Nanostructured films of iron, tin and titanium oxides by chemical vapor deposition

Nanostructured films of iron, tin and titanium oxides were grown on glass and quartz by gas phase decomposition of [Fe(OtBu)3]2, [Sn(OtBu)4] and [Ti(OiPr)4], respectively. Films obtained exhibit good adhesion and homogeneous morphology with structural features in the nanometer range. The influence of microstructure and phase on optical (α-Fe2O3 and Fe3O4), gas sensing (SnO2) and photocatalytic (TiO2) properties was systematically studied to explore the potential of these coatings for technological applications.