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Effect of Magnesium Substitution on the Structural, Morphological, Optical and Wettability properties of Cobalt Ferrite Thin Films
摘要： Cobalt ferrite thin films with magnesium substitution (Co1-xMgxFe2O4 for 0.0 ≤ x ≤ 1.0) were grown on clean glass substrate with dimensions (75 mm × 25 mm × 1.45 mm) using spray pyrolysis method. The grown thin films were annealed at 500°C for 4 h and further used for structural, morphological, optical and surface wettability investigations. The structural characterizations of the prepared films were performed through X-ray diffraction (XRD) technique at room temperature. The analysis of the XRD pattern shows the formation of single phase cubic spinel structure of the films. The most intense peak (311) of the XRD pattern was used to estimate the average crystallite size. The obtained crystallite size varies between 16 nm to 19 nm confirming the nanocrystalline nature of the films. The lattice constant calculated from XRD data show decreasing nature from 8.386 ? to 8.365 ? with increase in magnesium content x. The variation of X-ray density with magnesium content x shows initial increasing nature and then decreasing nature. Metal cation active vibration modes, metal oxygen stretching and bending vibrations were confirmed through the Raman analysis. Surface morphology of the films was studied by using scanning and transmission electron microscopy (SEM and TEM) technique. Observations of SEM micrographs reveal that particles are in nanosize dimensions and almost distributed uniformly. Particle size calculated from TEM analysis was found to be in the range of 5-18 nm. The band gap of the films was measured by UV-VIS spectrophotometer. It is observed that, the energy band gap decrease from 2.83 eV to 2.37 eV as increase in magnesium substitution. The Photoluminescence study showed the characteristic near-band-edge emission of presently investigated films samples at around 710 nm. The contact angle measurements revealed the hydrophilic nature of all the thin films under investigation.
关键词： CoFe2O4,spray pyrolysis,SEM-TEM,thin films,Mg2+ substitution,PL
更新于2025-09-23 15:21:21
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Structural Properties of (Sn1?xMgxO) Thin Films and Optical Parameter Dependence with Gamma Ray Irradiation
摘要： Tin-Magnesium oxide (Sn1?xMgxO) thin films were prepared on glass substrates using the chemical spray pyrolysis technique, whereupon the samples were irradiated by gamma rays using a Co-60 radioactive source. X-ray diffraction showed that all prepared films were polycrystalline in nature with a tetragonal structure and a preferential growth of crystallites in the (110) plane. In general, the average crystallite size, lattice constants, dislocation density and crystallite density decreased with increasing Mg doping from 0% to 8%. Further, atomic force microscopy showed that the thin films were smooth and homogenous. The optical properties were obtained by ultraviolet–visible spectrophotometry, and the transmittance and absorbance spectra before and after gamma ray irradiation were compared for all samples, whereby the absorption and extinction coefficients and real and imaginary parts of the dielectric were studied before and after irradiation. It was found that the energy band gap values decreased from 3.94 eV to 3.72 eV with increasing Mg doping from 0% to 8% before irradiation, and from 3.92 eV to 3.59 eV after irradiation. All optical constants increased with doping percentage before and after irradiation. Energy-dispersive x-ray spectroscopy showed that all structures contained Sn and O elements in the undoped state, and contained SnO2 and Mg in the doped state.
关键词： doping,SnO2 thin films,gamma ray,energy-dispersive x-ray technology,chemical spray pyrolysis,structural properties
更新于2025-09-23 15:21:21
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Orthogonal gas sensor arrays by chemoresistive material design
摘要： Gas sensor arrays often lack discrimination power to different analytes and robustness to interferants, limiting their success outside of research laboratories. This is primarily due to the widely sensitive (thus weakly-selective) nature of the constituent sensors. Here, the effect of orthogonality on array accuracy and precision by selective sensor design is investigated. Therefore, arrays of (2–5) selective and non-selective sensors are formed by systematically altering array size and composition. Their performance is evaluated with 60 random combinations of ammonia, acetone and ethanol at ppb to low ppm concentrations. Best analyte predictions with high coefficients of determination (R2) of 0.96 for ammonia, 0.99 for acetone and 0.88 for ethanol are obtained with an array featuring high degree of orthogonality. This is achieved by using distinctly selective sensors (Si:MoO3 for ammonia and Si:WO3 for acetone together with Si:SnO2) that improve discrimination power and stability of the regression coefficients. On the other hand, arrays with collinear sensors (Pd:SnO2, Pt:SnO2 and Si:SnO2) hardly improve gas predictions having R2 of 0.01, 0.86 and 0.28 for ammonia, acetone and ethanol, respectively. Sometimes they even exhibited lower coefficient of determination than single sensors as a Si:MoO3 sensor alone predicts ammonia better with a R2 of 0.68.
