Diluted magnetic oxides have evolved into a popular branch of materials science during the last decade. In the first few years, people attributed the ferromagnetism to the magnetic dopants. However, the observat...Diluted magnetic oxides have evolved into a popular branch of materials science during the last decade. In the first few years, people attributed the ferromagnetism to the magnetic dopants. However, the observation of ferromagnetism in undoped HfO2 thin films made it more controversial and promoted extensive research on the ferromagnetism in various undoped oxides. Both of the experimental w-orks and theoretical studies have shown that intrinsic defects in oxide nanomaterials play a crucial role in the origin of such an unexpected ferromagnetism, in spite of some contradicting views which kind of defects is predominant. In the past several years, we have conducted systematic and thorough research on the room temperature ferromagnetism in undoped ZrO2 thin films, and clarif some physics behind it. We firstly prepared undoped ZrO2 thin films by different w-ays, such as Pulsed electron bean deposition, magnetron sputtering, and electron beam evaporation, and successfully obtained ZiO2 thin films wdth different crystalline structure, in particular a pure high-temperature stabilized one, by adjusting some preparation parameters during the deposition process or post-annealing treatment. A phase-dependent ferromagnetism w-as then confinmed to exist in such ZiO2 thin films. Further, w-e conducted exhaustive defect analysis and characterization by X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy, photoluminescence spectra, and electron paramagnetic resonance, respectively, and found the oxygen vacancy, specifically the single ionized oxygen vacancy （Vo＋） , has a remarkable influence on the enhancement of ferromagnetism. Herein, we will review the work in detail on the phase-dependent and oxygen vacancy-enhanced room temperature ferromagnetism in undoped ZrO2 thin films.Keywords Zi thin film ferromagnetism phase-dependent oxygen vacancy展开更多
The ZrO2 thin films deposited on Si (100) were successfully synthesized by solgel process and deposited by using spin-coating technique.The structural properties of ZrO2 thin films were investigated by X-Ray Diffracti...The ZrO2 thin films deposited on Si (100) were successfully synthesized by solgel process and deposited by using spin-coating technique.The structural properties of ZrO2 thin films were investigated by X-Ray Diffraction (XRD), Scanning Electron Microscope (SEM), Fourier Transform Infrared Spectroscopy (FT-IR), and electrical properties were studied by conventional techniques like Capacitance-Voltage (C-V) measurement and Current–Voltage (I–V) measurement. The XRD of ZrO2 films shows the films crystallized and exists in two phases at 700℃ calcinations temperature. The C–V characteristics of all the dielectric films that involved distinct inversion, depletion, and accumulation were clearly revealed in MIS structure. I-V characteristics of ZrO2 thin films on Si shows decreased saturation current on calcinations temperatures. The XPS measurement reveals that a zirconium silicate interfacial layer has formed in the ZrO2/Si Systems.展开更多
Copper （Cu）-doped ZrO2 （CZO） films with different Cu content （0 at.%- 8.07 at.%） are successfully deposited on Si （100） substrates by direct current （DC） and radio frequency （RF） magnetron co-sputtering. T...Copper （Cu）-doped ZrO2 （CZO） films with different Cu content （0 at.%- 8.07 at.%） are successfully deposited on Si （100） substrates by direct current （DC） and radio frequency （RF） magnetron co-sputtering. The influences of Cu content on structural, morphological, optical and electrical properties of CZO films are discussed in detail. The CZO films exhibit ZrO2 monocline （1^-11） preferred orientation, which indicates that Cu atoms are doped in ZrO2 host lattice. The crystallite size estimated form x-ray diffraction （XRD） increases by Cu doping, which accords with the result observed from the scanning electron microscope （SEM）. The electrical resistivity decreases from 2.63 Ω·cm to 1.48 Ω·cm with Cu doping content increasing, which indicates that the conductivity of CZO film is improved. However, the visible light transmittances decrease slightly by Cu doping and the optical band gap values decrease from 4.64 eV to 4.48 eV for CZO fihns.展开更多
Nano-ZrO2 and PEEK particles were synergistically filled in unfilled PTFE to improve the wear resistance and maintain a relatively low friction coefficient,and the materials were studied using a reciprocating sliding ...Nano-ZrO2 and PEEK particles were synergistically filled in unfilled PTFE to improve the wear resistance and maintain a relatively low friction coefficient,and the materials were studied using a reciprocating sliding friction and wear tester.In the friction tests,the evolution of various tribological characteristics in both the contact interfaces and debris was observed,and the wear mechanism of the PTFE composites was investigated.The results showed that the wear rate of the PTFE composites synergistically filled with nano-ZrO2 and PEEK was lower and its friction coefficient was slightly higher than that of the unfilled PTFE;the uniformity and continuity of the transfer film generated by the composite with nano-ZrO2 and PEEK were the best,and the particle size of the debris was minimal in comparison to that in other sample systems.展开更多
