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Citizenship:
Romania
Ph.D. degree award:
2016
Mrs.
Mihaela
Botea
Dr.
Researcher
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INSTITUTUL NATIONAL DE CERCETARE - DEZVOLTARE PENTRU FIZICA MATERIALELOR BUCURESTI RA
Researcher
5
years
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Curriculum Vitae (21/09/2017)
Expertise & keywords
Materials
Thin fims
Pyroelectric sensors
Projects
Publications & Patents
Entrepreneurship
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High quality HZO and AlN films grown by industrially compatible techniques for next generation electronic and sensing devices
Call name:
P 1 - SP 1.1 - Proiecte de cercetare pentru stimularea tinerelor echipe independente
PN-III-P1-1.1-TE-2019-0688
2020
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2022
Role in this project:
Coordinating institution:
INSTITUTUL NATIONAL DE CERCETARE - DEZVOLTARE PENTRU FIZICA MATERIALELOR BUCURESTI RA
Project partners:
INSTITUTUL NATIONAL DE CERCETARE - DEZVOLTARE PENTRU FIZICA MATERIALELOR BUCURESTI RA (RO)
Affiliation:
INSTITUTUL NATIONAL DE CERCETARE - DEZVOLTARE PENTRU FIZICA MATERIALELOR BUCURESTI RA (RO)
Project website:
https://infim.ro/en/project/high-quality-hzo-and-aln-films-grown-by-industrially-compatible-techniques-for-next-generation-electronic-and-sensing-devices/
Abstract:
The project aims to (i) delineate the conditions for the synthesis of high-quality Aluminum Nitride (AlN) and Hafnium – Zirconium Oxide (HZO) layers onto large-area substrates by Chemical Vapor Deposition (CVD) and Atomic Layer Deposition (ALD), and to (ii) integrate them into electronic devices. These two materials (AlN and HZO) have a great potential for high-tech industry, e.g. pyroelectric sensors and next-generation field effect transistors.
Fundamental physics and applicative studies will be harmoniously intertwined for a better understanding of these topical materials characteristics and of their impact on the output parameters of the devices.
The project activities are designed to find the answers to several critical pending issues, such as the pyroelectricity and the origin of ferroelectricity in HZO and of the negative capacitance effect, or the sustainability and limits of AlN-based sensors in harsh environments. Ferroelectric memories, metal-insulator-semiconductor and thin film field effect transistors structures will be fabricated and subsequently analyzed, and the results will be interpolated and discussed with respect to the physico-chemical features of the AlN and HZO thin films.
CVD and ALD techniques are underdeveloped in Romania, even though they have demonstrated tremendous advantages and applicability potential for the development and large-scale production of nano- and micro-electronics. Thereby, the development and successful application of the CVD and ALD techniques, in the framework of this project, for the deposition of high-quality thin films, will represent an important achievement, of high-interest, at both regional and national level.
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Controlling the electronic properties in heterostructures based on ferroelectric perovskites: from theory to applications
Call name:
P 4 - Proiecte Complexe de Cercetare de Frontieră
PN-III-P4-ID-PCCF-2016-0047
2018
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2022
Role in this project:
Coordinating institution:
INSTITUTUL NATIONAL DE CERCETARE - DEZVOLTARE PENTRU FIZICA MATERIALELOR BUCURESTI RA
Project partners:
INSTITUTUL NATIONAL DE CERCETARE - DEZVOLTARE PENTRU FIZICA MATERIALELOR BUCURESTI RA (RO); INSTITUTUL NATIONAL DE CERCETARE - DEZVOLTARE PENTRU FIZICA MATERIALELOR BUCURESTI RA (RO); INSTITUTUL NATIONAL DE CERCETARE DEZVOLTARE PENTRU TEHNOLOGII IZOTOPICE SI MOLECULARE I N C D T I M (RO); UNIVERSITATEA POLITEHNICA DIN BUCURESTI (RO)
Affiliation:
Project website:
http://infim.ro/en/project/control-of-electronic-properties-in-ferroelectric-perovskite-heterostructures-from-theory-to-applications/
Abstract:
