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Electronic circular dichroism imaging (CDi) maps local aggregation modes in thin films of chiral oligothiophenes
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A study of optical properties and annealing effect on the absorption edge of pristine- and iodine-doped polyazomethine thin films
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Enhancement of the efficiency of the third harmonic generation process in ZnO:F thin films probed by photoluminescence and Raman spectroscopy
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Evolution of Ag nanostructures created from thin films: UV–vis absorption and its theoretical predictions
PublicationAg-based plasmonic nanostructures were manufactured by thermal annealing of thin metallic films. Structure and morphology were studied using scanning electron microscopy (SEM), transmission electron microscopy (TEM), high-resolution transmission electron microscopy (HR-TEM) and X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy (XPS). SEM images show that the formation of nanostructures is influenced by the initial layer thickness as well as the...
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Enhanced Visible Light Active WO3 Thin Films Toward Air Purification: Effect of the Synthesis Conditions
PublicationTaking into consideration, our current environmental situation in the world people should face with growing problem of air and water pollution. Heterogeneous photocatalysis is highly promising tool to improve both, air and water quality through decomposition/mineralization of contaminations directly into harmless CO2 and H2O under ambient conditions. In this contribution we focused on the synthesis of self-assembly WO3 thin films...
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The role of solvent solubility parameters in the formation of intermittent low and high molecular weight polystyrene rich structures in a thin film resulting from water vapor induced phase separation
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International Journal of Thin Film Science and Technology
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Evaluation of structural and electrical properties of multicomponent spinel oxide thin films deposited via spray pyrolysis technique
PublicationThis work reports the preparation of (Mn,Co,Fe,Ni,Cr)3O4 high-entropy spinel oxide in the form of a ~ 500 nm thin film utilising a facile spray pyrolysis technique. The structural and electrical properties of the layers were characterised after exposure to temperatures in the range of 400–900 ◦C. The as-deposited layers were amorphous, and crystallised upon heat treatment at 500 ◦C. Microstructural analyses proved a homogeneous...
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Characterization of Optical and Electrical Properties of Transparent Conductive Boron-Doped Diamond thin Films Grown on Fused Silica
PublicationA conductive boron-doped diamond (BDD) grown on a fused silica/quartz has been investigated. Diamond thin films were deposited by the microwave plasma enhanced chemical vapor deposition (MW PECVD). The main parameters of the BDD synthesis, i.e. the methane admixture and the substrate temperature were investigated in detail. Preliminary studies of optical properties were performed to qualify an optimal CVD synthesis and film parameters...
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Pulsed Laser Deposition of Bismuth Vanadate Thin Films—The Effect of Oxygen Pressure on the Morphology, Composition, and Photoelectrochemical Performance
PublicationThin layers of bismuth vanadate were deposited using the pulsed laser deposition technique on commercially available FTO (fluorine-doped tin oxide) substrates. Films were sputtered from a sintered, monoclinic BiVO4 pellet, acting as the target, under various oxygen pressures (from 0.1 to 2 mbar), while the laser beam was perpendicular to the target surface and parallel to the FTO substrate. The oxygen pressure strongly affects...
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Study of antistatic properties of TiO2:Tb and TiO2:(Tb,Pd) thin films obtained by magnetron sputtering process
PublicationPraca zawiera opis metody pomiaru właściwości antystatycznych cienkich warstw wraz ze zdefiniowaniem kryteriów antystatyczności powierzchni. przedstawiono wyniki pomiarów czasów rozładowywania się warstw tlenkowych. materiały wytworzono metodą rozpylania magnetronowego.
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Thickness and structure change of titanium (IV) oxide thin films synthesized by the sol–gel spin coating method
PublicationTitanium dioxide is a well-known material in nanotechnology, while it provides new opportunities due to its interesting properties, for example, as a semiconductor with a quite significant forbidden band gap energy of 3.2 eV. In this study, thin films of titanium dioxide (TiO2) were synthesized in amorphous and crystallographic systems using the sol–gel process. Atomic Force Microscopy (AFM), Raman spectroscopy and X-ray diffraction...
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Thickness and structure change of titanium(IV) oxide thin films synthesized by the sol–gel spin coating method
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Manufacturing and investigation of surface morphology and optical properties of composite thin films reinforced by TiO2, Bi2O3 and SiO2 nanoparticles
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Semi-transparent ordered TiO2 nanostructures prepared by anodization of titanium thin films deposited onto the FTO substrate
PublicationIn a significant amount of cases, the highly ordered TiO2nanotube arrays grow through anodic oxidationof a titanium metal plate immersed in electrolyte containing fluoride ions. However, for some practicalapplications, e.g. solar cells or electrochromic windows, the semi-transparent TiO2formed directly onthe transparent, conductive substrate is very much desired. This work shows that high-quality Ti coatingcould be formed at room...
