Abstract
We have developed a range of single and multilayer transparent conducting coatings consisting of three to five alternating layers of Al-doped ZnO (AZO) and metals using E-beam evaporation method. The prepared optimized coatings show excellent optical and electrical properties, improved thermal and long-term stability. Optimum thickness of metal and AZO layers was determined for high optical transmittance and good electrical conductivity. X-ray diffraction, spectrophotometer, atomic-force microscopy, scanning electron microscopy and four-point probe were used to explore the possible changes in electrical and optical properties. It was found that the multilayer coatings consisting of Al-doped ZnO and Ag metal show satisfactory properties of low resistance of 5 Ω/sq, high transmittance of 90% and thermal stability up to 500 °C.
| Original language | English |
|---|---|
| Pages (from-to) | 1923-1927 |
| Number of pages | 5 |
| Journal | Solar Energy Materials and Solar Cells |
| Volume | 93 |
| Issue number | 11 |
| DOIs | |
| Publication status | Published - 2009 Nov 1 |
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- Renewable Energy, Sustainability and the Environment
- Electronic, Optical and Magnetic Materials
- Surfaces, Coatings and Films
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Development of ZnO-based transparent conductive coatings. / Sahu, D. R.; Huang, Jow-Lay.
In: Solar Energy Materials and Solar Cells, Vol. 93, No. 11, 01.11.2009, p. 1923-1927.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article
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T1 - Development of ZnO-based transparent conductive coatings
AU - Sahu, D. R.
AU - Huang, Jow-Lay
PY - 2009/11/1
Y1 - 2009/11/1
N2 - We have developed a range of single and multilayer transparent conducting coatings consisting of three to five alternating layers of Al-doped ZnO (AZO) and metals using E-beam evaporation method. The prepared optimized coatings show excellent optical and electrical properties, improved thermal and long-term stability. Optimum thickness of metal and AZO layers was determined for high optical transmittance and good electrical conductivity. X-ray diffraction, spectrophotometer, atomic-force microscopy, scanning electron microscopy and four-point probe were used to explore the possible changes in electrical and optical properties. It was found that the multilayer coatings consisting of Al-doped ZnO and Ag metal show satisfactory properties of low resistance of 5 Ω/sq, high transmittance of 90% and thermal stability up to 500 °C.
AB - We have developed a range of single and multilayer transparent conducting coatings consisting of three to five alternating layers of Al-doped ZnO (AZO) and metals using E-beam evaporation method. The prepared optimized coatings show excellent optical and electrical properties, improved thermal and long-term stability. Optimum thickness of metal and AZO layers was determined for high optical transmittance and good electrical conductivity. X-ray diffraction, spectrophotometer, atomic-force microscopy, scanning electron microscopy and four-point probe were used to explore the possible changes in electrical and optical properties. It was found that the multilayer coatings consisting of Al-doped ZnO and Ag metal show satisfactory properties of low resistance of 5 Ω/sq, high transmittance of 90% and thermal stability up to 500 °C.
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U2 - 10.1016/j.solmat.2009.07.004
DO - 10.1016/j.solmat.2009.07.004
M3 - Article
VL - 93
SP - 1923
EP - 1927
JO - Solar Energy Materials and Solar Cells
JF - Solar Energy Materials and Solar Cells
SN - 0927-0248
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