Abstract
Here we report a simple and effective method in tailoring the optoelectronic properties of semi-conducting metal oxide for suitable device application. Sol-gel synthesis was used to synthesize manganese doped TiO2 nanopowder and commercially available TiO2 nanopowder was used as reference material. Thick films of these powder were screen printed on FTO coated glass and annealed at 450 degrees C in ambient air. Separately, 60 μL of neodymium chloride prepared from neodymium oxide, 60 μL of ruthenium based commercial dye (N719) and 60 μL of extracts of calendula orange and dog flower were used as sensitizer to improve the photoconductance properties. Elemental analysis confirmed synthesis of composite material of Mn and TiO2. Morphological observation showed a uniform particles of 25 to 50 nm diameter. Optoelectronic properties were studied by using thick films of these powders as working electrode as a function of wavelength from 430 to 750 nm and the cyclic voltammogram were obtained by scanning potential from -1.5 V to +1.5 V at the illumination intensity of 1000 Wm(-2). Sensitization resulted in additional absorption and functional bands. Oxidation peak current was found decreasing with increasing wavelength. Sensitization with flower extract resulted in increased oxidation current at higher wavelength indicating the improved photoconduction in comparison with N719 and neodymium.
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