A Newly Designed ZnO/CdS/CuO:Co Solar Cell and Its Performance

2020 ◽  
Vol 143 (4) ◽  
Author(s):  
L. Nkhaili ◽  
H. El Aakib ◽  
C.-T. Liang ◽  
A. Narjis ◽  
H. AitDads ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Refractive Index ◽  
Fourier Transform ◽  
Solar Cell ◽  
Sol Gel ◽  
Rf Sputtering ◽  
Electrical Contacts ◽  
Rf Power ◽  
Energy Bands ◽  
X Ray ◽  
Silver Electrodes

Abstract In this paper, a ZnO/CdS/CuO:Co solar cell was prepared on a glass/indium oxide (ITO) substrate. First, we use RF-sputtering to deposit the window (ZnO) layer by optimizing the oxygen pressure while keeping the RF power at 200 W. Fourier transform infrared and X-ray reflectometry spectra were carried out, and it is found that 30% of O2 is the optimal percentage to obtain the best density and the best refractive index for the ZnO layer. The CdS layer was then deposited by the sol–gel method to align the energy bands, and a layer of CuO:Co with a thickness of 750 nm was deposited, also by reactive RF-sputtering technique. Finally, the electrical contacts were made by depositing circular silver electrodes. The obtained photovoltaic activity of device confirms that the aforementioned method is promising for further future optimizations.

PENGGUNAAN TiO2 PARTIKEL NANO HASIL SINTESIS BERBASIS AIR MENGGUNAKAN METODA SOL-GEL PADA BAHAN KAPAS SEBAGAI APLIKASI UNTUK TEKSTIL ANTI UV

Arena Tekstil ◽  
2013 ◽  
Vol 28 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Maya Komalasari ◽  
Bambang Sunendar
Keyword(s):  
Fourier Transform ◽  
Electron Microscope ◽  
Scanning Electron Microscope ◽  
Sol Gel ◽  
Crosslinking Agent ◽  
X Ray Diffraction ◽  
Nano Tio2 ◽  
X Ray ◽  
Infra Red ◽  
Scanning Electron

Partikel nano TiO2 berbasis air dengan pH basa telah berhasil disintesis dengan menggunakan metode sol-gel dan diimobilisasi pada kain kapas dengan menggunakan kitosan sebagai zat pengikat silang. Sintesis dilakukan  dengan prekursor TiCl4 pada konsentrasi 0,3 M, 0,5 M dan 1 M, dan menggunakan templat kanji dengan proses kalsinasi pada suhu 500˚C selama 2 jam. Partikel nano TiO2 diaplikasikan ke kain kapas dengan metoda pad-dry-cure dan menggunakan kitosan sebagai crosslinking agent. Berdasarkan hasil Scanning Electron Microscope (SEM),diketahui bahwa morfologi partikel TiO2 berbentuk spherical dengan ukuran nano (kurang dari 100 nm). Karakterisasi X-Ray Diffraction (XRD) menunjukkan adanya tiga tipe struktur kristal utama, yaitu (100), (101) dan (102) dengan fasa kristal yang terbentuk adalah anatase dan rutile. Pada karakterisasi menggunakan SEM terhadap serbuk dari TiO2 yang telah diaplikasikan ke permukaan kain kapas, terlihat adanya imobilisasi partikel nano TiO2 melalui ikatan hidrogen silang dengan kitosan pada kain kapas. Hasil analisa tersebut kemudian dikonfirmasi dengan FTIR (Fourier Transform Infra Red) yang hasilnya memperlihatkan puncak serapan pada bilangan gelombang 3495 cm-1, 2546 cm-1, dan 511 cm-1,  yang masing-masing diasumsikan sebagai adanya vibrasi gugus fungsi O-H, N-H dan Ti-O-Ti. Hasil SEM menunjukkan pula bahwa kristal nano yang terbentuk diantaranya adalah fasa rutile , yang berdasarkan literatur terbukti dapatberfungsi sebagai anti UV.

