Effects of ultraviolet light on B-doped CdS thin films prepared by spray pyrolysis method using perfume atomizer
Applied Surface Science, vol.280, pp.318-324, 2013 (SCI-Expanded, Scopus)
- Publication Type: Article / Article
- Volume: 280
- Publication Date: 2013
- Doi Number: 10.1016/j.apsusc.2013.04.155
- Journal Name: Applied Surface Science
- Journal Indexes: Science Citation Index Expanded (SCI-EXPANDED), Scopus
- Page Numbers: pp.318-324
- Keywords: Boron, CdS, Solar cell, UV light
- Hatay Mustafa Kemal University Affiliated: Yes
Abstract
Boron doped CdS thin films were deposited by spray pyrolysis method using perfume atomizer. The effects of ultraviolet light on the structural, optical and electrical properties of B-doped CdS thin films were investigated as a function of dopant concentration (B/Cd). X-ray diffraction studies showed that all samples were polycrystalline nature with hexagonal structure. It was determined that the preferred orientation of non-illuminated samples changes from (1 0 1) to (0 0 2) with B concentration. The c lattice constant of films decreases from 6.810 Å to 6.661 Å with boron doping. The XRD peak intensity increased with the illumination for almost all the samples. The lattice parameters of B-doped samples remained nearly constant after illumination. It was found that the optical transmittance, photoluminescence spectra, resistivity and carrier concentration of the B-doped samples are stable after the illumination with UV light. Also the effects of UV light on B-doped CdS/Cu 2 S solar cell were investigated and it was determined that photoelectrical parameters of B-doped solar cell were more durable against the UV light. ©2013 Elsevier B.V. All rights reserved.