Structure and thermal stability of Bi3NbO7 thin films grown by pulsed laser deposition

• Published in: Surface & coatings technology Vol. 302; pp. 474 - 481
• Main Authors: Szwachta, Grzegorz, Kąc, Sławomir, Moskalewicz, Tomasz
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: Elsevier B.V 25.09.2016
• Subjects: Crystal growth; Laser deposition; Structural modulation; Surface topography; Thin films; Thin films; Crystal growth; Surface topography; Structural modulation; Laser deposition

Bismuth oxide-based materials containing the cubic δ-phase exhibit the highest ionic conductivity of all known solid-state ion conductors. However, its thermal instability prevents its application at low and intermediate temperatures. To enhance the stability of the materials other oxides are added...