Preparation of Borosilicate Xerogel and Research on its Mineralization

2012 ◽  
Vol 476-478 ◽  
pp. 2059-2062
Author(s):  
Chen Wang ◽  
Ya Dong Li ◽  
Gu Qiao Ding
Keyword(s):  
Electron Microscopy ◽  
Scanning Electron Microscopy ◽  
Fourier Transform ◽  
Infrared Spectroscopy ◽  
Ph Value ◽  
Sol Gel ◽  
X Ray Diffraction ◽  
X Ray ◽  
Compositional Changes ◽  
Scanning Electron

Tributyl borate was first adopted for the introduction of boron in the preparation of bioactive borosilicate xerogel by sol-gel method. The xerogel reacted continuously in 0.25M K2HPO4 solution with a starting pH value of 7.0 at 37 °C for 1day. The structural, morphologies and compositional changes resulting from the conversion were characterized using X-ray diffraction, scanning electron microscopy and Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy. The results indicated that speed of formation of HA was cut way back on the time with the addition of boron and the induction period for the HA nucleation on the surface of the borosilicate xerogel was short than 1 days. The conversion mechanism of the borosilicate xerogels to hydroxyapaptite was also discussed.

scholarly journals Partial Reduction/Re-Oxidation Processing of Y-Ba-Cu-O Sputtered Thin Films

1989 ◽  
Vol 169 ◽  
Author(s):  
F.H. Garzon ◽  
J. G. Beery ◽  
D. K. Wilde ◽  
I. D. Raistrick
Keyword(s):  
Thin Films ◽  
Rf Sputtering ◽  
Partial Reduction ◽  
Rf Power ◽  
X Ray Diffraction ◽  
X Ray ◽  
Post Annealing ◽  
Residual Oxygen ◽  
Ceramic Targets ◽  
Substrate Temperatures

AbstractThin films of Y‐Ba‐Cu‐O were produced by RF sputtering of YBa2Cu3O7‐x ceramic targets, using a variety of plasma compositions, RF power levels, and substrate temperatures. Post annealing of these films in oxygen produced superconducting films with Tc values between 40‐60 K, broad transition widths and semiconductor‐like electrical behavior above Tc. Subsequent annealing at 850°C in an inert gas with a residual oxygen partial pressure of ≤10 ppm followed by an oxygen anneal produced high quality thin films: Tc> 85 K with narrow transition widths. The structure and morphology of these films during reduction‐oxidation processing were monitored using X‐ray diffraction and electron microscopy.

Determination of Argon in RF Sputtered SiO2 by X-Ray Emission

1968 ◽  
Vol 12 ◽  
pp. 601-611
Author(s):  
J. Charles Lloyd
Keyword(s):  
Magnetic Field ◽  
Weight Loss ◽  
Rf Sputtering ◽  
Rf Power ◽  
Helium Atmosphere ◽  
X Ray ◽  
Argon Concentration ◽  
The Magnetic Field ◽  
Absolute Basis

AbstractArgon is commonly used as the sputtering medium for RF sputtering of insulators and is entrapped in the deposits. X-ray emission determination of argon in RF sputtered SiO2 was required as part of a study of the relationships between argon concentration in the deposits and their electrical and physical properties.Concentrations ranging from 0.05 to 7.4 weight % argon were measured in deposits 0.5 to 5μ thick. Two techniques were used for standardization: (1) weight loss of deposits heated for several hours in a helium atmosphere at 600°C; (2) potassium Kα and chlorine Kα measurements on a KCl film of known thickness to infer argon mass/argon Kα net counts. Calibrations made using these procedures agreed to within 10% and are reliable to about ±25% on an absolute basis. Absorption of radiation by the deposits was taken into account and used to correct measured argon intensities for absorption.Sputtering parameters which had major effects on argon concentration were the substrate temperature and the magnetic field applied during sputtering. Argon pressure and RF power were found to have lesser effects.

Morphology and Phase Composition of Sol-Gel Derived Aluminum Borate Nanowhiskers

2015 ◽  
Vol 659 ◽  
pp. 121-126 ◽  
Author(s):  
Pat Sooksaen
Keyword(s):  
Fourier Transform ◽  
Phase Composition ◽  
Sol Gel ◽  
Molar Ratio ◽  
Aluminum Borate ◽  
X Ray Diffraction ◽  
X Ray ◽  
Higher Temperature ◽  
Sol Gel Synthesis ◽  
Scanning Electron

Aluminium borate nanowhiskers with varying aspect ratio were synthesized via sol–gel synthesis. The morphology of aluminum borate (Al4B2O9 and Al18B4O33) nanowhiskers could be controlled by varying the aluminum to boron (Al:B) molar ratio in the sol–gel derived precursors. Sintering temperatures (850 and 1100°C) and sintering times (4 and 32 hours) also affected the phase composition and size of the nanowhiskers. Citric acid was also added in the sol–gel derived precursors as a surface stabilizer for obtaining uniform finely dispersed nanostructures. Fine nanowhiskers were obtained by the calcination at 850°C, whereas higher temperature of 1100°C led to thicker and longer nanowhiskers and became rod-like crystals. The morphology and phase composition were investigated by field emission scanning electron microscope and X-ray diffraction. Chemical bond vibrations in the synthesized nanowhiskers were investigated by Fourier-transform infrared spectroscopy.