关键词： Ethanol,WO3,SnO2,Electronic nose,Ammonia,Gas sensor,Acetone,Flame spray pyrolysis,MoO3
更新于2025-09-23 15:21:21
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Analysis on different detection mechanisms involved in ZnO-based photodetector and photodiodes
摘要： The present study reports on the comparison between the ultraviolet (UV) light detection mechanisms in ZnO-based photodetectors and ZnO/PEDOT:PSS hybrid photodiodes. Using spray pyrolysis method, ZnO thin films were deposited upon glass substrates. The deposition temperature was varied from 350 to 425 °C and the physical properties of ZnO thin films were investigated. The structural analysis reveals that all the prepared ZnO thin films have a preferred orientation along the (002) plane with hexagonal wurtzite structure. The morphological analysis reveals that the grains are uniformly distributed. Electrical properties reveal that the ZnO thin film deposited at 425 °C shows a higher carrier concentration of 3.76 × 1016 cm?3 with low electrical resistivity value of 2.59 × 102 ? cm. For fabrication of UV photodetectors, the optimum ZnO layer with good electrical and optical property was deposited on ITO substrate with substrate temperature maintained at 425 °C. For the fabrication of hybrid UV photodiodes, poly (3,4 ethylene dioxythiophene):poly (styrene sulphonate) (PEDOT:PSS) and zinc oxide (ZnO) was used as the hole and electron transporting layers, respectively. The current–voltage (I–V) and photoresponse switching characteristics under UV light of the fabricated ZnO-based photodetector and photodiodes were studied and the detection mechanisms of such devices were analysed. It was observed that the ZnO-based photodiodes show higher photoresponsivity (R) value of 0.25 A/W with fast photoresponse switching speed.
关键词： UV light detection,PEDOT:PSS,ZnO,photodetector,spray pyrolysis,photodiodes
更新于2025-09-23 15:21:01
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One-step spray of Cu2NiSnS4 thin films as absorber materials for photovoltaic applications
摘要： A simple one-step ?Spray Pyrolysis? technique was developed for preparing Cu2NiSnS4 (CNTS) thin film followed by an annealing treatment process. Originally, the spray technique was successfully used to deposit the thin film onto glass substrate at 250 °C for 60 min spray duration. Again, the deposited thin film was annealed in a sulfur atmosphere at a temperature of 500 °C during 30 min. The sulfured thin film exhibits (111), (220) and (311) orientations correspond well to the cubic CNTS structure and other impurity compounds. The SEM data exhibit a uniform, rough and compact topography of CNTS thin films with an average-thickness of 1.36 μm. The absorption coefficient is found to be higher than 104 cm?1 in the visible region while the direct band energy of 1.62 eV, which is eminently suitable for use as an absorber in the solar cell. The complex impedance diagrams indicate the decrease of resistance by increasing temperature, which attributes to a semiconductor behavior. The close values of activation energies 0.63 and 0.54 eV determined from both angular frequency and DC conductivity indicate that the carrier transport mechanism is thermally activated.
