Synthesis, Characterization, and Photovoltaic Performance of CdO-Based Nano Hybrid Material in Solid-State Dye-Sensitized Solar Cells

2020 ◽  
Vol 18 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Arifa Batool ◽  
Syed Mujtaba Shah ◽  
Naimat Ullah ◽  
Hazrat Hussain
Keyword(s):  
Sol Gel ◽  
Photovoltaic Performance ◽  
Dye Sensitized Solar Cells ◽  
Cadmium Oxide ◽  
Visible Region ◽  
Solar Spectrum ◽  
Energy Dispersive ◽  
X Ray ◽  
Vis Spectroscopy ◽  
Cdo Nanoparticles

Abstract Cadmium oxide nanoparticles (NPs) were successfully synthesized through the simple and low-cost sol–gel method. The optical, morphological, compositional, and structural properties of as-synthesized NPs were investigated by ultraviolet–visible (UV/Vis) spectroscopy, fluorescence spectroscopy, scanning electron microscopy (SEM), energy-dispersive X-ray analysis (EDX), Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy (FTIR), and X-ray diffraction (XRD) analysis. Absorption spectra of CdO NPs were used for band gaps calculation, which was found to be 2.11 eV. The XRD pattern was used to investigate the purity and crystalline nature of NPs. Morphology and elemental composition were investigated by using SEM and energy-dispersive X-ray spectroscopy (EDX), respectively. FTIR assisted in identifying the functional groups and grafting of the dye on the surface of NPs. These CdO nanoparticles were photosensitized with Ru (II) based Z907 dye. Z907 dye was employed to extend the absorption spectrum of the material to the visible region of the solar spectrum so as to harvest the maximum amount of solar influx on the surface of earth. The energy level diagram revealed that the interaction among the constituents of the nanohybrid assembly permitted the flow of the electron in a cascade manner from dye to CdO nanoparticles. The synthesized photoactive nanohybrid material was thoroughly blended with poly (3-hexylthiophene), a solid electrolyte, and I–V measurements under simulated radiations 1000 W/m2 (AM 1.5) were recorded. A maximum induced photon to the current conversion efficiency of 0.60% was achieved.

scholarly journals Growth of Zn1−x CdxO nanocrystalline thin films by sol-gel method and their characterization for optoelectronic applications

2014 ◽  
Vol 32 (4) ◽  
pp. 688-695 ◽  
Author(s):  
Munirah Munirah ◽  
Ziaul Khan ◽  
Mohd. Khan ◽  
Anver Aziz
Keyword(s):  
Thin Films ◽  
Sol Gel ◽  
Visible Region ◽  
Zno Thin Films ◽  
Band Edge Emission ◽  
X Ray Diffraction ◽  
X Ray ◽  
Cd Doping ◽  
Vis Spectroscopy ◽  
Doped Zno

AbstractThis paper describes the growth of Cd doped ZnO thin films on a glass substrate via sol-gel spin coating technique. The effect of Cd doping on ZnO thin films was investigated using X-ray diffraction (XRD), UV-Vis spectroscopy, photoluminescence spectroscopy, I–V characteristics and field emission scanning electron microscopy (FESEM). X-ray diffraction patterns showed that the films have preferred orientation along (002) plane with hexagonal wurtzite structure. The average crystallite sizes decreased from 24 nm to 9 nm, upon increasing of Cd doping. The films transmittance was found to be very high (92 to 95 %) in the visible region of solar spectrum. The optical band gap of ZnO and Cd doped ZnO thin films was calculated using the transmittance spectra and was found to be in the range of 3.30 to 2.77 eV. On increasing Cd concentration in ZnO binary system, the absorption edge of the films showed the red shifting. Photoluminescence spectra of the films showed the characteristic band edge emission centred over 377 to 448 nm. Electrical characterization revealed that the films had semiconducting and light sensitive behaviour.

scholarly journals Comparative study of absorption band edge tailoring by cationic and anionic doping in TiO2

2018 ◽  
Vol 36 (3) ◽  
pp. 435-438
Author(s):  
Arpit Swarup Mathur ◽  
Praveen Kumar ◽  
B.P. Singh
Keyword(s):  
Titanium Dioxide ◽  
Absorption Band ◽  
Sol Gel ◽  
Visible Region ◽  
Solar Spectrum ◽  
Band Edge ◽  
Absorption Band Edge ◽  
Vis Spectroscopy ◽  
Coating Method ◽  
Nanocrystalline Titanium

AbstractTitanium dioxide (TiO2) is one of the most favored metal oxide semiconductors for the use as photoanode in photoelectrochemical cells (PEC) splitting the water into hydrogen and oxygen. However, the major impediment is its large bandgap that limits its utilization as photoanode. Doping has evolved as an effective strategy for tailoring optical and electronic properties of TiO2. This paper describes the synthesis of undoped as well as iron (Fe, cationic) and nitrogen (N, anionic) doped nanocrystalline titanium dioxide by sol-gel spin coating method for solar energy absorption in the visible region. All the prepared thin films were characterized by X-ray diffraction and UV-Vis spectroscopy. Doping of both Fe and N into TiO2 resulted in a shift of absorption band edge towards the visible region of solar spectrum.

