Effect of the Substrate Temperature on the Properties of SnO2 Thin Films Prepared by Ultrasonic Spray for Solar Cells Applications
Résumé
Structural, optical and electrical properties of SnO2 thin films deposited by spray ultrasonic technique were investigated by varying substrate temperature. The structural characterization of the films was analyzed via X-ray diffraction (XRD) technique and transmission electron microscopy (TEM). Films surface morphologies were studied by scanning electron microscopy (SEM) and atomic force microscopy (AFM). Optical absorption spectrum was recorded using the UV–Vis spectroscopy and the films were found to be transparent. Optical measurements showed that the layers had a relatively high absorption coefficient of 105 cm−1. A shift in the absorption edge was observed and the films exhibited direct transitions with band gap energies ranging from 3.85 to 3.94 eV.