Influence of Al doping agents nature on the physical properties of Al:ZnO films deposited by spin-coating technique

Ghomrani, FZ; Iftimie, S; Gabouze, N; Serier, A; Socol, M; Stanculescu, A; Sanchez, F; Antohe, S; Girtan, M

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2264060

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Journal Article

Year

2011

HERO ID 2264060
In Press No
Year 2011
Title Influence of Al doping agents nature on the physical properties of Al:ZnO films deposited by spin-coating technique
Authors Ghomrani, FZ; Iftimie, S; Gabouze, N; Serier, A; Socol, M; Stanculescu, A; Sanchez, F; Antohe, S; Girtan, M
Journal Optoelectronics and Advanced Materials Rapid Communications
Volume 5
Issue 3-4
Page Numbers 247-251
Abstract In this paper we present the morphological, structural, optical and electrical properties of aluminium doped zinc oxide films prepared by spin coating technique from a zinc acetate dihydrate and 2-methoxyethanol (0.5M) solution. AlCl(3) and Al(NO(3))(3) were used as doping agents in different concentrations (1at%, 4at% and 6at% in starting solution). After deposition, films were dried at 100 degrees C and then annealed at temperatures between 400 degrees C and 500 degrees C. The characterization of deposited layer was performed by Scanning Electron Microscopy (SEM), Atomic Force Microscopy (AFM) and UV-Vis spectroscopy. The results show that the optical and electrical properties of the structures strongly depend on the deposition conditions of ZnO:Al. In addition, the resistivity can be easily varied depending on ZnO:Al annealing temperatures and Al concentration.
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Keyword Sol-gel process; Aluminium Zinc Oxide; Thermal treatment; Solar cells