Exploring the characteristics of the nickel oxide nanoparticles via Sol - gel method

2020 ◽  
Vol 3 (3) ◽  
Author(s):  
Jothi M ◽  
Sowmiya K
Keyword(s):  
Nickel Oxide ◽  
Ph Value ◽  
Lattice Structure ◽  
Sol Gel ◽  
Systematic Change ◽  
Average Crystalline Size ◽  
Nio Nanoparticles ◽  
Nickel Oxide Nanoparticles ◽  
X Ray ◽  
Vis Spectroscopy

Nickel Oxide (NiO) is an important transition metal oxide with cubic lattice structure. NiO is thermally stable that is suitable for tremendous applications in the field of optic, ceramic,glass, electro-chromic coatings, plastics, textiles, nanowires, nanofibers, electronics,energy technology, bio-medicine, magnetism and so on. In this present study, NiO nanoparticles were successfully synthesized by sol-gel technique. Nano-sols were prepared by dissolving Nickel-Chloride [NiCl2.6H2O] in NaOH solvent and were converted into nano structured gel on precipitation. A systematic change in preparation parameters like calcination temperature, time, pH value has been noticed in order to predict the influence on crystallite size. Then the prepared samples were characterized by the X-ray Diffraction Spectroscopic (XRD), UV-VIS Spectroscopy, Fourier Transform Infra-Red Spectroscopy (FTIR), Energy Dispersive X-ray Spectroscopy (EDX), Scanning Electron Microscopy (SEM) and Particle Size Analyzer (PSA). From XRD, the average crystalline-size has been calculated by Debye-Scherrer Equation and it was found to be 12.17 nm and the band gap energy of Nickel oxide (NiO) from UV studies reveals around 3.85 eV. Further, EDX and FTIR studies, confirm the presences of NiO nanoparticles. The SEM study exhibits the spherical like morphology of Nickel oxide (NiO). Further from PSA, the mean value of NiO nanoparticles has been determined.

scholarly journals Photocatalytic activity of Pr-modified TiO2 for the degradation of bisphenol A

2021 ◽  
Vol 3 (2) ◽  
Author(s):  
Denise S. Cordeiro ◽  
Fernando L. Cassio ◽  
Larissa Ciccotti ◽  
Thiago L. R. Hewer ◽  
Paola Corio ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Photocatalytic Activity ◽  
Bisphenol A ◽  
Pore Diameter ◽  
Sol Gel ◽  
Bandgap Energy ◽  
Photocatalytic Efficiency ◽  
Average Pore ◽  
X Ray ◽  
Vis Spectroscopy ◽  
Adsorption Desorption

AbstractPraseodymium doped TiO2 nanoparticles were successfully prepared by the sol–gel method and characterized by X-ray powder diffraction, N2 adsorption–desorption isotherm, and UV–vis spectroscopy. The effects of the dopant on the crystallite size, specific surface area, average pore diameter, pore volume, and bandgap energy were investigated. The photocatalytic activity of the catalysts was evaluated by bisphenol A degradation and mineralization, which is a representative endocrine disruptor. Furthermore, under visible light irradiation the Pr-modified TiO2 photocatalysts exhibited higher photocatalytic efficiency than unmodified TiO2. When praseodymium was loaded (1.0–5.0%) onto the surface of TiO2, the rates of degradation and mineralization were increased 3–5 times.