关键词： Cu2NiSnS4,Photovoltaic applications,Spray Pyrolysis,Semiconductor behavior,Thin films
更新于2025-09-23 15:21:01
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Deposition and characterization of earth abundant <scp>CuZnS</scp> ternary thin films by vacuum spray pyrolysis and fabrication of <scp>pa??</scp> CZS/ <scp>na??AZO</scp> heterojunction solar cells
摘要： We report fabrication of solar cell device <ITO/AZO/i-ZnO/CZS/Al> with Copper Zinc Sulfide (CZS) thin films as absorber layer. CZS thin films prepared using chemical spray pyrolysis technique at a pressure of 10?3 mbar at different substrate temperatures. Structural, morphological, optical, compositional and electrical properties of as prepared films are investigated. Structural analysis shows crystalline nature with mixed phase containing CuS-ZnS binary composite. Atomic Force Microscopy analysis shows the average particle size of 88 nm. Value of work function obtained from ultraviolet photoelectron spectroscopy is 4.58 eV. The band gap of the as-prepared films varies from 1.62 to 2.06 eV. Hall effect measurement proves the p-type nature for all the deposited films. Samples deposited at 350°C shows carrier concentration of 1021 cm?3 and electrical conductivity of 526 S cm?1. Solar cell device structure of <ITO/AZO/i-ZnO/CZS/Al> has been fabricated using the CZS sample deposited at 350°C. The cell parameters obtained are Voc = 0.505 V, Isc = 4.97 mA/cm2, FF = 64.28% and η = 1.6 ± 0.05%.
关键词： solar cell,heterojunction,ternary compound,thin film,absorber layer,vacuum spray pyrolysis
更新于2025-09-23 15:21:01
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Preparation of NiO/TiO2 Composite Films for Enhanced Dye Sensitized Solar Cell Efficiency
摘要： Spray pyrolysis technique has been applied for preparing many kinds of thin films because this technique offers a lot of advantages, such as inexpensive cost, uncomplicated process and large scale production. Therefore, the spray pyrolysis technique is used for making pure TiO2 and NiO/TiO2 composite films in this report. A NiO/TiO2 composite film is getting attention to be used as a compact layer in dye sensitized solar cell (DSSC) because NiO can be used as a hole collector and a barrier for energy recombination properties. Moreover, the NiO/TiO2 composite film exhibits superhydrophilic properties that can increase absorption efficiency for a dye solution. This study has an objective to improve the efficiency of DSSC by changing the ratio of NiO/TiO2 in the composite films. The pure TiO2 and NiO/TiO2 composite films were prepared at 200℃ by spray pyrolysis technique using a Ti(OCH(CH3)2)4 solution and a mixture of Ti(OCH(CH3)2)4 solution with Ni(NO3)2?6H2O powder, respectively. The effect of the ratio between Ni(NO3)2?6H2O powder and Ti(OCH(CH3)2)4 solution (0.5 atm%, 1 atm%, 2 atm%, and 4 atm% of Ni(NO3)2?6H2O) on the efficiency of DSSCs were studied. The surface morphology, crystal structure and optical properties of TiO2 and NiO/TiO2 composite films on FTO and glass substrates were characterized by using field-emission scanning electron microscope (FE-SEM), X-ray diffractometer (XRD), and UV-VIS spectrophotometer, respectively. The FE – SEM images showed that the films were smooth surface and dense when prepared at 200 ℃. The XRD results of TiO2 and NiO/TiO2 composite films on the FTO substrates showed that the TiO2 crystals were anatase phase because the peak at 25.30 corresponds to (101) planes of anatase. The spectrophotometer results showed that the optical transmittance for all samples were about 80%. For the energy conversion efficiency characterization, it was found that the NiO/TiO2 composite films that were prepared from 0.5 atm% of Ni(NO3)2?6H2O solution had the better energy conversion efficiency than TiO2 films.
