Thin films of lead telluride (PbTe) and zinc telluride (ZnTe) have been electrodeposited on indium tin oxide (ITO)-coated glass substrates. Uniform dense films of ∼ 100 nm have been obtained for both materials. The electrochemical deposition procedures for fabricating these films are described. The as-deposited films have been characterized by scanning electron microscopy, energy dispersive spectroscopy, and optical absorption spectrophotometry. Multi layer structures, up to 3 layers, of ZnTe/PbTe films, have been fabricated.

Volume Subject Area:
Photovoltaics
Topics:
Electrodeposition, Solar cells, Superlattices, Thin films, Absorption, Glass, Layer structure (Solids), Scanning electron microscopy, Spectrophotometry, Spectroscopy
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