Solution-processable zinc oxide based thin films with different aluminum doping concentrations
Al doped zinc oxide (AZO) thin films are attempted to be formed on glass substrates via solution processing with 0, 0.5, 1, 2, 3, and 4 at% Al doping concentrations. Analysis of X-ray diffraction patterns and scanning electron microscopy micrographs indicate that the AZO thin films belong to the wur...
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doaj-1e11b81bf54c47a19c5ab60afccd5f5e2020-12-03T04:32:21ZengElsevierJournal of Science: Advanced Materials and Devices2468-21792020-12-0154497501Solution-processable zinc oxide based thin films with different aluminum doping concentrationsBui Nguyen Quoc Trinh0Truong Dinh Chien1Nguyen Quang Hoa2Do Hong Minh3Vietnam National University, Hanoi, VNU Vietnam-Japan University, Nanotechnology Program, Luu Huu Phuoc, Nam Tu Liem, Hanoi, Viet Nam; Vietnam National University, Hanoi, VNU University of Engineering and Technology, Key Laboratory for Micro-Nano Technology, 144 Xuan Thuy, Cau Giay, Hanoi, Viet Nam; Corresponding author. Vietnam National University, Hanoi, VNU Vietnam-Japan University, Nanotechnology Program, Luu Huu Phuoc, Nam Tu Liem, Hanoi, Viet Nam.Vietnam National University, Hanoi, VNU University of Science, Faculty of Physics, 334 Nguyen Trai, Thanh Xuan, Hanoi, Viet NamVietnam National University, Hanoi, VNU University of Science, Faculty of Physics, 334 Nguyen Trai, Thanh Xuan, Hanoi, Viet NamLe Quy Don Technical University, Faculty of Physical and Chemical Engineering, Building S1, 236 Hoang Quoc Viet, Cau Giay, Hanoi, Viet NamAl doped zinc oxide (AZO) thin films are attempted to be formed on glass substrates via solution processing with 0, 0.5, 1, 2, 3, and 4 at% Al doping concentrations. Analysis of X-ray diffraction patterns and scanning electron microscopy micrographs indicate that the AZO thin films belong to the wurtzite hexagonal structure with (100), (002), (101), (102), (110), (103), (112) and (201) orientations, and show that the grain size of AZO thin films decreases with higher Al doping concentrations. Optical and electrical properties of the AZO thin films are characterized from using a UV/vis spectrometer and a four-probe measurement system, respectively. The AZO thin films obtained have a minimum sheet resistance of 30.41 Ω/sq for the dopant concentration of 1 at%, and a bandgap energy varying from 3.26 eV to 3.16 eV as the Al doping concentration increases from 0 to 4 at%. The maximum figure of merit value of 7.48 × 10−3 (Ω/sq)−1 corresponds to the deposition of the AZO thin film with 2 at% Al doping.http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S246821792030068XZnOAZOn-type semiconductorSolar cellSolution process |
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Bui Nguyen Quoc Trinh Truong Dinh Chien Nguyen Quang Hoa Do Hong Minh Solution-processable zinc oxide based thin films with different aluminum doping concentrations Journal of Science: Advanced Materials and Devices ZnO AZO n-type semiconductor Solar cell Solution process |
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Solution-processable zinc oxide based thin films with different aluminum doping concentrations |
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Solution-processable zinc oxide based thin films with different aluminum doping concentrations |
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Solution-processable zinc oxide based thin films with different aluminum doping concentrations |
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Solution-processable zinc oxide based thin films with different aluminum doping concentrations |
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Solution-processable zinc oxide based thin films with different aluminum doping concentrations |
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solution-processable zinc oxide based thin films with different aluminum doping concentrations |
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Journal of Science: Advanced Materials and Devices |
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2468-2179 |
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2020-12-01 |
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Al doped zinc oxide (AZO) thin films are attempted to be formed on glass substrates via solution processing with 0, 0.5, 1, 2, 3, and 4 at% Al doping concentrations. Analysis of X-ray diffraction patterns and scanning electron microscopy micrographs indicate that the AZO thin films belong to the wurtzite hexagonal structure with (100), (002), (101), (102), (110), (103), (112) and (201) orientations, and show that the grain size of AZO thin films decreases with higher Al doping concentrations. Optical and electrical properties of the AZO thin films are characterized from using a UV/vis spectrometer and a four-probe measurement system, respectively. The AZO thin films obtained have a minimum sheet resistance of 30.41 Ω/sq for the dopant concentration of 1 at%, and a bandgap energy varying from 3.26 eV to 3.16 eV as the Al doping concentration increases from 0 to 4 at%. The maximum figure of merit value of 7.48 × 10−3 (Ω/sq)−1 corresponds to the deposition of the AZO thin film with 2 at% Al doping. |
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ZnO AZO n-type semiconductor Solar cell Solution process |
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