Orientador: Paulo Noronha Lisboa Filho / Banca: Margarida Juri Saeki / Banca: Valmor Roberto Mastelaro / O Programa de Pós-Graduação em Ciência e Tecnologia de Materiais, PosMat, tem caráter institucional e integra as atividades de pesquisa em materiais de diversos campi da Unesp / Resumo: Este trabalho teve como objetivos a preparação e caracterização de filmes finos de YBa2Cu3O.7-x e La0.7Ca0.3MnO3 depositados sobre substratos de níquel metálico, silício, e substratos cerâmicos de MgO, SrTiO.3. As análises realizadas tiveram como objetivos o estudo da formação da fase, e a determinação do comportamento de condução elétrica e das propriedades magnéticas dos filmes finos. Nas deposições realizadas sobre substratos de níquel foi utilizada uma camada intermediária de Y.2O.3, para posterior deposição de YBa.2Cu.3O.7-x. As soluções precursoras dos filmes foram obtidas através do método dos precursores poliméricos, com a inclusão do ácido etilenodiaminotetraacético (EDTA) como agente complexante. As deposições ocorreram através da técnica Spin-Coating. As análises realizadas através da Espectroscopia de Fotoelétrons de Raios X (XPS) e Difração de Raios X (XRD) auxiliaram, na identificação dos elementos químicos presentes nos filmes finos, e a verificação da formação das fases cristalográficas desejadas. Estas técnicas permitiram comprovar a eficácia da camada intermediária (buffer layer) de Y.2O.3 utilizada para a deposição de YBa.2Cu.3O.7-x sobre substratos de níquel metálico, e comprovar a necessidade de uma camada buffer layer para a obtenção de filmes de YBa.2Cu.3O.7-x depositado sobre substrato de silício. Assim como na deposição realizada sobre substrato de níquel, foi verificada também a boa formação das fases desejadas sobre os substratos cerâmicos. As análises de condução elétrica e das propriedades magnéticas demonstraram a característica supercondutora dos filmes de YBa.2Cu.3.O.7-x depositados sobre substratos de níquel metálico, MgO e SrTiOI.3, e ...(Resumo completo, clicar acesso eletrônico abaixo) / Abstract: This paper aimed at preparing and characterizing YBa2Cu3O.7-x e La0.7Ca0.3MnO3 and thin films, deposited on metallic nickel substrates, silicon and MgO, SrTiO.3 and LaAIO.3 ceramic substrates. The analyses performed had as objectives to study the phase formation and to determine the electric conduction behavior and the magnetic properties of the thin films. In the depositions perfomed on nickel substrates, a YBa.2Cu.3O.7-x deposition. The precursory solutions of the films were obtained by means of the polymeric precursor method, with the inclusion of the ethylenediaminotetra acetic acid (EDTA), as complexant agent. The depositions occurred through the Spin-coating technique. The analyses performed by means of the X-ray Photoelectron Spectroscopy (XPS) and X-ray Diffraction (XRD) aided in the identification of the chemical elements present in the thin films and in the verification of the formation of the desired crystallographic phases. Such techniques allowed for confirming the Y.2O.3 buffer layer efficacy, utilized to the YBa.2Cu.3O.7-x deposition on metallic nickel substrates, and for confirming the need of a buffer layer in order to obtain the YBa.2Cu.3O.7-x films deposited on the silicon substrate. As in the deposition performed on the nickel substrate, it was also verified the good formation of the desired phases on the ceramic substrates. The analyses on electrical conduction and magnetic properties demonstrated the superconducting characteristic of the YBa.2Cu.3O.7-x films deposited on metallic nickel substrates, MgO and SrTiO.3, as well as the magnetic characteristic of the La.0.7Ca.0.3MNO.3 film deposited on the silicon substrate. The analyses performed by means of Scanning Electron Microscopy (SEM) showed a better ...(Complete abstract, click electronic address below) / Mestre

>Magister Scientiae - MSc / The efficiency of organic photovoltaics is influenced by the structure of the polymer, the morphology of the film, the interfaces between the layers, the choice of electron acceptor material and the ratio between the electron acceptor material and the polymer. In this project, we have used regioregular poly (3-hexylthiophene) (rr-P3HT) as the electron donor material and [6,6]-phenyl-C61-butyric acid methyl ester (PCBM), a derivative of the C60 fullerene, as the acceptor material. Different weight-ratios of rr-P3HT to PCBM were prepared by stirring for several hours in a chloroform solution and subsequently spin coated onto crystalline silicon and transparent conductive oxide/glass substrates. The effect of the PCBM concentration on the photo-induced optical emission and absorption properties of rr-P3HT was investigated by photoluminescence and ultraviolet-visible spectroscopy, respectively. Changes in the structural properties, as a function of the weight-ratio, were probed by high-resolution transmission electron microscopy, x-ray diffraction, Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy and Raman spectroscopy. Results show that the structural integrity and crystallinity of rr-P3HT is compromised with the addition of excessive amounts of PCBM, which has a negative impact on the optical absorption of rr-P3HT and the photo-induced charge transfer mechanism between the rr-P3HT and PCBM. This work illustrates that blending rr-P3HT with an equal weight of PCBM results in an optimum configuration for improved performance in organic photovoltaic devices.

