Study on the Structure and Electrochromism of WO3 and Ti-Doped WO3 Films

2008 ◽  
Vol 373-374 ◽  
pp. 726-729
Author(s):  
Li Ge Wang ◽  
Guo Qing Li ◽  
Yuan Rong Hu ◽  
Wei Gou ◽  
Meng Shi
Keyword(s):  
Photoelectron Spectroscopy ◽  
Room Temperature ◽  
Lattice Distortion ◽  
Response Speed ◽  
X Ray Diffraction ◽  
X Ray ◽  
Transmission Electron ◽  
Structure Morphology ◽  
The Difference ◽  
Deposited Films

WO3 and Ti-doped WO3 electrochromic films were prepared by mid-frequency dual-target magnetron sputtering method. X-ray diffraction (XRD), X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy (XPS), transmission electron microscope (TEM) and spectrophotometer were used to characterize the structure, morphology, composition and transmittance properties of the films, respectively. The results show that this method is available to deposit WO3 and Ti-doped WO3 electrochromic films. The as-deposited films prepared at room temperature are amorphous and display good transmittance. The difference value of transmittance between the bleached and coloration states of WO3 film is above 60% at 633nm. Ti-doped WO3 films have smoother surface and smaller grains than undoped ones. Moreover, the crystalline temperature increases after doping titanium, because the titanium atoms influence the lattice distortion of the WO3 films. So it is more convenient for Li+ ions to inject into films and can enhance the response speed and stability of Ti-doped WO3 electrochromic films.

scholarly journals Surface Stoichiometry and Depth Profile of Tix-CuyNz Thin Films Deposited by Magnetron Sputtering

Materials ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 14 (12) ◽  
pp. 3191
Author(s):  
Arun Kumar Mukhopadhyay ◽  
Avishek Roy ◽  
Gourab Bhattacharjee ◽  
Sadhan Chandra Das ◽  
Abhijit Majumdar ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Magnetron Sputtering ◽  
Photoelectron Spectroscopy ◽  
Film Surface ◽  
Grazing Incidence ◽  
X Ray Diffraction ◽  
X Ray ◽  
Relative Composition ◽  
Transmission Electron ◽  
Deposited Film ◽  
Deposited Films

We report the surface stoichiometry of Tix-CuyNz thin film as a function of film depth. Films are deposited by high power impulse (HiPIMS) and DC magnetron sputtering (DCMS). The composition of Ti, Cu, and N in the deposited film is investigated by X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy (XPS). At a larger depth, the relative composition of Cu and Ti in the film is increased compared to the surface. The amount of adventitious carbon which is present on the film surface strongly decreases with film depth. Deposited films also contain a significant amount of oxygen whose origin is not fully clear. Grazing incidence X-ray diffraction (GIXD) shows a Cu3N phase on the surface, while transmission electron microscopy (TEM) indicates a polycrystalline structure and the presence of a Ti3CuN phase.

Microstructure and Properties of CoSi2 Thin Films on (100) Silicon by Laser Physical Vapor Deposition

1992 ◽  
Vol 285 ◽  
Author(s):  
P. Tiwari ◽  
R. Chowdhury ◽  
J. Narayan
Keyword(s):  
Thin Films ◽  
Vapor Deposition ◽  
Physical Vapor Deposition ◽  
Room Temperature ◽  
X Ray Diffraction ◽  
X Ray ◽  
Microstructure And Properties ◽  
Transmission Electron ◽  
Substrate Temperatures ◽  
Deposited Films

ABSTRACTLaser physical vapor deposition (LPVD) has been used to deposit thin CoSi2 films on (001)silicon at different substrate temperatures ranging from room temperature to 600°C. Particulate-free silicide thin films were characterized by X-ray diffraction, Rutherford backscattering, and high resolution transmission electron microscopy. We have found that films deposited at 200°C and below are amorphous; 400°C deposited films are polycrystalline whereas films deposited at 600°C are of epitaxial nature. The Effect of subsequent annealing on resistivity of room-temperature deposited thin films has been investigated. The resistivity value decreases to less than 15 μΩcm after annealing making these films suitable for microelectronics applications. The correlation between microstructure and properties of these films are discussed.

scholarly journals Effect of Ce Doping on the Structure and Chemical Stability of Nano-α-Fe2O3

Nanomaterials ◽  
2019 ◽  
Vol 9 (7) ◽  
pp. 1039 ◽  
Author(s):  
Junxiang Ning ◽  
Peiyang Shi ◽  
Maofa Jiang ◽  
Chengjun Liu ◽  
Xiaoliang Li
Keyword(s):  
Chemical Stability ◽  
Photoelectron Spectroscopy ◽  
Lattice Distortion ◽  
Blue Shift ◽  
Vibration Band ◽  
X Ray Diffraction ◽  
X Ray ◽  
Transmission Electron ◽  
Stretching Vibration ◽  
Scanning Electron

