研究目的
Investigating the effect of nitrogen ion bombardment on the optical properties of anatase TiO2 ultrathin films, particularly the band gap energy.
研究成果
The study highlights the effects of the thickness of ultrathin films and the nitrogen ion bombardment on the optical responses, particularly on the band gap energy. The band gap energy of TiO2 was found to increase with +N2 ion exposure time, which is consistent with the thickness effect. The Urbach energy was also affected by +N2 ion beam, confirming the increase of defects in TiO2 films with +N2 ion bombarding time.
研究不足
The study is limited to the effect of +N2 ion bombardment on the optical properties of anatase TiO2 ultrathin films. The results may vary with different preparation methods or materials.
1:Experimental Design and Method Selection:
The TiO2 films were prepared by a sol-gel method and dip-coating process, then exposed to a +N2 low-energy ion beam. Raman and spectroscopic ellipsometry (SE) analysis were performed.
2:Sample Selection and Data Sources:
TiO2 films prepared at different +N2 exposure times.
3:List of Experimental Equipment and Materials:
Microwave electron cyclotron resonance (ECR) ion source (Gen II-Tectra), LabRAM HR 800 spectrometer, UVISEL Horiba ellipsometer.
4:Experimental Procedures and Operational Workflow:
The films were exposed to +N2 ions beam during 5, 10 and 20 min. Raman and SE measurements were performed.
5:Data Analysis Methods:
The thickness of layers, the dielectric function, the band gap and the Urbach energies were determined from the numerical analysis using constrained cubic splines method, Tauc-Lorentz and Urbach models.
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