Investigation of defects formation in ZrN thin film by proton and swift heavy ion irradiations

ZrN films were irradiated with 2 MeV proton and 91.3 MeV Xe ion. Our aim is to demonstrate the radiation damage tolerance of nanostructured ZrN. Uv–visible spectroscopy revealed localized surface plasmon resonance (LSPR) band at 650 nm of ZrN nanoparticles. After irradiation the LSPR band intensity...

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Published in:Journal of radioanalytical and nuclear chemistry 2024-03, Vol.333 (3), p.1097-1105
Main Authors: Dahmani, M., Izerrouken, M., Azibi, M., Saoula, N., Haid, F., Sari, A., Dahmane, A., Ishaq, A., Ghamnia, M.
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Chemistry
Chemistry and Materials Science
Crystal defects
Damage localization
Damage tolerance
Diagnostic Radiology
Fluence
Hadrons
Heavy Ions
Inorganic Chemistry
Nanostructure
Nuclear Chemistry
Nuclear Physics
Physical Chemistry
Protons
Radiation damage
Surface plasmon resonance
Thin films
Zirconium nitrides
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Summary:ZrN films were irradiated with 2 MeV proton and 91.3 MeV Xe ion. Our aim is to demonstrate the radiation damage tolerance of nanostructured ZrN. Uv–visible spectroscopy revealed localized surface plasmon resonance (LSPR) band at 650 nm of ZrN nanoparticles. After irradiation the LSPR band intensity increases and become larger. The band gap decreases, while Urbach energy increases indicating defect formation. It is found a better crystallinity and no swelling or contraction in the studied fluence range. Therefore, nanostructured ZrN can be used in harsh irradiation environments such as neutron reactors and aerospace without altering its structural and plasmonic properties.
ISSN:0236-5731
1588-2780
DOI:10.1007/s10967-024-09374-0