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Strategic improvement of second and third harmonic generation in multifunctional Cu-Sn-S3 ternary semiconducting thin films
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Improved third harmonic nonlinear optical process upon e-beam irradiation in Cl: ZnO thin films
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Thermal dewetting as a method of surface modification of the gold thin films for surface plasmon resonance based sensor applications
PublicationHere, we report a quick and simple approach with low, optimized production costs to obtain surface plasmon resonance (SPR) based sensors fabricated through a time- and resource-effective method based on thermal dewetting of thin Au films. From the applicative point of view, the method of detection presented here should be easier to implement, since light transmission measurements seem to be much less challenging than light refractive...
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Soiling Effect Mitigation Obtained by Applying Transparent Thin-Films on Solar Panels: Comparison of Different Types of Coatings
PublicationDust accumulation on the front cover of solar panels is closely linked to location and orientation of photovoltaic (PV) installation. Its build-up depends on the module tilt angle, frequency of precipitation, humidity, wind strength and velocity, as well as grain size. Additionally, soil composition is determined by solar farm surroundings such as local factories, agricultural crops, and traffic. Over time, molecules of atmospheric...
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Structure and optical parameters of Eu doped tellurium oxide thin films prepared by reactive magnetron sputtering method
PublicationIn this work the structural properties and photoluminescence of tellurium dioxide thin films doped by europium were described. Thin films were deposited by magnetron sputtering method and simultaneously heated at 200 °C. Presence of Eu ions and their valence states was confirmed by X-ray photoemission spectroscopy measurements. The structure of the films as well as the influence of europium dopant on crystalline structure of the...
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Tailoring properties of indium tin oxide thin films for their work in both electrochemical and optical label-free sensing systems
PublicationThis work is devoted to the identification properties of indium tin oxide (ITO) thin films responsible for their possible application in combined optical and electrochemical label-free sensing systems offering enhanced functionalities. Since any post-processing would make it difficult to identify direct relation between deposition parameters and properties of the ITO films, especially when deposition on temperature-sensitive substrates...
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Rapid development of the photoresponse and oxygen evolution of TiO2 nanotubes sputtered with Cr thin films realized via laser annealing
PublicationRecently, earth abundant transition metal oxides have gained particular attention as potential catalyst candidates due to their availability and low-cost comparing to substrates containing precious Pt or Au species. Herein, we present characterization of morphology, structure and electrochemical properties of pulsed 532 nm laser treated TiO2 nanotubes (NT) sputtered by the thin film of chromium. Scanning electron microscopy enables...
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Study of structural and optical properties of tio2:tb thin films prepared by high energy reactive magnetron sputtering method
Publicationw pracy zaprezentowano wyniki badań optycznych i strukturalnych cienkich warstw na bazie domieszkowanego tlenku tytanu. warstwy tlenkowe wytworzono zmodyfikowaną metodą rozpylania magnetronowego z targetu mozaikowego w atmosferze tlenu. badania strukturalne wykazały nanokrystaliczność badanych warstw.
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X-ray absorption fine structure and x-ray diffraction studies of crystallographic grains in nanocrystalline FePd:Cu thin films
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Enhanced Spectroscopic Insight into Acceptor-Modified Barium Strontium Titanate Thin Films Deposited via the Sol–Gel Method
PublicationIn the present paper, composite thin films of barium strontium titanate (BaxSr1−xTiO3) with an acceptor modifier (magnesium oxide—MgO) were deposited on metal substrates (stainless steel type) using the sol–gel method. The composite thin films feature BaxSr1−xTiO3 ferroelectric solid solution as the matrix and MgO linear dielectric as the reinforcement, with MgO concentrations ranging from 1 to 5 mol%. Following thermal treatment...
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Nanocrystalline Polymer Impregnated [Fe(pz)Pt(CN)4] Thin Films Prepared by Matrix-Assisted Pulsed Laser Evaporation
PublicationIn this work, the fabrication of [Fe(pz)Pt(CN)4] (pz = pyrazine) thin films by means of matrix-assisted pulsed laser evaporation (MAPLE) was investigated. As starting material, a cryogenically cooled suspension of anocrystalline [Fe(pz)Pt- (CN)4] (0.35wt.-%) in a mixture of 1,1-dichloroethane and polyethylene glycol (PEG) was used. Films of a thickness up to 150–200 nm were deposited on Si substrates by laser ablation at λ = 1064...
