Papers by Keyword: TiTe₃O₈ Thick Films

Abstract: A successful electrophoretic deposition (EPD) markedly depends on the stability of the suspension. In this study the role of Triethanolamine (TEA) as a stabilizer in EPD of thick films of TiTe₃O₈ is presented. TiTe₃O₈ powders were synthesized via a conventional solid-state-reaction method and dispersed in acetone with and without TEA. The stability of the suspensions was addressed by zeta-potential, UV light and FTIR measurements. The specific adsorption of TEA to TiTe₃O₈ particles results in a high zeta potential and improved stability of the suspensions, allowing the preparation of high quality TiTe₃O₈ thick films on Pt coated Si substrates. TiTe₃O₈ films sintered at 700 °C are dense and homogeneous.