Multi-scale material synthesis via ultrafast thermal radiative vapor deposition†
Abstract
Vapor deposition methods are vital in semiconductors and energy but face limitations like slow speed, high costs, and complexity. We present a universal, ultrafast thermal radiative vapor deposition (TRVD) platform to synthesize multi-scale metals (Cu, Fe, Co, Ni, Ga) in seconds. Compared to traditional vapor deposition methods, TRVD drastically reduces energy/water use, emissions, and costs, offering sustainable industrial-scale synthesis.
- This article is part of the themed collection: Chemistry at the Forefront of the Sustainable Energy Transition