Made available in DSpace on 2016-06-02T20:34:21Z (GMT). No. of bitstreams: 1 3252.pdf: 3233070 bytes, checksum: ee2927e22c3078fa25c271cf7d859fbf (MD5) Previous issue date: 2010-07-28 / Financiadora de Estudos e Projetos / The incorporation of conducting polymer into a conventional polymer matrix has received considerable attention in the last decade because of the possibility of combining the good processability and mechanical performance of the conventional polymer with the electrical optical properties of conducting polymer. Among conducting polymers, polyaniline (PANI) and its derivatives has been extensively used because of the low cost of raw material, ease of synthesis and environmental stability. The main objective of this study was to develop a sensor for electronic tongue, from thin films of blends of polyurethane with POMA on interdigitated electrodes produced by spin-coating technique, under optimized conditions, and check the electrical behavior of the sensors in states doped. Films PUR mixture with POMA, although they may have less sensitivity to the substances found in the analyte than the nano-structured films, they may have better adherence and therefore be used to analyze substances with which the nano-structured films would not be possible. Films mixture of polyurethane derived from castor oil (PUR) and POMA were obtained by the casting (free standing) and also on interdigitated electrodes by the method of spin coating. The films were characterized using the techniques of UV-Vis-Nir, thermo-dynamic-mechanical analysis (DMTA), thermogravimetric analysis (TGA), stress-strain and optical microscopy. The values of modulus of elasticity of the PUR solvent chloroform (PUR-Clo) for the mixture of PUR/POMA (m/m) 50/50 had values of 0.3 GPa and 4.1 GPa, respectively. With the incorporation of 10% of POMA in the PUR glass transition temperature (Tg) of the films increased from 67 to 137oC, respectively. For the analysis done by DMA, the films with 30, 40 and 50% of POMA in PUR, confirmed the presence of crosslinking between the polymers, Mc, values of 195, 322 and 517 mol/m3, respectively. The films doped with NH4OH and HCl have better response capacitive and resistive to various analytes analyzed in the frequency range 1-105 Hz Thus, the sensors doped and dedoped can be used as an identifier of fingerprint detection of substances in different concentrations. / A mistura de dois ou mais polímeros é uma alternativa para se obter um novo material que apresente propriedades desejáveis não encontradas nos componentes individuais. No caso da mistura de polímeros condutores com polímeros isolantes convencionais, tem-se como resultado, em geral, um terceiro material que apresenta boas propriedades mecânicas e alta condutividade elétrica que potencializam aplicações como sensores entre outras. O objetivo principal deste trabalho foi de desenvolver um sensor para língua eletrônica, a partir de filmes finos de mistura de poliuretano com POMA, sobre eletrodos interdigitados produzido pela técnica de spin-coating, sob condições otimizadas, e verificar o comportamento elétrico dos sensores e também a caracterização mecânica e térmica dos filmes auto-sustentáveis. Os filmes da mistura de Poliuretano derivada do óleo de mamona (PUR) e POMA foram obtidos pelo método casting (filmes auto-sustentáveis) e também sobre eletrodos interdigitados pelo método de spin coating . Os filmes