The Structural, Magnetic and Optical Properties of Ni-Mg-Zn Ferrite Prepared With Different Complexing Agents via Sol-Gel Method

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Yanchun Zhang ◽  
Aimin Sun ◽  
Zhaxi Suonan
Keyword(s):  
Optical Properties ◽  
Electron Microscope ◽  
Sol Gel ◽  
Complexing Agents ◽  
Complexing Agent ◽  
Gel Method ◽  
X Ray ◽  
Sol Gel Method ◽  
Zn Ferrite ◽  
Vis Spectroscopy

Abstract Different complexing agents were used to prepare Ni-Mg-Zn ferrite with the composition formula Ni0.2Mg0.2Zn0.6Fe2O4 via sol-gel method, which included citric acid, oxalic acid, egg white and EDTA. The Ni0.2Mg0.2Zn0.6Fe2O4 ferrite with no complexing agent was also prepared as a comparison. The chemical phases of samples were analyzed by the X-ray diffraction (XRD), which indicated that samples had spinel phase structure. The lattice constants of samples are in the range of 8.3980 ~ 8.4089 Å. The composition and structure were further studied by fourier transform infrared spectroscopy (FTIR). There were two typical characteristic bands related to the stretching vibrations of spinel ferrite in FTIR spectra. Scanning electron microscope (SEM) micrographs and transmission electron microscope (TEM) images showed that the particles have the shape of spherical cube. Energy dispersive spectrometer (EDS) analyzed the elements and ingredients of samples, which included Ni, Mg, Zn, Fe and O. X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy (XPS) is used to examine further the elemental composition and chemical state of sample prepared with EDTA as complexing agent. The optical properties of samples were investigated by photoluminescence spectra and UV-Vis spectroscopy. Vibrating sample magnetometer (VSM) was used to characterize magnetic properties, hysteresis loops revealed the ferrimagnetism behavior of prepared samples.

scholarly journals Synthesis and Characterization of Boron, Copper, and Zinc-Doped Hydroxyapatite by Sol-Gel Method: Research of Absorption and Thermal Behavior

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Dilek Çanakçı
Keyword(s):  
Thermal Behavior ◽  
Sol Gel ◽  
Absorption Bands ◽  
Gel Method ◽  
X Ray ◽  
Sol Gel Method ◽  
Copper And Zinc ◽  
Vis Spectroscopy ◽  
Metal Doped

Abstract In this study, hydroxyapatites reinforced with Boron, Copper and Zinc at different rates were produced using the sol-gel method. Different amounts of metal during the production of hydroxyapatite were used to observe the amount of crystallization and morphological differences in their structures. The characterization of the metal-doped HAp was carried out by X-ray diffraction (XRD), Fourier transform infrared (FTIR) spectroscopy, scanning electron microscopy (SEM) and Energy-dispersive X-ray spectroscopy (EDX). The data indicated that the Ca/P stoichiometric ratios of the samples varied between 1.71 and 2, so their morphologies were different from each other. The absorption behavior of novel metal-doped HAp samples was evaluated at room temperature by UV-vis spectroscopy. In the absorption spectra of the samples, absorption bands formed in similar regions. In addition, the thermal behavior of HAp samples was investigated using TG/DTA techniques. The results of the analysis showed that heat resistance of the new synthesized samples was quite high.

scholarly journals Preparation and Study of Colloidal CdO Nanoparticles by Laser Ablation in Polyvinylpyrrolidone

2016 ◽  
Vol 6 ◽  
pp. 1-7 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ibrahim R. Agool ◽  
Ahmed N. Abd ◽  
Mohammed O. Dawood
Keyword(s):  
Optical Properties ◽  
Laser Ablation ◽  
Pulse Energy ◽  
Cadmium Oxide ◽  
Colloidal Nanoparticles ◽  
Solid Target ◽  
X Ray Diffraction ◽  
X Ray ◽  
Atomic Force ◽  
Cdo Nanoparticles

Nanoparticles NPSof cadmium oxide CdO were generated by laser ablation of a solid target (cadmium) in polyvinylpyrrolidone (PVP) solution. CdO colloidal nanoparticles have been synthesized by laser ablation Nd:YAG (1064 nm, 100 pulses, pulse energy= 400 mJ) when the solid target CdO was immersed in PVP. Structure, topography and optical properties of the CdO nanoparticles NPShave been studied using X-ray diffraction (XRD), atomic force microscope (AFM) and the UV-Vis absorption respectively.

scholarly journals Facile Synthesis of SnS Nanostructures With Different Morphologies for Supercapcitor and Dye-Sensitized Solar Cell Applications

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Mohd Arif Dar ◽  
D. Govindarajaran ◽  
Gulam Nabi Dar
Keyword(s):  
Morphological Changes ◽  
Photovoltaic Performance ◽  
Dye Sensitized Solar Cells ◽  
Orthorhombic Phase ◽  
Sem Analysis ◽  
Tin Sulfide ◽  
Counter Electrodes ◽  
X Ray ◽  
Dye Sensitized ◽  
Direct Energy

