Abstract
The annealing temperature effect on the band structure of Ba0.65 Sr0.35 Ti O3 (BST) thin films coated on n -type Si(100) substrate was investigated by ellipsometry and x-ray photoelectron spectroscopy. The band energy shifts of sol-gel BST films annealed at different temperatures are dependent on their developed microstructure. Related to the amorphous BST films annealed at 600 °C, the polycrystalline BST film annealed at 700 °C exhibits narrow band gap, upwards-moved Fermi level, and downwards-moved conduction band minimum, which are believed to contribute the enhanced field emission of BST-coated Si field emitter arrays.
Original language | English |
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Article number | 132907 |
Journal | Applied Physics Letters |
Volume | 88 |
Issue number | 13 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - 2006 |
Externally published | Yes |
ASJC Scopus Subject Areas
- Physics and Astronomy (miscellaneous)