Fluorine doped vanadium dioxide thin films for smart windows

Pragna Kiri, Michael E.A. Warwick, Ian Ridley, Russell Binions

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Abstract

Thermochromic fluorine doped thin films of vanadium dioxide were deposited from the aerosol assisted chemical vapour deposition reaction of vanadyl acetylacetonate, ethanol and trifluoroacetic acid on glass substrates. The films were characterised with scanning electron microscopy, variable temperature Raman spectroscopy and variable temperature UV/Vis spectroscopy. The incorporation of fluorine in the films led to an increase in the visible transmittance of the films whilst retaining the thermochromic properties. This approach shows promise for improving the aesthetic properties of vanadium dioxide thin films. © 2011 Published by Elsevier B.V. All rights reserved.
Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)1363-1366
JournalThin Solid Films
Volume520
Issue number4
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 1 Dec 2011
Externally publishedYes

Research Keywords

  • Aerosol assisted chemical vapour deposition
  • Thermochromism
  • Vanadium dioxide

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