Journal of Crystal Growth, Vol.211, No.1-4, 308-312, 2000
Structure and morphology of phthalocyanine films grown in electrical fields by vapor deposition
Phthalocyanine (Pc) films have been synthesized by vapor deposition on quartz substrates. some of which were coated with a very thin gold film before depositing the Pc films. Electrical fields up to 6200 V/cm between a mech electrode and the substrate are introduced during film growth. These films have been characterized by X-ray diffraction and scanning electron microscopy. The molecular orientations and surface morphology of Pc films were changed under the electrical fields. The surface of these films grown without an electrical field shows whisk-like morphology. When films are deposited under an electrical field. a dense film with a flat surface is obtained.