Magnetic properties of ZnO:Cu thin films prepared by RF magnetron sputtering

ZnO films and ZnO:Cu diluted magnetic semiconductor films were prepared by radio frequency magnetron sputtering on Si (111) substrates, with targets of ZnO and Zn0.99Cu0.01 O, respectively. The plasma emission spectra were analyzed by using a grating monochromator during sputtering. The X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy measurements indicate the existence of Zni defect in the films, and the valence state of Cu is 1. The X-ray diffraction measurements indicate that the thin films have a hexagonal wurtzite structure and have a preferred orientation along the c-axis. The vibrating sample magnetometer measurements indicate that the sample is ferromagnetic at room temperature, and the origin of the magnetic behavior of the samples is discussed.     

射频磁控溅射法制备ZnO:Cu薄膜的磁性研究

ZnO films and ZnO：Cu diluted magnetic semiconductor films were prepared by radio frequency mag-netron sputtering on Si （111） substrates, with targets of ZnO and Zn0.99Cu0.01O, respectively. The plasma emission spectra were analyzed by using a grating monochromator during sputtering. The X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy measurements indicate the existence of Zni defect in the films, and the valence state of Cu is 1＋. The X-ray diffraction measurements indicate that the thin films have a hexagonal wurtzite structure and have a preferred orientation along the c-axis. The vibrating sample magnetometer measurements indicate that the sample is ferromagnetic at room temperature, and the origin of the magnetic behavior of the samples is discussed.     

磁控溅射SiGe异质结的薄膜分析

膜层生长不均匀是制备SiGe异质结的研究热点。采用射频磁控溅射方法,通过不断改变溅射时的实验参数,寻找能使Ge纳米薄膜在Si基片上均匀生长的溅射实验条件。实验中,在不同时间条件下分别制备了三种纳米Ge薄膜,通过原子力显微镜对其微观形貌的分析扫描,可以观察到纳米薄膜生长过程中的四个典型阶段,发现Ge/Si的共度生长取得了较好的结果,为SiGe异质结的进一步制备研究奠定了一定的实验基础。     

Bias voltage dependence properties of Nb-doped indium tin oxide thin films by RF magnetron sputtering at room temperature

Niobium doped indium tin oxide (ITO:Nb) thin films were fabricated on glass substrates by RF magnetron sputtering from one piece of ceramic target material at room temperature. The bias voltage dependence of properties of the ITO:Nb films were investigated by adjusting the bias voltage. Structural, electrical and optical properties of the films were investigated using X-ray diffraction (XRD), atomic force microscopy (AFM), UV–visible spectroscopy, and electrical measurements. XRD patterns showed a change in the preferential orientations of polycrystalline crystalline structure from (222) to (400) crystal plane with the increase of negative bias voltage. AFM analysis revealed that the smooth film was obtained at a negative bias voltage of -120 V. The root mean square (RMS) roughness and the average roughness are 1.37 nm and 1.77 nm, respectively. The films with the lowest resistivity as low as 1.45×10⁻⁴ Ω cm and transmittance over 88% have been obtained at a negative bias voltage of −120 V. Band gap energy of the films, depends on substrate temperature, varied from 3.56 eV to 3.62 eV.     

低温磁控溅射制备CdS薄膜的结构和光学特性

用磁控溅射的方法在透明导电氧化物衬底上制备了CdS薄膜,制备时的衬底温度为30~200℃.X射线衍射测试结果表明在这一条件下制备的CdS薄膜是六角纤锌矿的多晶结构.扫描电子显微镜结果显示薄膜具有较好的晶体质量,这一结论也和拉曼光谱、紫外-可见吸收光谱、光致发光光谱的结果一致.拉曼光谱显示CdS薄膜内部的压应力随着制备温度的提高而增大.     

Characteristics of Ga-doped ZnO films deposited by pulsed DC magnetron sputtering at low temperature

Characteristics of Ga-doped ZnO (GZO) transparent conductive oxide films have been investigated based on the absorption behavior and chemical states of dopant Ga in the film. GZO samples were prepared by pulsed DC magnetron sputtering at 423 K by varying the sputtering power from 0.6 to 2.4 kW and the Ga₂O₃ concentration in the targets from 0.6 to 5.7 wt%. Absorption spectra of the GZO films in the visible to ultraviolet range were characterized by long absorption tails and shoulders near the absorption edges indicating the presence of impurity states or bands that overlap with the conduction band. X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy and X-ray diffraction revealed that substantial portion of the dopant exists as finely dispersed or amorphous metallic Ga and oxide of Ga, which would be related to the formation of the impurity bands or states, especially in the samples with lower Ga content. Presence of these species is correlated to the limited doping efficiency observed in the GZO films.     

