirmed the formation of pure Sb2S3 powder with lattice parameters a = 11.07 Å, b = 11.08 Å and c = 3.81 Å. The effect of vacuum annealing temperature on the properties of the films was studied. XRD analysis revealed that as-deposited and annealed films at 150ºC were amorphous in nature whereas those annealed at T ≥ 200°C were polycrystalline with a preferred orientation along (201) plane. The crystallite size of the polycrystalline films showed a decrease from 75.8 to 62.9 nm with the increase of the annealing temperature from 200 to 250 °C. The Raman analysis showed several peaks corresponding to the stibnite Sb2S3 phase. The surface morphology of the films was examined by atomic force microscopy (AFM). The surface roughness decreases slightly as the transformation from the amorphous to the crystalline phase occurs. The chemical compositions of Sb2S3 films were analyzed by energy dispersive X-ray spectroscopy (EDS), revealing that all films were Sb-rich. The optical parameters were estimated from the transmittance and reflectance spectra recorded by UV-Vis spectroscopy. A reduction in the direct band gap energy from 2.12 to 1.70 eV with the increase of annealing temperature was also found.

Growth and Characterizations of Indium-Doped Pentacene Thinfilm Prepared by Thermal Co-Evaporation as a Novel Nanomaterial

2015 ◽  
Vol 1131 ◽  
pp. 35-38
Author(s):  
Navaphun Kayunkid ◽  
Annop Chanhom ◽  
Chaloempol Saributr ◽  
Adirek Rangkasikorn ◽  
Jiti Nukeaw
Keyword(s):  
Thin Films ◽  
Carrier Concentration ◽  
Photoelectron Spectroscopy ◽  
High Vacuum ◽  
Charge Carrier Mobility ◽  
Electrical Measurements ◽  
X Ray ◽  
Force Microscopy ◽  
Vis Spectroscopy ◽  
Hybrid Thin Films

This research is related to growth and characterizations of indium-doped pentacene thin films as a novel hybrid material. Doped films were prepared by thermal co-evaporation under high vacuum. The doping concentration was varied from 0% to 50% by controlling the different deposition rate between these two materials while the total thickness was fixed at 100 nm. The hybrid thin films were characterized by atomic force microscopy (AFM), X-ray diffraction (XRD) and UV-Visible spectroscopy to reveal the physical and optical properties. Moreover, the electrical properties of ITO/indium-doped-pentacene/Al devices i.e. charge mobility and carrier concentration were determined by considering the relationship between current-voltage and capacitance-voltage. AFM results identify that doping of indium into pentacene has an effect on surface properties of doped films i.e. the increase of surface grain size. XRD results indicate that doping of metal into pentacene has an effect on preferential orientation of pentacene’s crystalline domains. UV-Vis spectroscopy results show evolution of absorbance at photon energy higher than 2.7 eV corresponding to absorption from oxide of indium formed in the films. Electrical measurements exhibit higher conductivity in doped films resulting from increment of both charge carrier mobility and carrier concentration. Furthermore, chemical interactions taken place inside the doped films were investigated by x-ray photoelectron spectroscopy (XPS) in order to complete the remaining questions i.e. how do indium atoms interact with the neighbor molecules?, what is the origin of the absorption at E > 2.7 eV? Further results and discussions will be presented in the publication.

Synthesis and Characterization of Nb-Doped TiO2 Thin Films Prepared by RF Magnetron Sputtering

2015 ◽  
Vol 1117 ◽  
pp. 139-142 ◽  
Author(s):  
Marius Dobromir ◽  
Radu Paul Apetrei ◽  
A.V. Rogachev ◽  
Dmitry L. Kovalenko ◽  
Dumitru Luca
Keyword(s):  
Thin Films ◽  
Magnetron Sputtering ◽  
Photoelectron Spectroscopy ◽  
Rf Magnetron Sputtering ◽  
X Ray ◽  
Force Microscopy ◽  
Glass Substrates ◽  
Atomic Force ◽  
Vis Spectroscopy ◽  
Diffraction Patterns