Ce-doped nano-α-Fe2O3 was successfully synthesized via the hydrothermal method. The properties of the prepared particles were studied by X-ray diffraction (XRD), scanning electron microscope (SEM), transmission electron microscopy (TEM), Fourier transform infrared (FTIR), X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy (XPS) and electrochemical methods. It was found that the Ce element can be doped into the α-Fe2O3 lattice resulting in lattice distortion, which can refine the grain and improve the crystal surface’s integrity significantly. In addition, doping of Ce element can shorten the Fe–O bond length in the α-Fe2O3 crystal, cause a blue shift of the stretching vibration band, enhance binding energy of Fe–O and the chemical stability of the α-Fe2O3 crystal.

scholarly journals Magnetic Au-Ag-γ-Fe2O3/rGO Nanocomposites as an Efficient Catalyst for the Reduction of 4-Nitrophenol

Nanomaterials ◽  
2018 ◽  
Vol 8 (11) ◽  
pp. 877 ◽  
Author(s):  
Guangyu Lei ◽  
Jingwen Ma ◽  
Zhen Li ◽  
Xiaobin Fan ◽  
Wenchao Peng ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Photoelectron Spectroscopy ◽  
Room Temperature ◽  
Catalytic Performance ◽  
Reduction Reaction ◽  
X Ray Diffraction ◽  
Efficient Catalyst ◽  
Reaction Systems ◽  
X Ray ◽  
Transmission Electron ◽  
The Impact

In this paper, a facile route has been developed to prepare magnetic trimetallic Au-Ag-γ-Fe2O3/rGO nanocomposites. The impact of the preparation method (the intensity of reductant) on the catalytic performance was investigated. The nanocomposites were characterized by transmission electron microscopy (TEM), X-ray diffraction (XRD) and X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy (XPS). The prepared nanocomposites show fine catalytic activity towards the reduction reaction of 4-nitrophenol (4-NP). The nanocomposites also have superparamagnetism at room temperature, which can be easily separated from the reaction systems by applying an external magnetic field.

Strained Linbo3/Sapphire Heterostructures Grown by Pulsed Laser Deposition

1995 ◽  
Vol 397 ◽  
Author(s):  
Yoshihiko Shibata ◽  
Naohiro Kuze ◽  
Masahiro Matsui ◽  
Masaki Kanai ◽  
Tomoji Kawai
Keyword(s):  
Diffraction Analysis ◽  
Pulsed Laser ◽  
X Ray Diffraction ◽  
X Ray ◽  
Sapphire Substrates ◽  
Thermal Expansion Coefficients ◽  
Transmission Electron ◽  
Expansion Coefficients ◽  
The Difference ◽  
Deposited Films

ABSTRACTThin LiNbO3 films are deposited on (001) sapphire substrates by Ar F pulsed laser ablation. The films are evaluated by X-ray diffraction analysis at various temperatures, as well as high-resolution transmission electron microscopy (TEM). The deposited films are highly epitaxial but that are strained, that is, the a-axis is longer and the c-axis is shorter than those of LiNbO3 single crystals. X-ray diffraction analysis at deposition temperature, as well as TEM show that the strain is caused by the difference in thermal expansion coefficients between LiNbO3 and sapphire substrates.

scholarly journals Synthesis of CuO/Co3O4Coaxial Heterostructures for Efficient and Recycling Photodegradation

2015 ◽  
Vol 2015 ◽  
pp. 1-11 ◽  
Author(s):  
R. X. Chen ◽  
S. L. Zhu ◽  
J. Mao ◽  
Z. D. Cui ◽  
X. J. Yang ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Electron Microscopy ◽  
Photoelectron Spectroscopy ◽  
Wire Mesh ◽  
X Ray Diffraction ◽  
Full Spectrum ◽  
Composite Photocatalyst ◽  
X Ray ◽  
Transmission Electron ◽  
Structure Morphology ◽  
Coaxial Heterostructure

The highly efficient CuO/Co3O4composite photocatalyst with different morphologies has been synthesized directly on Cu wire mesh by controlling the composition of cobalt-containing solid precursors via a simple hydrothermal method. The structure morphology and composition of the composite photocatalyst have been characterized by scanning electron microscopy (SEM), transmission electron microscopy (TEM), X-ray diffraction (XRD), X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy (XPS), and UV-visible diffuse reflectance spectra. The photocatalytic result shows that the CuO/Co3O4coaxial heterostructure is easy to recycle and exhibit enhanced photodegradation activity for methylene blue compared to single CuO nanorod arrays under full spectrum solar light irradiation. The enhanced photocatalytic efficiency of the composite could be ascribed to the synergistic effect of CuO and Co3O4. This study provides a general and effective method in the fabrication of 1D composition NRs with sound heterojunctions that show enhancement of photocatalytic performance and facility of recycling.