Properties of CdTe nanocrystalline thin films grown on different substrates by low temperature sputtering

CdTe nanocrystalline thin films have been prepared on glass, Si and Al2O3 substrates by radio-frequency magnetron sputtering at liquid nitrogen temperature. The crystal structure and morphology of the films were characterized by X-ray diffraction (XRD) and field-emission scanning electron microscopy (FESEM). The XRD examinations revealed that CdTe films on glass and Si had a better crystal quality and higher preferential orientation along the (111) plane than the Al2O3. FESEM observations revealed a continuous and dense morphology of CdTe films on glass and Si substrates. Optical properties of nanocrystalline CdTe films deposited on glass substrates for different deposited times were studied.     

不同衬底上纳米晶CdTe薄膜的低温制备及光性能研究

CdTe nanocrystalline thin films have been prepared on glass, Si and Al2O3 substrates by radio-frequency magnetron sputtering at liquid nitrogen temperature. The crystal structure and morphology of the films were charac-terized by X-ray diffraction （XRD） and field-emission scanning electron microscopy （FESEM）. The XRD examinations revealed that CdTe films on glass and Si had a better crystal quality and higher preferential orientation along the （111） plane than the Al2O3. FESEM observations revealed a continuous and dense morphology of CdTe films on glass and Si substrates. Optical properties of nanocrystalline CdTe films deposited on glass substrates for different deposited times were studied.     

Structural,surface morphology and optical properties of sputter-coated CaCu3Ti4O12 thin film: Influence of RF magnetron sputtering power

This study focusses on the investigation of RF power variations (100–300 W) effects on structural, morphological and optical properties of CaCu₃Ti₄O₁₂ thin film deposited on ITO/glass substrate in a non-reactive atmosphere (Ar). The increase of RF power from 100 W to 300 W led to evolution of (112), (022), (033), and (224) of CCTO XRD peaks. The results indicated that all the films were polycrystalline nature with cubic structure. The crystallite size increased from 20 nm to 25 nm with increasing RF power. FESEM revealed that the films deposited were uniform, porous with granular form, while the grain size increased from 30 to 50 nm. AFM analysis confirmed the increment in surface roughness from 1.6 to 2.3 nm with increasing film grain size. Besides, optical transmittance values decreased to minimum 70% with increasing RF power while optical energy bandgap increased from 3.20 eV to 3.44 eV. Therefore, favorable CCTO thin film properties can be possibly obtained for certain application by controlling RF magnetron sputtering power.     

RF磁控溅射功率对ZnO:Al薄膜结构和性能的影响

采用RF磁控溅射技术以ZnO:Al2O3(2 wt%Al2O3)为靶材在石英玻璃衬底上制备多晶ZnO:Al(AZO)薄膜,通过XRD、AFM、AES以及Hall效应、透射光谱、折射率等手段研究了RF溅射功率(50～300 W)对薄膜的组织结构和电学,光学性能的影响.分析表明:所制备的AZO薄膜具有c轴择优取向,并且通过对不同功率下薄膜载流子浓度与迁移率的研究发现对于室温下沉积的AZO薄膜,晶粒间界中的O原子吸附是影响薄膜电学性能的主要因素.同时发现当功率为250 W时薄膜的电阻率降至最低(3.995×10-3 Ω·cm),可见光区平均透射率为91%.     

（英）沉积参数对射频磁控溅射制备的碲锌镉薄膜的影响

采用Cd096Zn0.04Te靶,利用射频磁控溅射制备碲锌镉薄膜,通过改变基片温度、溅射功率和工作气压,制得不同的碲锌镉薄膜.将制备的碲锌镉薄膜放置在高纯空气气氛中,在473 K温度下退火.利用台阶仪、分光光度计、XRD和SEM测试设备表征,结果表明,通过退火和改变沉积参数,可以制备出禁带宽度在1.45～2.02eV之间调节的碲锌镉薄膜.     

