scholarly journals Optical and Structural Characterization of Zinc Implanted Silica Under Various Thermal Treatments

1996 ◽  
Vol 438 ◽  
Author(s):  
R. Mu ◽  
Jinli Chen ◽  
Z. Y. Gu ◽  
A. Ueda ◽  
Y. -S. Tung ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Zinc Ion ◽  
Annealed Sample ◽  
Absorption Peak ◽  
Optical Measurements ◽  
Thermal Treatments ◽  
Quantum Confinement Effects ◽  
Metal Colloid ◽  
Plasma Absorption ◽  
Colloid Formation

AbstractZinc ion implanted silica with controlled thermal annealing has been investigated. Low temperature optical measurements indicate the presence of Zn clusters in the as-implanted silica. Optical spectra of the annealed sample under a reducing environment suggest Zn cluster and Zn metal colloid formation. The absorption peak at ∼5.3 eV may be due to the surface plasma absorption of Zn metal colloids in silica. The oxidized samples (10 and 6 x 1016 ions/cm2) show an absorption peak at ∼4.3 and ∼4.8 eV, respectively and imply ZnO quantum dot formation. The blueshift in exciton absorption can be attributed to the quantum confinement effects.

TEM characterization of proton-exchanged LiNbO3 optical waveguides

1986 ◽  
Vol 44 ◽  
pp. 480-481
Author(s):  
W. E. Lee
Keyword(s):  
Refractive Index ◽  
Benzoic Acid ◽  
Optical Waveguides ◽  
Total Internal Reflection ◽  
Index Of Refraction ◽  
Optical Measurements ◽  
Lithium Ions ◽  
Wide Channel ◽  
Tem Characterization

An optical waveguide consists of a several-micron wide channel with a slightly different index of refraction than the host substrate; light can be trapped in the channel by total internal reflection.Optical waveguides can be formed from single-crystal LiNbO3 using the proton exhange technique. In this technique, polished specimens are masked with polycrystal1ine chromium in such a way as to leave 3-13 μm wide channels. These are held in benzoic acid at 249°C for 5 minutes allowing protons to exchange for lithium ions within the channels causing an increase in the refractive index of the channel and creating the waveguide. Unfortunately, optical measurements often reveal a loss in waveguiding ability up to several weeks after exchange.

TEM characterization of WSix films

1994 ◽  
Vol 52 ◽  
pp. 848-849
Author(s):  
V. C. Kannan ◽  
S. M. Merchant ◽  
R. B. Irwin ◽  
A. K. Nanda ◽  
M. Sundahl ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Integrated Circuits ◽  
Vapor Deposition ◽  
High Purity ◽  
Physical Vapor Deposition ◽  
Thermal Treatments ◽  
Rapid Thermal Anneal ◽  
Tungsten Silicide ◽  
Tem Characterization ◽  
Metal Silicides

Metal silicides such as WSi2, MoSi2, TiSi2, TaSi2 and CoSi2 have received wide attention in recent years for semiconductor applications in integrated circuits. In this study, we describe the microstructures of WSix films deposited on SiO2 (oxide) and polysilicon (poly) surfaces on Si wafers afterdeposition and rapid thermal anneal (RTA) at several temperatures. The stoichiometry of WSix films was confirmed by Rutherford Backscattering Spectroscopy (RBS). A correlation between the observed microstructure and measured sheet resistance of the films was also obtained.WSix films were deposited by physical vapor deposition (PVD) using magnetron sputteringin a Varian 3180. A high purity tungsten silicide target with a Si:W ratio of 2.85 was used. Films deposited on oxide or poly substrates gave rise to a Si:W ratio of 2.65 as observed by RBS. To simulatethe thermal treatments of subsequent processing procedures, wafers with tungsten silicide films were subjected to RTA (AG Associates Heatpulse 4108) in a N2 ambient for 60 seconds at temperatures ranging from 700° to 1000°C.

Infrared Spectroscopy Characterization of Marine Shells

2001 ◽  
Vol 711 ◽  
Author(s):  
Octavio Gomez-Martinez ◽  
Daniel H. Aguilar ◽  
Patricia Quintana ◽  
Juan J. Alvarado-Gil ◽  
Dalila Aldana ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Fourier Transform ◽  
Infrared Spectroscopy ◽  
Crassostrea Virginica ◽  
Thermal Treatments ◽  
Vibration Modes ◽  
Lattice Vibrations ◽  
Vibration Frequencies ◽  
Mussel Shells ◽  
Carbonate Lattice

ABSTRACTFourier Transform infrared spectroscopy has been employed to study the shells of two kind of mollusks, American oysters (Crassostrea virginica) and mussels (Ischadium recurvum). It is shown that it is possible to distinguish the different calcium carbonate lattice vibrations in each case, mussel shells present aragonite vibration frequencies, and the oyster shells present those corresponding to calcite. The superposition, shift and broadening of the infrared bands are discussed. Changes in the vibration modes due to successive thermal treatments are also reported.

