SiC thin-films were prepared by RF-magnetron sputtering technique(RMS) with the target of single crystalline SiC and then annealed. The surface morphology of thin-films was characterized by AFM. The result shows that ...SiC thin-films were prepared by RF-magnetron sputtering technique(RMS) with the target of single crystalline SiC and then annealed. The surface morphology of thin-films was characterized by AFM. The result shows that the surface of the thin-films is smooth and compact; XRD analysis reveals that the thin-films are amorphous. The thickness, square-resistance and curves of resistance—temperature were measured. The results show that the curves of lnR versus 1/kT both before and after annealing satisfy the expression of lnR∝△W/kT, where ?W is electron excitation energy in the range of 0.014 2-0.018 5 eV, and it has a trend of increasing when the temperature is increased. After synthetical analysis we get the conclusion that the electronic mechanism of the thin-films is short distance transition between the localized states in the temperature range of 25-250 ℃. The resistivity is in the range of 2.4×10-3-4.4×10-3 Ω·cm and it has the same trend as electron excitation energy when annealing temperature is increased, which further confirms the electronic mechanism of thin-films and the trend of electron excitation energy versus annealing temperature.展开更多
Diamondlike carbon (DLC) films were deposited via magnetron sputtering process. The energetic ion hombardment on the surface of growing film is one of the major parameters that control the atom mobility on the flirt...Diamondlike carbon (DLC) films were deposited via magnetron sputtering process. The energetic ion hombardment on the surface of growing film is one of the major parameters that control the atom mobility on the flirt1 surface and further the physical and chemical characteristics of the films. In this study, the energy of carbon ions was monitored by changing sputtering powerdensity, and its effect on the electrochemical performance of the films was investigated. For the deposition at a higher sputtering power density, a higher sp^3 content in the DLC films was achieved with denser structure and increased film-substrate adhesion. The impedance at the interface of Si substrate/sulfufic acid solution was significantly enhanced, and at the same time higher film resistance, lower capacitance, higher breakdown potential and longer breakdown time were observed, which were related to the significant sp^3 content of the DLC films.展开更多
Tin-doped indium oxide (ITO) thin films were prepared using conventional radio frequency (RF) planar magnetron sputtering equipped with IR irradiation using a ceramic target of In2O3/SnO2 with a mass ratio of 1∶1...Tin-doped indium oxide (ITO) thin films were prepared using conventional radio frequency (RF) planar magnetron sputtering equipped with IR irradiation using a ceramic target of In2O3/SnO2 with a mass ratio of 1∶1 at various IR irradiation temperatures T1 (from room temperature to 400?℃). The refractive index,deposited ratio,and resistivity are functions of the sputtering Ar gas pressure. The microstructure of ITO thin films is related to IR T1,the crystalline seeds appear at T1=300?℃,and the films are amorphous at the temperature ranging from 27?℃ to 400?℃. AFM investigation shows that the roughness value of peak-valley of ITO thin film (R p-v ) and the surface microstructure of ITO thin films have a close relation with T1. The IR irradiation results in a widening value of band-gap energy due to Burstein-Moss effect and the maximum visible transmittance shifts toward a shorter wavelength along with a decrease in the film’s refractive index. The plasma wavelength and the refractive index of ITO thin films are relative to the T1. XPS investigation shows that the photoelectrolytic properties can be deteriorated by the sub-oxides. The deterioration can be decreased by increasing the oxygen flow rate (fo2),and the mole ratio of Sn/In in the samples reduces with an increase in fo2.展开更多
TiO2-W films were deposited on the slides by reactive magnetron sputtering. Properties of the films were analyzed via AFM, XRD, XPS, STS, UV-Vis and ellipse polarization apparatus. The results show that TiO2-W films a...TiO2-W films were deposited on the slides by reactive magnetron sputtering. Properties of the films were analyzed via AFM, XRD, XPS, STS, UV-Vis and ellipse polarization apparatus. The results show that TiO2-W films are amorphous. The AFM map reveals that the surface of the film is tough and porous. The experiments of decomposing methylene blue indicate that the thickness threshold on these films is 141 nm, at which the rate of photodegradation is 90% in 2 h. And when the thickness is over 141 nm, the rate of photodegradation does not increase any more. This result is completely different from that of crystalloid TiO2 thin film.展开更多