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Multi-step functionalization procedure for fabrication of vertically aligned mesoporous silica thin films with metal-containing molecules localized at the pores bottom
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Ellipsometric investigation of nitrogen doped diamond thin films grown in microwave CH4/H2/N2 plasma enhanced chemical vapor deposition
PublicationThe influence of N2 concentration (1%–8%) in CH4/H2/N2 plasma on structure and optical properties of nitrogen doped diamond (NDD) films was investigated. Thickness, roughness, and optical properties of the NDD films in the VIS–NIR range were investigated on the silicon substrates using spectroscopic ellipsometry. The samples exhibited relatively high refractive index (2.6 6 0.25 at 550 nm) and extinction coefficient (0.05 6 0.02...
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Some Aspects of Measuring Nonlinear Optical Features of Advanced Vertically Aligned Mesoporous Silica Thin Films Activated by Silver and Copper Ions
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X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy, Raman and photoluminescence studies on formation of defects in Cu:ZnO thin films and its role in nonlinear optical features
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Deposition and characterization of organic polymer thin films using a dielectric barrier discharge with different C2Hm/N2 (m = 2, 4, 6) gas mixtures
PublicationOrganic polymer thin films have been deposited on Si(100) and aluminum coated glass substrates by a dielectric barrier discharge (DBD) operated at medium pressure using different C2Hm/N2 (m = 2, 4, 6) gas mixtures. The deposited films were characterized by various spectroscopic techniques. Fourier transform infrared reflection absorption spectroscopy (FT-IRRAS) revealed the chemical functional groups present in the films. The surface...
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Electrolytic deposition of reactive element thin films on Crofer 22 APU and evaluation of the resulting high-temperature corrosion protection properties at 700 °C–900 °C
PublicationThis article presents electrolytic deposition of thin Rare Earth (RE) coatings on Crofer 22 APU stainless steel substrates for high temperature applications, such as interconnects in solid oxide cell stacks. The deposition of coatings based on yttrium-, gadolinium-, lanthanum-, and cerium nitrates is discussed. The high temperature corrosion properties of surface-modified steels were examined using thermogravimetry and electrical...
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Depth profile of the composition of 8 nm Al2O3 thin film
Open Research Data8 nm layer of aluminum oxide (Al2O3) was deposited by ALD method on a s. Atomic layer deposition provides precise thickness control down to a single atomic layer. The precursors used were trimethylaluminum (Sigma-Aldrich) and purified water. The deposition of the atomic layer was carried out at 200 °C. To investigate the profile of concenration of...
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The model of photovoltaic phenomenon in thin inhomogeneously organic film
PublicationW pracy przedstawiono model zjawiska fotowoltaicznego w obecności gradientu pułapek nośników ładunku. Zakładając, że długość dyfuzji ekscytonów związana jest z koncentracją pułapek, wykazano, że napięcie fotowoltaiczne silnie zależy od gradientu koncentracji pułapek.
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The AFM micrographs of vanadium oxides thin films deposited on quartz glass - the influence of the thickness of the thin film on its morphology
Open Research DataThe DataSet contains the atomic force microscope images of the surface of vanadium oxide thin films. The thin films were obtained by the sol-gel method. The information about sol synthesis is described in the Journal of Nanomaterials. The thin films with different thicknesses (1, 2 or 3 AsP layers) were deposited on a quartz glass substrate and were...
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XRD patterns of V2O5 thin film morphology dependent on substrate types
Open Research DataThe DataSet contains the XRD patterns of the V2O5 thin film structure dependent on substrate types. The as-prepared thin films were deposited on alumina, zirconium, zirconium oxide and metallic vanadium substrate, then was annealing under an oxidizing atmosphere at 600C for 10h.
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SEM micrographs of V2O5 thin film morphology dependent on substrate types
Open Research DataThe DataSet contains the scanning electron microscopy (SEM) micrographs of V2O5 thin film morphology dependent on substrate types. The as-prepared thin films were deposited on alumina, zirconium, zirconium oxide and metallic vanadium substrate, then was annealing under an oxidizing atmosphere at 600C for 10h. The results show that the morphology of...
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Optical measurements for thin oil film investigation in rheometric processes.
PublicationPrzedmiotem badań jest pomiar parametrów cienkiej warstwy oleju silikonowego AK106, powstającej na ścianach dyszy w trakcie procesu reologicznego wyciskania do form past ceramicznych, przygotowywanych ze sproszkowanego tlenków wodorotlenków AlOOH oraz oleju AK106. Parametrami badanymi były: grubość warstwy oleju, charakterystyka reflektancyjna pasty oraz skład mieszaniny. Przedstawione zagadnienie ma istotne znaczenie dla rozwoju...
