Sb2Se3 thin films: A brief review of recent developments
Faculty of Health and Life Sciences, INTI International University, Putra Nilai, 71800, Nilai, Negeri Sembilan, Malaysia.
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Open Access Research Journal of Chemistry and Pharmacy, 2023, 03(02), 049–060.
Article DOI: 10.53022/oarjcp.2023.3.2.0063
Publication history:
Received on 07 May 2023; revised on 13 June 2023; accepted on 16 June 2023
Abstract:
This paper presents the preparation synthesis of p-type Sb2Se3 films on to various substrates (microscope glass, molybdenum coated glass, fluorine-doped tin oxide glass, and mica) via chemical deposition methods and physical deposition techniques. The properties of the obtained films have been studied by using different tools (x-ray photo electron spectroscopy, x-ray diffraction, atomic force microscopy, high-resolution transmission electron microscopy, Rutherford back scattering, scanning electron microscopy, Raman spectroscopy, energy dispersive x-ray analysis). Thin films showed unique physical, optical, and electoral properties, and have found application in the solar cells (power conversion efficiency in the range of 1.9%-10.57%). X-ray diffraction studies confirmed polycrystalline with orthorhombic phase. Optical studies indicated the band gap in the range of 1.03 eV to 1.85 eV.
Keywords:
Antimony triselenide; Thin films; Solar cells; Renewable sources; Band gap; Absorption
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