scholarly journals Thin Films/Properties and Applications

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Edwin Acosta
Keyword(s):  
Thin Film ◽  
Thin Films ◽  
Large Scale ◽  
Protective Coatings ◽  
Chemical Properties ◽  
Industrial Sector ◽  
Industrial Applications ◽  
Film Properties ◽  
Thin Film Technology ◽  
Deposition Parameters

Since its discovery in early times, thin films rapidly found industrial applications such as in decorative and optics purposes. With the evolution of thin film technology, supported by the development of vacuum technology and electric power facilities, the range of applications has increased at a level that nowadays almost every industrial sector make use of them to provide specific physical and chemical properties to the surface of bulk materials. The possibility to tailor the film properties through the variation of the microstructure via the deposition parameters adopted in a specific deposition technique has permitted their entrance from the simplest like protective coatings against wear and corrosion to the most technological advanced applications such as microelectronics and biomedicine, recently. In spite of such impressive progress, the connection among all steps of the thin film production, namely deposition parameters-morphology and properties, is not fully accurate. Among other reasons, the lack of characterization techniques suitable for probing films with thickness less than a single atomic layer, along with a lack of understanding of the physics have impeded the elaboration of sophisticated models for a precise prediction of film properties. Furthermore, there remain some difficulties related to the large scale production and a relative high cost for the deposition of advanced structures, i.e. quantum wells and wires. Once these barriers are overcome, thin film technology will become more competitive for advanced technological applications.

scholarly journals THIN FILM TECHNOLOGY IN THE FIELD OF ENVIRONMENT

2015 ◽  
Vol 3 (9SE) ◽  
pp. 1-3
Author(s):  
Vinod Kumar Gupta ◽  
S.B. Shrivastava ◽  
Geeta Bhatia
Keyword(s):  
Thin Film ◽  
Thin Films ◽  
Solar Cells ◽  
Gas Sensors ◽  
Protective Coatings ◽  
Electronic Devices ◽  
Environmental Conservation ◽  
Permeable Membrane ◽  
Thin Film Technology ◽  
Work Done

Environmental conservation is a challenge to the mankind. The measures to check it must be easy to use, cheap and eco friendly. Thin film technology is providing answers to some of these problems. Nanostructured thin films of metal oxide are used in solar cells, semi permeable membrane, protective coatings, electronic devices, optoelectronics etc. Recently thin films have been developed to be used in different fields of environment. These include gas sensors, nanofilters etc. A brief review of the work done in this field is given in this paper.

Observations on the growth of YBa2Cu3O7-δ thin films on MgO by pulsed-laser ablation

1991 ◽  
Vol 49 ◽  
pp. 1068-1069
Author(s):  
M. Grant Norton ◽  
C. Barry Carter
Keyword(s):  
Thin Film ◽  
Thin Films ◽  
Laser Ablation ◽  
Substrate Surface ◽  
Pulsed Laser ◽  
Pulsed Laser Ablation ◽  
Thin Film Deposition ◽  
Film Deposition ◽  
Laser Ablation Process ◽  
Deposition Parameters

Pulsed-laser ablation has been widely used to produce high-quality thin films of YBa2Cu3O7-δ on a range of substrate materials. The nonequilibrium nature of the process allows congruent deposition of oxides with complex stoichiometrics. In the high power density regime produced by the UV excimer lasers the ablated species includes a mixture of neutral atoms, molecules and ions. All these species play an important role in thin-film deposition. However, changes in the deposition parameters have been shown to affect the microstructure of thin YBa2Cu3O7-δ films. The formation of metastable configurations is possible because at the low substrate temperatures used, only shortrange rearrangement on the substrate surface can occur. The parameters associated directly with the laser ablation process, those determining the nature of the process, e g. thermal or nonthermal volatilization, have been classified as ‘primary parameters'. Other parameters may also affect the microstructure of the thin film. In this paper, the effects of these ‘secondary parameters' on the microstructure of YBa2Cu3O7-δ films will be discussed. Examples of 'secondary parameters' include the substrate temperature and the oxygen partial pressure during deposition.

