Title: A solution growth technique for deposition of ZnO thin films

Authors: A.J. Varkey

Addresses: Department of Physics, University of Swaziland, PI Bag, Kwaluseni, Swaziland

Abstract: A solution growth technique for the preparation of ZnO thin films is described. Films are deposited on glass substrates placed in a solution containing ethylenediamine complex ions of zinc. Chemical aspects of the oxide deposition are discussed. Electrical conductivity, thickness and spectral transmittance of the films are measured. Films have thickness in the range 20-40 microns, electrical conductivity ≈ 10⁴ ohm-cm and high transmittance in the uv region.

Keywords: metal oxides; solution growth; ZnO thin films; zinc oxide; electrical conductivity; thickness; spectral transmittance.

DOI: 10.1504/IJMPT.1995.036441

International Journal of Materials and Product Technology, 1995 Vol.10 No.1/2, pp.94 - 97

Published online: 03 Nov 2010 *

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