Valence band behaviour of
zirconium oxide, Photoelectron and
Auger spectroscopy study
Z.Azdad Möri ,L. Mosera, R.
Steinera and E. Meyer
Published results
Research Contribution: Electronic Structure of
Zirconium Oxide
Valence Band Behavior
- The position of oxygen (O2p) bands remains stable despite changes in oxygen
concentration
- This stability provides a reliable reference point for spectroscopic measurements
Oxidation Process Insights
- Tracked zirconium oxidation using advanced spectroscopic techniques
- Observed how oxygen content affects electronic structure
- Identified changes in metallic and oxide-related electron transitions
Innovative Charge Correction Method
- Developed a new XPS charge correction technique using Auger transitions
- Enabled more accurate binding energy measurements
- Validated method by comparison with traditional techniques
Methodology
- X-ray Photoelectron Spectroscopy (XPS)
- Ultraviolet Photoelectron Spectroscopy (UPS)
- Auger Electron Spectroscopy
- Magnetron sputtering for film preparation
Significance
- Improved understanding of zirconium oxide's electronic structure
- Better characterization techniques for oxide materials
- Potential in advanced electronics and sensor technology
Potential Future Applications
- Solid oxide fuel cells
- Gas sensors
- Protective coatings
- Semiconductor device innovation
Full Publication
Master Thesis Work Certificate
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