Fabrication of Zinc Oxide Thin Films For Renewable Energy and Sensor Applications
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ndltd-OhioLink-oai-etd.ohiolink.edu-wright12912518512021-08-03T06:17:13Z Fabrication of Zinc Oxide Thin Films For Renewable Energy and Sensor Applications Hill, Theresa Y. Alternative Energy Chemical Engineering Materials Science Technology zinc oxide thin films sol-gel transparent conductive oxides ZnO self-assembly Raman UV-Vis <p>Progress in commercializing renewable energy technologies is being advanced by developments in Zinc Oxide material science. The photovoltaic cell, for example, generates electricity by receiving solar energy into the cell, generating electrons, and simultaneously transporting electrical charge out of the cell. Metals are capable of removing electrical charge but block transmission of sunshine. Glass and plastics are capable of transmitting sunshine but block the removal of electrical charge. Therefore an exterior layer that is both optically transparent and electrically conductive is desirable. Transparent conductive oxides (TCOs) are the ideal material for such applications since they are capable of both functions. In addition, the unique opto-electronic properties of TCOs make them suitable for many other applications such as dye sensitized solar cells and sensor devices. </p><p>Zinc oxide is a non-toxic and inexpensive TCO material in comparison with the state-of-the-art tin-doped indium oxide (ITO). Therefore, optimizing the fabrication of high-quality zinc oxide thin films at low cost plays a significant role in the advancement of solar technology commercialization. The sol-gel process has advantages over other techniques in terms of low-cost, feasible mass production. In this work, key variables affecting zinc oxide sol-gel processing were investigated. Resulting films were characterized for optical transparency by UV-VIS spectrophotometry. Chemical reaction mechanisms within the sol-gel process and Zinc Oxide film crystalline properties were analyzed using Raman spectroscopy. Key variables affecting final film quality were explored.</p> 2010-12-02 English text Wright State University / OhioLINK http://rave.ohiolink.edu/etdc/view?acc_num=wright1291251851 http://rave.ohiolink.edu/etdc/view?acc_num=wright1291251851 unrestricted This thesis or dissertation is protected by copyright: all rights reserved. It may not be copied or redistributed beyond the terms of applicable copyright laws. |
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Alternative Energy Chemical Engineering Materials Science Technology zinc oxide thin films sol-gel transparent conductive oxides ZnO self-assembly Raman UV-Vis Hill, Theresa Y. Fabrication of Zinc Oxide Thin Films For Renewable Energy and Sensor Applications |
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Hill, Theresa Y. |
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Hill, Theresa Y. |
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Hill, Theresa Y. |
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Fabrication of Zinc Oxide Thin Films For Renewable Energy and Sensor Applications |
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Fabrication of Zinc Oxide Thin Films For Renewable Energy and Sensor Applications |
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Fabrication of Zinc Oxide Thin Films For Renewable Energy and Sensor Applications |
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Fabrication of Zinc Oxide Thin Films For Renewable Energy and Sensor Applications |
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fabrication of zinc oxide thin films for renewable energy and sensor applications |
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