Abstract In this paper, Tin Sulfide (SnS) nanoparticles is synthesized with three different solvents through hydrothermal method and characterized by using X-Ray diffraction, scanning electron microscopy, UV–Drs spectroscopy, Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy, Energy Dispersive X- ray spectrum, Supercapcitor and photovoltaic performance. XRD patterns indicate that the prepared SnS nanoparticles exist in the orthorhombic phase. The SEM analysis clearly picturize the morphological changes in the SnS nanoparticles synthesized through different solvents. The UV-Drs spectrum gives direct energy band gap which lies between 1.0 eV to 2.0 eV. The FT-IR spectrum explains various functional groups present in the SnS nanoparticles. The prepared SnS counter electrodes (CEs) showed good electrocatalytic activity in the redox reaction of the I−/I3−. The efficiency of SnS-e, SnS-a and SnS-m counter electrodes are 9.99 %, 9.90 % and 9.86 % in Dye-sensitized solar cells (DSSC) than that of platinum counter electrode which is 9.80 %. The specific capacitance of 284 F/g is obtained for SnS-e electrode at a current density of 5 A/g and an energy density of 216 Wh/kg corresponding to power density value of 1.6 KWh/kg which proves SnS-e electrode possesses better capacitive performance.

Antibacterial Activity of Nickel -Doped ZnO\MWCNTs hybrid Prepared by Sol-Gel technique

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Selma M.H. AL-Jawad ◽  
Zahraa S. Shakir ◽  
Duha S. Ahmed
Keyword(s):  
Antibacterial Activity ◽  
Sol Gel ◽  
Inhibition Zone ◽  
Sem Analysis ◽  
Morphological Properties ◽  
X Ray Diffraction ◽  
Zno Nps ◽  
X Ray ◽  
Vis Spectroscopy ◽  
Doped Zno

ZnO/MWCNTs hybrid and doped with different concentration of Nickel element prepared by using Sol-gel been technique reported. All samples were prepared and characterized by X-Ray Diffraction Analysis (XRD), Energy Dispersive X-ray Spectroscopy (EDS), Fourier-Transform Infrared Spectroscopy (FTIR), Field-Emission Scanning Electron Microscopy (FE-SEM), and UV-Vis spectroscopy have been identified the structural, optical and morphological properties. X-ray diffraction showed the polycrystalline nature with hexagonal wutzite structure of hybrid and doped with Nickel. The crystalline size of the hybrid nanostructure was increasing from 23.73 nm to 34.59 nm. Besides, the UV-Vis spectroscopy showed a significant decrease in the band gap values from 2.97 eV to 2.01 eV. Whereas the FE-SEM analysis confirm the formation spherical shapes of ZnO NPs deposited on cylindrical tubes representing the MWCNTs. The antibacterial activity reveals that the inhibition zone of Ni doped-ZnO/MWCNTs hybrid was 28.5 mm, 26.5 mm toward E. coli and S. aureus bacteria, respectively.

scholarly journals Tuning Anatase-Rutile Phase Transition Temperature: TiO2/SiO2 Nanoparticles Applied in Dye-Sensitized Solar Cells

2019 ◽  
Vol 2019 ◽  
pp. 1-9 ◽  
Author(s):  
Billy N. Cardoso ◽  
Emerson C. Kohlrausch ◽  
Marina T. Laranjo ◽  
Edilson V. Benvenutti ◽  
Naira M. Balzaretti ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Phase Transition ◽  
Transition Temperature ◽  
Surface Area ◽  
Phase Transition Temperature ◽  
Dye Sensitized Solar Cells ◽  
Rutile Phase ◽  
X Ray Diffraction ◽  
X Ray ◽  
Vis Spectroscopy ◽  
Molar Percent

TiO2/SiO2 nanoparticles with 3, 5, and 10 molar percent of silica, were synthesized by hydrothermal method and characterized by SEM, TEM, N2 adsorption-desorption isotherms, X-ray diffraction, and Raman and UV-Vis spectroscopy. While pristine TiO2 thermally treated at 500°C presents a surface area of 36 m2 g-1 (±10 m2 g-1), TiO2/SiO2 containing 3, 5, and 10 molar percent of silica present surface areas of 93, 124, and 150 m2 g-1 (±10 m2 g-1), respectively. SiO2 is found to form very small amorphous domains well dispersed in the TiO2 matrix. X-ray diffraction and Raman spectroscopy data show that anatase-to-rutile phase transition temperature is delayed by the presence of SiO2, enabling single-anatase phase photoanodes for DSSCs. According to the I×V measurements, photoanodes with 3% of SiO2 result in improved efficiency, which is mainly related to increased surface area and dye loading. In addition, the results suggest a gain in photocurrent related to the passivation of defects by SiO2.

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