Projects
Linear antenna microwave chemical vapour deposition for thermionic emission from n-type doped CVD diamond surfaces Hasselt University
Chemical vapor deposition of metal-organic frameworks for sensing KU Leuven
Metal-organic frameworks are crystalline porous materials composed of metal ion nodes interconnected by organic linker molecules. Displaying uniform pores and record-breaking surface areas, MOFs are very attractive for both large-scale applications (e.g., adsorption, gas storage, catalysis) and high-value applications (e.g., gas sensors, low-k dielectrics). Suitable methods for their synthesis as powders and deposition as thin films on ...
Vapour deposition of metal-organic graphene analogues for memory devices (MeMOG) KU Leuven
The rapid advancement of the digital era requires novel materials and device concepts for data storage. Memristors are a promising class of memory devices in which information is stored and extracted as changes in the electrical resistance of a storage medium. So far, the working principle and potential of memristors have been illustrated only using readily available ‘off-the-shelf’ materials without exploring structure-property ...
Atomistic simulations of plasma-enhanced chemical vapor deposition of single walled carbon nanotubes University of Antwerp
Vapour phase deposition of metal-organic frameworks with luminescent guests for solid-state lighting and sensing KU Leuven
Metal-organic frameworks (MOFs) are crystalline solids with highly regular pores in the nanometre range. Because of their unique properties, MOFs are high-potential candidates for integration with microelectronics. However, current methods for MOF film deposition, a key enabling step in device integration, are incompatible with microelectronics fabrication because of contamination and corrosion issues.
The VAPOMOF host group very ...
Vapour deposition of metal-organic graphene analogue nanofilms for memory devices KU Leuven
The rapid advancement of the digital era requires novel materials and device concepts for data storage. Memristors are a promising class of memory devices in which information is stored and extracted as changes in the electrical resistance of a storage medium. So far, the working principle and potential of memristors have been illustrated only using readily available ‘off-the-shelf’ materials and components. However, to reach the ...
HYCOAT In situ characterization of vapour phase infiltration processes. Ghent University
HYCOAT is the first ETN at the intersection of chemistry; physics; materials science and engineering dealing with the synthesis and applications of hybrid coatings grown by molecular layer deposition (MLD). With self-limiting binary reactions; MLD is the ideal ultra-thin film deposition technique; offering unique advantages for growing uniform; conformal hybrid films providing precise and flexible control over the film thickness and chemical ...
Surface-dependent adsorption and diffusion processes in area-selective deposition of ruthenium KU Leuven
Vapour-phase chemical deposition techniques rely on an interplay of adsorption, diffusion, reaction, and desorption processes, all of which can be surface-dependent. Area-selective deposition (ASD) exploits this surface dependence to deposit material selectively on a target area. Ruthenium receives increasing interest for several applications, including conductors for nanoelectronic interconnects, etch-resistant hardmasks, and heterogeneous ...
Chemical sensor arrays based on metal-organic frameworks and field-effect transistors (SAMETRA) KU Leuven
Detecting volatile organic compounds (VOCs) at low concentrations
is an important but challenging task with a range of applications,
including checking food freshness, monitoring indoor air quality, and
diagnosing lung conditions through breath analysis. In all of these
areas, high-performance yet compact VOC sensors are needed.
While compact VOC sensors exist, they suffer from limited lifetimes
and low ...