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Effect of chemical substitution on the morphology and optical properties of Bi1-xCaxFeO3 films grown by pulsed-laser deposition

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DOI: 10.1007/s10854-012-0724-7

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  1. Research and Development Deputy of Sharif University of Technology
  2. Iranian Nanotechnology Initiative Council

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The morphological characteristics as well the optical properties of Ca-doped BiFeO3 films grown by pulsed-laser deposition technique have been investigated. AFM images revealed that calcium has a radical effect on the surface features of BiFeO3 films. By utilizing spectrophotometer, transmission behaviour of the films was investigated. Local IV characteristics of the films disclosed about three orders of magnitude enhancement concerning electrical conductivity through Ca doping. X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy results revealed that Ca can reduce the valence state of iron in the compound.

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