foram caracterizados usando as técnicas de Uv-Vs-Nir, análise termo-dinâmicomecanica (DMTA), termogravimétrica (TGA), tensão deformação e microscopia óptica. Os valores de modulo de elasticidade do PUR com solvente clorofórmio (PUR-Clo) em relação à mistura de PUR/POMA 50/50 (m/m) apresentaram valores de 0,3 GPa e 4,1 GPa, respectivamente. Com a incorporação de 10% de POMA no PUR a temperatura de transição vítrea (Tg), dos filmes, aumentou de 67oC para 137oC, respectivamente. Pela analises realizadas através de DMA, os filmes com 30, 40 e 50% de POMA no PUR, confirmaram a presença de ligações cruzadas entre os polímeros, Mc, valores de 195, 322 e 517 mol/m3, respectivamente. Os filmes dopados com NH4OH e HCl apresentam melhores resposta capacitivas e resistivas para vários analitos analisados, na faixa de freqüência de 1 a 105 Hz. Assim, os sensores dopados e desdopados podem ser usados como um identificador de impressão digital na detecção de substâncias em diferentes concentrações.

>Magister Scientiae - MSc / In a quest for low operational and maintenance cost solar cell devices, organic photovoltaics remain a potential source of energy worthy to be explored. In order to generate cost- effective electricity from solar energy, either the efficiency of the solar cells must be improved or alternatively the manufacturing cost must be lowered. The power conversion efficiency (PCE) of organic photovoltaics is influenced by the choice of electron acceptor material, the structure of the polymer, the morphology of the film, the interfaces between the layers and the ratio between the electron acceptor material and the polymer. Nevertheless, efficiency is still limited compared to conventional silicon based PV cells due to low mobility of charge carriers with a short exciton diffusion length in the active layer. Currently, hybrid solar cells have been considered as one of the most promising concepts to address the limited efficiency of organic solar cells. Therefore in this thesis ZnO nanoparticles were synthesized using hydrothermal assisted method. These nanoparticles were incorporated in the poly (3-hexylthiophene) (P3HT):[6,6]-phenyl-C61-butyric acid methyl ester (PCBM), and used as additional acceptors of electrons released from the polymer donor material, with the anticipation to increase the electron mobility, and ultimately the PCE. The thermo-gravimetric analyses revealed improved thermal stability of P3HT upon incorporating ZnO in the polymer matrix. X-ray diffraction analyses revealed that the diffraction peaks shift to higher angles when incorporating the ZnO in the P3HT:PCBM surface and this is consistent with the Raman observation. The photovoltaic properties demonstrated that the addition of ZnO nanoparticles in P3HT:PCBM bulk-heterojunction increases PCE from a baseline of ∼1.0 % in the P3HT:PCBM system to 1.7% in the P3HT:PCBM:ZnO ternary system. The enhanced PCE was due to improved absorption as compared to its counterparts. Upon increasing the addition of ZnO nanoparticles in the P3HT:PCBM matrix, the PCE decreases, due to a large phase separation between the polymer, PCBM and ZnO induced by ZnO agglomerations which resulted in increased surface roughness of the active layer. These findings signify that incorporation of ZnO nanostructures in the P3HT:PCBM polymer matrix facilitates the electron transport in the photoactive layer which results to improved efficiency.