STRUCTURAL PROPERTIES OF NANOCRYSTALLINE Ni–Al SPINEL FERRITES

2011 ◽  
Vol 25 (08) ◽  
pp. 1121-1125 ◽  
Author(s):  
A. T. RAGHAVENDER
Keyword(s):  
Particle Size ◽  
Fourier Transform ◽  
Structural Properties ◽  
Lattice Constant ◽  
Reaction Mechanisms ◽  
Sol Gel ◽  
Ftir Analysis ◽  
X Ray ◽  
Al Content ◽  
Ftir Spectrometer

Ultra fine NiAl x Fe 2-x O 4(0 ≤ x ≤ 1) nanopowders were synthesized by sol-gel method and their structural properties were investigated using X-ray diffractometer (XRD) and fourier transform infrared (FTIR) spectrometer. The particle size D, lattice constant a, density dx decreased with increasing non-magnetic Al content x. The combustion reaction mechanisms were explained with the help of FTIR analysis.

scholarly journals Sintesis Zeolit Silikalit-1 Menggunakan Limbah Tongkol Jagung sebagai Sumber Silika

al-Kimiya ◽  
2019 ◽  
Vol 4 (2) ◽  
pp. 91-99
Author(s):  
Ginawanti Maulida Gunawan ◽  
Dede Suhendar ◽  
Citra Deliana Dewi Sundari ◽  
Atthar Luqman Ivansyah ◽  
Soni Setiadji ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Fourier Transform ◽  
Electron Microscope ◽  
Scanning Electron Microscope ◽  
Sol Gel ◽  
Fourier Transform Infrared ◽  
X Ray Diffraction ◽  
X Ray ◽  
Scanning Electron

Tongkol jagung merupakan limbah agrikultural yang banyak mengandung silika yang pemanfaatannya belum maksimal. Silika dai tongkol jagung dapat menjadi solusi alternatif untuk menggantikan sumber silika komersial. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengisolasi, mensintesis, dan mengkarakterisasi zeolit silikalit-1 dari limbah tongkol jagung. Metode sol-gel digunakan untuk mengisolasi silika yang selanjutnya digunakan untuk sintesis zeolit silikalit-1 dengan metode hidrotermal. Komposisi silika ditentukan oleh X-Ray Fluorescence (XRF). Silika yang dihasilkan sebesar 34,55%. Pengotor utama silika yang dihasilkan dari hasil ekstraksi adalah Na2O sebesar 7,48%. X-Ray Diffraction (XRD) menunjukkan bahwa silika hasil isolasi adalah amorf. Data Fourier Transform InfraRed (FTIR) menunjukkan adanya siloksan dan kelompok silanol didalam silika. X-Ray Diffraction (XRD) menunjukan bahwa zeolit silikalit-1 telah berhasil disintesis dengan ukuran kristal sebesar 15,28 nm. Data Fourier Transform InfraRed (FTIR) menunjukkan adanya gugus D5R pentasil pada zeolit yang dihasilkan. Scanning Electron Microscope (SEM) menunjukan morfologi dari zeolit silikalit-1 berbentuk bola-bola kecil yang merupakan benih kristal heksagonal yang sepenuhnya belum terbentuk.

scholarly journals SINTESIS KOMPOSIT Fe3O4/SiO2/TiO2 BERBASIS LIMBAH AMPAS TEBU DI WILAYAH BANDAR LAMPUNG DENGAN KOMBINASI METODE KOPRESIPITASI & SOL GEL UNTUK APLIKASI FOTOKATALIS

2019 ◽  
Vol 7 (2) ◽  
pp. 203
Author(s):  
Harlina - Ardiyanti ◽  
Deska Lismawening Puspitarum ◽  
Weni Ayu Puja Kesuma
Keyword(s):  
Methylene Blue ◽  
Fourier Transform ◽  
Visible Light ◽  
Sol Gel ◽  
Fourier Transform Infrared ◽  
X Ray Diffraction ◽  
X Ray