Synthesis and Characterization of Nanocrystalline ZnO Powders by a Direct Thermal Decomposition Route Using Zinc Nitrate Hexahydrate

2013 ◽  
Vol 770 ◽  
pp. 68-71 ◽  
Author(s):  
Supphadate Sujinnapram ◽  
Uraiphorn Termsuk ◽  
Atcharawan Charoentam ◽  
Sutthipoj Sutthana
Keyword(s):  
Thermal Decomposition ◽  
Crystallization Temperature ◽  
Zinc Nitrate ◽  
Zinc Nitrate Hexahydrate ◽  
Absorption Peak ◽  
Synthesis And Characterization ◽  
Nitrate Hexahydrate ◽  
Different Temperatures ◽  
Zno Powders

The nanocrystalline ZnO powders were synthesized by a direct thermal decomposition using zinc nitrate hexahydrate as starting materials. The precursor was characterized by TG-DTA to determine the thermal decomposition and crystallization temperature which was found to be at 325 oC. The precursors were calcined at different temperatures of 400, 500, and 600°C for 4 h. The structure of the prepared samples was studied by XRD, confirming the formation of wurtzite structure. The synthesized powders exhibited the UV absorption below 400 nm (3.10 eV) with a well defined absorption peak at around 285 nm (4.35 eV). The estimated direct bandgaps were obtained to be 3.19, 3.16, and 3.14 eV for the ZnO samples thermally decomposed at 400, 500, and 600°C, respectively.

scholarly journals Characterization of swelling behavior of carbon nano-filler modified polydimethylsiloxane composites

2021 ◽  
pp. 009524432110061
Author(s):  
Bo Yang ◽  
Balakrishnan Nagarajan ◽  
Pierre Mertiny
Keyword(s):  
Digital Image Analysis ◽  
Swelling Behavior ◽  
Optical Measurements ◽  
Natural Phenomenon ◽  
Cross Linking ◽  
Dimensional Changes ◽  
Experimental Findings ◽  
Carbon Based

Polymers may absorb fluids from their surroundings via the natural phenomenon of swelling. Dimensional changes due to swelling can affect the function of polymer components, such as in the case of seals, microfluidic components and electromechanical sensors. An understanding of the swelling behavior of polymers and means for controlling it can improve the design of polymer components, for example, for the previously mentioned applications. Carbon-based fillers have risen in popularity to be used for the property enhancement of resulting polymer composites. The present investigation focuses on the effects of three carbon-based nano-fillers (graphene nano-platelets, carbon black, and graphene nano-scrolls) on the dimensional changes of polydimethylsiloxane composites due to swelling when immersed in certain organic solvents. For this study, a facile and expedient methodology comprised of optical measurements in conjunction with digital image analysis was developed as the primary experimental technique to quantify swelling dimensional changes of the prepared composites. Other experimental techniques assessed polymer cross-linking densities and elastic mechanical properties of the various materials. The study revealed that the addition of certain carbon-based nano-fillers increased the overall swelling of the composites. The extent of swelling further depended on the organic solvent in which the composites were immersed in. Experimental findings are contrasted with published models for swelling prediction, and the role of filler morphology on swelling behavior is discussed.

Electrochemical and binding properties of a meso-tetra(4-pyridyl)porphyrinatozinc supermolecule containing four μ3-oxo-triruthenium acetate clusters

2000 ◽  
Vol 04 (08) ◽  
pp. 727-735 ◽  
Author(s):  
SERGIO DOVIDAUSKAS ◽  
KOITI ARAKIA ◽  
HENRIQUE E. TOMA
Keyword(s):  
Equilibrium Constants ◽  
Zinc Ion ◽  
Porphyrin Ring ◽  
Electronic Density ◽  
Axial Coordination ◽  
Spectrophotometric Titrations ◽  
Regular Increase ◽  
Calculated Equilibrium ◽  
C Nmr

