Development of ZnTe layers using an electrochemical technique for applications in thin-film solar cells

FAUZI, F., DISO, D G, ECHENDU, O K, PATEL, V, PURANDARE, Yashodhan, BURTON, R and DHARMADASA, I (2013). Development of ZnTe layers using an electrochemical technique for applications in thin-film solar cells. Semiconductor Science and Technology, 28 (4), 045005.

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Abstract

Zinc telluride layers were grown by an electrochemical technique using acidic and aqueous solutions containing ZnCl2 and TeO2. The layers were deposited on glass/fluorine-doped tin oxide substrates using a two-electrode system. The deposited ZnTe layers were characterized using x-ray diffraction, x-ray fluorescence, Raman spectroscopy, optical absorption, photoelectrochemical cell measurements, scanning electron microscopy and 3D-atomic force microscopy (3D-AFM) for the structural, optical, electrical and morphological properties. The electrodeposited ZnTe layers grow as columns, and have cubic crystal structure, the band gap in the range of (2.00–2.20) eV and p-type electrical conductivity. Surface morphology studies using SEM indicate the presence of two types of material clusters varying in size up to ~125 nm. 3D-AFM studies with higher magnification show that the material tends to grow as columns with different sizes leaving gaps in between in some areas.

Item Type:	Article
Research Institute, Centre or Group - Does NOT include content added after October 2018:	Materials and Engineering Research Institute > Advanced Coatings and Composites Research Centre > Electronic Materials and Sensors Research Group
Identification Number:	https://doi.org/10.1088/0268-1242/28/4/045005
Page Range:	045005
Depositing User:	Helen Garner
Date Deposited:	19 Aug 2013 10:32
Last Modified:	18 Mar 2021 19:45
URI:	https://shura.shu.ac.uk/id/eprint/7275

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