Caracterização de filmes finos de Nb2O5 com propriedades eletrocrômicas

The sols for thin electrochromic coatings of Nb2O5 were obtained by synthesis of the niobium butoxide from BuONa and NbCl5. The ~300nm thick films were deposited by dip-coating technique from the alkoxide solution and calcined at 560ºC in O2 atmosphere during 3 hours. The particles size of niobium oxide (V) powder (~20mm) was obtained from x-ray diffraction using the Scherrer equation. The coatings were characterized by cyclic voltammetry and cronoamperommetry techniques. The spectral variation of the optical transmittance were determined in situ as a function of the cyclical potencial and memory effect. The insertion process of lithium is reversible and change the film color from transparent (T=80%) to dark blue (T=20%).

Decomposição de precursores metalorgânicos: uma técnica química de obtenção de filmes finos

This review focus the more relevant foundations and applications of the Metallo-Organic Decomposition (MOD) technique, mainly within the last decade. The technique has grown significantly, mainly due to the good results concerning the preparation of multicomponent oxide systems with composition, structural and morphologic control, in a relatively simple way. This opened new opportunities to obtain materials with well-defined electrical and optical properties.

Síntese e caracterização de nanocompósitos Ni: SiO2 processados na forma de filmes finos

We have produced nanocomposite films of Ni:SiO2 by an alternative polymeric precursor route. Films, with thickness of ~ 1000 nm, were characterized by several techniques including X-ray diffraction, scanning electron microscopy, atomic force microscopy, flame absorption atomic spectrometry, and dc magnetization. Results from the microstructural characterizations indicated that metallic Ni-nanoparticles with average diameter of ~ 3 nm are homogeneously distributed in an amorphous SiO2 matrix. Magnetization measurements revealed a blocking temperature T B ~ 7 K for the most diluted sample and the absence of an exchange bias suggesting that Ni nanoparticles are free from an oxide layer.

Obtenção de filmes finos de TiO2 nanoestruturado pelo método dos precursores poliméricos

This work focuses in optimizing setup for obtaining TiO2 thin films by polymeric precursor route due to its advantages on stoichiometric and morphological control. Precursor stoichiometry, synthesis pH, solids concentration and rotation speed at deposition were optimized evaluating thin films morphology and thickness. Thermogravimetry and RMN were applied for precursor's characterization and AFM, XRD and ellipsometry for thin films evaluation. Results showed successful attainment of homogeneous nanocrystalline anatase TiO2 thin films with outstanding control over morphological characteristics, mean grain size of 17 nm, packing densities between 57 and 75%, estimated surface areas of 90 m²/g and monolayers thickness within 20 and 128 nm.

Comparação da labilidade de metais empregando voltametria, difusão em filmes finos por gradiente de concentração (DGT) e modelo computacional

Speciation of metals in a synthetic freshwater was comparatively evaluated using Anodic Stripping Voltammetry, Diffusive Gradients in Thin Films and a Chemical Equilibrium Model. The labile fractions of Cu and Zn quantified by DGT were similar to the ones measured by ASV. The labile species of Cd and Pb could not be determined by both experimental methods due to the formation of inert complexes with organic ligands in the sample. Despite the differences among the methods, the speciation results obtained by the use of DGT and ASV agreed well with predictions made by the chemical equilibrium model.

Influência do tipo de ácido e tempo de envelhecimento na atividade fotocatalítica de filmes finos de TiO2

TiO2 thin films were prepared by the sol-gel method using different acids (HCl and HAc), with a parallel evaluation of the gel ageing effects on the film properties. After the thermal treatments, the resulting materials were characterized through gravimetric analysis, UV-VIS spectrophotometry (from which optical parameters such as band gap was derived), XRD, morphological surface analysis (AFM) and photocatalytic activity. The majority of the obtained thin films parameters were similar independent of the acid type and the ageing time of the gel. Nevertheless, a visible effect of the surface morphology properties on the films and their photocatalytic activity was observed.