Amorphous Nb-doped TiO2 thin films were deposited on (100) Si and glass substrates at room temperature by RF magnetron sputtering and a mosaic-type Nb2O5-TiO2 sputtering target. To adjust the amount of the niobium dopant in the film samples, appropriate numbers of Nb2O5 pellets were placed on the circular area of the magnetron target with intensive sputtering. By adjusting the discharge conditions and the number of niobium oxide pellets, films with dopant content varying between 0 and 16.2 at.% were prepared, as demonstrated by X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy data. The X-ray diffraction patterns of the as-deposited samples showed the lack of crystalline ordering in the samples. Surfaces roughness and energy band gap values increase with dopant concentration, as showed by atomic force microscopy and UV-Vis spectroscopy measurements.

Stoichiometric Controlling of Spark Plasma Sintered Boron-Carbon Ceramics

2009 ◽  
Vol 66 ◽  
pp. 25-28 ◽  
Author(s):  
Song Zhang ◽  
Chuan Bin Wang ◽  
Qiang Shen ◽  
Lian Meng Zhang
Keyword(s):  
Photoelectron Spectroscopy ◽  
Measurement Data ◽  
Atomic Ratio ◽  
Molar Ratio ◽  
X Ray Diffraction ◽  
X Ray ◽  
Plasma Sintering ◽  
Spark Plasma ◽  
Carbon Ceramic ◽  
Boron Carbon

A group of boron-carbon ceramic material was in-situ synthesized and densified simultaneously via Spark Plasma Sintering (SPS) technique from carbon and boron element powders with different molar ratio. The phase structures of samples with different B/C molar ratio were characterized by X-ray Diffraction (XRD). The B/C atomic ratio of the sintered materials was calculated from X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy (XPS) measurement data. Meanwhile, the chemical analysis (CA) method had also been taken to verify the B/C atomic ratio. Finally, the experience equation had been obtained to control the B/C atomic ratio of sintered samples.

scholarly journals CoCrFeNi High-Entropy Alloy Thin Films Synthesised by Magnetron Sputter Deposition from Spark Plasma Sintered Targets

Coatings ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 11 (4) ◽  
pp. 468
Author(s):  
Holger Schwarz ◽  
Thomas Uhlig ◽  
Niels Rösch ◽  
Thomas Lindner ◽  
Fabian Ganss ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Thin Films ◽  
Photoelectron Spectroscopy ◽  
Atomic Ratio ◽  
Economic Benefits ◽  
High Entropy Alloy ◽  
X Ray ◽  
High Entropy ◽  
Magnetron Sputter Deposition ◽  
Spark Plasma ◽  
Magnetron Sputter

Two magnetron sputter targets of CoCrFeNi High-Entropy Alloy (HEA), both in equal atomic ratio, were prepared by spark plasma sintering. One of the targets was fabricated from a homogeneous HEA powder produced via gas atomisation; for the second target, a mixture of pure element powders was used. Economic benefits can be achieved by mixing pure powders in the intended ratio in comparison to the gas atomisation of the specific alloy composition. In this work, thin films deposited via magnetron sputtering from both targets are analysed. The surface elemental composition is investigated by X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy, whereas the bulk stoichiometry is measured by X-ray fluorescence spectroscopy. Phase information and surface microstructure are investigated using X-ray diffraction and scanning electron microscopy, respectively. It is demonstrated that the stoichiometry, phase composition and microscopic structure of the as-deposited HEA thin films are almost identical if the same deposition parameters are used.

scholarly journals Effects of Deposition Time on the Morphology, Structure, and Optical Properties of PbS Thin Films Prepared by Chemical Bath Deposition