Polytetrafluoroethylene (PTFE) is a commonly used seal material for oil-free engine that is well known for its excellent tribological properties. In this work, the nano-ZrO2 particles were used as the friction modifie...Polytetrafluoroethylene (PTFE) is a commonly used seal material for oil-free engine that is well known for its excellent tribological properties. In this work, the nano-ZrO2 particles were used as the friction modifiers to improve the friction and wear performance of PTFE-PPS composites. The friction and wear characteristics of PTFE/PPS-nano-ZrO2 composites were investigated by a block-on-ring tester under dry friction sliding condition. The worn surfaces, counterpart transfer films and wear debris were studied by scanning electron microscopy and X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy. It was found that the increase of nano- ZrO2 content could effectively reduce the coefficient of friction and enhance the anti-wear ability of PTFEPPS composites. Especially, the best tribological properties of the composites were obtained when the particle content of nano-ZrO2 was 10 vol%, the anti-wear performance of composite is 195 times better than that of the unfilled PTFE-PPS composite. Under different conditions, the coefficient of friction of PTFE/PPS-nano-ZrO2 composites was more affected by the applied load while the wear rate was more affected by the sliding velocity.展开更多
基金Sponsored by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(Grant No.50931002,51072094 and 51372135)the Ministry of Education of the People’s Republic of China(Grant No.113007A)the Tsinghua University Initiative Scientific Research Program
文摘Diluted magnetic oxides have evolved into a popular branch of materials science during the last decade. In the first few years, people attributed the ferromagnetism to the magnetic dopants. However, the observation of ferromagnetism in undoped HfO2 thin films made it more controversial and promoted extensive research on the ferromagnetism in various undoped oxides. Both of the experimental w-orks and theoretical studies have shown that intrinsic defects in oxide nanomaterials play a crucial role in the origin of such an unexpected ferromagnetism, in spite of some contradicting views which kind of defects is predominant. In the past several years, we have conducted systematic and thorough research on the room temperature ferromagnetism in undoped ZrO2 thin films, and clarif some physics behind it. We firstly prepared undoped ZrO2 thin films by different w-ays, such as Pulsed electron bean deposition, magnetron sputtering, and electron beam evaporation, and successfully obtained ZiO2 thin films wdth different crystalline structure, in particular a pure high-temperature stabilized one, by adjusting some preparation parameters during the deposition process or post-annealing treatment. A phase-dependent ferromagnetism w-as then confinmed to exist in such ZiO2 thin films. Further, w-e conducted exhaustive defect analysis and characterization by X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy, photoluminescence spectra, and electron paramagnetic resonance, respectively, and found the oxygen vacancy, specifically the single ionized oxygen vacancy （Vo＋） , has a remarkable influence on the enhancement of ferromagnetism. Herein, we will review the work in detail on the phase-dependent and oxygen vacancy-enhanced room temperature ferromagnetism in undoped ZrO2 thin films.Keywords Zi thin film ferromagnetism phase-dependent oxygen vacancy
文摘The ZrO2 thin films deposited on Si (100) were successfully synthesized by solgel process and deposited by using spin-coating technique.The structural properties of ZrO2 thin films were investigated by X-Ray Diffraction (XRD), Scanning Electron Microscope (SEM), Fourier Transform Infrared Spectroscopy (FT-IR), and electrical properties were studied by conventional techniques like Capacitance-Voltage (C-V) measurement and Current–Voltage (I–V) measurement. The XRD of ZrO2 films shows the films crystallized and exists in two phases at 700℃ calcinations temperature. The C–V characteristics of all the dielectric films that involved distinct inversion, depletion, and accumulation were clearly revealed in MIS structure. I-V characteristics of ZrO2 thin films on Si shows decreased saturation current on calcinations temperatures. The XPS measurement reveals that a zirconium silicate interfacial layer has formed in the ZrO2/Si Systems.