For its inherent advantages, such as lightweight, low cost, flexibility, and opportunity to cover large surface areas, organic solar cells have attracted more and more attention in both academia and industry. However, the efficiency of organic solar cell is still much lower than silicon solar cells, but steadily rising as it now stands above 8%. The architecture of bulk heterojunction solar cells can improve the performance of organic solar cell a lot, but these improvements are highly dependent on the morphology of photoactive layer. Therefore, by controlling the morphology of photoactive layer, most commonly composed of a P3HT donor polymer and PCBM small molecule, the performance of organic solar cells could be optimized. The use of solvent additives in the solution formulation is particularly interesting, because it is a low cost method of controlling the phase separation of the photoactive layer and possibly removing the need for subsequent thermal and solvent vapor annealing. However, the role of the solvent additive remains not well understood and much debate remains on the mechanisms by which it impacts phase separation. In the first part of this thesis, we investigate the role of the solvent additive on the individual components (solvent, donor and acceptor) of the solution and the photoactive layer both in the bulk solution, during solution-processing and in the post-processing solid state of the film. In the second part of this thesis, we investigate the role of the additive on the blended solution state and resulting thin film phase separation. Finally, we propose a new method of controlling phase separation based on the insight into the role of the solvent additive. In the first part, we used an additive [octandiethiol (OT)] in the solvent to help the aggregation of P3HT in the solution. From the UV-vis experiments, the crystallinity of P3HT in the solutions increased while it decreased in thin films with steady increase of additive concentration. This method could be used for one step, annealing-free fabrication of organic solar cell with high performance. The solution can potentially be used to prepare ink for the large scale roll-to-roll ink-jet printing of P3HT thin films. Secondly, from the experiments it is found that differences in the evaporation rate and solubility of the components of the photoactive layer may be part of the reason for morphological changes. With lower evaporation rate than the host solvent, the additive concentration in the solution keeps increasing with time during the final stages of spin coating. In addition, the phase separation is increased with the increase of additive concentration, as demonstrated by AFM and TEM. By controlling the additive concentration, it is possible to control the phase separation of photoactive layer in pristine device. It is also found that the additive can change the wetting ability of the solvent to produce films with high surface coverage. With this information in hand, we modified the solution process of BHJ layers. A layer of crystals was deposited from the OT-containing solution by postponing the start of the spin coating for several minutes (delay time) after the solution is dropped on the surface of substrate. We found this to be a very effective method of increasing the phase separation and crystallinity of the photoactive materials. This effect was not possible when using oDCB solvent without any additive.

This work deals with the optimization of the preparation process of WO3 photoanodes nad their characterization. For compositions were prepared, which were applied to a substrate via spin-coating process and subsequently annealed at 450 °C. The length of milling of precursor particles contained in the coating formulations determined properties of deposited layers. were examined for. The additivity of the individual compositions was also observed. The structure of the layers was observed by optical microscopy and scanning electron microscopy (SEM), their composition by the X-ray diffraction (XRD) and their thickness and surface roughness was defined by contact profilometry. Photoelectrochemical properties of the prepared layers were also investigated by linear voltametry and chronoamperometry.

Using the Navier-Stokes equations along with a continuity equation, a one-dimensional model is developed to describe the spin coating process of thin polymeric films. The resulting model is a system of a parabolic partial differential equation coupled with an integral equation as well as with an ordinary differential equation describing the motion of a moving boundary. Viscosity and diffusivity are allowed to be varied in the model. To be able to perform the finite element approximation of the model equations, the moving boundary is fixed. Then the finite element method is applied along with the so called Method of Lines resulting in a semi-discrete problem, a large system of ordinary differential equations which is then solved with MATLAB. We present an existence and uniqueness result what concerns the semi-discrete solutions. Finally, we illustrate numerically the behavior of the solutions to our model.

>Magister Scientiae - MSc / Environmentally friendly photovoltaic devices make use of solar radiation as the energy source to generate electricity. Organic solar cells (OSCs) have been making headway in the last decade due to their cost-effectiveness and potential application in flexible devices. One of the disadvantages of OSCs is the short lifetime of the charge carriers, where the various interfaces that are present in the material play a significant role. In the inverted organic solar cell (IOSC), electrons are injected into the transparent conducting oxide, whereby the electrode alignment is reversed compared to the conventional structure. Nanosized zinc oxide (ZnO) thin-films with nanoridges/ripples embedded on the surface of the thin-film can be used as an electron transport/hole-blocking layers in inverted organic solar cells to enhance light-capturing by the active layer of the solar cell.

