Keywords
Deposition Methods
Ferroelectric Materials
materials science
thin films
dip-coating
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Abstract
The fabrication of thin films is fundamental for technological development, considering the continuous miniaturization of the devices being developed. Ferroelectric thin films receive special attention due to their superior energy storage properties and electrocaloric effect, among others, compared to bulk ceramics. Various growth methods have been developed for their production: physical, chemical, and physical-chemical. The dip-coating technique is one of the least expensive, easy to implement and use, and allows for control over the microstructure of the deposited layer. In this work, a dip-coating growth system was designed, built, and automated for the production of ferroelectric thin films. A precursor solution for the films was also prepared using the sol-gel method. Subsequently, the growth of the films was carried out, and the obtained sample was analyzed using SEM, providing detailed information about its morphology.
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