Preparation of highly filled functional nanocomposites via gas phase deposition
Typical deposition chamber for vapour phase co-deposition.
We mainly use the following techniques which explore self-organized formation of the metallic nanoparticles or nanostructure and are thus suitable for large area deposition:
- Formation of the metal or alloy nanoparticles in a gas aggregation cluster source combined with an arbitrary deposition technique for the ceramic or polymer matrix
- Co-sputtering of the ceramic or Teflon matrix and the metal or alloy fillers
- Co-evaporation of the polymer matrix component and the metal or alloy fillers
- Plasma polymerization of the matrix combined with co-deposition of the metal or alloy fillers
- Initiated chemical vapor deposition (iCVD) for deposition of polymer matrices
- 2D nanocomposites
We also apply kinetic Monte Carlo simulations and molecular dynamics to clarify and control the formation of the nanostructure. Based on early studies within the group, we now cooperate with Prof. Bonitz form theoretical physics in Kiel.
Earlier review article
Faupel, F.; Zaporojtchenko, V.; Strunskus, T.; Elbahri, M.: Metal-Polymer Nanocomposites for Functional Applications, Advanced Engineering Materials Vol. 12, Issue 12 (2010) 1177-1190.