Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Erdogan Celik, Pascal Cop, Rajendra S. Negi, Andrey Mazilkin, Yanjiao Ma, Philip Klement, Joerg Schoermann, Sangam Chatterjee, Torsten Brezesinski, Matthias T. Elm
Summary: This study investigates the design of mixed-conducting nanocomposites by surface modification using atomic layer deposition (ALD). It was found that the porosity of the nanocomposites has no effect on their charge-transport properties, while the thickness of the ceria layer plays an important role.
Article
Physics, Applied
Ramin Ghiyasi, Milena Milich, John Tomko, Patrick E. Hopkins, Maarit Karppinen
Summary: Inorganic-organic superlattice (SL) thin films fabricated using ALD/MLD technique show promise for flexible thermoelectric applications, with efficient heat conduction blocking at the inorganic/organic interfaces. The ability to manipulate layer sequences precisely and coat demanding substrates like textiles makes ALD/MLD advantageous. Studies on different organic components aim to explore bonding structure importance, density difference at the interfaces, and the thickness of monomolecular organic blocking layers.
APPLIED PHYSICS LETTERS
(2021)
Article
Materials Science, Ceramics
Han-Ting Liao, Bo-Wei Shih, Wen-Pin Hsieh, Dung-Yue Su, Feng-Yu Tsai
Summary: Superlattice thin films with various types and thicknesses of interlayers were prepared by ALD, and their comprehensive thermoelectric properties were characterized. The combination of different interlayers can achieve a balance between energy filtering, carrier blocking, and phonon scattering effects, leading to enhanced thermoelectric performance. The designed composite interlayer structure showed a significant improvement in ZT value compared to bulk ZnO films.
CERAMICS INTERNATIONAL
(2022)
Article
Nanoscience & Nanotechnology
Mikko Nisula, Antti J. Karttunen, Eduardo Solano, Girish C. Tewari, Maarit Karppinen, Matthias Minjauw, Himanshu Sekhar Jena, Pascal Van der Voort, Dirk Poelman, Christophe Detavernier
Summary: The study explores the relationship between the electrical conductivity, structure, and oxidation state of one-dimensional coordination polymer thin films of N,N'-dimethyl dithiooxamidato-copper prepared by atomic/molecular layer deposition. The results indicate that the electrical conductivity of the films is highly dependent on the oxidation state, with a significant increase in conductivity upon partial reduction and the observed metallic behavior in the high-conductance state.
ACS APPLIED MATERIALS & INTERFACES
(2021)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Lauri Aarik, Karmo Peetermann, Laurits Puust, Hugo Mandar, Arvo Kikas, Ilmo Sildos, Jaan Aarik
Summary: Atomic layer deposition of praseodymium oxide films allows for uniform doping of HfO2 films with non-uniform thicknesses. The absorption of oxygen in PrOx-rich material enhances ALD growth, leading to thickness gradients in thicker films. Pr-doping stabilizes the tetragonal form and improves photoluminescence efficiencies in HfO2 films.
JOURNAL OF ALLOYS AND COMPOUNDS
(2021)
Article
Nanoscience & Nanotechnology
Felix Blendinger, Daniel Seitz, Andreas Ottenschlager, Monika Fleischer, Volker Bucher
Summary: TiO2 thin films deposited on PEEK using PEALD method show promising osteogenic properties, enhancing the bioactivity of the implants effectively.
ACS APPLIED MATERIALS & INTERFACES
(2021)
Article
Nanoscience & Nanotechnology
Yan Yang, Weiming Liu, Tiantian Huang, Mengxia Qiu, Rui Zhang, Wanli Yang, Junbo He, Xin Chen, Ning Dai
Summary: Flexible sensors and photodetectors are important strategies for advanced devices, and the use of amorphous ALD-Ga2O3 thin films has shown promise in fabricating flexible solar-blind photodetectors (SBPDs). Decorating the ALD-Ga2O3 channels with MoS2 multilayers has been found to improve the photocurrent of SBPDs working in the deep ultraviolet region.
ACS APPLIED MATERIALS & INTERFACES
(2021)
Article
Materials Science, Coatings & Films
Elisa Atosuo, Juha Ojala, Mikko J. Heikkila, Miika Mattinen, Kenichiro Mizohata, Jyrki Raisanen, Markku Leskela, Mikko Ritala
Summary: The study introduces an ALD process for TbF3 films with varying degrees of crystallinity achieved by controlling deposition temperature. Films deposited at 275-350 degrees C demonstrate exceptional purity and high transmittance, making them suitable for various optical applications.