The main objective of the project is to obtain ferroelectric materials with controlled electronic properties at the same level as this properties are controlled in Si. This will be realized by hetero-valent doping, correlated with stress engineering and band gap engineering without affecting, as much as possible, the ferroelectric properties. The main objective is complex and ambitious because, up to date, there was no experimental demonstration that it possible to obtain n or/and p type conduction in epitaxial ferroelectrics. The successful achievement of this objective will open a new domain, that of ferroelectric electronics or ferrotronics, by producing electronic devices of p-n homo-junction type or junction transistors with ferroelectric materials. Two types of materials are envisaged, namely lead titanate-zirconate (PZT with tetragonal structure and a mixed bismuth ferrite (BFO) with bismuth chromit (BCO). In the first case the heterovalent doping will be studied on Pb or Zr/Ti sites with the aim to obtain n and p type conduction. The final goal is to produce a p-n homo-junction based on epitaxial PZT films. In the second case band gap engineering will be tested by varying the Fe/Cr content, and the dominant conduction mechanism will be identified, the goal being to use the material in photovoltaic applications. The activities will contain: theoretical studies regarding the relation between dopants, electronic properties and the ferroelectricity, including self-doping effects or electrostatic doping; target preparation for deposition of thin films; epitaxial growth of the film; characterization activities of the structure and physical properties. Not only classic doping in the target is envisaged but also doping during the epitaxial growth. The consortium is composed of 4 teams from three different institutions, including a number of 14 young researchers full time equivalent.
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New advanced nanocomposites. Technological developments and applications
Call name:
P 1 - SP 1.2 - Proiecte complexe realizate in consorții CDI
PN-III-P1-1.2-PCCDI-2017-0871
2018
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2021
Role in this project:
Coordinating institution:
INSTITUTUL NATIONAL DE CERCETARE - DEZVOLTARE PENTRU FIZICA MATERIALELOR BUCURESTI RA
Project partners:
INSTITUTUL NATIONAL DE CERCETARE - DEZVOLTARE PENTRU FIZICA MATERIALELOR BUCURESTI RA (RO); INSTITUTUL NATIONAL DE CERCETARE-DEZVOLTARE PENTRU OPTOELECTRONICA INOE 2000 INCD (RO); UNIVERSITATEA DE VEST TIMISOARA (RO); ACADEMIA ROMANA FILIALA TIMISOARA (RO); UNIVERSITATEA BABES BOLYAI (RO); INSTITUTUL NATIONAL DE CERCETARE-DEZVOLTARE PENTRU FIZICA TEHNICA-IFT IASI (RO); INSTITUTUL NATIONAL DE CERCETARE DEZVOLTARE PENTRU FIZICA LASERILOR, PLASMEI SI RADIATIEI - INFLPR RA (RO); INSTITUTUL NATIONAL DE CERCETARE- DEZVOLTARE PENTRU MICROTEHNOLOGIE - IMT BUCURESTI INCD (RO); UNIVERSITATEA "DUNAREA DE JOS" (RO); UNIVERSITATEA TRANSILVANIA BRASOV (RO); Ministerul Apararii Nationale prin Centrul de Cercetare Stiintifica pentru Aparare CBRN si Ecologie (RO)
Affiliation:
INSTITUTUL NATIONAL DE CERCETARE - DEZVOLTARE PENTRU FIZICA MATERIALELOR BUCURESTI RA (RO)
Project website:
http://infim.ro/project/kuncser_noi_directii_de_dezvoltare_tehnologica_si_utilizare_nanocompozite_avansate_47pccdi_2018
Abstract:
The development of complex nanocomposite materials consisting of different matrices (polymer-like, oxides, intermetallics, liquids) functionalized by different nasnostructured additions (carbon allotropes, magnetic nanoparticles with different organizations, nanostructured semiconductors, etc.) is the aim of this project. The unique combinations of interacting nanophases offeres to the hybrid nanocomposite material new or enhanced proprieties of high interest for applications. In this context, according to the previous experience of the involved teams, the complex project (formed by 4 component projects) is focused on the development of new optimized nanocomposite systems to be included in experimental demonstrators or final products to be transferred to economical companies. The project will contribute both to an increased scientific visibility of the partners as well as to enhancing the institutional performances by the development of new technical and scientific capacities.
