Preparation and characterisation of WO3.1/3H2O thin films

Csaba Balázsi*, Esra Özkan Zayim

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Abstract

The preparation and characterisation of WO3.1/3H2O phase, which is an intermediate to hexagonal tungsten oxide was performed. Tungsten oxide dihydrate was precipitated from acidified sodium tungstate solution. Two and three washing steps have been applied to the as-obtained amorphous gel. WO3.1/3H2O nanograins have been obtained after the hydrothermal process performed at 140°C, for 24 hours in an acid digestion bomb. A spin coater was used for thin film preparation. Structural, morphological and optical characterisation as well as electrochemical performance of thin films were determined by scanning electron microscopy, atomic force microscopy, Raman spectroscopy and cyclic voltammetry. The ion insertion properties of WO3.1/3H2O films show strong correlation to the close packed structure and to the presence of structural water.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationMaterials Science, Testing and Informatics III - Proceedings of the 5th Hungarian Conference on Materials Science, Testing and Informatics
PublisherTrans Tech Publications Ltd
Pages113-120
Number of pages8
ISBN (Print)087849426X, 9780878494262
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 2007
Event5th Hungarian Conference on Materials Science, Testing and lnformatics - Balatonfured, Hungary
Duration: 9 Oct 200511 Oct 2005

Publication series

NameMaterials Science Forum
Volume537-538
ISSN (Print)0255-5476
ISSN (Electronic)1662-9752

Conference

Conference5th Hungarian Conference on Materials Science, Testing and lnformatics
Country/TerritoryHungary
CityBalatonfured
Period9/10/0511/10/05

Keywords

  • Ion insertion
  • Nanograins
  • Thin films
  • Tungsten oxide hydrates

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