ZnO (Zinc-oxide) is a wide bandgap (Eg~3.3 ev ) semiconductor material , it is transparent in the visible region of the spectra and therefore, also less light sensitive. ZnO-based TFT can increase the field mobility, improve the opening of AMLCD pixel and the problem of photo-excited leakage current. Here we demonstrate ZnO-based TFT which was fabricated by sol-gel material through spin-coating deposition method. The process of spin-costing deposition provides a more efficient way for depositing device components and low cost than vacuum techniques. In the experiment we controlled the conductive and carrier concentration by different annealing temperature and different annealing equipment for optimizing our device characteristic. The material analysis of ZnO film is discussed by FTIR, SEM, and n&k. The electrical characteristic was measured by the I-V measurement system.

A series of PMMA/silica hybrid composites were prepared by a sol-gel process in different catalytic and drying. Their thermal properties were analysized by DSC and TGA, the micro-structures by SEM, and the chemical reactions by FTIR. The highest decomposed temperature of these hybrid composites were found for samples prepared at low pH due to the hydrogen bonding. DSC data indicated the samples cured at 25 and 140 oC existed a higher Tg due to unhydrolyzed TEOS. The heat-treated hybrid composites exhibited more compact structures. The size of SiO2 particles from SEM increases with increasing drying temperature and pH value. The hybrid composites prepared in acid condition showed more Si-O-Si bonding than Si-O-C bonding in FTIR. In addition, in FTIR spectra the shifts have been observed from a non-hydrogen-bonded C=O at 1733cm-1 to a hydrogen-bonded carbonyl at 1725cm-1.

The lithium tantalite [LiTaO3,abbreviated to LT] thin films were deposited on Pt/SiO2/Si substrates by spin coating with sol-gel processing and rapid thermal processing in this thesis. 1,3 propanediol was used as solvent to minimize the number of cycles of spin coating and drying processes to obtain the desired thickness of thin film. By changing the heating rate (600~3000¢J/min) and the heating temperature (500~800¢J), the effects of various processing parameters on the thin films growth are studied. The effects of various heating rate on the response of pyroelectric IR detector devices are studied also. Experimental results reveal that the heating rate will influence strongly on grain size, dielectricity, ferroelectricity and pyroelectricity of LT thin films. With the increase of heating rate, the grain size of LT thin film decreases slightly, and the C-axis orientation is enhanced. The relative dielectric constant of LT thin film increases from 28 up to 45.6, the tand increases from 0.033 to 0.134, Ec increases from 122 KV/cm to 183 KV/cm, Pr increases from 7.45 mC/cm2 to 12.12 mC/cm2, and g increases from 9.33´10-9 C/cm2K up to 2.66´10-8 C/cm2K, respectively, as the heating rate increases form 600 up to 3000¢J/min. In addition, the results also show that the LT thin film possesses the largest figures of merit Fv (2.19¡Ñ10-10 Ccm/J) and Fm (4.01¡Ñ10-9 Ccm/J) at the heating temperature of 700¢J and heating rate of 1800¢J/min. The voltage responsivities (Rv) measured at 80 Hz increase from 5496 to 8455 V/W and the specific detecivities (D*) measured at 300 Hz increase from 1.94¡Ñ108 to 2.38¡Ñ108 cmHz1/2/W with an increase of heating rate from 600 to 1800¢J/min. However, the voltage responsivity and the specific detecivity decrease with heating rate in excess of 1800¢J/min. The results show that LT1800 pyroelectric thin film detector exists both the maximums of voltage responsivity and specific detecivity. Therefore, LT1800 thin film exhibits the best IR characteristics for detector material.

