The effect of wavelength on the deposition of Ag onto PZT thin films during UV irradiation

P. M. Jones, S. Dunn

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Abstract

The deposition of metal salts onto ferroelectric substrates using UV radiation has been undertaken by the authors. Preferential Ag deposition on the positively poled domains has been attributed to surface band bending due to the polar nature of the materials. The experimental results for Ag nanocluster deposition under UV irradiation onto sol-gel derived thin film PZT are presented here. It has been found that irradiation with UV light ranging from 6.2eV to 4.1eV caused Ag deposition on negative [1], as well as positive domains. By controlling the energy of irradiation it is possible to define on which areas the Ag clusters will grow.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publication2007 16th IEEE International Symposium on the Applications of Ferroelectrics, ISAF
PublisherInstitute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE)
Pages169-171
Number of pages3
ISBN (Print)1424413338, 9781424413331
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 31 May 2007
Externally publishedYes
Event2007 16th IEEE International Symposium on the Applications of Ferroelectrics, ISAF - Nara-city, Japan
Duration: 27 May 200731 May 2007

Publication series

NameIEEE International Symposium on Applications of Ferroelectrics

Conference

Conference2007 16th IEEE International Symposium on the Applications of Ferroelectrics, ISAF
Country/TerritoryJapan
CityNara-city
Period27/05/0731/05/07

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