Coeficientes de difusão de metais em materiais não convencionais (agarose e acetato de celulose) usados na técnica de difusão em filmes finos por gradientes de concentração

The DGT technique allows one to measure quantitatively free and labile metal species in aquatic systems. Nevertheless, for this approach, knowledge is required of the diffusion coefficients of the analytes in a diffusive layer. In this study, the diffusion coefficients of Hg(II), As(III), Mn(II), Mg(II), Cu(II), Cd(II) were determined in agarose gel and those of Ba(II), Cd(II), Cu(II), Mg(II), Mn(II) e Zn(II) in cellulose acetate membranes. These materials presented good performance and the reported results can be used as a data base for further DGT studies.

Estudo de propriedades magnéticas de filmes finos de cobalto sobre Si(111)

O crescimento de lmes nos ferromagnéticos sobre uma superfícies vicinal induz uma anisotropia uniaxial que atua juntamente com a anisotropia magnetocrislanina. Neste estudo, lmes nos de Co foram depositados sobre Si(111) para investigar o papel dessa anisotropia nas propriedades magnéticas do lme. Os substratos foram preparados quimicamente via uma solução de NH4F e caracterizados via microscopia de força atômica. Os lmes, depositados via desbaste iônico, foram caracterizados estruturalmente via difratometria de raio-x e microscopia de tunelamento. As propriedades magnéticas foram determinadas via magnetometria a efeito Kerr magnetoóptico, onde observou-se a presen ça de uma anisotropia uniaxial dominante. Um modelo fenomelógico de reversão da magnetização via rotação coerente foi aplicado para ajustar as curvas de histerese, e as constantes de anisotropia uniaxial para cada espessura foram determinadas.

Obtenção e caracterização de filmes finos de (Ti,Al) do tipo multicamadas para aplicação em matrizes

Existe, por parte da comunidade industrial e científica, uma incessante procura por revestimentos protetores mais resistentes a ambientes cada vez mais agressivos, como aquele encontrado pelas ferramentas de injeção de alumínio. Uma das tendências que surge para aumentar a vida útil destas ferramentas é a de produzir filmes finos compostos por diversas camadas, cada qual tendo sua função especifica; um exemplo deste tipo de revestimento é aquele composto por camada de adesão, camada intermediária e camada de trabalho. Neste trabalho, foi proposto estudar a utilização do nitreto de titânio e alumínio (Ti,Al)N, tanto como camada intermediária quanto de trabalho, uma vez que este apresenta alta dureza, grande resistência ao desgaste e superior resistência à oxidação. Para a camada intermediária, foram depositados filmes finos tipo multicamadas (TixAl1-x)N/(TiyAly-1)N, (Ti,Al)N/TiN e (Ti,Al)N/AlN, com variação na estrutura cristalina e na espessura das camadas individuais, pois dependendo da quantidade de alumínio adicionado ao sistema, o (Ti,Al)N apresenta mudanças em algumas de suas propriedades, como estrutura cristalina, dureza e resistência mecânica. Os filmes finos monolíticos de (Ti,Al)N e suas multicamadas foram depositadas por magnetron sputtering reativo e caracterizados quanto ao crescimento cristalino, estequiometria, espessura das camadas individuais, dureza e módulo de elasticidade. Na segunda parte deste trabalho, a fim de avaliar a camada de trabalho, é apresentada uma nova técnica de caracterização in-situ, que avalia as reações químicas que ocorrem entre o alumínio e os materiais selecionados. Foram comparados entre si o aço AISI H13, os revestimentos nitreto de titânio, nitreto de cromo, e três diferentes composições de (Ti,Al)N, a fim de verificar qual material apresenta o comportamento mais inerte em contato ao alumínio a altas temperaturas. Para tanto, foram utilizadas as técnicas de calorimetria diferencial de varredura (DSC) e difração de raios X (XRD).

