Investigation of optical and structural properties of tin-doped copper oxide thin films prepared by the drop-cast method

Tin-doped copper oxide (Sn:CuO) thin films produced by using the sol–gel drop-cast technique were examined and the effect of Sn doping concentration on the optical properties and the energy band gap of Sn:CuO thin films synthesized on the glass substrates using sol–gel method were investigated. The...

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Published in:Journal of the Australian Ceramic Society 2022-02, Vol.58 (1), p.93-100
Main Authors: Sayrac, Muhammed, Sert, Enis
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Ceramics
Chemistry and Materials Science
Composites
Glass
Inorganic Chemistry
Materials Engineering
Materials Science
Natural Materials
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Summary:Tin-doped copper oxide (Sn:CuO) thin films produced by using the sol–gel drop-cast technique were examined and the effect of Sn doping concentration on the optical properties and the energy band gap of Sn:CuO thin films synthesized on the glass substrates using sol–gel method were investigated. The samples were characterized by X-ray diffraction, spectrophotometer, scanning electron microscopy, and energy-dispersive X-ray analysis. The effect of Sn concentration on CuO structure has a critical role to control the structural and optical properties of the thin films. The energy band gap of thin films trends downward with increasing Sn concentration. The elemental analysis gives Sn ratio in the prepared thin films.
ISSN:2510-1560
2510-1579
DOI:10.1007/s41779-021-00669-z