scholarly journals Detection of nitroaromatic vapours with diketopyrrolopyrrole thin films: exploring the role of structural order and morphology on thin film properties and fluorescence quenching efficiency

2015 ◽  
Vol 51 (6) ◽  
pp. 1143-1146 ◽  
Author(s):  
Monika Warzecha ◽  
Jesus Calvo-Castro ◽  
Alan R. Kennedy ◽  
Alisdair N. Macpherson ◽  
Kenneth Shankland ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Thin Film ◽  
Thin Films ◽  
Fluorescence Quenching ◽  
Optical Detection ◽  
Film Properties ◽  
Structural Order ◽  
Quenching Efficiency ◽  
First Time

Sensitive optical detection of nitroaromatic vapours with diketopyrrolopyrrole thin films is reported for the first time.

scholarly journals A review on thin films, conducting polymers as sensor devices

2022 ◽  
Author(s):  
E.L. Veera Prabakaran ◽  
K Senthil Vadivu ◽  
B Mouli Prasanth
Keyword(s):  
Thin Film ◽  
Thin Films ◽  
Environmental Conditions ◽  
Future Research ◽  
Physical Parameters ◽  
Research Needs ◽  
Future Perspectives ◽  
Thin Film Technology ◽  
Thin Film Sensors ◽  
Sensor Devices

Abstract Thin film sensors are used to monitor environmental conditions by measuring the physical parameters. By using thin film technology, the sensors are capable of conducting precise measurements. Moreover, the measurements are stable and dependable. Furthermore, inexpensive sensor devices can be produced. In this paper, thin film technology for the design and fabrication of sensors that are used in various applications is reviewed. Further, the applications of thin film sensors in the fields of biomedical, energy harvesting, optical, and corrosion applications are also presented. From the review, the future research needs and future perspectives are identified and discussed.

Enhanced properties of metal–organic framework thin films fabricated via a coordination modulation-controlled layer-by-layer process

2017 ◽  
Vol 5 (26) ◽  
pp. 13665-13673 ◽  
Author(s):  
Suttipong Wannapaiboon ◽  
Kenji Sumida ◽  
Katharina Dilchert ◽  
Min Tu ◽  
Susumu Kitagawa ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Thin Film ◽  
Thin Films ◽  
Adsorption Capacity ◽  
Metal Organic Framework ◽  
Layer By Layer ◽  
Film Properties ◽  
Metal Organic ◽  
Enhanced Properties ◽  
P Addition ◽  
Organic Framework

Addition of a modulator in the LPE process enhances MOF thin film properties by boosting their crystallinity, orientation uniformity, and adsorption capacity.

Progress in Research and Mass Production of Large-Scale Tandem Thin Film Si Solar Modules at Chint Solar

2012 ◽  
Vol 1426 ◽  
pp. 15-26 ◽  
Author(s):  
X. Niu ◽  
C. Yu ◽  
M. Wang ◽  
G. Li ◽  
X. Zhu ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Thin Film ◽  
Mass Production ◽  
Large Scale ◽  
Crystalline Silicon ◽  
Field Performance ◽  
Energy Yield ◽  
Manufacturing Cost ◽  
Silicon Thin Film ◽  
Electricity Cost ◽  
Thin Film Technology

ABSTRACTOver the past decade, the PV industry has witnessed tremendous growth in manufacturing scale and technology advancement, with PV generated electricity cost ever approaching grid parity. Among them, Si based thin film technology has made substantial progress in demonstrating its inherent advantages in lower material cost, ease of manufacturing and higher energy yield, etc. More recently, reduced product prices and competing technologies from crystalline silicon and other thin film technologies have made amorphous and microcrystalline silicon based thin film technology very challenging, and requires further increase in module efficiency and decrease in manufacturing cost. As one of the few companies in the world with significant manufacturing capacity for tandem thin film Si PV products, Chint Solar (Astronergy) has been at the forefront of technology development for the mass production of large-scale (Gen. 5, 1.43m2) Si thin film solar modules in the last 5 years. We will review major technology advancements which have been mass production proven and led to the mass produced tandem silicon thin film module with 10.0% plus stabilized efficiency, along with the field performance of those modules.