JOURNAL OF VACUUM SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY A
(2021)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Alexander Y. Galashev, Ksenia A. Abramova
Summary: This study reproduced the production of high-purity silicon carbide films by the electrolytic method in a computer model. Single-layer SiC films were deposited on different substrates and their kinetic and structural characteristics were analyzed. The diffusion of C atoms was higher than that of Si atoms, and the diffusion on graphite substrate was more intensive. The crystallinity of the film increased when changing the substrate from nickel to graphite.
PHYSICAL CHEMISTRY CHEMICAL PHYSICS
(2023)
Article
Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
Ting-Yun Wang, Chi-Lin Mo, Chun-Yi Chou, Chun-Ho Chuang, Miin-Jang Chen
Summary: In this paper, the concept and method of monolayer engineering by atomic layer deposition (ALD) were proposed and implemented to improve the crystallinity and ferroelectricity of Hf0.5Zr0.5O2 (HZO) thin films. By substituting one ZrO2 for one HfO2 atomic layer, a high ferroelectric remnant polarization (P-r) of 15 mu C/cm(2) was achieved in the HZO thin film with a thickness of only 4 nm at a low annealing temperature of 370 degrees C. This study demonstrates that monolayer engineering by ALD enables atomic tailoring to enhance the material and physical properties of nanoscale thin films.
Article
Chemistry, Physical
L. Khomenkova, H. Merabet, M. -P. Chauvat, C. Frilay, X. Portier, C. Labbe, P. Marie, J. Cardin, S. Boudin, J. -M. Rueff, F. Gourbilleau
Summary: The effect of Er precursor nature and annealing treatment on the properties of Er2O3 films grown on Si substrates was studied. Annealing resulted in film crystallization and the formation of Er silicate phase. The light emitting properties were determined by native defects and intra-4f shell transition. The intense Er3+ emission in the films grown with O2-plasma-assisted approach was attributed to a lower contribution of oxygen vacancies and pronounced crystallization of Er silicate phase.
SURFACES AND INTERFACES
(2022)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Teng-Jan Chang, Yu-Sen Jiang, Sheng-Han Yi, Chun-Yi Chou, Chin- Wang, Hsin-Chih Lin, Miin-Jang Chen
Summary: This paper introduces an atomic layer annealing (ALA) technique to achieve ferroelectricity in sub-10 nm HZO thin films with low thermal budget. The ALA treatment on each HfO2 monolayer is found to be superior in terms of crystallinity and ferroelectric properties compared to the treatment on each ZrO2 monolayer. The study demonstrates the effectiveness of ALA in atomic tailoring of nanoscale thin films at low temperature.
APPLIED SURFACE SCIENCE
(2022)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Seong Ho Han, Raphael Edem Agbenyeke, Ga Yeon Lee, Bo Keun Park, Chang Gyoun Kim, Taeyong Eom, Seung Uk Son, Jeong Hwan Han, Ji Yeon Ryu, Taek-Mo Chung
Summary: The text discusses the synthesis of a new series of heteroleptic tin complexes and their application in the deposition of SnOx films. The complexes exhibit dimeric molecular structures with specific crystal structures, resulting in SnO and SnO2 films with differences in transparency and optical band gap.
Review
Nanoscience & Nanotechnology
Milad Madadi, Juho Heiska, Jenna Multia, Maarit Karppinen
Summary: Atomic layer deposition (ALD) is a rapidly growing thin-film technology in microelectronics and holds promise in emerging energy technologies; over 100 ALD and ALD/MLD processes for alkali-metal-bearing materials have been described in current literature; the focus of research in this field includes summarizing processes, highlighting intriguing materials, and discussing advantages and limitations in application space.
ACS APPLIED MATERIALS & INTERFACES
(2021)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
M. Isabelle Buschges, Rudolf C. Hoffmann, Anna Regoutz, Christoph Schlueter, Jorg J. Schneider
Summary: The multilayered heterostructures of In2O3, SnO2, and Al2O3 showed improved properties in thin-film transistors (TFT), with high transparency and enhanced semiconducting behavior achieved through atomic layer deposition. Incorporation of only two monolayers of Al2O3 effectively suppressed oxygen vacancies, leading to improved TFT characteristics.
CHEMISTRY-A EUROPEAN JOURNAL
(2021)