关键词： NiO/TiO2 composite film,Dye sensitized solar cell,Spray pyrolysis technique
更新于2025-09-23 15:21:01
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Effects of lithium doping on: microstructure, morphology, nanomechanical properties and corrosion behaviour of ZnO thin films grown by spray pyrolysis technique
摘要： Li-doped ZnO thin films were prepared on glass substrate by a chemical spray pyrolysis method, in the temperature of 460 °C. The effects of Li content on the microstructural, morphological and mechanical characteristics of the doped (ZnO:Li) thin films were also examined. The XRD study showed a sharp preferred c-axis orientation and showed that (ZnO:Li) films have a würtzite structure and grow principally along the c-axis orientation with a preferred orientation (002). The film morphology was examined by (AFM) and (SEM). Results of SEM observations showed that sprayed thin films, exhibited uniform and harmonious texture. Furthermore, ZnO:Li thin films revealed uniform and spherical shaped crystallites with an approximate medium size of 200 nm. AFM characterization demonstrated an amelioration of the surface roughness of the ZnO:Li thin films. The mechanical characteristics of ZnO:Li thin films have been investigated by the nano-indentation experiment. It has been found that the addition of lithium enhances the hardness and Young’s modulus. On the other hand, the corrosion behaviour of Li-doped thin films is examined in chloride solutions. The electrochemical experiments confirmed that the lithium doping could ameliorate the anti-corrosion performance.
关键词： nanomechanical properties,morphology,microstructure,spray pyrolysis,thin films,Li-doped ZnO,corrosion behaviour
更新于2025-09-23 15:21:01
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Ultrasonic spray pyrolyzed copper oxide and copper-aluminum oxide thin films: optical, structural and electronic properties
摘要： A study of the structural, electrical and optical properties of copper oxide and copper-aluminum oxide thin films deposited by ultrasonic spray pyrolysis is presented in this work. On one hand copper oxide films were deposited at working temperatures in the range from 300 °C to 500 °C. These films present a mixture of Cu2O and CuO phases, CuO phase being more abundant at higher temperatures; all samples present p-type conductivity. On the other hand, copper-aluminum oxide samples were deposited at 350 °C but with different copper-aluminum ratios in the start solution (0, 12.5, 25, 50, 100, and 200 at.%). The films present a mixture of Cu2O and Al2O3 phases, being the Cu2O the most abundant and becoming amorphous as aluminum concentration rises. Electrical characterization indicates that electronic conductivity depends on the amount of Cu2O, while ionic conductivity increases with aluminum concentration. Aluminum concentration also provokes a shift in the valence band towards lower binding energies, as well as an increase in the optical band gap (from 2.6 to 3.7 eV). Upon a thermal annealing at 800 °C the samples turned to CuAl2O4 spinel structure.
关键词： Optical characterization,Electrical characterization,Semiconducting copper-aluminum compounds,Spray pyrolysis
更新于2025-09-23 15:21:01
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Characterization of spray deposited ternary ZnSxSe(1-x) thin films for solar cell buffers
摘要： This paper reports on cadmium free, environment friendly, industrially beneficial, chemically sprayed ZnSxSe(1-x) (ZSS) thin films with tunable band gap which is suitable for various optoelectronic applications including buffer layer in solar cells. Chemically sprayed ZSS thin films with x ranging from 0 to 1 were studied extensively by adopting the characterization techniques like X-ray diffractometry (XRD), Scanning electron microscopy with energy dispersive spectroscopy (SEM-EDAX), Ultraviolet – visible (UV–VIS), Photoluminescence (PL) and Raman spectroscopies in order to assess the suitability of the formed thin film for the buffer layer applications. XRD analysis was done to determine various parameters like lattice constant, crystallite size, strain and dislocation density. From lattice constant, Vegard's law was also verified and compared the composition estimation with EDAX data. Refractive index was compared using Vandemme model with the values obtained using reflectance data. Photoluminescence and Raman spectra were analyzed to get an insight on structural defects, which have major role in deciding the electrical properties. Electrical properties were assessed by estimating carrier concentration, carrier mobility and electrical resistivity by adopting Van der Pauw technique. Based on structural, optical and electrical properties, sample with x = 0.4 is suggested for the buffer layer application in CIGS based solar cells, which produces minimum lattice mismatch with considerably high optical transmittance and electrical conductance.
关键词： Ternary chalcogenide,Thin films,Spray pyrolysis,Solar cell,Photoluminescence,Raman spectroscopy
更新于2025-09-23 15:19:57