Investigation of sol-gel yttrium doped ZnO thin films: structural and optical properties. (January 2016)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Ivanova, T; Harizanova, A; Koutzarova, T; Vertruyen, B
• Is Part Of: Journal of physics. Volume 682(2016)
• Publication Date: 2016-01
• Subjects: Physics -- Congresses; 530.5
• DOI: 10.1088/1742-6596/682/1/012023
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 1742-6588

Abstract

Abstract: Nanostructured metal oxide films are extensively studied due to their numerous applications such as optoelectronic devices, sensors. In this work, we report the Y-Zn-O nanostructured films prepared by sol-gel technology from sols with different concentration of yttrium precursor, followed by post-annealing treatment. The Y doped ZnO thin films have been deposited on Si and quartz substrates by spin coating method, then treated at temperatures ranging from 300-800 o C. XRD analysis reveals modification of the film structure and phases in the doped ZnO films.