基金supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(Grant Nos.51272224 and 11164031)
文摘Copper （Cu）-doped ZrO2 （CZO） films with different Cu content （0 at.%- 8.07 at.%） are successfully deposited on Si （100） substrates by direct current （DC） and radio frequency （RF） magnetron co-sputtering. The influences of Cu content on structural, morphological, optical and electrical properties of CZO films are discussed in detail. The CZO films exhibit ZrO2 monocline （1^-11） preferred orientation, which indicates that Cu atoms are doped in ZrO2 host lattice. The crystallite size estimated form x-ray diffraction （XRD） increases by Cu doping, which accords with the result observed from the scanning electron microscope （SEM）. The electrical resistivity decreases from 2.63 Ω·cm to 1.48 Ω·cm with Cu doping content increasing, which indicates that the conductivity of CZO film is improved. However, the visible light transmittances decrease slightly by Cu doping and the optical band gap values decrease from 4.64 eV to 4.48 eV for CZO fihns.
基金Supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(No.51165022)Lanzhou Science and Technology Bureau Foundation(No.20122117)the Natural Science Foundation of Gansu Province(No.1310RJZA036).
文摘Nano-ZrO2 and PEEK particles were synergistically filled in unfilled PTFE to improve the wear resistance and maintain a relatively low friction coefficient,and the materials were studied using a reciprocating sliding friction and wear tester.In the friction tests,the evolution of various tribological characteristics in both the contact interfaces and debris was observed,and the wear mechanism of the PTFE composites was investigated.The results showed that the wear rate of the PTFE composites synergistically filled with nano-ZrO2 and PEEK was lower and its friction coefficient was slightly higher than that of the unfilled PTFE;the uniformity and continuity of the transfer film generated by the composite with nano-ZrO2 and PEEK were the best,and the particle size of the debris was minimal in comparison to that in other sample systems.
基金Funded by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(Nos.51165022,51675509)
文摘Polytetrafluoroethylene (PTFE) is a commonly used seal material for oil-free engine that is well known for its excellent tribological properties. In this work, the nano-ZrO2 particles were used as the friction modifiers to improve the friction and wear performance of PTFE-PPS composites. The friction and wear characteristics of PTFE/PPS-nano-ZrO2 composites were investigated by a block-on-ring tester under dry friction sliding condition. The worn surfaces, counterpart transfer films and wear debris were studied by scanning electron microscopy and X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy. It was found that the increase of nano- ZrO2 content could effectively reduce the coefficient of friction and enhance the anti-wear ability of PTFEPPS composites. Especially, the best tribological properties of the composites were obtained when the particle content of nano-ZrO2 was 10 vol%, the anti-wear performance of composite is 195 times better than that of the unfilled PTFE-PPS composite. Under different conditions, the coefficient of friction of PTFE/PPS-nano-ZrO2 composites was more affected by the applied load while the wear rate was more affected by the sliding velocity.