溅射压强对磁控溅射法制备的ZnO:Zr透明导电薄膜性能的影响

Transparent conducting zirconium-doped zinc oxide films with high transparency and relatively low resistivity have been successfully prepared on water-cooled glass substrate by radio frequency magnetron sputtering at room temperature. The Ar sputtering pressure was varied from 0.5 to 3 Pa. The crystallinity increases and the electrical resistivity decreases when the sputtering pressure increases from 0.5 to 2.5 Pa. The cystallinity decreases and the electrical resistivity increases when the sputtering pressure increases from 2.5 to 3 Pa. When the sputtering pressure is 2.5 Pa, it is obtained that the lowest resistivity is 2.03 x 10^-3Ω .cm with a very high transmittance of above 94%. The deposited films are polycrystalline with a hexagonal structure and a preferred orientation perpendicular to the substrate.     

Thickness-dependent optoelectronic properties of CuCr0.93Mg0.07O2 thin films deposited by reactive magnetron sputtering

CuCr_0.93Mg_0.07O₂ thin films were successfully deposited by DC reactive magnetron sputtering at 1123 K from metallic targets. The influence of film thickness on the structural and optoelectronic properties of the films was investigated. X-ray diffraction (XRD) results revealed that all the films had a delafossite structure with no other phases. The optical and electrical properties were investigated by UV–VIS spectrophotometer and Hall measurement, respectively. It was found that the optoelectronic properties exhibited a thickness-dependent behavior. The optical band gap and the average transmittance of the films showed a monotonous decrease with respect to the increase in thickness. The average transmittance in the visible region decreased from 67% to 47% as the thickness increased from ~70 nm to ~280 nm. Simultaneously, the conductivity of the films fell from 1.40 S∙cm⁻¹ to 0.27 S∙cm⁻¹. According to Haacke's figure of merit (FOM), a film with a maximum FOM value of about 1.72×10⁻⁷ Ω⁻¹ can be achieved when the thickness is about 70 nm (σ≈ 1.40 S·cm⁻¹ and T_av. ≈67%).     

Influence of the sputtering pressure on the properties of transparent conducting zirconium-doped zinc oxide films prepared by RF magnetron sputtering

Transparent conducting zirconium-doped zinc oxide films with high transparency and relatively low re-sistivity have been successfully prepared on water-cooled glass substrate by radio frequency magnetron sputtering at room temperature. The Ar sputtering pressure was varied from 0.5 to 3 Pa. The crystallinity increases and the electri-cal resistivity decreases when the sputtering pressure increases from 0.5 to 2.5 Pa. The cystallinity decreases and the electrical resistivity increases when the sputtering pressure increases from 2.5 to 3 Pa. When the sputtering pressure The deposited films are polycrystalline with a hexagonal structure and a preferred orientation perpendicular to the substrate.     

射频磁控溅射制备的ZnMgO薄膜结构和光学性能

采用射频磁控溅射法,在石英衬底上制备了Zn1-xMgxO(x=0.00～0.16)薄膜。利用X射线衍射(XRD)、扫描电子显微镜(SEM)、紫外-可见分光光度计和光致发光(PL)光谱等分析了薄膜的结构、形貌和光学特性。结果表明:当x≤0.10时薄膜保持六角纤锌矿结构,而x=0.16时已出现MgO立方相;所有薄膜晶粒大小均匀,在100～150 nm之间;透光率在80%以上;薄膜带隙Eg与Mg含量呈线性关系;薄膜PL谱由较弱的紫外发光峰和较强的可见发光带组成,随Mg含量的增加紫外发光峰蓝移。     

磁控溅射氧化钛薄膜在不同溅射温度下的光电性能研究

通过磁控反应溅射,在玻璃基底上制备了不同溅射温度下的氧化钛薄膜.通过对其光电性能的分析测试,探讨了溅射温度对氧化钛薄膜性能的影响.实验表明:低温溅射下,薄膜表面颗粒较小,结构较为疏松,高温溅射下,薄膜颗粒较大,薄膜表面颗粒出现团聚现象;随着溅射温度的升高,溅射速率减小;薄膜方阻减小,载流子浓度增大;溅射温度越高,薄膜在紫外可见光波段内透射越弱,光学带隙越小.     

