Innovnano: Nanostructured AZO Used in Research to Determine Optimum Sputtering Method

Recently, these targets have been util­ised in a paper published in collaboration with the Centre for Renewable Energy Systems Technology (CREST)/GB that outlines the importance of sputtering methods in thin film production. Research-grade AZO sputtering targets from Innovnano are formed from a specifically developed range of nanostructured AZO powders that are produced using the company’s patented Emulsion Detonation Synthesis (EDS) technique. Offering high electrical conductivity, enhanced mechan­ic­al and thermal properties and improved target lifetimes, the targets are the ultimate tool for use in thin film research. Innovnano’s AZO sputtering targets offer a cost-effective solution for the production of thin films of the highest quality. Optimised grain sizes enable uniform heat dispersion during sputtering, which extends the lifetime of the target. Combined with shorter sputtering times, this results in lower thin film production costs for higher-quality end products. The research paper, presented at the 42nd IEEE Photovoltaic Specialists Conference in New Orleans/US in June, investigates RF and DC sputtering for the deposition of AZO. Pre-doped nanoparticles were hot pressed to form an AZO target with a 2 % aluminium dopant concentration. DC and RF sputtering were compared, highlighting DC sputtering as the most applicable technique for industry with its faster deposition rate and optimal film quality.

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