Abstract
Suitable morphology for fast electron transportation is a crucial requirement for photoelectrochemical (PEC) solar cells. Highly oriented and well defined zinc oxide (ZnO) nano/micro-scale structures were grown on the glass and FTO coated glass substrates. The grown nanostructures have been characterized by X-ray diffraction pattern (XRD), scanning electron microscope (SEM) and optical absorption techniques. XRD patterns confirm high crystalline quality of ZnO with hexagonal wurtzite structure. SEM micrographs show the formation of disk, rod, spindle and flower-like morphologies at different pH values ranging from 5 to 10. The PEC solar cell configuration of ZnO/0.5 M Na 2SO 4/graphite has been used to record the current voltage ( I– V) and capacitance voltage ( C– V) characteristics of the films. The junction ideality factor ( n l ), series and shunt resistance ( R s and R sh ), flat-band-potential ( V fb), donor concentration ( N D ), fill factor (FF) and efficiency ( η) have been estimated. Energy band diagram of ZnO and Na 2SO 4 electrolyte has been constructed.
Sign-in/Register to access full text options 
Talk to us
Join us for a 30 min session where you can share your feedback and ask us any queries you have
Schedule a callDisclaimer: All third-party content on this website/platform is and will remain the property of their respective owners and is provided on "as is" basis without any warranties, express or implied. Use of third-party content does not indicate any affiliation, sponsorship with or endorsement by them. Any references to third-party content is to identify the corresponding services and shall be considered fair use under The CopyrightLaw.
