Transparent p- and n-Type Conductive Oxides With Delafossite Structure

2000 ◽  
Vol 623 ◽  
Author(s):  
Hiroshi Yanagi ◽  
Kazushige Ueda ◽  
Shuntaro Ibuki ◽  
Tomomi Hase ◽  
Hideo Hosono ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Thin Films ◽  
Electrical Conductivity ◽  
Band Gap ◽  
Room Temperature ◽  
Optical Band Gap ◽  
Conducting Oxides ◽  
Transparent Conducting ◽  
Delafossite Structure ◽  
P Type ◽  
Type Conduction

AbstractThin films of CuAlO2, CuGaO2 and AglnO2 with delafossite structure were prepared on sapphire substrates by pulsed laser deposition method. The resulting CuA102 thin films exhibited p-type conduction and the electrical conductivity at room temperature was 0.3 Scm−1. CuGaO2 thin films were grown epitaxially on μ-Al2O3 (001) surface and showed p-type conduction (conductivity at room temperature = 0.06 S cm−1). The optical band gap was estimated to be ∼3.5 eV for CuAlO2 or ∼3.6 eV for CuGaO2. On the other hand, the thin film of Sn doped AglnO2 exhibited n-type conduction. The optical band gap and electrical conductivity at room temperature were ∼4.1 eV and 70 S cm−1, respectively. The recent work demonstrates the validity of our chemical design concept for p- and n-type transparent conducting oxides, providing an opportunity for realization of transparent p-n junction using delafossite-type oxides.

scholarly journals Effects of Sintering Atmosphere on the Optical, Thermal and Electrical Properties of Inkjet Printed ZnxCu(1-x)Fe2O4 Thin Films

2021 ◽  
Vol 81 (2) ◽  
pp. 25-35
Author(s):  
Lim Joon Hoong
Keyword(s):  
Thin Films ◽  
Electrical Conductivity ◽  
Seebeck Coefficient ◽  
Band Gap ◽  
Optical Band Gap ◽  
Electronic Band Structure ◽  
Copper Ferrite ◽  
Electronic Band ◽  
Sintering Atmosphere ◽  
P Type

The effects of sintering atmosphere on the optical, thermal and electric properties of inkjet printed ZnxCu(1-x)Fe2O4 thin films have been investigated. The thin film samples were sintered separately in vacuum and oxygen. The obtained samples were then characterized by X-ray diffraction (XRD), optical band gap, electrical conductivity, Seebeck coefficient and thermal conductivity. XRD analysis showed that the fabricated samples have a cubic spinel structure of zinc copper ferrite regardless of the sintering atmosphere. The electrical conductivity of ZnxCu(1-x)Fe2O4 thin films sintered in oxygen was about 5 % higher compared to ZnxCu(1-x)Fe2O4 thin films sintered in vacuum. The optical band gap shows that the samples sintered in oxygen had smaller band gap compared to samples sintered in vacuum. The electronic band structure simulated through ABINIT shows ZnxCu(1-x)Fe2O4 is an indirect band gap material. A smaller electronic band gap was observed in O2 rich condition and was in agreement with the optical band gap and electrical conductivity test results. Seebeck coefficient of ZnxCu(1-x)Fe2O4 thin films sintered in oxygen remained positive , confirming charge transport by hole carries as p-type semiconductors. A change from p-type to n-type semiconductors was observed when ZnxCu(1-x)Fe2O4 thin films sintered in vacuum.

Structural, optical and electrical properties of transparent conducting CuInO2 thin films prepared by RF sputtering

2005 ◽  
Vol 865 ◽  
Author(s):  
Bin Yang ◽  
Yunbin He ◽  
Angalika Polity ◽  
Bruno K. Meyer
Keyword(s):  
Thin Films ◽  
Electrical Conductivity ◽  
Electrical Properties ◽  
Band Gap ◽  
Rf Sputtering ◽  
Wavelength Dependence ◽  
Band Gap Energy ◽  
Optical And Electrical Properties ◽  
Transparent Conducting ◽  
Delafossite Structure

AbstractThe transparent conducting CuInO2 thin films were prepared by radio frequency (RF) reactive sputtering and post growth annealing. A study of structural, optical, and electrical properties was performed on the films. The crystalline phase in the films was identified to be the delafossite structure. The optical properties, such as the wavelength dependence of the transmittance and the band gap energy, were determined. The average transmittance is 70% in the wavelength range of 400-1100 nm and the band gap is ˜3.7 eV. The temperaturedependence of electrical conductivity in the CuInO2 delafossite thin films was measured from 70 to 400K. The resistivity, carrier density, and mobility of the thin films at 300K were 1.8x101 Δcm, 1.6x1019 cm-3 and 2x10-1 cm2/Vs, respectively. Hall coefficient indicated that the CuInO2 thin films are n-type conductors. The electrical conductivity showed semiconducting type at room temperature.