scholarly journals D.C. Sputtering Process: Its Characterization and its Problems When Applied to Tin-Dioxide Thin-Films

1980 ◽  
Vol 7 (1-3) ◽  
pp. 19-22 ◽  
Author(s):  
Anant G. Sabnis
Keyword(s):  
Thin Films ◽  
Tin Dioxide ◽  
Film Properties ◽  
Deposition Parameters ◽  
Areas Of Concern

This paper discusses the problems involved in obtaining reliable and reproducible thin films of Sb-doped SnO2films by the d.c. sputtering process. An attempt to characterize the process is made by correlating the deposition parameters with the factors that contribute to the conductivity of the SnO2films. The areas of concern are identified, and guidelines are offered for making the process and the film properties controllable.

Conductivity of Yittria-Stabilized Zirconia Nanostructure Electrolyte for Solid Oxide Fuel Cell Application by Using RF Magnetron Sputtering

2017 ◽  
Vol 268 ◽  
pp. 352-357
Author(s):  
S.Y. Jaffar ◽  
Yussof Wahab ◽  
Rosnita Muhammad ◽  
Z. Othaman ◽  
Zuhairi Ibrahim ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Thin Film ◽  
Thin Films ◽  
Magnetron Sputtering ◽  
Rf Magnetron Sputtering ◽  
Stabilized Zirconia ◽  
Deposition Parameter ◽  
Deposition Parameters ◽  
Ysz Thin Film ◽  
Temperature Rate ◽  
Lower Temperature

Yttria-stabilized zirconia (YSZ) thin films were deposited successfully using RF magnetron sputtering. The substrate had been used are sapphire glass. A pure ceramic of Zr-Y is synthesized and processed into a planar magnetron target which is reactively sputtered with an Argon-Oxygen gas mixture to form Zr-Y-O nanostructure. The aim of this research is to study the conductivity and roughness YSZ thin film by using RF magnetron sputtering by varying the temperature deposition parameter. By lowering the YSZ thin film into nanostructure would enable for SOFC to be operate at lower temperature below 400°C. The YSZ nanostructure were controlled by varying the deposition parameters, including the deposition temperature and the substrate used. The crystalline of YSZ structure at 100W and temperature 300°C. The surface morphology of the films proved that at 300°C temperature rate deposition showed optimum growth morphology and density of YSZ thin films. Besides, the high deposition subtrate temperature affected the thickness of YSZ thin film at 80nm by using surface profiler. A higher rate of deposition is achievable when the sputtering mode of the Zr-Y target is metallic as opposed to oxide. YSZ is synthesizing to obtain the optimum thin film for SOFC application.

Physical Characterization of Zirconium Doped Zinc Oxide Thin Firms Deposited by Spray Pyrolysis

1998 ◽  
Vol 520 ◽  
Author(s):  
A. Maldonado ◽  
D.R. Acosta ◽  
M. De La Luz Olvera ◽  
R. Castanedo ◽  
G. Torres ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Thin Film ◽  
Thin Films ◽  
Zinc Oxide ◽  
Spray Pyrolysis ◽  
Doping Concentration ◽  
Film Properties ◽  
Preferential Growth ◽  
X Ray ◽  
Substrate Temperatures

ABSTRACTZinc oxide thin films doped with zirconium were prepared from solutions with doping material dispersed at several concentrations and using the spray pyrolysis technique.The films were deposited over sodocalcic glasses at different substrate temperatures. Effects of doping material concentration and substrate temperatures on electrical, optical, structural and morphological film properties are presented. Results show an evolution in morphology and grains size as the doping concentration is increased. Preferential growth in the (002) orientation was detected for each thin film from X ray diffractograms.

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