A Flexible Research Reactor for Atomic Layer Deposition with a Sample-Transport Chamber for in Vacuo Analytics

Axel Sobottka; Lutz Drößler; C. Hossbach; Bernd Abel; Ulrike Helmstedt

doi:doi:10.11648/j.nano.s.2014020601.15

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A Flexible Research Reactor for Atomic Layer Deposition with a Sample-Transport Chamber for in Vacuo Analytics

Axel Sobottka, Lutz Drößler, C. Hossbach, Bernd Abel, Ulrike Helmstedt

Published in American Journal of Nano Research and Applications (Volume 2, Issue 6-1)

Received: 16 November 2014 Accepted: 19 November 2014 Published: 23 December 2014

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Abstract

A modular reactor for thermal atomic layer deposition (ALD) was designed, which allows changes of all reactor components in order to obtain a flexible set-up for research purpose. A sample transport chamber is included for dual purpose. It allows for in vacuo transport of samples to analytical devices such as an XPS instrument. Surface activation of the samples is possible in the same chamber via an irradiation-induced approach.

Published in	American Journal of Nano Research and Applications (Volume 2, Issue 6-1) This article belongs to the Special Issue Advanced Functional Materials
DOI	10.11648/j.nano.s.2014020601.15
Page(s)	34-38
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Copyright	Copyright © The Author(s), 2014. Published by Science Publishing Group

Keywords

Atomic Layer Deposition, Reactor Design, in Vacuo Sample Transport, UV Irradiation

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Axel Sobottka, Lutz Drößler, C. Hossbach, Bernd Abel, Ulrike Helmstedt. (2014). A Flexible Research Reactor for Atomic Layer Deposition with a Sample-Transport Chamber for in Vacuo Analytics. American Journal of Nano Research and Applications, 2(6-1), 34-38. https://doi.org/10.11648/j.nano.s.2014020601.15

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Axel Sobottka; Lutz Drößler; C. Hossbach; Bernd Abel; Ulrike Helmstedt. A Flexible Research Reactor for Atomic Layer Deposition with a Sample-Transport Chamber for in Vacuo Analytics. Am. J. Nano Res. Appl. 2014, 2(6-1), 34-38. doi: 10.11648/j.nano.s.2014020601.15

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Axel Sobottka, Lutz Drößler, C. Hossbach, Bernd Abel, Ulrike Helmstedt. A Flexible Research Reactor for Atomic Layer Deposition with a Sample-Transport Chamber for in Vacuo Analytics. Am J Nano Res Appl. 2014;2(6-1):34-38. doi: 10.11648/j.nano.s.2014020601.15

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Axel Sobottka

Leibniz-Institute of Surface Modification, Permoserstra?e 15, 04318 Leipzig, Germany
Lutz Drößler
C. Hossbach

Technische Universit?t Dresden, Institute of Semiconductors and Microsystems, N?thnitzer Stra?e 64, 01187 Dresden, Germany
Bernd Abel

Leibniz-Institute of Surface Modification, Permoserstra?e 15, 04318 Leipzig, Germany
Ulrike Helmstedt

Leibniz-Institute of Surface Modification, Permoserstra?e 15, 04318 Leipzig, Germany

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Axel Sobottka, Lutz Drößler, C. Hossbach, Bernd Abel, Ulrike Helmstedt. (2014). A Flexible Research Reactor for Atomic Layer Deposition with a Sample-Transport Chamber for in Vacuo Analytics. American Journal of Nano Research and Applications, 2(6-1), 34-38. https://doi.org/10.11648/j.nano.s.2014020601.15

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Axel Sobottka; Lutz Drößler; C. Hossbach; Bernd Abel; Ulrike Helmstedt. A Flexible Research Reactor for Atomic Layer Deposition with a Sample-Transport Chamber for in Vacuo Analytics. Am. J. Nano Res. Appl. 2014, 2(6-1), 34-38. doi: 10.11648/j.nano.s.2014020601.15

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Axel Sobottka, Lutz Drößler, C. Hossbach, Bernd Abel, Ulrike Helmstedt. A Flexible Research Reactor for Atomic Layer Deposition with a Sample-Transport Chamber for in Vacuo Analytics. Am J Nano Res Appl. 2014;2(6-1):34-38. doi: 10.11648/j.nano.s.2014020601.15

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