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Structure–property correlations in sol-gel spin coated Zn_2−xCd_xSnO₄ nanostructured films

Authors: Isha Arora, Praveen Kumar Sharma

Published in: Journal of Materials Science: Materials in Electronics | Issue 20/2021

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This study reports the structure, optical and electrical properties of spin coated Zn_2−xCd_xSnO₄ films. The structure–property relationship was investigated by X-ray diffraction (XRD), field emission scanning electron microscopy, Raman spectroscopy, X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy (XPS), UV–VIS–NIR spectroscopy and Hall measurements. XRD study revealed the preferential growth along (311) for inverse spinel structured zinc stannate films. The modulation of granular surface morphology with Cd content has been observed. The broadening of F_2g(3) mode and intensity enhancement of E_g mode at the expense of A_1g mode for Zn₂SnO₄ system with Cd content has been observed. Chemical structure and charge states of the participating atoms were confirmed by XPS technique. The optical gap and optical transparency decreases with Cd content. The decrease in carrier mobility was found to dominate on an enhancement in carrier concentration to offer slight decrease in the electrical resistivity of Cd-doped films. Figure of merit has also been calculated with Cd content. These results are important for furthering the development and applications of these materials for future transparent electronics.

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Title: Structure–property correlations in sol-gel spin coated Zn2−xCdxSnO4 nanostructured films
Authors: Isha Arora
Praveen Kumar Sharma
Publication date: 14-09-2021
Publisher: Springer US
Published in: Journal of Materials Science: Materials in Electronics / Issue 20/2021
Print ISSN: 0957-4522
Electronic ISSN: 1573-482X
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/s10854-021-06956-6

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