Direct observation of MoO2 crystal growth from amorphous MoO3 film

The formation process of MoO2 crystal from amorphous MoO3 film has been imaged by in situ observation with a transmission electron microscope. Selective growth of flower-shaped MoO2 crystals by heating above 673 K in vacuum was directly observed. Since the MoO2 crystal has metallic conductivity of the order of indium oxide film containing tin (ITO film), the thin film growth of the MoO2 phase has been discussed on the basis of a new substitute for ITO film.