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Novel generation of pyroelectric detectors based on polar semiconductors
Call name:
P 3 - SP 3.2 - Proiecte ERA.NET
ERA-M-NOPYDET
2015
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2018
Role in this project:
Coordinating institution:
INSTITUTUL NATIONAL DE CERCETARE - DEZVOLTARE PENTRU FIZICA MATERIALELOR BUCURESTI RA
Project partners:
INSTITUTUL NATIONAL DE CERCETARE - DEZVOLTARE PENTRU FIZICA MATERIALELOR BUCURESTI RA (RO); MICROELECTRONICA SA (RO)
Affiliation:
INSTITUTUL NATIONAL DE CERCETARE - DEZVOLTARE PENTRU FIZICA MATERIALELOR BUCURESTI RA (RO)
Project website:
Abstract:
The project is proposing to develop a new generation of pyroelectric detectors based on wide gap polar semiconductor materials (e.g. AlN, ZnO) able to withstand high operating temperatures. The innovative aspects will go further beyond the state of the art by proposing multilayer structures based on nitrides (AlN, GaN, etc.) and ZnO-ferroelectric structures with the aim to enhance the sensitivity as much as possible at elevated temperatures. Specific innovative aspects can result also from packaging solutions, electronic for signal processing, etc. The detectors are primarily designated for internal combustion and jet engines used in automobile and airplane industries. The aim is to increase the lifetime of the engines, their safety and to optimize the fuel consumption with reduction of green house gases emissions. The expected impact is very high considering the share of the two industries at EU level and worldwide.
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Optimized pyroelectric materials through the polarization gradient concept and experimental model for a pyroelectric detector with potential for applications in monitoring high power/energy lasers.
Call name:
Joint Applied Research Projects - PCCA 2013 - call
PN-II-PT-PCCA-2013-4-0470
2014
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2017
Role in this project:
Coordinating institution:
INSTITUTUL NATIONAL DE CERCETARE - DEZVOLTARE PENTRU FIZICA MATERIALELOR BUCURESTI RA
Project partners:
INSTITUTUL NATIONAL DE CERCETARE - DEZVOLTARE PENTRU FIZICA MATERIALELOR BUCURESTI RA (RO); UNIVERSITATEA POLITEHNICA DIN BUCURESTI (RO); INTERNET S.R.L. (RO)
Affiliation:
INSTITUTUL NATIONAL DE CERCETARE - DEZVOLTARE PENTRU FIZICA MATERIALELOR BUCURESTI RA (RO)
Project website:
http://www.infim.ro/projects/optimized-pyroelectric-materials-through-polarization-gradient-concept-and-experimental
Abstract:
The project aims to develop materials with optimized pyroelectric properties using the polarization gradient concept and develop integral pyroelectric detectors for the near infrared (700 nm) to THz (≤100 µm) wavelengths range. These detectors have potential application also in the detection of high power or high energy laser beams (e.g. the lasers of ELI-NP project). The materials to be used in this project are ferroelectrics with a perovskite structure such as Pb(Zr,Ti)O3 (PZT) or (Ba,Sr)TiO3 (BST) due to the fact that the transition temperatures can be modified by changing the Zr or Sr content. These materials will be combined in structures of multilayers with gradient in concentration and polarization in order to increase the figure of merit M given by the ratio between the pyroelectric coefficient p and the dielectric constant ε (M=p/ε).
The present project proposes a novel way of increasing the merit figure M by increasing the pyroelectric coefficient. This can be achieved by developing materials that exhibit a concentration gradient in the direction of the polarization, which introduces a succession of phase transitions at different temperatures, leading to a more abrupt variation of the polarization with the temperature and thus to a larger pyroelectric coefficient.
Another effect to turn to account is the temperature variation of the dielectric constant which can contribute to further increase the total pyroelectric coefficient. The temperature variation of ε can contribute to the pyroelectric signal if an electric field is applied to the ferroelectric material in order to maintain a stable polarization state, thus averting possible signal variations caused by the ambient temperature conditions.
