Two-Stage Chemical Deposition of Oxide Films

Two-stage chemical deposition (TSCD) technique is used to produce ZnO, Mn۲O۳ and NiO films on soda-lime glass (SL-G) from an aqueous solution of zinc, manganese and nickel complex, respectively. The TSCD method enables the deposition of metal oxide thin films with a thickness which can be controlled during the preparation procedure. The ZnO, Mn۲O۳ and NiO thin films were polycrystalline films which were adherent well to the substrates. The SEM micrographs clearly indicate that the zinc oxide layer is composed of oval shaped crystallites preferably orientated perpendicular to the surface of the substrate. The Mn۲O۳ and NiO layers were closely packed on the substrate. These particles seem to grow from the surface of the substrate.

Keywords:

Zinc oxide , Manganese oxide , Nickel Oxide , Soda , lime , Oval , Shaped Particles