Growth and structural study of nanocrystalline titanium oxide and zirconium oxide thin films deposited at low temperatures

B. K. Tay, Z. W. Zhao, Shu Ping Lau, J. X. Gao

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Abstract

Titanium oxide and zirconium oxide thin films were deposited at low temperatures (not exceeding 350°C) by off-plane filtered cathodic vacuum arc (FCVA). The film structures were studied by XRD and Raman spectra. For titanium oxide thin films, amorphous structure remains up to 230°C, and anatase film with the crystallite size of 16 nm is observed at 330°C as confirmed by XRD and Raman analysis. For zirconium oxide, the film structure develops from amorphous at room temperature to polycrystalline state at 150°C and above. Moreover, for the crystallized films, preferred orientation is along [-111] direction. At 150°C the films possess nano-sized crystallites (less than 15 nm). For these two kinds of metal oxide thin films, surface roughness both increases with the growth temperature.
Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)795-801
Number of pages7
JournalInternational Journal of Nanoscience
Volume4
Issue number4
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 1 Aug 2005
Externally publishedYes

Keywords

  • Raman
  • Titanium oxide
  • XRD
  • Zirconium oxide

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • Biotechnology
  • Bioengineering
  • General Materials Science
  • Condensed Matter Physics
  • Computer Science Applications
  • Electrical and Electronic Engineering

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