基金Project(60371046) supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China
文摘SiC thin-films were prepared by RF-magnetron sputtering technique(RMS) with the target of single crystalline SiC and then annealed. The surface morphology of thin-films was characterized by AFM. The result shows that the surface of the thin-films is smooth and compact; XRD analysis reveals that the thin-films are amorphous. The thickness, square-resistance and curves of resistance—temperature were measured. The results show that the curves of lnR versus 1/kT both before and after annealing satisfy the expression of lnR∝△W/kT, where ?W is electron excitation energy in the range of 0.014 2-0.018 5 eV, and it has a trend of increasing when the temperature is increased. After synthetical analysis we get the conclusion that the electronic mechanism of the thin-films is short distance transition between the localized states in the temperature range of 25-250 ℃. The resistivity is in the range of 2.4×10-3-4.4×10-3 Ω·cm and it has the same trend as electron excitation energy when annealing temperature is increased, which further confirms the electronic mechanism of thin-films and the trend of electron excitation energy versus annealing temperature.
文摘Diamondlike carbon (DLC) films were deposited via magnetron sputtering process. The energetic ion hombardment on the surface of growing film is one of the major parameters that control the atom mobility on the flirt1 surface and further the physical and chemical characteristics of the films. In this study, the energy of carbon ions was monitored by changing sputtering powerdensity, and its effect on the electrochemical performance of the films was investigated. For the deposition at a higher sputtering power density, a higher sp^3 content in the DLC films was achieved with denser structure and increased film-substrate adhesion. The impedance at the interface of Si substrate/sulfufic acid solution was significantly enhanced, and at the same time higher film resistance, lower capacitance, higher breakdown potential and longer breakdown time were observed, which were related to the significant sp^3 content of the DLC films.
文摘Tin-doped indium oxide (ITO) thin films were prepared using conventional radio frequency (RF) planar magnetron sputtering equipped with IR irradiation using a ceramic target of In2O3/SnO2 with a mass ratio of 1∶1 at various IR irradiation temperatures T1 (from room temperature to 400?℃). The refractive index,deposited ratio,and resistivity are functions of the sputtering Ar gas pressure. The microstructure of ITO thin films is related to IR T1,the crystalline seeds appear at T1=300?℃,and the films are amorphous at the temperature ranging from 27?℃ to 400?℃. AFM investigation shows that the roughness value of peak-valley of ITO thin film (R p-v ) and the surface microstructure of ITO thin films have a close relation with T1. The IR irradiation results in a widening value of band-gap energy due to Burstein-Moss effect and the maximum visible transmittance shifts toward a shorter wavelength along with a decrease in the film’s refractive index. The plasma wavelength and the refractive index of ITO thin films are relative to the T1. XPS investigation shows that the photoelectrolytic properties can be deteriorated by the sub-oxides. The deterioration can be decreased by increasing the oxygen flow rate (fo2),and the mole ratio of Sn/In in the samples reduces with an increase in fo2.
基金Projects supported by the Innovative Experiment Projects of New Building Materials Key Laboratory of Chonging University
文摘TiO2-W films were deposited on the slides by reactive magnetron sputtering. Properties of the films were analyzed via AFM, XRD, XPS, STS, UV-Vis and ellipse polarization apparatus. The results show that TiO2-W films are amorphous. The AFM map reveals that the surface of the film is tough and porous. The experiments of decomposing methylene blue indicate that the thickness threshold on these films is 141 nm, at which the rate of photodegradation is 90% in 2 h. And when the thickness is over 141 nm, the rate of photodegradation does not increase any more. This result is completely different from that of crystalloid TiO2 thin film.