TY - JOUR T1 - In-situ crystallization of rutile-phased TiO2 via the template effect using MoO2 electrode for the metal-insulator-metal capacitor applications AU - Hwang, Chaeyeong AU - Kim, Ye Won AU - Park, Jongwook AU - Kim, Myeong Ho AU - Kim, Jin-Sik AU - Jeon, Woojin JO - Journal of Alloys and Compounds VL - 1003 SP - 175514 PY - 2024 DA - 2024/10/25/ SN - 0925-8388 DO - https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jallcom.2024.175514 UR - https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0925838824021017 KW - Molybdenum oxide KW - Atomic layer deposition KW - Titanium oxide KW - Metal-insulator-metal capacitor KW - High-k materials AB - This study investigates the viability of TiO2 as a high-k material in metal-insulator-metal (MIM) capacitors, essential components influencing semiconductor memory device performance. Traditional materials like ZrO2 and HfO2 face intrinsic limitations, prompting exploration into TiO2's potential, particularly in its rutile crystalline structure with a remarkable dielectric constant of 170. Leveraging atomic layer deposition (ALD), TiO2 emerges as a promising candidate for MIM capacitors. The study focuses on the practical application of a MoO2 electrode in TiO2 dielectric film MIM capacitors, demonstrating its potential to induce rutile crystallization in both MoO2 and TiO2 while suppressing morphology degradation. Insights into the mechanism of TiO2 rutile crystallization contribute to the development of an optimized MoO2/TiO2-based MIM capacitor, offering a significant advancement in addressing challenges and improving the performance of next-generation semiconductor memory devices. ER -