Al-doped ZnS thin films for buffer layers of solar cells prepared by chemical bath deposition

作者:Liao, Jie*; Cheng, Shuying; Zhou, Haifang; Long, Bo
来源:Micro & Nano Letters, 2013, 8(4): 211-214.
DOI:10.1049/mnl.2013.0039

摘要

In this reported study, Al-doped ZnS (ZnS:Al) thin films were fabricated by chemical bath deposition in alkaline condition along with a stable complexing agent of sodium citrate in ammonia/ammonium chloride buffer solution. Al concentrations were varied from 0 to 10 at.%. The structure and composition of the films were confirmed by X-ray diffraction (XRD), Fourier transform infrared (FTIR) spectra and Raman spectroscopy. The XRD, FTIR and Raman spectra confirmed the existence of ZnS and Al-S bond, which had some effects on the properties of the films. The optical characteristics indicated the changes of the bandgap with the Al-doping concentrations. The resistivity of the ZnS: Al films with different Al-doping concentrations after annealing was analysed and the sample with 6 at.% Al concentration had the lowest resistivity of 9.9 x 10(4) Omega cm.

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