Surface contamination on sputter carbon coated disks measured by using low energy photoelectron spectroscopy in an ambient atmosphere

1990 ◽  
Vol 26 (5) ◽  
pp. 2508-2510 ◽  
Author(s):  
K. Nishimori ◽  
K. Tanaka ◽  
K. Sato
Keyword(s):  
Photoelectron Spectroscopy ◽  
Low Energy ◽  
Surface Contamination ◽  
Ambient Atmosphere ◽  
Carbon Coated

scholarly journals An estimation on the mechanical stabilities of SAMs by low energy Ar+ cluster ion collision

2021 ◽  
Vol 11 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Y. Tong ◽  
G. R. Berdiyorov ◽  
A. Sinopoli ◽  
M. E. Madjet ◽  
V. A. Esaulov ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Electron Irradiation ◽  
Photoelectron Spectroscopy ◽  
Density Functional ◽  
Crystal Surface ◽  
Depth Profiling ◽  
Low Energy ◽  
Cross Linking ◽  
Xps Spectra ◽  
Self Assembled ◽  
The Stability

AbstractThe stability of the molecular self-assembled monolayers (SAMs) is of vital importance to the performance of the molecular electronics and their integration to the future electronics devices. Here we study the effect of electron irradiation-induced cross-linking on the stability of self-assembled monolayer of aromatic 5,5′-bis(mercaptomethyl)-2,2′-bipyridine [BPD; HS-CH2-(C5H3N)2-CH2-SH] on Au (111) single crystal surface. As a refence, we also study the properties of SAMs of electron saturated 1-dodecanethiol [C12; CH3-(CH2)11-SH] molecules. The stability of the considered SAMs before and after electron-irradiation is studied using low energy Ar+ cluster depth profiling monitored by recording the X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy (XPS) core level spectra and the UV-photoelectron spectroscopy (UPS) in the valance band range. The results indicate a stronger mechanical stability of BPD SAMs than the C12 SAMs. The stability of BPD SAMs enhances further after electron irradiation due to intermolecular cross-linking, whereas the electron irradiation results in deterioration of C12 molecules due to the saturated nature of the molecules. The depth profiling time of the cross-linked BPD SAM is more than 4 and 8 times longer than the profiling time obtained for pristine and BPD and C12 SAMs, respectively. The UPS results are supported by density functional theory calculations, which show qualitative agreement with the experiment and enable us to interpret the features in the XPS spectra during the etching process for structural characterization. The obtained results offer helpful options to estimate the structural stability of SAMs which is a key factor for the fabrication of molecular devices.

scholarly journals Carbon-Coated SiO2 Composites as Promising Anode Material for Li-Ion Batteries

Molecules ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 26 (15) ◽  
pp. 4531
Author(s):  
Mihaela-Ramona Buga ◽  
Adnana Alina Spinu-Zaulet ◽  
Cosmin Giorgian Ungureanu ◽  
Raul-Augustin Mitran ◽  
Eugeniu Vasile ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Anode Material ◽  
Photoelectron Spectroscopy ◽  
Coulombic Efficiency ◽  
Cycling Stability ◽  
Li Ion Batteries ◽  
Transfer Resistance ◽  
Promising Alternative ◽  
X Ray ◽  
Carbon Coated ◽  
Li Ion

Porous silica-based materials are a promising alternative to graphite anodes for Li-ion batteries due to their high theoretical capacity, low discharge potential similar to pure silicon, superior cycling stability compared to silicon, abundance, and environmental friendliness. However, several challenges prevent the practical application of silica anodes, such as low coulombic efficiency and irreversible capacity losses during cycling. The main strategy to tackle the challenges of silica as an anode material has been developed to prepare carbon-coated SiO2 composites by carbonization in argon atmosphere. A facile and eco-friendly method of preparing carbon-coated SiO2 composites using sucrose is reported herein. The carbon-coated SiO2 composites were characterized using X-ray diffraction, X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy, thermogravimetry, transmission and scanning electron microscopy coupled with energy-dispersive X-ray spectroscopy, cyclic voltammetry, and charge–discharge cycling. A C/SiO2-0.085 M calendered electrode displays the best cycling stability, capacity of 714.3 mAh·g−1, and coulombic efficiency as well as the lowest charge transfer resistance over 200 cycles without electrode degradation. The electrochemical performance improvement could be attributed to the positive effect of the carbon thin layer that can effectively diminish interfacial impedance.

scholarly journals Effect of oxidizing and reducing atmospheres on Ba(Ti0.90 Zr0.10)o3:2V ceramics as characterized by piezoresponse force microscopy

2011 ◽  
Vol 5 (3) ◽  
pp. 139-147 ◽  
Author(s):  
Francisco Moura ◽  
Alexandre Simões ◽  
Carla Riccardi ◽  
Maria Zaghete ◽  
Jose Varela ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Data Storage ◽  
Photoelectron Spectroscopy ◽  
Ferroelectric Properties ◽  
Piezoresponse Force Microscopy ◽  
Nitrogen Atmosphere ◽  
Ambient Atmosphere ◽  
Practical Applications ◽  
Force Microscopy ◽  
Storage Media ◽  
Piezoelectric Force Microscopy

The effect of annealing atmospheres (Atamb, N2 and O2) on the electrical properties of Ba(Ti0.90Zr0.10 )O3:2V (BZT10:2V) ceramics obtained by the mixed oxide method was investigated. X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy (XPS) analysis indicates that oxygen vacancies present near Zr and Ti ions reduce ferroelectric properties, especially in samples treated in an ambient atmosphere (Atamb ). BZT10:2V ceramics sintered in a nitrogen atmosphere showed better dielectric behaviour at room temperature with a dielectric permittivity measured at a frequency of 10 kHz equal to 16800 with dielectric loss of 0.023. Piezoelectric force microscopy (PFM) images reveal improvement in the piezoelectric coefficient by sintering the sample under nitrogen atmosphere. Thus, BZT10:2V ceramics sintered under a nitrogen atmosphere can be useful for practical applications which include nonvolatile digital memories, spintronics and data-storage media.

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