Structure and Properties of TiC, VC and TiC/VC Thin Films Deposited by Pulsed Laser Deposition

1995 ◽  
Vol 410 ◽  
Author(s):  
J. E. Krzanowski ◽  
R. E. Leuchtner
Keyword(s):  
Thin Films ◽  
Wear Behavior ◽  
Surface Condition ◽  
Pulsed Laser ◽  
Chemical Properties ◽  
Xrd Analysis ◽  
Composite Target ◽  
Wear Resistant Coatings ◽  
Disk Test ◽  
And Chemical Properties

ABSTRACTA study has been conducted on the mechanical, tribological and chemical properties of pulsed laser deposited (PLD) TiC, VC and TiCNC thin films. The TiC films were deposited at 375°C and 5 mTorr Ar, while the TiCNC films were deposited from a composite target at 475°C at pressures of base vacuum and 50 mTorr Ar. XRD analysis revealed the films had the expected B1 structure, although XPS analysis showed a significant oxygen content. Tribological studies were conducted using a ball-on-disk test, and the wear behavior depended on the surface condition and film composition. One TiCNC film exhibited little wear but caused significant ball wear, indicating mixed carbide films are promising candidates for wear-resistant coatings.

Pulsed Laser Deposition (PLD) Technique to Prepare Biocompatible Thin Films

2006 ◽  
Vol 49 ◽  
pp. 56-61 ◽  
Author(s):  
Joseph J. Beltrano ◽  
Lorenzo Torrisi ◽  
Anna Maria Visco ◽  
Nino Campo ◽  
E. Rapisarda
Keyword(s):  
Thin Films ◽  
Pulsed Laser ◽  
Target Material ◽  
Xrd Analysis ◽  
Spot Size ◽  
Laser Deposition ◽  
Laser Source ◽  
Medical Field ◽  
Hot Plasma ◽  
532 Nm

A Nd:YAG laser is employed to ablate different materials useful in the bio-medical field. The laser source operates in the IR (1064 nm), VIS (532 nm) and UV (355 nm) regions with a pulse duration of 3-9 ns, a pulse energy of 3-300 mJ, a spot size of 1 mm2 and a repetition rate of 1- 30 Hz. Target material of interest are Titanium, Carbon, Hydroxyapatite (HA) and Polyethylene (PE). Laser irradiation occurs in vacuum, where hot plasma is generated, and thin films are deposited on near substrates. Generally, substrates of silicon, titanium, titanium-alloys and polymers were employed. Biocompatible thin films are investigated with different surface techniques, such as IR spectroscopy, Raman spectroscopy, XRD analysis and SEM investigations. Depending of the kind of possible application, films require special properties concerning the grain size, porosity, uniformity, wetting, hardness, adhesion, crystallinity and composition. The obtained results will be presented and discussed with particular regard to HA..

Mechanical and Chemical Properties of CBxNy and CSixNy Thin Films Grown by N*-Plasma Assisted Pulsed Laser Deposition

1999 ◽  
Vol 593 ◽  
Author(s):  
T. Thärigen ◽  
V. Riede ◽  
G. Lippold ◽  
E. Hartmann ◽  
R. Hesse ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Thin Films ◽  
Boron Nitride ◽  
Pulsed Laser Deposition ◽  
Pulsed Laser ◽  
Chemical Properties ◽  
Plasma Source ◽  
Laser Deposition ◽  
Lower Amount ◽  
Rf Plasma ◽  
Clear Correlation