The experiments performed for this research were completed to produce solid cerium oxide microspheres by an internal gelation sol-gel process. The motivation for this work was to develop a process that would enable the fabrication of a storage or transmutation form for the plutonium and transuranics (TRU) from the Uranium Extraction Plus (UREX ) used fuel reprocessing process. This process is being investigated by the Department of Energy (DOE) and the Advanced Fuel Cycles Initiative (AFCI) through the Nuclear Energy Research Initiative. The internal gelation production of cerium oxide involves the combination of hexamethylenetetramine (HMTA), urea, and cerium nitrate solutions at ~100oC. Microspheres were produced by injection of a broth solution into a flowing stream of hot silicone oil. The captured microspheres were aged, washed, and then underwent Thermogravimetric Analysis (TGA), Differential Scanning Calorimetry (DSC), and XRay Diffraction (XRD) analysis. The process variables examined in this study include the concentrations of HMTA, urea and cerium nitrate, the process temperature, the postgelation aging time, and the product washing conditions. Over a series of 70 experiments, it was determined that a broth solution containing a mixture of 1.45 M cerium nitrate and 1.65 M HMTA and urea (1:1 ratio) solutions produced the best cerium oxide microspheres. The spheres were aged for 30 to 60 minutes and then washed in hexane to remove the silicone oil and a subsequent series of ammonium hydroxide washes to remove unreacted product and to fully gel the microspheres. Through DSC analysis it was determined that excess wash or unreacted product may be removed by an exothermic reaction at approximately 200oC. The XRD analysis of unheated spheres showed the presence of cerium oxide with additional cerium-bearing organics. Following heating, the microspheres were completely converted to cerium oxide.

La doped HoMn2O5 in studying the influence of the local structure distortion on the magnetic transition has been investigated systematically. It is found that by doping of La ions in a proper percentage, 0.1≤x≤0.2, the formation of the possible impurity RMnO3 (113) phase could be suppressed; single phases of LaxHo1-xMn2O5 (0.1≤x≤0.2) can be formed in one atmosphere of flowing oxygen. For x=0.2, an weak ferromagnetic transition on top of the paramagnetic background appears at 150K and saturated at 75K, which implies that the compound undergoes a ferromagnetic to antiferromagnetic transition. In addition, the lattice didn¡¦t appear a huge phase transition at low temperature, it¡¦s observed local distortion behavior within 100~150K, and back to normal structure as high temperature ones. It¡¦s convinced that will be associated with the magnetic properties, which need further examination and experiment.

Thèse de doctorat : Chimie et Electrochimie Analytiques : Nancy 1 : 2007. / Titre provenant de l'écran-titre. Bibliogr.

Reproduction de : Thèse de doctorat : Chimie, Chimie-physique : Metz : 2002. / Titre provenant de l'écran-titre. Notes bibliographiques.

Healthy skin is a sign of positive self-worth, attractiveness and vitality. Compromises to this are frequently caused by extended periods of recreation in the sun and in turn exposure to the harmful effects of UV radiation. To maintain strength and integrity, protection of the skin is paramount. This can be achieved by implementing skin-care products which contain sunscreen active ingredients that provide UV protection. Unfortunately, photo-degradation, toxicity, and photo-allergies limit the effectiveness of present day sunscreen ingredients. Currently, this is moderated by physically embedding within inert silica particles, but leaching of the active ingredient can occur, thereby negating protective efforts. Alternatively, this research details the preparation and investigation of bridged silsesquioxane analogues of commercial ingredients which can be chemically grafted to the silica matrix. Studies with bridged salicylate particles detail facile preparation, minimized leaching, and enhanced UV stability over physically encapsulated and pendant salicylate counterparts. In terms of UVB protective ability, the highest maintenance of sun protection factor (SPF) after extended UV exposure was achieved with bridged incorporation, and has been attributed to corollary UV stability. Additionally, bridged salicylate particles can be classified as broad-spectrum, and rate from moderate to good in terms of UVA protective ability. Particles incorporated with a bridged curcuminoid silsesquioxane were also prepared and displayed comparable results. As such, an attractive method for sunscreen isolation and stabilization has been developed to eliminate the problems associated with current sunscreens, all while maintaining the established UV absorbance profiles of the parent compound. To appreciate the technology utilized in this research, a thorough understanding of sol-gel science as it pertains to hybrid organic/silica particles, including methods of organic fragment incorporation and insight on the effect of incorporation method on ingredient leaching and UV stability, is vital. This was afforded by analysis of hybrid fluorescent dansyl particles, prepared by both O/W microemulsion polymerization and a modified Stöber process, which detailed that covalent entrapment of bridged dansyl silsesquioxane is the incorporation method of choice to ensure minimized leaching and enhanced UV stability. As such, use of this method can provide exciting applications in fields where stability and retainment of the embedded ingredient is paramount for efficacy.

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