Effect Of Temperature On SnZnSe Semiconductor Thin Films For Photovoltaic Application

International Journal of Applied Physics

© 2019 by SSRG - IJAP Journal

Volume 6 Issue 2

Year of Publication : 2019

Authors : Ikhioya I. Lucky , Okoli D. N, Ekpunobi A. J

10.14445/23500301/IJAP-V6I2P109

How to Cite?

Ikhioya I. Lucky , Okoli D. N, Ekpunobi A. J, "Effect Of Temperature On SnZnSe Semiconductor Thin Films For Photovoltaic Application," SSRG International Journal of Applied Physics, vol. 6,  no. 2, pp. 55-67, 2019. Crossref, https://doi.org/10.14445/23500301/IJAP-V6I2P109

Abstract:

In this research we study effect of temperature on SnZnSe semiconductor thin films for photovoltaic application via electrochemical deposition techniqueusing the cationic precursor, which was an aqueous solution of 0.035 mol solution of ZnS

Keywords:

Electrochemical deposition, FTO, Dopant concentration, Thin film and SnCl2.2H2O

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