Microstructure and electrical transport in electrodeposited Bi films

The semimetal character of bismuth and its large photon absorbing power make of this element the most suitable absorber material for X-ray low temperature detectors. This application requires coatings of Bi with thicknesses and properties that only electrodeposition methods may achieve. Although the...

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Published in:Journal of electroanalytical chemistry (Lausanne, Switzerland) Switzerland), 2019-01, Vol.832, p.40-47
Main Authors: Moral-Vico, J., Casañ-Pastor, N., Camón, A., Pobes, C., Jáudenes, R.M., Strichovanec, P., Fàbrega, L.
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Absorbers (materials)
Bismuth
Coated electrodes
Coatings
Crystal structure
Detectors
Electrodeposition
Electrolytes
Low temperature detectors
Microstructure
Parameter identification
Resistivity
Transport properties
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Summary:The semimetal character of bismuth and its large photon absorbing power make of this element the most suitable absorber material for X-ray low temperature detectors. This application requires coatings of Bi with thicknesses and properties that only electrodeposition methods may achieve. Although there are studies on electrodeposition of bismuth for these detectors and other devices, the process is not straightforward and has not been sufficiently studied in terms of the desired final properties, neither the effect of different parameters is well known or easily reproduced. This work reports the influence of two different electrolytes, of the deposition method, and of heating and stirring on the structure, microstructure and transport properties of bismuth films. Typically, rhombohedral Bi is obtained upon electrodeposition with very good crystallinity, and some crystal preferential orientation, while significant empirical correlations are found among electrochemical parameters, microstructure, and resistivity. Such correlation allows the identification of the deposition parameters for coatings that yield the optimal functional properties. •Electrodeposition electrolyte and conditions clearly influence Bi films structure and microstructure.•Bi films microstructure is determinant for Bi films resistivity behavior.•Films with best resistivity are obtained with the electrolyte containing additives.•Resistivity data obtained are similar to bulk Bi of similar thicknesses.
ISSN:1572-6657
1873-2569
DOI:10.1016/j.jelechem.2018.10.041