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Optical monitoring of thin oil film thickness in extrusion processes
PublicationPraca porusza problem pomiaru grubości cienkiej warstwy przyściennej -oleju, podczas procesu wyciskania ceramiki modelowej. Szczegółowo opisuje zjawiska fizyczne zachodzące w warstwie przyściennej oraz dynamiczne parametry wykorzystywane do oceny grubości. Autorzy opisują także metodę pomiaru oraz konstrukcję układów pomiarowych.
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Ultra-thin film of aluminum oxide influence on the plasmon resonance in gold nanostructures
Open Research DataUltra-thin film of aluminum oxide influence on the plasmon resonance in gold nanostructures was measured by UV-VIS spectroscopy. Ultra thin film of Al2O3 was deposited on a gold nanostructures. Thickness of film was 2nm - 8nm. Shift of plasmon resonance was observed, as a result of various dielectric constant of layer.
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Optoelectronic monitoring of plasma discharge optimized for thin diamond film synthesis
PublicationPraca dotyczy optoelektronicznego monitoringu wyładowań jarzeniowych podczas syntezy diamentu cienkowarstwowego. Analizę składu plazmy wykonano za pomoca optycznej spektroskopii emisyjnej. Badania mają na celu zdalne określenie składu plazmy oraz jego wpływu na systezę warstw diamentopodobnych.
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Optical properties of thin TiO2 film deposited on the fiber optic sensor head
PublicationThe presented study was focused on investigation of the titanium dioxide (TiO2) thin film deposited on the fiber tip. The intention of this investigation was using TiO2 film in the construction of the optical fiber sensor head. In the demonstrated construction TiO2 thin layer was deposited on the tip of a commonly used telecommunication single mode optical fiber (SMF-28) by means of the Atomic Layer Deposition (ALD). Thickness...
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The AFM micrographs of vanadium oxides thin films deposited on silicon - the influence of the thickness of the film on morphology
Open Research DataThe DataSet contains the atomic force microscope images of the surface of vanadium oxide thin films. The thin films were obtained by the sol-gel method. The information about sol synthesis is described in the Journal of Nanomaterials. The thin films with different thicknesses (1, 2 or 3 AsP layers) were deposited on a silicon substrate and were annealing...
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Tuning the Wettability of a Thin Polymer Film by Gradually Changing the Geometry of Nanoscale Pore Edges
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Fabrication and Significant Photoelectrochemical Activity of Titania Nanotubes Modified with Thin Indium Tin Oxide Film
PublicationOrdered titanium dioxide nanotubes (TiO2NTs) modified with indium tin oxide (ITO) films were obtained via magnetron sputtering, in which ITO plate was used as a target, onto the as-anodized titania support followed by the calcination process. The morphology of fabricated material with deposited oxide was investigated using scanning electron microscopy. Raman and UV–Vis spectroscopies were utilized to characterize crystalline phase...
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SEM micrographs of morphology evolution of VO2 and V2O3 thin films obtained at 1000°C dependent on film thickness
Open Research DataThe DataSet contains the scanning electron microscopy (SEM) micrographs of VO2 and V2O3 thin films obtained by the sol-gel method. The information about sol synthesis is described in the Journal of Nanomaterials. The thin films with different thicknesses (2-3 AsP layers) were deposited on a silicon substrate and were annealing at 1000°C under an argon...
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Numerical model for thin liquid film with evaporation and condensation on solid surfaces in systems with conjugated heat transfer
PublicationCondensation and evaporation processes from wetted surfaces are of utmost importance in many technological or industrial applications. In many devices such as home-appliances and air conditioning systems just to name a few, condensation and evaporation processes greatly impact their performance and energy efficiency; The physics of these processes is quite complex, involving conjugate heat transfer among solid–liquid film-gaseous...
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Optical properties of tellurium dioxide thin films
Open Research DataTeO2 and TeO2 doped by Eu thin films manufactured by magnetron sputtering method were measured by optical spectroscopy. Metallic Te target and Te-Eu mosaic target with diameter of 50.8 mm were sputtered for about 45 min in argon-oxygen atmosphere what resulted in 300 nm film thickness deposition. The pressure in the chamber was below 0.2 Pa and substrate...
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Structural investigations of the LTO:Cu thin films
Open Research DataLithium titanate (Li1+xTi2-xO4) doped with Cu2+ ions was synthesized by sol-gel processing method. The structure was characterized by X-ray Diffraction (XRD). All samples revealed presence of LTO spinel phase. X-ray pattern of undoped LTO was free of any impurities and other crystal phases. Similarly, samples with low amount of copper dopant (x = 0.05...
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Optical transmission of the Niobium thin films
Open Research DataNiobium thin films with a thickness of 200nm were deposited n a Corning glass substrate by magnetron sputtering method. The optical transmission spectra in a visible light range were.recorded. Investigations showed a good optical transmission thru the layers for each samples, annealed at various temperatures. For measurements samples annealed at 500,...