2018 ◽  
Vol 2018 ◽  
pp. 1-8 ◽  
Author(s):  
B. Abdallah ◽  
A. Ismail ◽  
H. Kashoua ◽  
W. Zetoun
Keyword(s):  
Thin Films ◽  
Chemical Bath Deposition ◽  
Photoelectron Spectroscopy ◽  
Deposition Time ◽  
Optical Band Gap ◽  
Optical Transmittance ◽  
Xrd Analysis ◽  
X Ray ◽  
Force Microscopy ◽  
Atomic Force

Lead sulfide thin films were prepared by chemical bath deposition (CBD) on both glass and Si (100) substrates. XRD analysis of the PbS film deposited at 25°C showed that the prepared films have a polycrystalline structure with (200) preferential orientation. Larger grains could be obtained by increasing the deposition time. The prepared films were also chemically characterized using X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy (XPS), which confirmed the presence of lead and sulfur as PbS. While energy dispersive X-ray spectroscopy (EDX) technique was used to verify the stoichiometry of the prepared films. Atomic force microscopy (AFM) was used to study the change in the films’ morphology with the deposition time. The effect of the deposition time, on both optical transmittance in the UV-Vis-NIR region and the structure of the film, was studied. The obtained results demonstrated that the optical band gap decreased when the thickness increased.

scholarly journals Preparation and properties of 3D interconnected CNTs/Cu composites

2020 ◽  
Vol 9 (1) ◽  
pp. 146-154 ◽  
Author(s):  
Shaohua Chen ◽  
Shaoli Fu ◽  
Dong Liang ◽  
Xiaohong Chen ◽  
Xujun Mi ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Electron Microscopy ◽  
Pore Structure ◽  
Photoelectron Spectroscopy ◽  
Chemical Vapor ◽  
Synthesis Process ◽  
X Ray ◽  
Plasma Sintering ◽  
Shaping Process ◽  
The Coefficient Of Friction ◽  
Spark Plasma

AbstractIn this paper, the 3D pore structure of CuCr powders were obtained by pre-press shaping process, and finally the 3D interconnected carbon nanotubes/copper (CNTs/Cu) composites with excellent properties were insitu synthesized by chemical vapor deposition (CVD) and spark plasma sintering (SPS) technique. The morphology and structure of CNTs/ Cu composites are characterized by scanning electron microscopy (SEM), Raman spectra, transmission electron microscopy (TEM), X-ray diffraction (XRD) and X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy (XPS), and the results showed that the quality of CNTs and the interfacial bonding strength of CNTs/ Cu composites can be improved owing to the 3D pore structure. Meanwhile, the 3D pore structure was favorable to avoid pollution of CNTs during the synthesis process. The tensile strength of CNTs/ Cu composites increased to 421.2 MPa, with 47.6% enhancements compared to CuCr. Furthermore, the coefficient of friction (COF) reduced to 0.22 and the corrosion resistance were increased by 51.86% compared to CuCr. Consequently, our research provides a novel and an effective method for the synthesis of high quality CNTs/ Cu composites.

Mechanical Properties and Morphology of Pulsed – Laser Deposited BaTiO3 Thin Films

2003 ◽  
Vol 780 ◽  
Author(s):  
Jie Xu ◽  
Daniel P. Durisin ◽  
Gregory W. Auner
Keyword(s):  
Thin Films ◽  
Mechanical Properties ◽  
Laser Fluence ◽  
Photoelectron Spectroscopy ◽  
Pulsed Laser ◽  
Scratch Test ◽  
X Ray ◽  
Force Microscopy ◽  
Atomic Force ◽  
Background Gas

AbstractBaTiO3 thin films have been grown on Si(100) substrate by KrF pulsed – laser deposition (PLD). The process parameters such as background gas pressure, substrate temperature, and laser fluence were varied in order to investigate their influence on the crystal structure, surface morphology and mechanical properties. The films were characterized by X-ray diffraction (XRD), UV/VIS/NIR spectrometer, atomic force microscopy (AFM) and X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy (XPS). The hardness, Young's modules and scratch testing of BaTiO3 films were measured using nano-indenter. The stoichiometric BaTiO3 films having uniform grains were grown. The defects and particulates were generated at higher laser fluence. The size and density of particulates were increased with tighter laser focus. The results from dynamic scratch test indicated that the films with good adhesion were grown at moderate laser fluence.

