Effect of substrate temperature on the crystal properties of LiMn2O4 films prepared by RF magnetron sputtering

The LiMn2O4 films for Li secondary batteries have been prepared by a RF magnetron sputtering method. The LiMn2O4 powder was used as a target material. The deposition rate, XRD, and surface morphology were investigated as a function of substrate temperature (Tsub). It was found that the deposition rate had a peak at around the of 200 °C. This research was also designed for preventing the target material being oxidized during the reactive sputtering process. A quartz tube was inserted between shutter and target. It seems that the quartz tube is effective to prevent oxidation of target material.