scholarly journals Optoelectronics applications of electrodeposited p- and n-type Al2Se3 thin films

2021 ◽  
Vol 0 (0) ◽  
Author(s):  
A. A. Faremi ◽  
S. S. Oluyamo ◽  
O. Olubosede ◽  
I. O. Olusola ◽  
M. A. Adekoya ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Thin Films ◽  
Electrical Conductivity ◽  
Band Gap ◽  
Energy Band ◽  
Selenium Dioxide ◽  
Photoelectrochemical Cells ◽  
Energy Band Gap ◽  
Cathodic Deposition ◽  
Conductivity Type ◽  
P Type

Abstract In this paper, energy band gaps and electrical conductivity based on aluminum selenide (Al2Se3) thin films are synthesized electrochemically using cathodic deposition technique, with graphite and carbon as cathode and anode, respectively. Synthesis is done at 353 K from an aqueous solution of analytical grade selenium dioxide (SeO2), and aluminum chloride (AlCl2·7H2O). Junctions-based Al2Se3 thin films from a controlled medium of pH 2.0 are deposited on fluorine-doped tin oxide (FTO) substrate using potential voltages varying from 1,000 mV to 1,400 mV and 3 minutes −15 minutes respectively. The films were characterized for optical properties and electrical conductivity using UV-vis and photoelectrochemical cells (PEC) spectroscopy. The PEC reveals a transition in the conduction of the films from p-type to n-type as the potential voltage varies. The energy band gap reduces from 3.2 eV to 2.9 eV with an increase in voltage and 3.3 eV to 2.7 eV with increase in time. These variations indicate successful fabrication of junction-based Al2Se3 thin films with noticeable transition in the conductivity type and energy band gap of the materials. Consequently, the fabricated Al2Se3 can find useful applications in optoelectronic devices.

Absorber Films of Ag2S and AgBiS2 prepared by Chemical Bath Deposition

2002 ◽  
Vol 730 ◽  
Author(s):  
A. Nuñez Rodriguez ◽  
M.T.S. Nair ◽  
P.K. Nair
Keyword(s):  
Thin Film ◽  
Thin Films ◽  
Electrical Conductivity ◽  
Silver Nitrate ◽  
Band Gap ◽  
Chemical Bath Deposition ◽  
Optical Band Gap ◽  
Sodium Thiosulfate ◽  
Xrd Pattern ◽  
Glass Substrates

AbstractAg2S thin films of 90 nm to 300 nm in thickness were deposited at 70°C on glass substrates immersed in a bath mixture containing silver nitrate, sodium thiosulfate and dimethylthiourea. When the films are heated in nitrogen at temperatures 200°C to 400°C, crystallinity is improved and XRD pattern similar to that of acanthite is observed. These films possess electrical conductivity of 10-3 (ohm cm)-1, are photoconductive and exhibit an optical band gap of 1.36 eV. When Ag2S thin film is deposited over a thin film of Bi2S3, also obtained by chemical bath deposition from bismuth nitrate, triethanolamine and thioacetamide, and heated at 300°C to 400°C in nitrogen, a ternary compound, AgBiS2 is formed. This material has an electrical conductivity of 5x10-5 (ohm cm)-1, is photoconductive and possesses optical band gap 0.95 eV.

Electrical conductivity tuning in p-type transparent conducting AgGaO2 and in quaternary AgInGaO2 thin films

2020 ◽  
Vol 242 ◽  
pp. 122506 ◽  
Author(s):  
Keerthi K ◽  
Hilal Rahman ◽  
Rajani Jacob ◽  
Benoy M. D ◽  
Rachel Reena Philip
Keyword(s):  
Thin Films ◽  
Electrical Conductivity ◽  
Transparent Conducting ◽  
P Type

scholarly journals Effects of the Argon Pressure on the Optical Band Gap of Zinc Oxide Thin Films Grown by Nonreactive RF Sputtering

2013 ◽  
Vol 2013 ◽  
pp. 1-6 ◽  
Author(s):  
M. Acosta ◽  
I. Riech ◽  
E. Martín-Tovar
Keyword(s):  
Thin Films ◽  
Zinc Oxide ◽  
Band Gap ◽  
Room Temperature ◽  
Optical Band Gap ◽  
Rf Sputtering ◽  
Argon Pressure ◽  
Band Gaps ◽  
Zno Thin Films ◽  
Optical Band Gaps

Zinc oxide (ZnO) thin films were grown by nonreactive RF sputtering at room temperature under varying argon pressures (PAr). Their optical band gap was found to increase from 3.58 to 4.34 eV when the argon pressure increases from 2.67 to 10.66 Pa. After annealing at 200°C and 500°C, optical band gaps decrease considerably. The observed widening of the band gap with increasingPArcan be understood as being a consequence of the poorer crystallinity of films grown at higher pressures. Measurements of morphological and electrical properties of these films correlate well with this picture. Our main aim is to understand the effects ofPAron several physical properties of the films, and most importantly on its optical band gap.