scholarly journals IR-transparent MgO-Gd2O3 composite ceramics produced by self-propagating high-temperature synthesis and spark plasma sintering

2021 ◽  
Vol 10 (2) ◽  
pp. 237-246
Author(s):  
Dmitry A. Permin ◽  
Maksim S. Boldin ◽  
Alexander V. Belyaev ◽  
Stanislav S. Balabanov ◽  
Vitaly A. Koshkin ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
High Temperature ◽  
Spark Plasma Sintering ◽  
Xrd Analysis ◽  
Composite Ceramics ◽  
Temperature Synthesis ◽  
X Ray ◽  
Plasma Sintering ◽  
High Temperature Synthesis ◽  
Spark Plasma ◽  
Transparent Composite

AbstractA glycine-nitrate self-propagating high-temperature synthesis (SHS) was developed to produce composite MgO-Gd2O3 nanopowders. The X-ray powder diffraction (XRD) analysis confirmed the SHS-product consists of cubic MgO and Gd2O3 phases with nanometer crystallite size and retains this structure after annealing at temperatures up to 1200 °C. Near full dense high IR-transparent composite ceramics were fabricated by spark plasma sintering (SPS) at 1140 °C and 60 MPa. The in-line transmittance of 1 mm thick MgO-Gd2O3 ceramics exceeded 70% in the range of 4–5 mm and reached a maximum of 77% at a wavelength of 5.3 mm. The measured microhardness HV0.5 of the MgO-Gd2O3 ceramics is 9.5±0.4 GPa, while the fracture toughness (KIC) amounted to 2.0±0.5 MPa·m1/2. These characteristics demonstrate that obtained composite MgO-Gd2O3 ceramic is a promising material for protective infra-red (IR) windows.

scholarly journals Synthesis of Uniformly Sized Bi0.5Sb1.5Te3.0 Nanoparticles via Mechanochemical Process and Wet-Milling for Reduced Thermal Conductivity

Materials ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 14 (3) ◽  
pp. 536
Author(s):  
Bo-In Park ◽  
Miri Shin ◽  
Jaeho Park ◽  
Jae-Seung Lee ◽  
Seung Yong Lee ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Photoelectron Spectroscopy ◽  
Milling Process ◽  
Wet Milling ◽  
X Ray Diffraction ◽  
Xps Spectra ◽  
X Ray ◽  
Mechanochemical Process ◽  
Plasma Sintering ◽  
Transmission Electron ◽  
Spark Plasma

In this study, Bi0.5Sb1.5Te3.0 (BST) nanoparticles (NPs) with high crystallinities were synthesized via a mechanochemical process (MCP). X-ray diffraction (XRD), and Raman and X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy (XPS) spectra of the BST NPs showed that the Bi, Sb, and Te powders successfully formed BiSbTe phase and transmission electron microscopy (TEM) images, verifying the high crystallinity and smaller size, albeit agglomerated. The as-synthesized BST NPs with agglomerated clusters were ground into smaller sizes of approximately 41.8 nm with uniform distribution through a simple wet-milling process during 7 days. The thermal conduction behaviors of bulk alloys fabricated by spark plasma sintering (SPS) of the BST NPs were studied by comparing those of samples fabricated from as-synthesized BST NPs and a BST ingot. The thermal conductivities (κ) of the BST nanocomposites were significantly reduced by introducing BST NPs with smaller grain sizes and finer distributions in the temperature range from 300 to 500 K. The BST nanocomposites fabricated from wet-milled BST NPs offered ultralow κ values of 0.84 W m−1 K−1 at approximately 398 K.

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