ABSTRACTCarbon silicon nitride (CSixNy), and carbon boron nitride (CBxNy) thin films have been grown by pulsed laser deposition (PLD) of various carbon (silicon/boron) (nitride) targets using an additional nitrogen RF plasma source on [100] oriented silicon substrates without additional heating. The CSixNy and CBxNy thin films were amorphous and showed nano hardness up to 23 GPa compared to 14 GPa for silicon and maximum nitrogen content of 30 at%. The maximum nanohardness was achieved for 10% Si and 10% B content in the films. The lower hardness of this films compared to the nanohardness of 30-50 GPa of DLC films indicates a lower amount of covalent carbon-nitrogen bonding in the films. However, in contrast to DLC films, the CSixNy and CBxNy films can be grown to thickness above 3 μm due to lower internal compressive stress. XPS of CSixNy and CBxNy film surfaces shows clear correlation of binding energy and intensity of N ls, C ls, and Si 2p peaks to composition of the PLD-targets and to nitrogen flow through plasma source, indicating soft changes of binding structure due to variation of PLD parameters. The results demonstrate the capability of the plasma assisted PLD process to deposit hard amorphous CSixNy, and CBxNy thin films with adjustable properties.

Application of a-SiO2 Rich Additives in Cement Paste

2015 ◽  
Vol 749 ◽  
pp. 362-367 ◽  
Author(s):  
Jaroslav Pokorný ◽  
Milena Pavlíková ◽  
Eva Navrátilová ◽  
Pavla Rovnaníková ◽  
Zbyšek Pavlík ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Cement Paste ◽  
Bending Strength ◽  
Setting Time ◽  
Chemical Properties ◽  
Xrd Analysis ◽  
Fast Reaction ◽  
Cement Pastes ◽  
Matrix Density ◽  
Physical And Chemical ◽  
And Chemical Properties

The effect of a-SiO2 of various origin on the properties of cement paste with incorporated different silica containing materials is experimentally studied in the paper. For the applied a-SiO2 materials, basic physical and chemical properties are accessed, together with their chemical composition. Amount of amorphous phase of SiO2 in particular siliceous materials is determined using XRD analysis. Matrix density, bulk density, total open porosity, compressive and bending strength are measured for all developed pastes with incorporated a-SiO2 containing materials, together with initial and final setting time of fresh mixtures. The obtained data give evidence on a high and fast reaction activity of tested siliceous materials which results in a significant improvement of porosity and mechanical strength of a-SiO2 modified cement pastes.

Correlation between mechanical, optical and chemical properties of thin films deposited by PECVD

2008 ◽  
Vol 202 (22-23) ◽  
pp. 5572-5575 ◽  
Author(s):  
V. Cech ◽  
J. Studynka ◽  
B. Cechalova ◽  
J. Mistrik ◽  
J. Zemek
Keyword(s):  
Thin Films ◽  
Chemical Properties ◽  
And Chemical Properties

Optical and Chemical Properties of Alq3:PMMA Blended Thin Films

2015 ◽  
Vol 2 (7) ◽  
pp. 4019-4027 ◽  
Author(s):  
M.M. Duvenhage ◽  
O.M. Ntwaeaborwa ◽  
H.C. Swart
Keyword(s):  
Thin Films ◽  
Chemical Properties ◽  
And Chemical Properties

High Sensitivity Humidity Sensor Based on ZnSnO3 Composite Nanocube

2013 ◽  
Vol 594-595 ◽  
pp. 872-876
Author(s):  
N.D. Md Sin ◽  
M.Z. Musa ◽  
M.H. Mamat ◽  
S. Ahmad ◽  
A. Abdul Aziz ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Thin Film ◽  
Thin Films ◽  
Humidity Sensor ◽  
Chemical Properties ◽  
High Sensitivity ◽  
Physical And Chemical Properties ◽  
Sensor Performance ◽  
Semiconducting Material ◽  
Physical And Chemical ◽  
And Chemical Properties

The performance of nanocomposites semiconducting material used as a sensor is very much depending upon physical and chemical properties of the material. In this paper we address sensitivity of ZnSnO3thin film deposited by hydrothermal deposition in terms of its behavior towards humidity variations. The electrical, optical and structural properties of ZnSnO3thin film deposit at different volume of solvent (50 ml and 70 ml) grown by novel deposition of ZnSnO3hydrothermal with low temperature 95°C are also reviewed. The sensor performance of ZnSnO3thin film prepared at 50 ml volume show high sensitivity towards humidity. Using FESEM it was noted that the nanocube of ZnSnO3thin films growth on ZnO template with the size of nanocube is 100 to 140nm by varying the volume of the solvent.

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