Structural, Optical and Magnetic Properties of Nanocrystalline Co-Doped ZnO Thin Films Grown by Sol–Gel

2017 ◽  
Vol 73 (1) ◽  
pp. 13-21 ◽  
Author(s):  
Zohra Nazir Kayani ◽  
Iqra Shah ◽  
Bareera Zulfiqar ◽  
Saira Riaz ◽  
Shahzad Naseem ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Thin Films ◽  
Surface Morphology ◽  
Sol Gel ◽  
Hexagonal Wurtzite Structure ◽  
Magnetic Surface ◽  
Zno Thin Films ◽  
Zno Films ◽  
X Ray Diffraction ◽  
Doped Zno ◽  
Co Doped

AbstractCobalt-doped ZnO thin films have been deposited using a sol–gel route by changing the number of coats on the substrate from 6 to 18. This project deals with various film thicknesses by increasing the number of deposited coats. The effect of thickness on structural, magnetic, surface morphology and optical properties of Co-doped ZnO thin film was studied. The crystal structure of the Co-doped ZnO films was investigated by X-ray diffraction. The films have polycrystalline wurtzite hexagonal structures. A Co2+ ion takes the place of a Zn2+ ion in the lattice without creating any distortion in its hexagonal wurtzite structure. An examination of the optical transmission spectra showed that the energy band gap of the Co-doped ZnO films increased from 3.87 to 3.97 eV with an increase in the number of coatings on the substrate. Ferromagnetic behaviour was confirmed by measurements using a vibrating sample magnetometer. The surface morphology of thin films was assessed by scanning electron microscope. The grain size on the surface of thin films increased with an increase in the number of coats.

Effect of Ruthenium Concentration on Structural and I-V Characteristics of ZnO Thin Films by Sol–Gel Method

2017 ◽  
Vol 05 (01) ◽  
pp. 1750004
Author(s):  
R. Vettumperumal ◽  
S. Kalyanaraman ◽  
R. Thangavel
Keyword(s):  
Thin Films ◽  
Sol Gel ◽  
Zno Thin Films ◽  
Zno Films ◽  
X Ray Diffraction ◽  
Axis Orientation ◽  
Gel Method ◽  
X Ray ◽  
Sol Gel Method ◽  
Doped Zno

Nanocrystalline ruthenium (Ru)-doped ZnO thin films on sapphire substrate was prepared using sol–gel method by spin coating technique. The structural and I-V characteristics of Ru doped ZnO thin films were studied from the X-ray diffraction (XRD), X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy (XPS), scanning electron microscope (SEM) analysis and Raman spectroscopy. X-ray diffraction (XRD) results revealed that the deposited films belonged to hexagonal wurtzite structure with c-axis orientation. It is also confirmed from the Raman spectra. Enhancement of longitudinal optical (LO) phonon is observed by the strong electron–phonon interaction. An observed increment in sheet resistance with increase in dopant percentage of Ru (1–2[Formula: see text]mol%) in ZnO films was found and better I-V characteristic behavior was observed at 1[Formula: see text]mol% of Ru-doped ZnO thin films. Trap limited current flow inside the material was calculated from the log I versus log V plot in the higher voltage region.

scholarly journals Structural and optical properties of Fe- doped ZnO thin films prepared by Sol–Gel spin coating process and their photocatalytic activities

2019 ◽  
Vol 17 (40) ◽  
pp. 95-107
Author(s):  
Selma M. H. Al-Jawad
Keyword(s):  
Thin Films ◽  
Organic Dyes ◽  
Sol Gel ◽  
Hexagonal Wurtzite Structure ◽  
Band Gap Energy ◽  
Zno Thin Films ◽  
X Ray Diffraction ◽  
Force Microscopy ◽  
Atomic Force ◽  
Doped Zno

Pure and Fe-doped zinc oxide nanocrystalline films were preparedvia a sol–gel method using -C for 2 h.The thin films were prepared and characterized by X-ray diffraction(XRD), atomic force microscopy (AFM), field emission scanningelectron microscopy (FE-SEM) and UV- visible spectroscopy. TheXRD results showed that ZnO has hexagonal wurtzite structure andthe Fe ions were well incorporated into the ZnO structure. As the Felevel increased from 2 wt% to 8 wt%, the crystallite size reduced incomparison with the pure ZnO. The transmittance spectra were thenrecorded at wavelengths ranging from 300 nm to 1000 nm. Theoptical band gap energy of spin-coated films also decreased as Fedoping concentration increased. In particular, their optical band gapenergies were 3.75, 3.6, 3.5, 3.45 and 3.3 eV doping concentration of0%, 2%, 4%, 6% and 8% Fe, respectively. The performance of thepure and doped ZnO thin films was examined for the photocatalyticactivity using organic dyes (methyl orange, methyl blue, methylviolet). The samples ZnO with concentration of Fe showed increasedphotocatalytic activity with an optimal maximum performance at0.8 wt%.