Influence of N2 introduction on structural and optical properties of V-doped ZnO thin films grown by low-temperature reactive RF magnetron sputtering

The influences of N₂ introduction to a sputtering gas on structural and optical properties of vanadium-doped ZnO (VZO) films, grown by using reactive RF magnetron sputtering on a quartz substrate at room temperature, were investigated. In the VZO films, V doping caused to form a large number of O vacancies (V_O) and degraded both the c-axis orientation and optical transmittance. While, on the contrary, the ZnO(002) diffraction intensity of 3.5-at.% VZO films increased adding N₂ with a partial pressure ratio (α_N2) >2% reaching a maximum at α_N2 =5%. The average optical transmittance (wavelengths: 450−800 nm) of the 3.5-at.% VZO films was also improved by the N₂ introduction and reached 74% at α_N2 =5%. As a result of the analyses of the chemical binding states of the incorporated N atoms via the Raman spectroscopy and XPS, it was confirmed that the O sites were substituted by the N atoms and the amount of incorporated N increased by the high V doping. From the above, the N₂ introduction was effective to suppress the V_O formation even in room-temperature-grown VZO films, so it enables to improve both the c-axis orientation and optical transmittance.     

衬底温度对反应溅射TiN_x薄膜结构与电阻率的影响

采用反应磁控溅射方法,在不同Si(100)衬底温度下,制备出了TiNx薄膜。通过X射线衍射(XRD)、扫描电子显微镜(SEM)对TiNx薄膜的物相、微观结构进行了表征,采用电子能谱仪(EDS)测定了TiNx薄膜的成分,运用四探针测试仪测量了TiNx薄膜的电阻率,研究了衬底温度对溅射TiNx薄膜结构与电阻率的影响。研究结果表明:衬底温度从室温升高到600℃时,随着温度升高,TiNx薄膜的(111)晶面衍射峰逐渐增强,500℃后减弱;(200)晶面衍射峰在300℃时最强,之后减弱。随着衬底温度的升高,TiNx薄膜的晶粒逐渐增大,300℃达最大后减小。随着衬底温度升高,TiNx薄膜的N/Ti原子含量比降低,200℃时降到最低为0.99,随后升高,500℃时最高为1.34,随后再次降低。N/Ti原子含量比与薄膜电阻率呈明显反比变化。     

Structural and optical properties of Zn_3N_2 films prepared by magnetron sputtering in NH_3-Ar mixture gases

正Zinc nitride films were prepared by RF magnetron sputtering a metallic zinc target in NH_3-Ar mixture gases on glass substrate at room temperature.The effects of NH3 ratio on the structural and optical properties of the films were examined.X-ray diffraction(XRD) analysis indicates that the films are polycrystalline and have a preferred orientation of(321).An indirect optical band gap increased from 2.33 to 2.70 eV when the NH_3 ratio varied from 5%to 25%.The photoluminescence(PL) spectrum shows two emission peaks;the peak located at 437 nm is attributed to the incorporation of oxygen,and the other at 459 nm corresponds to the intrinsic emission.     

Optical and structural properties of CuCrO2 thin films on c-face sapphire substrate deposited by reactive RF magnetron sputtering

Reactive sputtering with Ar/N₂ mixture gas was introduced to improve stoichiometry of p-type transparent CuCrO₂ films, and effects of N₂ partial pressure ratio (α_N) on optical and structural properties were investigated. Film composition was changed from Cu rich (i.e. Cr poor) to Cr rich (i.e. Cu poor) by N₂ addition, and the stoichiometric film was grown at α_N of about 20%. Although N atoms were not incorporated into the films from analyses of crystal structure and chemical bonding state, both transmittance from visible to near-infrared wavelength and crystallinity were improved at α_N up to 10%. These improvements were attributed to suppression of the CuO formation and promotion of the O-Cu-O dumbbell bonds formation. This was confirmed by the decrease of diffraction intensity from CuO and the increase of vibrational intensity corresponding A_1g mode. From these results, it can be considered that N atoms decreased not only Cu but also excess O in the film. At α_N of 20% or above, transmittance at wavelength of 450 nm and crystallinity deteriorated. This is supposed that excessive N₂ addition probably generated both O and Cu deficiencies. As a result, it was found that slightly Cu-rich composition is suitable to obtain high-transparency CuCrO₂ thin films for practical use.