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S&M4484 Research paper https://doi.org/10.18494/SAM6229 Published: June 12, 2026 Effects of Oxygen Flow Rate on Optoelectronic Characteristics of SnO2 Thin Films for Application to Optical Sensors [PDF] Chi-Fan Liu, Yun Ho, and Tao-Hsing Chen (Received January 27, 2026; Accepted March 19, 2026) Keywords: SnO2, electrical property, RF sputtering, optical property, oxygen flow rate
In this study, tin oxide (SnO2) thin films were deposited on glass substrates by RF magnetron sputtering, with process parameters optimized by adjusting the oxygen flow rate. Subsequently, thermal treatment was performed at various temperatures in a vacuum environment. The thickness, electrical conductivity, optical transmittance, and figure of merit (FOM) of the films were analyzed. The results indicate that the films deposited with an oxygen flow rate of 5 sccm, a sputtering power of 80 W, and a deposition time of 30 min, followed by annealing at 200 ℃, exhibited the highest performance. Specifically, the films achieved a minimum resistivity of 3.19 × 10−2 Ω·cm and an optimal FOM of 7.43 × 10−5 Ω−1. These findings demonstrate excellent optoelectronic properties, suggesting high potential for applications in optoelectronic sensor materials.
Corresponding author: Tao-Hsing Chen![]() ![]() This work is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License. Cite this article Chi-Fan Liu, Yun Ho, and Tao-Hsing Chen, Effects of Oxygen Flow Rate on Optoelectronic Characteristics of SnO2 Thin Films for Application to Optical Sensors, Sens. Mater., Vol. 38, No. 6, 2026, p. 3015-3022. |