Abstract
Cadmium sulfide (CdS) thin film consisting of nanowires over a flat CdS thin film were synthesized by depositing cadmium hydroxide [Cd(OH)2] nanowires (NW) bundles, followed by conversion to sulfide phase by using ion exchange route at room temperature (300K) based on negative free energy of formation. The influence of post annealing treatment on as-deposited CdS NW films has been studied in the temperature range 423–523K through the observation of nanowires alignments. The annealing effect on the intrinsic properties have been studied in relation with the crystallites sizes, micro strain, dislocation density and optical band gap of the deposited films. Furthermore, the behavior of inter- and intramolecular hydroxide ion (OH−) has been investigated from FTIR analysis. Additionally, the effects of post annealing on photovoltaic device performance has been scrutinized and the obtained results were correlated with structural and optical properties.
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.
