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Electrodeposition of ZnO layers for photovoltaic applications : controlling film thickness and orientation

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Illy, Benoit N., Cruickshank, Amy C., Schumann, Stefan, Da Campo, Raffaello, Jones, T. S. (Tim S.), Heutz, Sandrine, McLachlan, Martyn A., McComb, D. W., Riley, D. Jason and Ryan, M. P. (2011) Electrodeposition of ZnO layers for photovoltaic applications : controlling film thickness and orientation. Journal of Materials Chemistry, Vol.21 (No.34). pp. 12949-12957. doi:10.1039/c1jm11225b

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Abstract

A systematic study of the effect of the zinc oxide (ZnO) electrodeposition parameters (concentration, temperature, potential and pH) on film morphology, thickness, transparency, roughness and crystallographic orientation is presented with the view of producing optimized thin, planar, and continuous ZnO films for photovoltaic applications. Electrochemical measurements of the deposition charge as a function of time are used to understand the mechanism of nucleation and textured growth. Continuous thin films of crystalline ZnO are obtained at temperatures below 100 degrees C without the need for subsequent annealing. The formation of continuous films is favoured by high concentrations of Zn(2+) precursor (> 100 mM), high temperature (> 70 degrees C) and low potentials (< -1.1 V/AgAgCl). A low bulk solution pH is shown to be a key factor in obtaining thin continuous films and the crystallographic orientation of these films can also be controlled by the deposition parameters. The importance of orientation and thickness control on device performance is shown by using the electrodeposited films as electron extracting interlayers in a model organic photovoltaic system.

Item Type: Journal Article
Subjects: Q Science > QD Chemistry
T Technology > TK Electrical engineering. Electronics Nuclear engineering
Divisions: Faculty of Science > Chemistry
Library of Congress Subject Headings (LCSH): Zinc oxide thin films -- Optical properties, Zinc oxide thin films -- Electric properties, Electroplating, Solar cells
Journal or Publication Title: Journal of Materials Chemistry
Publisher: Royal Society of Chemistry
ISSN: 0959-9428
Official Date: 2011
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2011Published
Volume: Vol.21
Number: No.34
Page Range: pp. 12949-12957
DOI: 10.1039/c1jm11225b
Status: Peer Reviewed
Publication Status: Published
Access rights to Published version: Restricted or Subscription Access
Funder: Engineering and Physical Sciences Research Council (EPSRC)
Grant number: EP/F056362/1 (EPSRC), EP/F056184/1 (EPSRC)

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