Sol gel TiO₂ antireflection coatings for Silicon solar cells

• Autorzy: Dobrzański L.A. , Szindler M.
• Języki publikacji: EN

Abstrakty

EN

Purpose: The aim of this paper was to investigate changes in surface morphology and optical reflection of thin films of titanium dioxide. Thin films were prepared using sol gel spin coating method. Design/methodology/approach: The microanalysis have been investigated by the Energy-dispersive X-ray spectroscopy EDS. The changes in surface topography was observed by the atomic force microscope AFM and scanning electron microscope SEM. The results of roughness have been prepared in the software XEI Park Systems and optical reflection by the spectrometer UV/VIS. Findings: Results and their analysis allow to conclude that the titanium isopropoxide concentration in solution and spin speed, which is an important factor in spin coating technology has a significant influence on surface morphology and optical reflection of thin films titanium dioxide. Practical implications: Known sol gel titanium dioxide optical parameters and the possibility of obtaining a uniform thin films show that it can be good material for photovoltaic application. Originality/value: The paper presents some researches of titanium dioxide thin films deposited by sol gel spin coating method on monocrystalline silicon.

Słowa kluczowe

EN

titanium dioxide; antireflection coating; atomic force microscope; scanning electron microscope; spectroscopy UV/VIS; silicon solar cells

• Wydawca: International OCSCO World Press
• Czasopismo: Journal of Achievements in Materials and Manufacturing Engineering
• Rocznik: 2012
• Tom: Vol. 52, nr 1
• Strony: 7--14
• Opis fizyczny: Bibliogr. 18 poz., rys., tab.

Twórcy

autor

Dobrzański L.A.

• Division of Materials Processing Technology, Management and Computer Techniques in Materials Science, Institute of Engineering Materials and Biomaterials, Silesian University of Technology, ul. Konarskiego 18a, 44-100 Gliwice, Poland

autor

Szindler M.

• Division of Materials Processing Technology, Management and Computer Techniques in Materials Science, Institute of Engineering Materials and Biomaterials, Silesian University of Technology, ul. Konarskiego 18a, 44-100 Gliwice, Poland

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