ALL-GASEOUS DEPOSITION OF NANOCOMPOSITE FILMS

摘要

An ion cluster gaseous deposition technique and a polymer matrix gaseous deposition technique are combined to form nanocomposite films which exhibit characteristics useful, for example, for photovoltaic and sensor protection devices. A three-dimensional array of intact ion clusters comprising quantum dots are embedded in a conducting polymer matrix. The ion clusters and the polymer matrix are formed using their own respective gaseous deposition techniques. Varying each gaseous deposition technique, or simultaneously varying both gaseous deposition techniques alters the characteristics of the resulting nanocomposite film. The nanocomposite films are produced in a vacuum environment in a manner that reduces health risks. Also disclosed are photovoltaic and optical devices produced using the gaseous deposition technique.