Fabrication of luminescent SrWO4 thin films by a novel electrochemical method

Highly crystallized SrWO4 thin films with single scheelite structure were prepared within 60 min by a cell electrochemical method. X-ray diffraction analysis shows that SrWO4 thin films have a tetragonal structure. Scanning electron microscopy examinations reveal that SrWO4 grains grow well in tetragonal tapers and grains like flowers or bunches, which can usually form by using the electrolysis electrochemical method, have disappeared under cell electrochemical conditions. X-ray photoelectron spectra and energy dispersive X-ray microanalysis examinations demonstrate that the composition of the film is consistent with its stoichiometry. These SrWO4 films show a single blue emission peak (located at 460 run) using an excitation wave of 230 nm. The speed of cell electrochemical method can be controlled by changing temperature. The optimum treatment temperature is about 50-60 degrees C. (c) 2006 Elsevier Ltd. All,rights reserved.