The interplay of PVD growth parameter and nanostructuring of C:Co and C:V nanocomposites


The interplay of PVD growth parameter and nanostructuring of C:Co and C:V nanocomposites

Berndt, M.; Abrasonis, G.; Krause, M.; Mücklich, A.; Kolitsch, A.; Möller, W.

The growth regimes of C:V and C:Co nanocomposite thin films (metal content of ~15 and 30 at.%) grown by ion beam co-sputtering in the temperature range of RT-500°C are investigated. X-ray diffraction (XRD), transmission electron microscopy (TEM) and Raman spectroscopy at two excitation wavelengths (532 nm and 785 nm) have been used to characterize the microstructure of carbon and metal coexisting constituents of the nanocomposites. In order to reveal the influence of the transition metal on the encapsulating matrix, pure carbon films were deposited at the same temperatures.
C:Co and C:V nanocomposites exhibit a fine-grained structure at deposition temperatures below 300°C. At higher temperatures C:Co films tend to form nanocolumns, whereas the globular structure is preserved for C:V. X-ray patterns show low degree of crystallinity of the nanoparticles in C:Co and C:V composites.
Raman spectroscopy results show that the presence of metal significantly enhances the formation of aromatic clusters. This enhancement occurs independently on metal nanoparticle size, shape and phase.

  • Lecture (Conference)
    72. Jahrestagung der DPG und DPG Frühjahrstagung des Arbeitskreises Festkörperphysik, 25.-29.2.2008, Berlin, Germany

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