Comparing the effect of synthesis techniques on the semiconductor-metal transition of VO2 thin films

Bharathi Rajeswaran, Arun M. Umarji

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Abstract

We compare the effect of two synthesis methods namely Chemical Vapor Deposition (CVD) and Ultrasonic Nebulized Spray Pyrolysis of Aqueous Combustion Mixture (UNSPACM) on the Semiconductor-Metal Transition (SMT) characteristics of VO2 thin films. The SMT characteristics of the films are measured electrically and optically. CVD films show a lower resistance ratio and SMT strength, whereas films synthesized via UNSPACM are rougher. We ascribe the reason for the observed behaviour to morphology and off-stoichiometry arising from the deposition process.

Original languageEnglish
Article number134108
JournalMaterials Letters
Volume339
DOIs
StatePublished - 15 May 2023
Externally publishedYes

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Funding

BR thanks CeNSE, IISc, Prof. S. Anantha Ramakrishna, Director, CSIR-CSIO, & Department of Physics, IIT Kanpur for characterization facilities. This project is not funded by any agency.

FundersFunder number
CSIR-Central Scientific Instruments Organisation

    Keywords

    • CVD
    • Electrical quality
    • Optical quality
    • Roughness
    • UNSPACM

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