Synthesis and Characterization of Strontium Titanate Nanoparticles as Potential High Temperature Oxygen Sensor Material
We present a simple and highly reproductive method for the preparation of thin films consisting of strontium titanate nanoparticles. The films are produced by spin coating of a sol on silicon targets and subsequent annealing under ambient conditions. Analysis by atomic force microscopy shows particl...
| Main Authors: | , , , , |
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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Hindawi Limited
2006-01-01
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| Series: | Journal of Nanomaterials |
| Online Access: | http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/JNM/2006/63154 |
| Summary: | We present a simple and highly reproductive method
for the preparation of thin films consisting of strontium titanate
nanoparticles. The films are produced by spin coating of a sol on
silicon targets and subsequent annealing under ambient conditions.
Analysis by atomic force microscopy shows particles with typical
sizes between 10 nm and 50 nm. X-ray photoelectron
spectroscopy displays a stoichiometry of the films as anticipated
from preliminary experiments with strontium titanate single
crystals. Metastable-induced electron spectroscopy and ultraviolet
photoelectron spectroscopy are used as tools to give evidence to
the similar electronic properties of nanoparticle film and single
crystal. These results support the prospect for an application of
the nanoparticle films as high temperature oxygen sensor with
superior properties. |
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| ISSN: | 1687-4110 1687-4129 |