Synthesis and Dispersion of Ni-Doped Cu2ZnSnS4

2020 ◽  
Vol 860 ◽  
pp. 42-50
Author(s):  
Camellia Panatarani ◽  
Hera Redianti ◽  
Ferry Faizal ◽  
Eka Cahya Prima ◽  
Brian Yuliarto ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Thin Film ◽  
Phase Transformation ◽  
Zeta Potential ◽  
Elemental Analysis ◽  
High Energy ◽  
Future Application ◽  
Dispersing Agent ◽  
Higher Temperature ◽  
Average Size ◽  
Dispersing Agents

This paper reports the preliminary study on the synthesis of Ni doped CZTS (Cu2ZnSnS4:Ni) particle 5 at.% of Cu by solution method and dispersion of the obtained particles by beads mill method at various dispersing agents (SDS, CTAB, and Tween80). The phase transformation of the obtained particles was analyzed from the XRD spectra and XRF elemental analysis. The phase transformation and amount of Ni-doped to particles was predicted employing commercially available analytical software tool Match! Version 2.x. Moreover, the dispersion characteristics were investigated includes size, size distribution, and zeta potential of bare particles in comparison to various dispersing agents. This characteristic related to the future application of CZTS as an absorber in a thin-film based PV. The XRD analysis showed that the obtained particle contained crystal structure of copper sulfate pentahydrate (75.9 %), Ni(HN2S2)2 (12.5 %), and Cu2ZnSnS4 (11.6%). The XRF elemental analysis showed that amount of Ni-doped was 6.8 at.%; it was higher than the initial design amount of Ni doping. The dispersion of suspended particles was the majority (90%) with an average size of 3.06 µm and only 10 % with size 255 nm. Beads-milling of particles without dispersing agents did not disintegrate agglomerated particles. It is highlighted dispersion only using magnetic stirred with SDS dispersing agent provides the best suspension with a majority (60%) in 166 nm and only 30 % with average size 3.06 µm with relatively high zeta potential (-17 mV). It was concluded that the presence of a multi-phase crystal needs to be resolved either by proper calcination at a higher temperature than 400°C or further heating at a higher temperature during film preparation. High-energy centrifugation of zirconia beads mill caused desorption of adsorbed steric stabilization of dispersing agent under investigation. Further investigation on the coating process to facilitated laboratory fabrication of thin-film absorber with SDS as a dispersing agent is necessary to carry out concerning the properties of the thin-film.

Effect of copper incorporation on phase transformation behavior of electroless nickel–phosphorous coating and its effect on the tribological behavior

2020 ◽  
pp. 146442072098160
Author(s):  
Abhijit Biswas ◽  
Suman Kalyan Das ◽  
Prasanta Sahoo
Keyword(s):  
Heat Treatment ◽  
Phase Transformation ◽  
Tribological Behavior ◽  
Electroless Nickel ◽  
Two Phase ◽  
Microstructural Changes ◽  
Treatment Conditions ◽  
Heat Treated ◽  
Higher Temperature ◽  
Effect Of Copper

The microstructural changes of electroless Ni–P–Cu coating at various heat-treatment conditions are investigated to understand its implications on the tribological behavior of the coating. Coatings are heat-treated at temperatures ranging between 200°C and 800 °C and for 1–4 h duration. Ni–P–Cu coatings exhibit two-phase transformations in the temperature range of 350–450 °C and the resulting microstructural changes are found to significantly affect their thermal stability and tribological attributes. Hardness of the coating doubles when heat-treated at 452 °C, due to the formation of harder Ni3P phase and crystalline NiCu. Better friction and wear performance are also noted upon heat treatment of the coating at the phase transformation regime, particularly at 400 °C. Wear mechanism is characterized by a mixed adhesive cum abrasive wear phenomena. Heat treatment at higher temperature (600 °C and above) and longer duration (4 h) results in grain coarsening phenomenon, which negatively influences the hardness and tribological characteristics of the coating. Besides, diffusion of iron from the ferrous substrate as well as greater oxide formation are noticed when the coating is heat-treated at higher temperatures and for longer durations (4 h).