The synthesis and characterization of a zinc meso-tetra(4-pyridyl)porphyrin containing four coordinated μ3-oxo-triruthenium acetate cluster complexes, ZnTCP , are reported. The coordination of four ruthenium acetate clusters to the zinc porphyrin has been confirmed by 1 H and 13 C NMR spectroscopy, including COSY and HETCOR bidimensional correlation techniques. Cyclic voltammetry and spectroelectrochemistry studies have revealed the presence of seven redox processes in the −1.5 to 2.5 V range, four of them attributed to cluster-centered ( Ru IV,IV,III/ Ru IV,III,III/ Ru III,III,III/ Ru III,III,II/ Ru III,II,II) and three to porphyrin ring-centered ( ZnP +/ ZnP / ZnP .−/ ZnP 2−) redox reactions. The axial coordination reaction has been monitored by spectrophotometric titrations in dichloromethane and acetonitrile, in the 380–480 nm range, using pyridine, imidazole, water and acetonitrile as ligands. The influence of the peripheral ruthenium complexes on the electronic properties of the porphyrin ring has been assayed by measuring the axial coordination properties of the zinc ion. The calculated equilibrium constants for axial coordination of pyridine and imidazole to ZnTCP in dichloromethane are respectively one and two orders of magnitude higher than for meso-tetraphenylporphyrinatozinc, showing a regular increase as a function of the basicity of the ligands. The results have demonstrated that the Ru (III,III,III) species act as electron-withdrawing groups, decreasing significantly the electronic density on the porphyrin ring.

SUPERCONDUCTING PROPERTIES OF BSCCO (2223) ULTRATHIN FILMS

2002 ◽  
Vol 09 (05n06) ◽  
pp. 1757-1760
Author(s):  
L. NAVARRETE ◽  
A. MARIÑO ◽  
H. SÁNCHEZ
Keyword(s):  
Electrical Properties ◽  
Magnetron Sputtering ◽  
Structural Characterization ◽  
Ultrathin Films ◽  
Rf Magnetron Sputtering ◽  
Ex Situ ◽  
Thermal Treatments ◽  
Superconducting Properties

Ultrathin films of (Bi–Pb)–Sr–Ca–Cu–O (2223) were produced by ex situ RF magnetron sputtering on MgO (100) substrates. Films with different thermal treatments and thickness varying between 30 nm and 300 nm were obtained and studied systematically. A structural characterization of these samples was carried out and correlated with their electrical properties and thickness.

Characterization of Transparent Conducting Pulsed Laser Deposited Films in the Indium Zinc Oxide System

1998 ◽  
Vol 547 ◽  
Author(s):  
A. Rougier ◽  
N. Naghavi ◽  
C. Marcel ◽  
F. Portemer ◽  
L. Dupont ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Thin Films ◽  
Zinc Oxide ◽  
Visible Region ◽  
Pulsed Laser ◽  
Oxide System ◽  
Optical Measurements ◽  
K Value ◽  
Indium Zinc Oxide ◽  
Average Transmittance

AbstractThin films of indium zinc oxide so called IZO were prepared with pulsed laser deposition. It was found that the crystalline structure, the composition and the morphology of the films as well as the optical and electrical properties were quite sensitive to the deposition conditions namely to the temperature and oxygen pressure. The crystallinity of the ZnkIn2O3+k (k from 1 to 5) thin films increases as the substrate temperature increases. An average transmittance of 85 % in the visible region was obtained for any k values. Optical measurements show a continuous decrease of the band gap as the zinc amount increases. The highest conductivity reported is for the ZnIn2O4, thin films deposited at 300 °C (σ = 1.2 103 S/cm). Increasing the amount of Zn (i.e. k value) was found to result in a conductivity decrease. Finally, a good correlation between the electric mobility and the optical mobility is obtained.

scholarly journals Colloidal lead iodide nanorings

Nanoscale ◽  
2018 ◽  
Vol 10 (45) ◽  
pp. 21197-21208 ◽  
Author(s):  
Eugen Klein ◽  
Leonard Heymann ◽  
Ana B. Hungria ◽  
Rostyslav Lesyuk ◽  
Christian Klinke
Keyword(s):  
Formation Process ◽  
Optical Measurements ◽  
Synthesis And Characterization ◽  
Lead Iodide ◽  
Ring Structures ◽  
Colloidal Lead ◽  
20 Nm

We present the synthesis and characterization of PbI2 nanorings prepared via a direct colloidal route. The ring structures are obtained by etching as prepared PbI2 nanosheets with trioctylphosphine and possess thicknesses between 20 nm and 85 nm and lateral dimensions of up to 10 μm. The formation process was analyzed and discussed as well as the electrical and optical measurements.

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