Characterization of La-alloyed CdS QDs synthesized by the successive ionic layer adsorption and reaction (SILAR) technique

Arzu Ekinci, Omer Sahin, Sabit Horoz*

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Abstract

In this present study, the photovoltaic, structural, elemental and optical properties of La-alloyed CdS quantum dots (QDs) synthesized at room temperature using the successive ionic layer adsorption and reaction (SILAR) technique were investigated for the first time. For La-alloyed CdS QDs with different La concentrations, incident photons to current efficiency (IPCE) was measured and the optimum La concentration giving the best solar cell efficiency was determined as 1%. Characterization procedures were then performed to determine the structural and optical properties of La-alloyed CdS QDs with 1% La. As a result, La-alloyed CdS QDs with 1% La have been proposed as promising materials for photovoltaic applications.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)5233-5238
Number of pages6
JournalJournal of Materials Science: Materials in Electronics
Volume29
Issue number6
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 1 Mar 2018
Externally publishedYes

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