Physical properties and thermal behavior of solution-processed and thermally evaporated chalcogenide thin films: Low-cost materials for IR optics
Provider: Grantová agentura ČR
Programme: Standardní projekty
Implementation period: 01.01.24 - 31.12.26
Workplace:
Fakulta chemicko-technologická - Katedra fyzikální chemie
Investigator: Barták JaroslavTeam member: Pálka Karel | Košťál Petr | Martinková Simona | Jančálek Jiří | Kurka Michal
Description:
Amorphous chalcogenide thin films are widely used in practical applications, especially in infrared optics and optoelectronics. These films are traditionally prepared by physical vapor deposition technique. An alternative way is a deposition from a glass solution in volatile bases that brings an opportunity to produce chalcogenide thin films in a cheaper and energy-saving way. Despite many advantages, solution-processed films remain a mostly unexplored area of chalcogenide materials. Therefore, further knowledge of physical properties and thermal behavior is necessary for their preparation, processing, and application in practice. Also, a proper description of crystallization behavior and its prediction is essential for these materials' long-term stability and utilization. Knowledge of the physical properties and crystallization behavior in thin films prepared by different methods can bring an opportunity to tailor the properties of chalcogenide thin films for desired applications.
Amorphous chalcogenide thin films are widely used in practical applications, especially in infrared optics and optoelectronics. These films are traditionally prepared by physical vapor deposition technique. An alternative way is a deposition from a glass solution in volatile bases that brings an opportunity to produce chalcogenide thin films in a cheaper and energy-saving way. Despite many advantages, solution-processed films remain a mostly unexplored area of chalcogenide materials. Therefore, further knowledge of physical properties and thermal behavior is necessary for their preparation, processing, and application in practice. Also, a proper description of crystallization behavior and its prediction is essential for these materials' long-term stability and utilization. Knowledge of the physical properties and crystallization behavior in thin films prepared by different methods can bring an opportunity to tailor the properties of chalcogenide thin films for desired applications.
