Papers by Author: Shu Hui Yu

Abstract: A magnetite composite composed of the organic compounds and Fe₃O₄ nanoparticles was prepared with microemulsion method. The Tween 80 and ammonia were used as surfactant and reducing agent, respectively, in synthesizing the Fe₃O₄ nanoparticles. The experimental results showed that the composite possessed good stability while the volume ratio of Tween 80 to butanol was 0.4 and the molar ratio of NH₄OH to Fe³⁺ was 14.6. The saturation magnetization of the composite depends on the molar ratio of NH₄OH to Fe³⁺. The mechanism of this stable Fe₃O₄ paste was realized by the Fe₃O₄ nanocomposite film using TEM. The microstructures of the film show that the magnetic nanoparticles in the composite are surrounded by Tween 80, which separates the magnetic nanoparticles and leads to good stability.

Abstract: The composites composed of micro-sized calcium copper titanate (CCTO) and nano-sized metallic nickel (Ni) fillers in the polyvinylidene fluoride (PVDF) matrix (Ni/CCTO/PVDF) were prepared, in which the filler content (volume fraction) of Ni and CCTO was set at 60 %. The impedance spectra and a serial equivalent circuit model consisting three RC units were used to investigate the behaviors of the Ni/CCTO/PVDF three-phase composite system near the percolation threshold. The real (Z′) and imaginary (Z″) parts of the impedance dramatically decreased as the Ni content was increased from 22% to 24% indicating a transition from an insulating to a conducting state. This transition process has been realized by the changes in the capacitance derived from the model, and the investigation has been carried out to clarify the release mechanism of the entrapped electrons at the interfaces.

Abstract: Ba0.7Sr0.3TiO3 (BST) thin films have been prepared on copper foils via sol-gel method in almost inert atmosphere containing different level of oxygen which was achieved by flowing high purified argon with the varied rate from 0.3 L/min to 2.0 L/min. X-ray diffraction pattern of the BST thin film exhibits dominant perovskite phase. SEM images reveal good crystallization and much dense structure of the thin film. The BST thin film annealed at almost inert atmosphere by flowing the high purified argon at the rate of 0.5 L/min, exhibits highest dielectric constants which are 1549.65 and 1350.86 at the frequency of 10 kHz and 1 MHz, respectively. Additionally, the film also shows optimized ferroelectric behavior and low leakage current density. The mechanism of the annealing atmosphere on properties of BST thin films was investigated.

Abstract: Ba0.7Sr0.3TiO3 thin films with a thickness of 300~900 nm were prepared with sol-gel method directly on the copper foils. The films have been processed in almost inert atmosphere such that the oxidation of Cu foil was avoided while allowing the film to crystallize. The crystal structure, morphology and dielectric properties of the films were measured and analyzed. The effects of annealing temperatures and film thickness on the electrical properties were discussed.