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Morphology and gas sensitivity of erbium di-phthalocyanine thin films

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Studies have been made of the application of certain phthalocyanine films in the detection of toxic gases such as chlorine. Consideration has been given to preparation parameters such as deposition conditions (evaporation rate, ambient pressure, post deposition annealing) together with varying central metal atoms within the phthalocyanine molecule. Particular studies have been made concerning the relationship between elevated substrate temperature deposition, the molecular structure and the corresponding sensitivity of the films to gases. The present results are considered within the context of the development of an economically viable selective thin film gas sensor.

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  1. Applied Physics Division, School of Physics and Materials, Lancaster University, LA1 4YB, Lancaster, UK

    A. T. J. Parr, S. J. Vinton, A. Krier & R. A. Collins

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Parr, A.T.J., Vinton, S.J., Krier, A. et al. Morphology and gas sensitivity of erbium di-phthalocyanine thin films. Czech J Phys 43, 969–976 (1993). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF01595288

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