High resistance of superconducting TiN thin films against environmental attacks
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| author | Guo, Zhangyuan Ge, Min Zhou, You-Qi Bi, Jiachang Zhang, Qinghua Zhang, Jiahui Ye, Jin-Tao Zhai, Rongjing Ge, Fangfang Huang, Yuan Zhang, Ruyi Yao, Xiong Huang, Liang-Feng Cao, Yanwei |
| author_facet | Guo, Zhangyuan Ge, Min Zhou, You-Qi Bi, Jiachang Zhang, Qinghua Zhang, Jiahui Ye, Jin-Tao Zhai, Rongjing Ge, Fangfang Huang, Yuan Zhang, Ruyi Yao, Xiong Huang, Liang-Feng Cao, Yanwei |
| contents | Superconductors, an essential class of functional materials, hold a vital position in both fundamental science and practical applications. However, most superconductors, including MgB$_2$, Bi$_2$Sr$_2$CaCu$_2$O$_{8+δ}$, and FeSe, are highly sensitive to environmental attacks (such as water and moist air), hindering their wide applications. More importantly, the surface physical and chemical processes of most superconductors in various environments remain poorly understood. Here, we comprehensively investigate the high resistance of superconducting titanium nitride (TiN) epitaxial films against acid and alkali attacks. Unexpectedly, despite immersion in acid and alkaline solutions for over 7 days, the crystal structure and superconducting properties of TiN films remain stable, as demonstrated by high-resolution X-ray diffraction, electrical transport, atomic force microscopy, and scanning electron microscope. Furthermore, combining scanning transmission electron microscopy analysis with density functional theory calculations revealed the corrosion mechanisms: acid corrosions lead to the creation of numerous defects due to the substitution of Cl ions for N anions, whereas alkaline environments significantly reduce the film thickness through the stabilization of OH$^\ast$ adsorbates. Our results uncover the unexpected stability and durability of superconducting materials against environmental attacks, highlighting their potential for enhanced reliability and longevity in diverse applications. |
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| spellingShingle | High resistance of superconducting TiN thin films against environmental attacks Guo, Zhangyuan Ge, Min Zhou, You-Qi Bi, Jiachang Zhang, Qinghua Zhang, Jiahui Ye, Jin-Tao Zhai, Rongjing Ge, Fangfang Huang, Yuan Zhang, Ruyi Yao, Xiong Huang, Liang-Feng Cao, Yanwei Superconductivity Materials Science Superconductors, an essential class of functional materials, hold a vital position in both fundamental science and practical applications. However, most superconductors, including MgB$_2$, Bi$_2$Sr$_2$CaCu$_2$O$_{8+δ}$, and FeSe, are highly sensitive to environmental attacks (such as water and moist air), hindering their wide applications. More importantly, the surface physical and chemical processes of most superconductors in various environments remain poorly understood. Here, we comprehensively investigate the high resistance of superconducting titanium nitride (TiN) epitaxial films against acid and alkali attacks. Unexpectedly, despite immersion in acid and alkaline solutions for over 7 days, the crystal structure and superconducting properties of TiN films remain stable, as demonstrated by high-resolution X-ray diffraction, electrical transport, atomic force microscopy, and scanning electron microscope. Furthermore, combining scanning transmission electron microscopy analysis with density functional theory calculations revealed the corrosion mechanisms: acid corrosions lead to the creation of numerous defects due to the substitution of Cl ions for N anions, whereas alkaline environments significantly reduce the film thickness through the stabilization of OH$^\ast$ adsorbates. Our results uncover the unexpected stability and durability of superconducting materials against environmental attacks, highlighting their potential for enhanced reliability and longevity in diverse applications. |
| title | High resistance of superconducting TiN thin films against environmental attacks |
| topic | Superconductivity Materials Science |
| url | https://arxiv.org/abs/2410.17588 |