Structural and Magnetic Properties of Mn/Fe co-Doped ZnO Thin Films Prepared by Sol–Gel Technique

2014 ◽  
Vol 50 (8) ◽  
pp. 1-4 ◽  
Author(s):  
Robina Ashraf ◽  
Saira Riaz ◽  
Mahwish Bashir ◽  
Usman Khan ◽  
Shahzad Naseem
Keyword(s):  
Thin Films ◽  
Magnetic Properties ◽  
Sol Gel ◽  
Zno Thin Films ◽  
Gel Technique ◽  
Structural And Magnetic Properties ◽  
Doped Zno ◽  
Co Doped

Influence of Ni Doping on Structural, Morphological and Optical Properties of Sol-Gel ZnO Thin Films

2016 ◽  
Vol 675-676 ◽  
pp. 241-244 ◽  
Author(s):  
Tanattha Rattana ◽  
Sumetha Suwanboon ◽  
Chittra Kedkaew
Keyword(s):  
Thin Films ◽  
Optical Properties ◽  
Surface Morphology ◽  
Doping Concentration ◽  
Sol Gel ◽  
Hexagonal Wurtzite Structure ◽  
Dip Coating ◽  
Zno Thin Films ◽  
Ni Doping ◽  
Coating Method

Ni-doped ZnO thin films were prepared on glass slide substrates by a sol-gel dip coating method with different Ni doping concentrations (0-33 mol%). The effect of Ni doping concentration on structural, surface morphology and optical properties of the thin films was characterized by XRD, FESEM and UV-Vis spectrophotometer. The XRD results indicated that pure ZnO thin film exhibited a hexagonal wurtzite structure. Ni (OH)2 phase were observed at a high Ni doping concentration. The FESEM images showed that the surface morphology and surface roughness were sensitive to the Ni doping concentration. The optical transmission measurements were observed that the transmittance decreased with increasing the Ni doping concentration.

Photocatalytic Properties of ZnO and Ag Doped ZnO Thin Films

2014 ◽  
Vol 685 ◽  
pp. 3-6
Author(s):  
Ying Lian Wang ◽  
Jun Yao Ye
Keyword(s):  
Thin Films ◽  
Annealing Temperature ◽  
Sol Gel ◽  
Structural Features ◽  
Photocatalytic Properties ◽  
Zno Thin Films ◽  
Molar Ratio ◽  
Zno Films ◽  
Doped Zno ◽  
Excellent Adhesion

Pure ZnO thin films and Ag doped ZnO thin films were prepared on quartz substrates by sol-gel process. Structural features and UV absorption spectrum have been studied by XRD and UV-Vis-Nir scanning spectrophotometer. Taking phenol as pollutants, further study of the effect of different annealing temperature and Ag dopant amount of ZnO films on photocatalytic properties was carried out. The results showed that, the optimal annealing temperature on photocatalytic degradation of phenol in this experiment was 300 °C, the best molar ratio of ZnO and Ag was 30:1, which was better than pure ZnO film greatly. Excellent adhesion, recyclable and efficient degradation Ag doped ZnO thin films were found in this experiment.

Sol–gel derived Al and Ga co-doped ZnO thin films: An optoelectronic study

2014 ◽  
Vol 290 ◽  
pp. 252-259 ◽  
Author(s):  
Reza Ebrahimifard ◽  
Mohammad Reza Golobostanfard ◽  
Hossein Abdizadeh
Keyword(s):  
Thin Films ◽  
Sol Gel ◽  
Zno Thin Films ◽  
Doped Zno ◽  
Co Doped

scholarly journals Growth of Zn1−x CdxO nanocrystalline thin films by sol-gel method and their characterization for optoelectronic applications

2014 ◽  
Vol 32 (4) ◽  
pp. 688-695 ◽  
Author(s):  
Munirah Munirah ◽  
Ziaul Khan ◽  
Mohd. Khan ◽  
Anver Aziz
Keyword(s):  
Thin Films ◽  
Sol Gel ◽  
Visible Region ◽  
Zno Thin Films ◽  
Band Edge Emission ◽  
X Ray Diffraction ◽  
X Ray ◽  
Cd Doping ◽  
Vis Spectroscopy ◽  
Doped Zno

AbstractThis paper describes the growth of Cd doped ZnO thin films on a glass substrate via sol-gel spin coating technique. The effect of Cd doping on ZnO thin films was investigated using X-ray diffraction (XRD), UV-Vis spectroscopy, photoluminescence spectroscopy, I–V characteristics and field emission scanning electron microscopy (FESEM). X-ray diffraction patterns showed that the films have preferred orientation along (002) plane with hexagonal wurtzite structure. The average crystallite sizes decreased from 24 nm to 9 nm, upon increasing of Cd doping. The films transmittance was found to be very high (92 to 95 %) in the visible region of solar spectrum. The optical band gap of ZnO and Cd doped ZnO thin films was calculated using the transmittance spectra and was found to be in the range of 3.30 to 2.77 eV. On increasing Cd concentration in ZnO binary system, the absorption edge of the films showed the red shifting. Photoluminescence spectra of the films showed the characteristic band edge emission centred over 377 to 448 nm. Electrical characterization revealed that the films had semiconducting and light sensitive behaviour.

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