Telah dilakukan sintesis komposit Fe3O4/SiO2/TiO2 berbasis limbah ampas dengan kombinasi metode kopresipitasi dan sol gel. Proses sintesis terdiri dari 3 tahap, yaitu (1) preparasi nanopartikel Fe3O4 dengan metode kopresipitasi, (2) sintesis SiO2 dari limbah ampas tebu dengan metode sol gel, dan tahap akhir sintesis komposit Fe3O4/SiO2/TiO2. Karakterisasi X-ray Diffraction (XRD) menunjukkan struktur kristal dari komposit dan analisis gugus fungsi ditunjukkan dengan  Fourier Transform Infrared (FTIR) yang menunjukkan bahwa komposit telah berhasil disintesis. Aktivitas fotokatalis dari komposit diujikan  dengan pendegradasian zat warna Methylene Blue (MB) di bawah sinar matahari (visible light) selama 5 jam. Hasilnya menunjukkan bahwa komposit mempunyai aktivitas fotokatalis dan kemampuan degradasi MB yang lebih efektif dibandingkan dengan TiO2 murni. 

scholarly journals Investigation of the Optical and Electrical Properties of ITO/ZnO/CdS/CuO:Co/Ag Structure for Solar Cell

2020 ◽  
Vol 2020 ◽  
pp. 1-8
Author(s):  
L. Nkhaili ◽  
A. Narjis ◽  
A. Outzourhit ◽  
A. El Kissani ◽  
R. El Moznine
Keyword(s):  
Solar Cell ◽  
Electrical Properties ◽  
Short Circuit ◽  
Sol Gel ◽  
Complex Impedance ◽  
Open Circuit ◽  
Window Layer ◽  
Zno Films ◽  
Energy Bands ◽  
Impedance Measurements

In this work, a new structure ITO/n-ZnO/n-CdS/p-CuO:Co/Ag for solar cell was prepared on a glass/ITO substrate. The RF sputtering was used to deposit the window layer (n-ZnO) at different time periods in order to reach various thickness of this film. The n-CdS thin films were synthesized by sol-gel technique to reduce the energy bands. The buffer layer (p-CuO:Co) was sputtered at 200 W, under 30% of oxygen. Then, the electrode (Ag) with a thickness of 100 nm was deposited by thermal evaporation under a pressure of 10−5 mbar. The photovoltaic activity results obtained from this structure showed that the above method is more relevant to achieve such structure. The electrical properties of this structure were investigated using the current-voltage (I-V) and AC impedance complex measurements. The values of open circuit voltage (Voc), short-circuit current (Jsc), and fill factor (FF) are 0.46 V, 4.1 mA cm−2, and 30%, respectively. The analysis of complex impedance measurements was very useful to investigate the electrical behavior of n-ZnO/n-CdS and n-CdS/p-CuO:Co interfaces. The impedance data are presented in the Nyquist and Bode plots at different thicknesses of the n-ZnO films. An equivalent circuit was used to analyze and to fit the experimental data. The validity of these fitting results is further supported by the extrapolation and the deconvolution of both process of the diffusion and recombination processes at the n-ZnO/n-CdS and n-CdS/p-CuO:Co interfaces, respectively. Our finding could provide an efficient method for fabricating a new configuration for improving the efficiency of inorganic ZnO/CuO solar cells as well as a useful approach for the analysis of complex impedance measurements. Further works are in progress in order to better improve the conversion efficiency.

Effect of RF Sputtering Power on the Structural, Optical and Hydrophobic Properties of SiNx Thin Film

2011 ◽  
Vol 194-196 ◽  
pp. 2340-2346 ◽  
Author(s):  
Hong Yu Liang ◽  
Qing Nan Zhao ◽  
Feng Gao ◽  
Wen Hui Yuan ◽  
Yu Hong Dong
Keyword(s):  
Thin Films ◽  
Refractive Index ◽  
Silicon Nitride ◽  
Rf Sputtering ◽  
Rf Magnetron Sputtering ◽  
Hydrophobic Properties ◽  
X Ray ◽  
Substrate Heating ◽  
Glass Substrates ◽  
Sputtering Power

With a mixture gas of N2 and Ar, silicon nitride thin films were deposited on glass substrates by different radio frequency (RF) magnetron sputtering power without intentional substrate heating. The chemical composition, phase structure, surface morphology, optical properties, refractive index, hydrophobic properties of the films were characterized by X-ray energy dispersive spectroscopy(EDS), X-ray diffraction(XRD), field emission scanning electron microscopy(FESEM), ultraviolet-visible spectroscopy(UV-Vis), nkd-system spectrophotometer and CA-XP150 contact angle analyzer, respectively. The results showed that silicon nitride thin films were amorphous and rich in Si; the transmittance reduced but refractive index and surface roughness increased; and the hydrophobic properties of SiNx became better with the increase of RF power.

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