Influence of high energy electron irradiation on the characteristics of polysilicon thin film transistors

2006 ◽  
Vol 52 (3) ◽  
pp. 355-359 ◽  
Author(s):  
P. V. Aleksandrova ◽  
V. K. Gueorguiev ◽  
Tz. E. Ivanov ◽  
S. Kaschieva
Keyword(s):  
Thin Film ◽  
Electron Irradiation ◽  
Thin Film Transistors ◽  
High Energy ◽  
Energy Electron ◽  
High Energy Electron

Measuring stress-induced martensite microstructures using far-field high-energy diffraction microscopy

2018 ◽  
Vol 74 (5) ◽  
pp. 425-446 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ashley Nicole Bucsek ◽  
Darren Dale ◽  
Jun Young Peter Ko ◽  
Yuriy Chumlyakov ◽  
Aaron Paul Stebner
Keyword(s):  
Phase Transformation ◽  
Three Dimensional ◽  
Infinite Plate ◽  
Direct Analysis ◽  
High Energy ◽  
Data Sets ◽  
Far Field ◽  
X Ray Diffraction ◽  
Parent Austenite ◽  
Diffraction Microscopy

Modern X-ray diffraction techniques are now allowing researchers to collect long-desired experimental verification data sets that are in situ, three-dimensional, on the same length scales as critical microstructures, and using bulk samples. These techniques need to be adapted for advanced material systems that undergo combinations of phase transformation, twinning and plasticity. One particular challenge addressed in this article is direct analysis of martensite phases in far-field high-energy diffraction microscopy experiments. Specifically, an algorithmic forward model approach is presented to analyze phase transformation and twinning data sets of shape memory alloys. In the present implementation of the algorithm, the crystallographic theory of martensite (CTM) is used to predict possible martensite microstructures (i.e. martensite orientations, twin mode, habit plane, twin plane and twin phase fractions) that could form from the parent austenite structure. This approach is successfully demonstrated on three single- and near-single-crystal NiTi samples where the fundamental assumptions of the CTM are not upheld. That is, the samples have elastically strained lattices, inclusions, precipitates, subgrains, R-phase transformation and/or are not an infinite plate. The results indicate that the CTM still provides structural solutions that match the experiments. However, the widely accepted maximum work criterion for predicting which solution of the CTM should be preferred by the material does not work in these cases. Hence, a more accurate model that can simulate these additional structural complexities can be used within the algorithm in the future to improve its performance for non-ideal materials.

Effect of the modified dispersing agent and milling time on the properties and particle size distribution of inkjet ink formulation for textile printing

2020 ◽  
Vol ahead-of-print (ahead-of-print) ◽  
Author(s):  
H. Abd El-Wahab ◽  
A.M. Nasser ◽  
H.M. Abd ElBary ◽  
M. Abd Elrahman ◽  
M. Hassanein
Keyword(s):  
Surface Tension ◽  
Particle Size ◽  
Milling Time ◽  
Polyester Fabric ◽  
Light Fastness ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Textile Printing ◽  
Dispersing Agent ◽  
Dispersing Agents ◽  
Ink Formulation