Electrical conductivity studies of mixed phthalocyanine thin films

Open Physics ◽  
2005 ◽  
Vol 3 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Abraham Varghese ◽  
C. Menon
Keyword(s):  
Thin Films ◽  
Electrical Conductivity ◽  
Room Temperature ◽  
Optical Band Gap ◽  
Thermal Evaporation ◽  
Copper Phthalocyanine ◽  
Thermal Evaporation Technique ◽  
Nickel Phthalocyanine ◽  
Mixed Films ◽  
Evaporation Technique

AbstractThin films of mixed of Copper Phthalocyanine (CuPc) and Nickel Phthalocyanine (NiPc) are deposited onto a pure glass substrate by a simultaneous thermal evaporation technique at room temperature. The material D.C. electrical conductivity of films at room temperature and also films annealed at 523 K has been investigated. The optical absorption and band gaps of the films are also measured. The results show that the electrical resistance is lower for the mixed films compared with the pure samples and also the optical band gap decreases for the mixed samples compared to the pure samples.

Absorber Films of Antimony Chalcogenides via Chemical Deposition for Photovoltaic Application

2004 ◽  
Vol 836 ◽  
Author(s):  
M. T. S. Nair ◽  
Y. Rodríguez-Lazcano ◽  
Y. Peña ◽  
S. Messina ◽  
J. Campos ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Thin Films ◽  
Band Gap ◽  
Optical Band Gap ◽  
Chemical Deposition ◽  
Dark Conductivity ◽  
Glass Substrates ◽  
Photovoltaic Application ◽  
Sodium Selenosulfate ◽  
P Type ◽  
Antimony Chalcogenides

ABSTRACTAntimony sulfide thin films (300 nm) have been deposited on glass substrates at 1–10°C from chemical bath. When heated these become crystalline and photoconductive with optical band gap (direct) of 1.7 eV. Thin films formed from chemical baths containing SbCl3 and sodium selenosulfate are of mixed phase Sb2O3/Sb2Se3, which when heated in the presence of Se-vapor converts to single phase Sb2Se3 film with optical band gap of 1.1 eV. Such films possess dark conductivity of 10-8 ohm-1cm-1 and show photosensitivity of two orders. Reaction of Sb2S3-CuS in nitrogen at 400°C produces crystalline, photoconductive p-type CuSbS2 with optical band gap (direct) of 1.5 eV. By controlling the deposition and heating condition, (i)Sb2S3-(p)CuSbS2 layer is formed, which is utilized in a photovoltaic structure, (n)CdS:In-(i)Sb2S3-(p)CuSbS2, with a Voc of 345 mV and Jsc 0.18 mA/cm2 under 1 kW m-2 tungsten halogen illumination. In the case of a structure, CdS:Cl-Sb2S3-Cu2-xSe, Voc of 350 mV and Jsc of 0.5 mA/cm2 are observed.

scholarly journals Semiconducting Thin Films of CuSbS2

Quimica Hoy ◽  
2011 ◽  
Vol 2 (1) ◽  
pp. 4
Author(s):  
Sarah Messina ◽  
Paz Hernández ◽  
Yolanda Peña
Keyword(s):  
Thin Films ◽  
Electrical Conductivity ◽  
Solid State ◽  
Optical Band Gap ◽  
Deposition Technique ◽  
X Ray ◽  
Absorber Material ◽  
Photovoltaic Applications ◽  
P Type ◽  
Semiconducting Thin Films

In this paper we present a method to produce polycrystalline CuSbS2 thin ?lms through a solid-state reaction at 350 ºC and 400 ºC involving thin ?lm multilayer of Sb2S3 -CuS or Cu2-xSe by chemical bath deposition technique. The formation of the ternary compound was confirmed by X-ray di?raction (XRD). A direct optical band gap of approx. 1.57 eV anda p-type electrical conductivity of 10-3 (Ω•cm)-1 were measured. These optoelectronic characteristics show perspective for the use of CuSbS, as a suitable absorber material in photovoltaic applications.

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