Controlled growth of epitaxial CeO2 thin films with self-organized nanostructure by chemical solution method

Study on advanced Ce0.9La0.1O2/Gd2Zr2O7 buffer layers architecture towards all chemical solution processed coated conductors

“…First, it was found that the grains with good texture quality generally have larger crystallite size and consequently less strain, which would be energetically favorable for the nucleation of the layer on the top. 27,28 It is also worth noting that in both cases, another prominent feature associated with this morphology is the two-dimensional growth mode, as demonstrated by a much larger lateral grain size with respect to the thickness. 26 A similar mechanism probably also drives the nucleation of the CLO grown on the GZO layer, i.e., CLO crystals preferably nucleate at GZO grains with sharp textures due to the minimization of interfacial energy.…”

“…Secondly, CeO 2 -based thin lms with atomically-at surfaces were observed on both single- crystal and metallic substrates; the formation of these lms is governed by several certain critical conditions such as thickness and annealing temperature. 27,28 It is also worth noting that in both cases, another prominent feature associated with this morphology is the two-dimensional growth mode, as demonstrated by a much larger lateral grain size with respect to the thickness. This is one of the most essential prerequisites for improving the poor surface texture and smoothness of the thick GZO layer in this study.…”

Coexisting Surface Phases and Coherent One-Dimensional Interfaces on BaTiO3(001)

“…In situ ferroelectric poling has been shown to control surface reactions, as well as the converse effect in which adsorbates control the polarization. − Complex metal oxide surfaces are interesting both from a fundamental perspective and for the promise they hold for practical applications. Compelling interest stems from the ability of transition metal cations to induce structural complexity and functional properties. − Nevertheless, this family of materials represents an experimental and theoretical challenge. In perovskites the coexistence of different surface structures has been shown using STM, − but the origin of such coexistence has not been mechanistically considered.…”

Effect of Substrate Temperature on Structural and Optical Properties of Radio‐Frequency Magnetron‐Sputtered Ce0.97Co0.03O2 Thin Films

“…In addition, the optical properties of TM (such as Co)-doped CeO 2 films are also very worthy of study, because the detailed study of the optical properties of these materials and their dependence on preparation methods and conditions is the basic knowledge of the application of these materials in the field of optics and optoelectronic devices.The preparation methods of TM (such as Co)-doped CeO 2 films have been reported in the literature. [15][16][17] Among these preparation methods, radio frequency (RF) magnetron sputtering has attracted special attention, because it has the advantages of easy control of film growth, good repeatability, low deposition temperature, good stability and uniformity, and ease of preparation of films on a large scale. Therefore, Co-doped CeO 2 thin films will be prepared by RF magnetron sputtering in this work.…”

“…The preparation methods of TM (such as Co)-doped CeO 2 films have been reported in the literature. [15][16][17] Among these preparation methods, radio frequency (RF) magnetron sputtering has attracted special attention, because it has the advantages of easy control of film growth, good repeatability, low deposition temperature, good stability and uniformity, and ease of preparation of films on a large scale. Therefore, Co-doped CeO 2 thin films will be prepared by RF magnetron sputtering in this work.…”