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Answer added in Thin Films and Nanotechnology33 How to check thickness of very very thin films on metal substrate?thank you all, I have checked thickness using alpha step profilometer
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Answer added in Thin Films and Nanotechnology33 How to check thickness of very very thin films on metal substrate?Thanks for all suggestions
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Answer added in Thin Films and Nanotechnology33 How to check thickness of very very thin films on metal substrate?I have checked thickness using alpha step profilometer
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Answer added in Thin Films and Nanotechnology33 How to check thickness of very very thin films on metal substrate?I have checked thickness using alpha step. Thank you all.
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Answer added in Thin Films and Nanotechnology33 How to check thickness of very very thin films on metal substrate?Thank you all
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Article: LiCoO2 thin film cathodes grown by sol–gel method
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ABSTRACT: Lithiated layered transitional metal oxide materials of the LiMO2 type and especially LiCoO2 presents interesting specific properties as high energy density, long cycle life and constant discharging properties in a wide range of working conditions as well as a good safety. These properties made these materials excellent candidates as active compounds for high capacity cathode materials for rechargeable lithium batteries. LiCoO2 is the most common lithium storage material for lithium rechargeable batteries, used widely to power portable electronic devices. Operation of lithium rechargeable batteries is dependent on reversible lithium insertion and extraction processes into and from the host materials of lithium storage. In this study, LiCoO2 thin films were prepared by the sol–gel spin coating technique using metal acetate and citric acid as starting materials. Citric acid acts as a chelating agent, which promotes the preliminary reaction between lithium and cobalt and suppresses the precipitation of acetates. The sol–gel method is well known as one of promising thin-film preparation methods, which has good advantages such as low fabrication cost, relatively easy stoichiometry control, high deposition rate and also known as a low-temperature synthesis method for various ceramics. In addition, the crystal phases involved in the thin film can also be controlled by changing the chemical compositions of the sol. The crystallinity, microstructure and electrochemical properties of final films are also studied by XRD, SEM, AFM and galvanostatic charge/discharge cycling test. Films heat-treated under appropriate conditions exhibit high capacity and good crystallinity so those films are considered to be candidates as cathodes for thin-film micro batteries.Journal of Electroceramics 05/2012; 23(2):214-218. · 1.19 Impact Factor -
Article: Structural and electrochemical properties of Nichrome anode thin films for lithium battery
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ABSTRACT: Low cost anode materials having a high electrochemical efficiency have been critical in the success of thin film batteries that are applicable in ubiquitous environments as a portable energy source. Nichrome thin films are ideally suited for use in hybrid assemblies but their applications include precision integrated circuits in fields of telecommunications, instrumentation, power supplies, military and medical equipment where low noise and good power dissipation are required. With such a wide spectrum of applications, it is important to understand the electric behavior of the Nichrome alloy thin films by their microstructure. In this work, nanocrystalline films of nickel chromium alloys were deposited on alumina substrate by radio frequency (RF) magnetron sputtering technology. High purity nickel and chromium sputtering target were used for the deposition. First, aluminum was deposited on ceramic substrate acts as a current collector and over that NiCr was deposited by RF sputtering method. Both the layers were analyzed for structural and electrical properties using X-ray diffraction (XRD), energy dispersive X-ray analysis (EDS), atomic force microscopy (AFM), scanning electron microscopy (SEM) and cyclic voltammetry. The XRD peak confirms that deposited NiCr and Aluminum have tetragonal and cubic structures, respectively. The crystallite size was determined by full width at half maximum of XRD peaks. Structure, composition and the properties of the film are the major focus of this paper. Composition ratio between nickel and chrome obtained by EDS is 1:1. Particle size and microstructure of the film have been studied by SEM and AFM. Electrochemical properties of the films were analyzed. Reaction mechanism for the insertion and excretion is reported. After Lithium insertion and extraction the effect on the surface and structure of the thin film has been studied. The composition of equilibrium phases of NiCr as useful as attracting anode for the thin film battery. Nichrome on aluminum thin films as an anode has been attracted because it provides practical advantages including low cost production and competitive electrical performance.Journal of Electroceramics 04/2012; 23(2):230-235. · 1.19 Impact Factor -
Article: Issue and challenges facing rechargeable thin film lithium batteries
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ABSTRACT: New materials hold the key to fundamental advances in energy conversion and storage, both of which are vital in order to meet the challenge of global warming and the finite nature of fossil fuels. Nanomaterials in particular offer unique properties or combinations of properties as electrodes and electrolytes in a range of energy devices. Technological improvements in rechargeable solid-state batteries are being driven by an ever-increasing demand for portable electronic devices. Lithium batteries are the systems of choice, offering high energy density, flexible, lightweight design and longer lifespan than comparable battery technologies. We present a brief historical review of the development of lithium-based thin film rechargeable batteries highlight ongoing research strategies and discuss the challenges that remain regarding the discovery of nanomaterials as electrolytes and electrodes for lithium batteries also this article describes the possible evolution of lithium technology and evaluates the expected improvements, arising from new materials to cell technology. New active materials under investigation and electrode process improvements may allow an ultimate final energy density of more than 500 Wh/L and 200 Wh/kg, in the next 5–6 years, while maintaining sufficient power densities. A new rechargeable battery technology cannot be foreseen today that surpasses this. This report will provide key performance results for thin film batteries and highlight recent advances in their development.Materials Research Bulletin.
