Structural Evolution and Photocatalytic Performance of ZnS-ZnO Thin Films Synthesized by Spray Pyrolysis.

M Hambi, M Khadraoui, R Miloua, A Bouzidi… - Ceramics …, 2024 - Elsevier
ZnS thin films were synthesized using the spray pyrolysis technique at 350° C. Following the
annealing process, X-ray diffraction (XRD) analysis was performed to examine the structural …

Efficiency improvement of CIGS solar cells using RF sputtered TCO/Ag/TCO thin-film as prospective buffer layer

K Kacha, F Djeffal, H Ferhati, L Foughali… - Ceramics …, 2022 - Elsevier
In this paper, TCO (Transparent Conductive Oxide) incorporating ultrathin Ag intermediate
film is proposed as a new buffer layer to enhance the efficiency of CIGS thin-film solar cells …

[Retracted] Studying the Effect of Metallic Precursor Concentration on the Structural, Optical, and Morphological Properties of Zinc Sulfide Thin Films in Photovoltaic …

S Abel, J Leta Tesfaye, R Kiran… - … in Materials Science …, 2021 - Wiley Online Library
Thin films of zinc sulfide (ZnS) with different concentrations of zinc acetate have been made
by chemical bath deposition technique in acidic medium (pH= 5) on glass substrate using …

Biological approach synthesis and characterization of iron sulfide (FeS) thin films from banana peel extract for contamination of environmental remediation

A Saka, LT Jule, S Soressa, L Gudata… - Scientific Reports, 2022 - nature.com
Biological approach synthesis and characterization of Iron Sulfide (FeS) thin films from
banana peel extract for contamination remediation of environment studied. Iron chloride …

Band gap engineering of newly discovered ZnO/ZnS polytypic nanomaterials

D Zagorac, J Zagorac, M Pejić, B Matović, JC Schön - Nanomaterials, 2022 - mdpi.com
We report on a new class of ZnO/ZnS nanomaterials based on the wurtzite/sphalerite
architecture with improved electronic properties. Semiconducting properties of pristine ZnO …

Novel boron‐rich aluminum nitride advanced ceramic materials

D Zagorac, J Zagorac, M Fonović… - … Journal of Applied …, 2023 - Wiley Online Library
Aluminum nitride (AlN) and boron nitride (BN) are well‐known ceramic materials with
numerous valuable properties, whereas recently there is a growing field of research on the …

Analysis of the structural, magnetic, thermoresistive, and thermoelectric properties of the microcomposite (Ni0. 1Zn0. 9O) 1-x─(Ni50Mn37Sn10Cu3) x

WMPA de Lima, AP de Sousa, DF de Oliveira… - Ceramics …, 2024 - Elsevier
The present study aims to evaluate the impact of adding the Ni 50 Mn 37 Sn 10 Cu 3 alloy to
a Ni 0.1 Zn 0.9 O ceramic matrix on structural, morphological, magnetic, thermoresistive, and …

Energy landscapes of pure and doped ZnO: From bulk crystals to nanostructures

D Zagorac, JC Schön - Frontiers of Nanoscience, 2022 - Elsevier
This book chapter provides a comprehensive overview of research on the energy
landscapes of zinc oxide (ZnO), one of the most investigated materials, due to its great …

Effect of aluminum addition on the structure and electronic properties of boron nitride

J Zagorac, D Zagorac, B Babić, T Prikhna… - Journal of Solid State …, 2022 - Elsevier
The influence of the structure type on the boron nitride (BN) properties such as excellent
thermal and chemical stability and super hardness is well known. The effect of aluminum …

Growth and reaction mechanism of solution-processed Cu2ZnSnSe4 thin films for realising efficient photovoltaic applications

EY Muslih, KSB Rafiq, MI Hossain… - Journal of Alloys and …, 2022 - Elsevier
This article reports on Cu 2 ZnSnSe 4 (CZTSe) thin film preparation via a nonhydrazine,
nonpyridine and environmentally friendly low-cost solution process method. CZTSe …