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CVD thin film deposition from 3a, b, 4, and 5 highlights the importance of precursor selection and deposition parameters (e.g., coreactant selection, deposition temperature) on the film properties and diffusion barrier performance. Detailed film characterization and preliminary diffusion barrier testing revealed that films deposited with 3a, b and NH3 exhibited the most promise for diffusion barrier applications. To aid the precursor screening process and help understand the mechanism of precursor fragmentation prior to the growth studies, quantum mechanical (QM) calculations using density functional theory were carried out. Statistical mechanics along with QM calculations were employed to determine the energy barrier of potential reaction pathways which would lead to the deposition of WNxCy thin film. QM calculations for fragmentation of precursor 5 showed that the first step of precursor fragmentation was dissociation of the CH3CN ligand, followed by removal of the Cl ligands by either sigma-bond metathesis or reductive elimination.

Turn to this new second edition for an understanding of the latest advances in the chemical vapor deposition (CVD) process. CVD technology has recently grown at a rapid rate, and the number and scope of its applications and their impact on the market have increased considerably. The market is now estimated to be at least double that of a mere seven years ago when the first edition of this book was published. The second edition is an update with a considerably expanded and revised scope. Plasma CVD and metallo-organic CVD are two major factors in this rapid growth. Readers will find the latest data on both processes in this volume. Likewise, the book explains the growing importance of CVD in production of semiconductor and related applications.

This book provides an overview of chemical vapor deposition (CVD) methods and recent advances in developing novel materials for application in various fields. CVD has now evolved into the most widely used technique for growth of thin films in electronics industry. Several books on CVD methods have emerged in the past, and thus the scope of this book goes beyond providing fundamentals of the CVD process. Some of the chapters included highlight current limitations in the CVD methods and offer alternatives in developing coatings through overcoming these limitations.

Chemical Vapor Deposition Polymerization - The Growth and Properties of Parylene Thin Films is intended to be valuable to both users and researchers of parylene thin films. It should be particularly useful for those setting up and characterizing their first research deposition system. It provides a good picture of the deposition process and equipment, as well as information on system-to-system variations that is important to consider when designing a deposition system or making modifications to an existing one. Also included are methods to characterizae a deposition system's pumping properties as well as monitor the deposition process via mass spectrometry. There are many references that will lead the reader to further information on the topic being discussed. This text should serve as a useful reference source and handbook for scientists and engineers interested in depositing high quality parylene thin films.