Matrix assisted pulsed laser evaporation of Mn 12(Propionate) thin films

Pervolaraki, M.; Sima, F.; Socol, G.; Teodorescu, C. M.; Gheorghe, N. G.; Socol, M.; Mihailescu, I. N.; Moushi, E. E.; Tasiopoulos, Anastasopoulos J.; Athanasopoulos, G. I.; Viskadourakis, Z.; Giapintzakis, John

doi:10.1016/j.apsusc.2011.10.136

Article

Ημερομηνία

2012

Συγγραφέας

Pervolaraki, M.
Sima, F.
Socol, G.
Teodorescu, C. M.
Gheorghe, N. G.
Socol, M.
Mihailescu, I. N.
Moushi, E. E.
Tasiopoulos, Anastasopoulos J.
Athanasopoulos, G. I.
Viskadourakis, Z.

Giapintzakis, John

Source

Applied Surface Science

Volume

258

Pages

9471-9474

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Keyword(s):

Chemical compositions

Magnetic behavior

MAPLE

Single molecule magnets

Bulk materials

Decomposition temperature

Fragile materials

Glass substrates

Growth conditions

Magnets

Matrix assisted pulsed laser evaporation

Mn 12(Propionate)

Potential applications

Single-molecule magnet

Vapor-deposition techniques

Volatile fatty acids

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Single molecule magnets are of great interest due to a multitude of potential applications for some of which thin films are required. Traditional physical vapor deposition techniques are not suitable for the deposition of these fragile materials with low decomposition temperatures. Matrix Assisted Pulsed Laser Evaporation technique has been employed for the growth of thin films of the single molecule magnet Mn 12(Propionate) on Si and glass substrates. In this paper we report on the appropriate growth conditions and also the morphology, chemical composition and magnetic behavior of the films. Continuous Mn 12(Propionate) films with properties similar to bulk materials have been obtained. © 2011 Elsevier B.V.