Preparation of Thick PZT Ceramic Film by an Interfacial Polymerization

The formation of a PZT film of 10–20 m in thickness via an interfacial polymerization of metal-organic precursors has been studied. A commercially available PZT precursor solution developed for dip- or spin-coating was diluted with hexane containing acetylacetone as chelating agent. The solution was poured on water contained in a teflon reaction container of 88 mm inside diameter. A translucent gel film was formed at the interface of the two immiscible liquids. While floating on water it shrank as the evaporation of solvent proceeded until its diameter decreased to about 45% of its initial value. The dried gel film was almost pore free and its thickness was estimated to be about 10 m.