Forming of CdZnTe thin films grown by hot wall epitaxy and their properties

In this work morphological, X-ray structural and optical studies of CdZnTe films grown by hot wall epitaxy method at relatively low substrate temperatures were performed. Possible mechanisms and processes of self-organization that occur during the growth of such structures are considered. It is shown that at thickness of film more than 130 nm on the surface, large (lateral size 150 - 200 nm, height - up to 10 nm) and small crystals are observed. The thicknesses and energy of the band gap width of the CdZnTe films grown at different growth times were determined. It is shown that the film absorption edge in the transmission spectra depends on the film thickness and the reasons for the shift of the film absorption edge are discussed.

Anti-fog nanocomposite coatings of enhanced durability

Highly porous nanocomposite films were produced at room temperature from SiO2 or TiO2–SiO2 solutions synthesized by a sol–gel route in the presence of oxide nanoparticles. The photocatalytic behavior of titania-based films was controlled at the sol synthesis step, through three parameters: the relative molar concentration between polymeric and condensed silica, the reactivity of the hydrolysis step, and the relative molar concentration of the active component. The reported method allowed ample tuneability of film refractive index, an important parameter for the design of antireflective and multifunctional coatings. Superhydrophilic properties were demonstrated by the samples and, notably, retained for over 30 days. Experimentally mimicking accelerated surface pollution with olive oil and stearic acid, a strong correlation was found between residual organic contamination, quantified by integrating the film absorption FT-IR spectrum over the C–Hn stretching area, and the measured water contact angle (WCA). Strategies for a fast surface cleaning and restoration of the superhydrophilic behavior via a mild oxidizing agent, based on UV exposure or immersion in a NaClO water solution, were investigated.

Karakteristik Fisik Edible Film Pati Jagung (Zea mays L) Termodifikasi Kitosan dan Gliserol

Edible film is a thin layer that is used as a substitute for synthetic plastic or used as a primary packaging of food product. Corn starch that is suspended with chitosan and glycerol is able to improve the quality of edible film. The purpose of this research is to determine the physical characteristics of edible film from modified corn starch. The concentrations of chitosan used were 15%, 20% and 25%, and glycerol were 30% and 40%. Physical characteristics of edible film observed were thickness, absorption, solubility and film degradation. The thickness of the film ranges between 0.06-0.14 mm. The best treatment for film absorption, solubility and degradability is obtained from the addition of 15% chitosan and 40% glycerol, whilst the lowest was from 25% chitosan and 30% glycerol. plastics, thickness, absorption, solubility

Changes in Optical Properties of Azopolymers in an Electric Field

We report the preliminary results obtained for polymers incorporating the azobenzene side-group as an optically active molecule. The reversible change of the thin film absorption is observed when illuminating it with monochromatic linearly polarized light under the applied external DC field. The magnotude of a change depends on the angle between the light polarization and the DC electric field direction.