Abstract
Layer-by-layer self-assembled multilayer films were prepared by the alternate deposition of poly(allylamine hydrochloride)(PAH) and poly(acrylic acid)(PAA). DC current-voltage characteristics of Au/(PAH/PAA)150/Au (MIM) sandwich structure devices after the annealing treatment of several temperatures were measured. It was found that the resistivity of the MIM devices drastically increased by annealing at the temperature which is higher than the glass transition temperature (Tg) from the self-assembled multilayer films. We consider that it is very important to remove the moisture from the inside of the self-assembled multilayer films to obtain the higher resistivity. And it was ascertained by Fourier transform infrared radiation spectroscopy measurement that the structural change in the self-assembled multilayer films, which was induced by micro-Brownian motion in the vicinity of the Tg, also affected the higher resistivity.
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 238-242 |
Number of pages | 5 |
Journal | Thin Solid Films |
Volume | 438-439 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - 2003 Aug 22 |
Event | The 5th International Conference on Nano-Molecular Electronics - Kobe, Japan Duration: 2002 Dec 10 → 2002 Dec 12 |
Keywords
- Annealing treatment
- Layer-by-layer self-assembled multilayer films
- Resistivity
- Structural change
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Electronic, Optical and Magnetic Materials
- Surfaces and Interfaces
- Surfaces, Coatings and Films
- Metals and Alloys
- Materials Chemistry