The materials with gradient in concentration and polarization will be realized in bulk form, as ceramic wafers (25 mm minimum diameter and 6 mm thickness) by using the spark plasma sintering (SPS). Alternately, the ceramic technology coupled with classical sintering, or hot press, can be used. The sintering conditions will be optimized in order to obtain the best p/ε ratio. The selected material will then be used to build the active elements for the pyroelectric detection. In this respect, metallic electrodes will be deposited and one of them will be blackened in order to ensure a better absorbtion of the incident electromagnetic radiation. A novel approach is that carbon nanotubes are to be used for the blackening. This way the absorbtion coeficient can be increased close to 1. The active element will then be used to create pyroelectric detectors, including the electronics for signal processing and the sofware needed for PC display. Beside the mentioned ceramic materials, epitaxial multilayered structures with gradient in concentration and polarization will be realized and their pyroelectric detection properties will be investigated as well during the project.
The consortium is formed by 3 partners: coordinator of the project –CO is a national institute with experience in ceramic materials and pyroelectric detection; one university –P1 with experience in preparation of ceramic powders; one company –P2 specialized in signal procesing and different types of electrical measurements. CO and P1 will develop the active element for the pyroelectric detection and P2 will develop and test the experimental model of the system for pyroelectric detection including all the electronics and the sofware needed for the different types of applications for which the pyroelectric detector is developed by CO and P2: automatizations, non-contact measurements of temperature or monitoring of the high power/energy laser beams. The ultimate goals are to obtain: a technological process for obtaining the active element of pyroelectric detection, as well as two experimental models, one for the Pyroelectric Detector and one for a Pyroelectric Detection System used to detect high intensity laser beams.
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Effect of interfaces on charge transport in ferroic/multiferroic heterostructures
Call name:
Complex Exploratory Research Projects - PCCE-2011 call
PN-II-ID-PCCE-2011-2-0006
2012
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2016
Role in this project:
Coordinating institution:
National Institute of Materials Physics
Project partners:
National Institute of Materials Physics (RO); National Institute of Materials Physics (RO); National Institute of Materials Physics (RO); National Institute of Materials Physics (RO); National Institute of Materials Physics (RO); Alexandru Ioan Cuza University (RO)
Affiliation:
National Institute of Materials Physics (RO)
Project website:
http://www.infim.ro/projects/effect-interfaces-charge-transport-ferroelectricmultiferroic-heterostructures
Abstract:
The main objective of the project is to perform a detailed study of interfaces and their effect on the charge transport properties in a number of well defined artificial multiferroic structures. Charge transport is beneficial in some cases, for example in tunnel junctions, but can be detrimental in other cases, as for example devices based on magnetoelectric effect or in capacitor like structures. In all cases, at least the interfaces with the metallic electrodes are involved in charge transport, but other interfaces can be also involved if multilayer structures are used. The study will be performed on thin films and/or nanostructures, therefore a significant influence of interfaces on the electronic and ionic charge transport is expected. The start will be from simple capacitor-like structures, to elucidate the problem of electrode interfaces in the case of various ferroic oxides. Further on charge transport in relation with interfaces will be studied in mode complex, multilayer structures with possible applications in tunel junctions, diodes or field effect devices.
The project involves 6 research teams from 2 host institutions, one of which is the National Institute of Materials Physics from Bucharest-Magurele, and the other one is the Alexandru Ioan Cuza University (UAIC) from Iassy. The composition of the teams is a mixes experienced researchers with excellent track records regarding preparation, characterization and modelling of advanced multifunctional materials including oxides, and young scientists at the beginning of their carriers. Some 12 PhD thesis are expected to start during the project. The project is expected to have a major impact not only at the basic science level, reflected by publications in high ranking journals, but also at the level of applied research, as for example manipulation of charge transport through designing specific interfaces or developement of new oxide architectures for ferroelectric field effect controlled of spin currents.
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List of research grants as project coordinator or partner team leader
Significant R&D projects for enterprises, as project manager
R&D activities in enterprises
Peer-review activity for international programs/projects
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