Internal Oxidation and Mechanical Properties of Pt-IrO2 Thin Films

2003 ◽  
Vol 795 ◽  
Author(s):  
Richard R. Chromik ◽  
Thirumalesh Bannuru ◽  
Richard P. Vinci
Keyword(s):  
Mechanical Properties ◽  
Residual Stress ◽  
Photoelectron Spectroscopy ◽  
Thermal Cycle ◽  
Room Temperature ◽  
Sputter Deposition ◽  
X Ray Diffraction ◽  
X Ray ◽  
The Difference ◽  
Pt Films

ABSTRACTPt-IrO2 films, approximately 200 nm thick, were fabricated by co-sputter deposition of Pt and Ir in an Ar-O2 mixture followed by annealing at 700°C in O2 for 4 hours. X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy and x-ray diffraction measurements indicate the presence of IrO2 throughout the thickness of the films. After a thermal cycle in vacuum to 700°C, the room temperature residual stress is significantly lower in the internally oxidized films than in pure Pt films of similar thickness subjected to identical cycling. Initial analysis of the behavior of the films during thermal cycling indicates that the primary cause for the difference in residual stress level is a decrease in the thermoelastic slope associated with the introduction of IrO2.

Thermoelectric behavior of PEDOT:PSS/CNT/graphene composites

2018 ◽  
Vol 38 (4) ◽  
pp. 381-389 ◽  
Author(s):  
Yan-Xin Liu ◽  
Hai-Hui Liu ◽  
Jian-Ping Wang ◽  
Xing-Xiang Zhang
Keyword(s):  
Power Factor ◽  
Photoelectron Spectroscopy ◽  
Room Temperature ◽  
Hybrid Structure ◽  
X Ray Diffraction ◽  
X Ray ◽  
Styrene Sulfonate ◽  
Transmission Electron ◽  
Multi Walled Carbon Nanotube

AbstractHybrids of poly(3,4-ethylenedioxythiophene) (PEDOT):poly(4-styrene sulfonate) (PSS)/multi-walled carbon nanotube (MWCNT)/graphene (P/M/G), which have high electrical conductivity and low thermal conductivity, were successfully prepared in aqueous solution throughin situpolymerization of 3,4-ethylenedioxythiophene (EDOT) monomers in the presence of poly(sodium 4-styrene sulfonate) (PSSNa). Meanwhile, the composites were characterized by Raman spectroscopy, infrared (IR) spectroscopy, X-ray diffraction (XRD), X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy (XPS) and transmission electron microscopy. Thermoelectric properties of the samples were measured at room temperature and 50°C. Compared with pristine PEDOT:PSS (P), PEDOT:PSS/MWCNT (P/M) and PEDOT:PSS/graphene (P/G), the power factor of P/M/G composites was significantly improved, whatever the temperature. It increased from 0.061 μW/mK2to 0.105 μW/mK2at room temperature and from 0.070 μW/mK2to 0.142 μW/mK2at 50°C, meaning 72% and 103% enhancement, respectively. The increased power factor is attributed to the synergic effects of MWCNT and graphene, a hybrid structure with excellent electronic coupling and more electric channels.

Preparation of FeCoZrBCu Thin Films and their Effect of Microstructure on Magnetic Properties

2007 ◽  
Vol 546-549 ◽  
pp. 2163-2166
Author(s):  
Jia Ping Cui ◽  
Li Zhong ◽  
Xiao Fang Bi
Keyword(s):  
Magnetic Properties ◽  
Room Temperature ◽  
Amorphous State ◽  
X Ray Diffraction ◽  
Dc Magnetron Sputtering ◽  
X Ray ◽  
Cu Films ◽  
Si Substrates ◽  
Transmission Electron ◽  
Deposited Films

In this work, (Fe,Co)–Zr–B–Cu films have been deposited on glass and Si substrates by DC magnetron sputtering method. X-ray diffraction analysis was used to identify the structure of the films. A transmission electron microscope (TEM) was employed to observe the microstructure for the films. Magnetic properties at room temperature were investigated by a Vibrating Sample Magnetometer (VSM). It was obtained that the as-deposited films on glass and Si substrates were in an amorphous state. In addition, it has been found that the coercivity is dependent on film thicknesses.

Characterization of Rutile N-Doped TiO2 Films Prepared by RF Magnetron Sputtering

2013 ◽  
Vol 543 ◽  
pp. 277-280
Author(s):  
Marius Dobromir ◽  
Alina Vasilica Manole ◽  
Simina Rebegea ◽  
Radu Apetrei ◽  
Maria Neagu ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Thin Films ◽  
Magnetron Sputtering ◽  
Photoelectron Spectroscopy ◽  
Room Temperature ◽  
Rf Magnetron Sputtering ◽  
Rutile Phase ◽  
X Ray Diffraction ◽  
X Ray ◽  
Deposited Films

Rutile N-doped TiO2thin films were grown by RF magnetron sputtering on amorphous and crystalline substrates at room temperature. The surface elemental analysis, investigated by X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy indicated that the nitrogen content of the films could be adjusted up to values as high as 4.1 at.%. As demonstrated by the X-ray diffraction data, the as-deposited films (100 200 nm thick) showed no detectable crystalline structure, while after successive annealing in air for one hour at 400°C, 500°C and 600°C, the (110) rutile peaks occurred gradually as dominant features. The rutile phase in the films was confirmed by the band gap values of the deposited materials, which stabilized at 3.1 eV, for the thin films having 200 nm thicknesses.

Sign in / Sign up

Export Citation Format

Share Document