Abstract
A dual target magnetron sputtering system was used to synthesize nanocomposite films with VO 2 nanocrystals embedded in Al 2O 3 matrix. Glancing incidence X-ray diffraction and high-resolution transmission electron microscopy reveal the formation of VO 2 nanocrystallites with monoclinic structure. X-ray photoemission analysis confirmed that oxide particles predominantly possess VO 2 stoichiometry. Valence band spectra acquired below and above transition temperature demonstrate that embedded VO 2 particles exhibit a first-order monoclinic-to-tetragonal phase transition, however the band shape in a metallic state exhibits feature that is not characteristic for bulk material.
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