Metal-Organic Frameworks (MOFs) are an important class of materials that are gaining increasing relevance for many fields including energy storage, CO2 capture, photovoltaics, and catalysis. MOF mediated synthesis (MOFMS) is the decomposition of a MOF to form an amorphous carbon material decorated with metal nanoparticles. MOF thin films are an area where MOFMS has not been thoroughly explored, yet they are likely to be industrially relevant due to their potential application as highly dispersed, sinter resistant supported catalysts. In this work, we have developed a method for the growth of copper- and zinc-based MOF thin films on silicon- and aluminum- based wafers. A series of decomposition processes have allowed us to determine which variables can be used to design the final nanoparticle decorated product. These variables include oxygen/nitrogen ratios, the impact of water in atmospheric decomposition, substrate composition, and reduction under hydrogen. A high degree of control over the final thin film product is achieved, with the ability to make a carbon supported CuO structure with features between 1-5 nm, or CuO nanoparticles ranging from 10-500 nm, as well as finely tuned carbon/Cu ratios. Partially reduced Cu nanoparticles were obtained and used in the dehydrogenation of ethanol and methanol. Finally, alloyed nanoparticles were obtained through the growth and decomposition of Cu/Zn mixed-metal MOFs. Understanding the growth and decomposition variables as applied to supported MOF-thin films will enable development of next generation nanomaterials for use in catalysis.

L'oxyde de nickel est l'un des matériaux électrochromes les plus utilisés dans le domainedes fenêtres intelligentes qui contrôlent la lumière et la chaleur provenant de l'extérieur versl'intérieur des bâtiments. Il est important de mentionner que l’oxyde de nickelstoechiométrique est un isolant à température ambiante. Les propriétés microstructurales,chimiques, optiques et électrochromes des couches minces dépendent fortement du procédéde préparation et traitement final. En outre, l’un des principaux défis consiste à fabriquer lescouches minces sur des substrats souples afin de fabriquer des fenêtres électrochromes degrande taille ce qui demande un traitement à T ambiante. A cet égard peu d’étudesbibliographiques ont évalué l’effet du traitement par les rayonnements UV sur les propriétésdes couches électrochromes. Dans ce travail, des couches minces d'oxyde de nickel (NiO) ontété préparées par la méthode Sol-Gel associée aux techniques de dépôts par centrifugation(spin-coating) et par trempage-retrait (dip-coating). L’ajustement des paramètresexpérimentaux relatifs à ce procédé (la concentration du précurseur, la nature du solvant et dustabilisant, le nombre de couches déposées et le type des traitement final (calcinationà 300 °C ou traitements UV) a permis d’optimiser les conditions de préparation des couchesminces et par la suite de contrôler les caractéristiques chimiques, microstructurales et optiquesdes couches développées. Cette étude a montré qu'une concentration de 0,3 M d'acétate denickel, le méthanol comme solvant et le triton X-100 en tant que stabilisant conduisent à unecouche mince NiO avec les meilleures performances optiques. Les caractérisations par lestechniques (DRX, ATG, FT-IR, XPS et GDOES) ont particulièrement mis en évidence le rôledes conditions de traitement final sur la composition et la morphologie des couches d’oxydede nickel élaborées. La DRX a montré qu’elles sont faiblement cristallisées et que la structuredevient plus amorphe avec le traitement UV. La spectrométrie UV-visible et les CV ont révéléque les couches traitées par UV en utilisant une lampe de 30 W pendant 5 h (UV-30W-5h)possèdent le contraste optique le plus élevé et la meilleure stabilité électrochimique. L'analysemorphologique a montré que les couches minces déposées par la technique de spin coatingsouffrent de la formation de fissures et d’une hétérogénéisation de la surface. Pour résoudre ceproblème, le procédé de spin-coating a été remplacé par la technique dip-coating tout enconservant les paramètres optimisés précédemment. Cette technique a permis de produire descouches minces plus homogènes et moins fissurées. D'autre part, pour continuer à améliorerles propriétés électrochromes, ces couches ont été dopées par le lithium. Les résultats obtenusont montré l’importance de l’addition de Li sur l’amélioration des propriétés électrochromesde Li : NiO cyclé dans KOH comme électrolyte. En effet, une variation de