Moorfield MiniLab systems are now available with specialised sources for the vacuum deposition of ultra-pure vacuum deposited nanoparticles….
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Vacuum-Evaporated Inorganic Lead-Free Halide Films for Next-Generation Solar Cells
Inorganic Lead-Free Halide Materials…
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Thin Film Bragg Reflector for a Monolithic GaAs Device with Process-Optimised MiniLab PVD Systems
Deposition tools now available process-proven for coatings with specific optical properties…
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MiniLab 080 Used to Develop “HexAuFoil” for Ultra-High Resolution cryo-EM
Cryo-EM is now widely used for imaging biological molecules but further advances in resolution that could yield enhanced structural data are impeded due to movement of water/ice layers that occur on exposure to electron beam irradiation…
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What are Perovskite Solar Cells and how are they made?
Compared to other photovoltaic technologies, perovskite solar cells are currently showing impressive rates of performance improvement. We take a look at the fabrication process and useful systems for deposition….
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Load lock & fast entry chambers
A guide to available variations from Moorfield…
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Substrate adhesion of sputtered films
An introductory explanation of substrate adhesion, and how this can be improved….
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Graphene soft-etching with the nanoETCH
Moorfield graphene soft-etching technology allows for the controlled removal of graphene and 2D materials, without cross-linking photoresists that can lead to residual contamination that affects device performance….
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Confocal magnetron sputtering
Confocal magnetron sputtering is now routinely employed for the production of excellent uniformity, multi-layer films by magnetron sputtering. This application note describes the technology, and explains the principles behind it….
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Source selection for thermal evaporation
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PVD techniques
Moorfield are experienced in all common PVD techniques and can supply systems with fully-integrated component sets. Standalone components also available….
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Magnetron sputtering
Magnetron sputtering is a versatile technique suited to a wide range of materials – and provides excellent coating-substrate adhesion….