Purpose This paper aims to study the effect of the new modified dispersing agent, milling time of the properties and particle size distribution (PSD) of inkjet ink formulation for polyester fabric printing. Design/methodology/approach The study’s methods include preparation of different formulations of textile inkjet inks based on different types of dispersing agents, then applying and evaluating the prepared formulations on the polyester fabric. The properties of the prepared ink formulations were analyzed by measuring viscosity, surface tension and particle size. The current work is including the study of the effect of using different doses of different dispersing agents and the milling time on their characteristics. Also, the study was extended to evaluate the printed polyester by using the prepared inks according to light fastness, washing fastness, alkali perspiration fastness and crock fastness. Findings The results showed that the used dispersing agents and the different milling time enhanced the viscosity and dynamic surface tension in the accepted range, but it was largely cleared in the PSD which tends to perform the inks on the printhead and prevent clogging of nozzles. Light fastness, washing fastness, alkali perspiration fastness and crock fastness gave good results in agreement with this type of inkjet inks for textile printing. Research limitations/implications In this work, good results were obtained with this type of dispersing agent for inkjet ink formulations, but for other dispersing agents, other tests could be performed. The inkjet ink could also be formulated with other additives to prevent clogging of nozzles on the printhead. Practical implications These ink formulations could be used for printing on polyester fabric by the inkjet printing. Originality/value Recently, there was a considerable interest in the study of the effect of PSD on the inkjet inks to prevent clogging of nozzles on the printhead and to improve the print quality on the textile fiber.

RBS/Channeling Diffusion Studies of High Energy Au Implanted Mg Single Crystals

1991 ◽  
Vol 235 ◽  
Author(s):  
R. C. Da Selva ◽  
M. F. Da Silva ◽  
L. Thomé ◽  
A. A. Melo ◽  
J. C. Soares
Keyword(s):  
Single Crystals ◽  
Temperature Regime ◽  
High Energy ◽  
Back Diffusion ◽  
Thermally Activated ◽  
Diffusion Studies ◽  
Higher Temperature ◽  
Diffusion Behaviour ◽  
Thermally Activated Process

ABSTRACTRBS/channeling analyses of high energy Au implantation into Mg are presented. The diffusion behaviour of Au was studied and the occurrence of essentially two distinct regimes were observed: the segregation regime at lower temperatures correlated with the damage introduced by the high energy implantation and the higher temperature regime as a normal thermally activated process of back-diffusion.

scholarly journals Microfluidic electrochemical cell for in situ structural characterization of amorphous thin-film catalysts using high-energy X-ray scattering

2019 ◽  
Vol 26 (5) ◽  
pp. 1600-1611 ◽  
Author(s):  
Gihan Kwon ◽  
Yeong-Ho Cho ◽  
Ki-Bum Kim ◽  
Jonathan D. Emery ◽  
In Soo Kim ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Thin Film ◽  
Thin Films ◽  
Electrochemical Cell ◽  
Porous Electrode ◽  
High Energy ◽  
Porous Electrodes ◽  
X Ray ◽  
Pdf Analysis ◽  
Thin Film Catalysts

Porous, high-surface-area electrode architectures are described that allow structural characterization of interfacial amorphous thin films with high spatial resolution under device-relevant functional electrochemical conditions using high-energy X-ray (>50 keV) scattering and pair distribution function (PDF) analysis. Porous electrodes were fabricated from glass-capillary array membranes coated with conformal transparent conductive oxide layers, consisting of either a 40 nm–50 nm crystalline indium tin oxide or a 100 nm–150 nm-thick amorphous indium zinc oxide deposited by atomic layer deposition. These porous electrodes solve the problem of insufficient interaction volumes for catalyst thin films in two-dimensional working electrode designs and provide sufficiently low scattering backgrounds to enable high-resolution signal collection from interfacial thin-film catalysts. For example, PDF measurements were readily obtained with 0.2 Å spatial resolution for amorphous cobalt oxide films with thicknesses down to 60 nm when deposited on a porous electrode with 40 µm-diameter pores. This level of resolution resolves the cobaltate domain size and structure, the presence of defect sites assigned to the domain edges, and the changes in fine structure upon redox state change that are relevant to quantitative structure–function modeling. The results suggest the opportunity to leverage the porous, electrode architectures for PDF analysis of nanometre-scale surface-supported molecular catalysts. In addition, a compact 3D-printed electrochemical cell in a three-electrode configuration is described which is designed to allow for simultaneous X-ray transmission and electrolyte flow through the porous working electrode.

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