la transmittanceΔT de 70% (à 450 nm) a été obtenue dans les couches minces 8 % Li: NiO. Le résultat quiressort des caractérisations FT-IR et ATG, porte sur le fait que les couches calcinéescontiennent moins de composés organiques, à l’inverse de celles traitées par UV riches enmatière organique. L'analyse XPS a montré que la teneur en Ni2+ est plus élevée dans lescouches dopées. L’analyse GDOES a montré une distribution homogène de Li dans toutel’épaisseur de la couche. Toutefois, les couches minces de 8% de Li: NiO traitées par UV-30W-5h souffrent d’une dégradation de leurs performances électrochromes dans le KOHaprès quelques cycles, pour cette raison, elles ont été cyclées dans d’autres électrolytesliquides ioniques, tels que le LiTFSI-EMITFSI, le NaTFSI-EMITFSI et le KTFSI-EMITFSI.Les meilleures propriétés électrochromiques ont été obtenues avec l'électrolyte KTFSIEMITFSI.Ce résultat important représente une bonne perspective pour l'avenir. / Nickel oxide is one of the most widely used electrochromic materials in the field of smartwindows that control light and heat from the outside to the inside of buildings. It is importantto mention that stoichiometric nickel oxide is an insulator at room temperature. Themicrostructural, chemical, optical and electrochromic properties of the films are highlydependent on the process of preparation and final treatment. In addition, one of the mainchallenges is the elaboration of thin films on flexible substrates suitable for electrochromicapplications which requires treatment at ambient T. In this respect, in literature, few studieshave reported the effect of UV treatment on the properties of electrochromic layers. In thiswork, thin films of nickel oxide (NiO) were prepared by the Sol-Gel method associated withspin-coating and dip-coating techniques. The adjustment of the experimental parametersrelating to this process (the concentration of the precursor, the nature of the solvent and thestabilizer, the number of deposited layers and the type of final treatment (calcination at300 °C or UV treatments) made it possible to optimize conditions for the preparation of thinlayers and subsequently to control their chemical, microstructural and optical characteristics.This study showed that a concentration of 0.3 M nickel acetate, methanol as solvent and triton100-X as a stabilizer lead to NiO thin film with the highest optical properties. The techniquesof characterizations (DRX, ATG, FT-IR, XPS and GDEOS) have particularly highlighted therole of the final treatment conditions on the composition and the morphology of the preparednickel oxide thin films. The XRD results showed that they are weakly crystallized and thestructure becomes even more amorphous for UV treated samples. UV-visible spectrometryand cyclic voltammetry revealed that UV-treated thin films using a lamp of 30 W for 5 h(UV-30W-5h) have the highest optical contrast and the highest electrochemical stability.Morphological analysis (SEM) indicated that the thin films deposited by the spin-coatingtechnique suffer from crack formation and surface heterogenization. To solve this issue, thespin-coating process has been replaced by the dip-coating technique while retaining thepreviously optimized parameters. This technique has made it possible to produce thin filmsthat are more homogeneous and less cracked. On the other hand, to continue to improve theelectrochromic properties, these thin films were doped with lithium. The results showed theimportance of the addition of Li on the improvement of the electrochromic properties ofLi : NiO cycled in KOH as electrolyte. Indeed, a variation of the ΔT transmittance of 70 %was reached for the thin films 8 % Li : NiO. The result of the FT-IR and ATGcharacterizations showed that the calcined thin films contain lesser amount of organiccompounds compared to those treated by UV which still contains large amount of organicmatter. XPS analysis has shown that the Ni2+ content is higher in the doped layers. GDOESanalysis showed a homogeneous distribution of Li along the thickness of the thin film.However, 8% Li: NiO thin films treated with UV-30W-5h suffer from a degradation of theirelectrochromic performances in KOH after a few cycles. For this reason, their cyclingproperties have been investigated in a large range of electrolytes, based on ionic liquidincluding LiTFSI-EMITFSI, NaTFSI-EMITFSI and KTFSI-EMITFSI. The highestelectrochromic properties were obtained with KTFSI-EMITFSI as an electrolyte. Thisimportant result presents a good prospect for the future.