研究目的
The main objective of the preparation of multilayered CuO/ZnO was enhancing the output power by combining wide band gap and narrow band gap materials.
研究成果
The study successfully synthesized multilayered CuO/ZnO films with enhanced output power under irradiation. The highest output power of 3.6 μW/cm2 was achieved for the multilayered film with ZnO as the top layer, which is more than twice the previously reported highest output powers of pure CuO and pure ZnO thin film samples without dye coating. The combination of wide band gap (ZnO) and narrow band gap (CuO) materials significantly enhanced the output power, making these multilayers prime candidates for solar cell applications.
研究不足
The study focuses on the synthesis and characterization of CuO/ZnO multilayers using spin coating technique. The limitations include the specific conditions of spin coating and annealing, and the use of KI electrolyte for photovoltaic measurements.
1:Experimental Design and Method Selection:
Thin films of pure CuO, pure ZnO and CuO/ZnO multilayers were synthesized using the spin coating technique. CuO and ZnO layers were spin coated for 30 s at speeds of 2000 and 1500 rpm, respectively. All the samples were subsequently annealed at 500 0C for one hour in air.
2:Sample Selection and Data Sources:
Samples were spin coated on both normal and conductive (ITO) glass substrates.
3:List of Experimental Equipment and Materials:
A custom made calibrated spin coater, X- Ray diffractometer Rigaku Ultima IV, SHIMADZU IRAffinity-1S Fourier Transform Infra Red spectrometer, Shimadzu 1800 UV/Visible spectrometer, Metrohm Autolab (PGSTAT 128N), XP-1 profilometer, Ambios technology.
4:Experimental Procedures and Operational Workflow:
Structural properties of films were investigated using XRD patterns. Optical band gaps of samples were determined by UV-Visible spectrums. Photocurrent, photovoltage and impedance were measured to investigate the electrical properties of these samples.
5:Data Analysis Methods:
The optical band gap values were calculated from the UV/Visible spectrums. Crystallite size and strain were calculated using XRD patterns.
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