Coeficientes de difusão de metais em materiais não convencionais (agarose e acetato de celulose) usados na técnica de difusão em filmes finos por gradientes de concentração

The DGT technique allows one to measure quantitatively free and labile metal species in aquatic systems. Nevertheless, for this approach, knowledge is required of the diffusion coefficients of the analytes in a diffusive layer. In this study, the diffusion coefficients of Hg(II), As(III), Mn(II), Mg(II), Cu(II), Cd(II) were determined in agarose gel and those of Ba(II), Cd(II), Cu(II), Mg(II), Mn(II) e Zn(II) in cellulose acetate membranes. These materials presented good performance and the reported results can be used as a data base for further DGT studies.

Propriedades magnéticas de multicamadas e filmes finos quasiperiódicos

Conselho Nacional de Desenvolvimento Científico e Tecnológico

Desenvolvimento de componentes nanométricos para aplicação em células a combustível à base de sólidos estruturados e filmes finos

The present work aims the preparation of filmes of strontium-doped lanthanum manganite (perovskita) yttria-stabilized zirconia (LSM-SDC) films deposited on substrate of YSZ by means of spin coating technique having as principal objective their application to solid oxide fuel cells of intermediate temperature. La0,8Sr0,2MnO3 and Ce0,8Sm0,2O1,9 were obtained by modified Pechini method by use of gelatin which act as polymerization agent. The powders obtained were characterized by Xray fluorescence, X ray diffraction, electronic scanning microscopy and the superficial area by BET method. The results obtained by X-ray fluorescence showed that the route adopted for obtention of powders was effective in the obtention of the compositions with close values to the stoichiometrics. Ethyl cellulose was used as pore-forming agent and mixed with the LSM-SDC powders in weight proportions of 1:24, 2:23 and 1:9. The films were sintered at 1150 °C for 4 h and characterized by X-ray diffraction and scanning electron microscopy technique (SEM) and atomic force. The phases quantification of the precursory powders and of the obtained films was carried through Rietveld method. According with the analysis of SEM, as the content of ethyl cellulose was increased, the pore distribution in films become more uniform and the pore size reduced. The methodology used for the obtention of the films was very efficient, considering a material was obtained with characteristics that were proper to the application as electrolyte/cathode system to solid oxide fuel cells

Propriedades magnéticas e magnetorresistência em filmes finos de Ni81Fe19

The ferromagnetic materials play an important role in the development of various electronic devices and, have great importance insofar as they may determine the efficiency, cost and, size of the devices. For this reason, many scientific researches is currently focused on the study of materials at ever smaller scales, in order to understand and better control the properties of nanoscale systems, i.e. with dimensions of the order of nanometers, such as thin film ferromagnetic. In this work, we analyze the structural and magnetic properties and magnetoresistance effect in Permalloy-ferromagnetic thin films produced by magnetron sputtering. In this case, since the magnetoresistance effect dependent interfaces of thin films, this work is devoted to the study of the magnetoresistance in samples of Permalloy in nominal settings of: Ta[4nm]/Py[16nm]/Ta[4nm], Ta[4nm]/Py[16nm]/O2/Ta[4nm], Ta[4nm]/O2/Py[16nm]/Ta[4nm], Ta[4nm]/O2/Py[16n m]/O2/Ta[4nm], as made and subjected to heat treatment at temperatures of 160ºC, 360ºC e 460ºC, in order to verify the influence of the insertion of the oxygen in the layer structure of samples and thermal treatments carried out after production of the samples. Results are interpreted in terms of the structure of the samples, residual stresses stored during deposition, stresses induced by heat treatments and magnetic anisotropies

Nucleação e excitação de paredes de Néel em filmes finos

Coordenação de Aperfeiçoamento de Pessoal de Nível Superior

Obtenção de filmes finos de TiO2 nanoestruturado pelo método dos precursores poliméricos

Fundação de Amparo à Pesquisa do Estado de São Paulo (FAPESP)