Optimization of synthesis conditions of thin Te-doped InSb films and first principles studies of their physicochemical properties
| Autor: | Mateusz M. Marzec, Grzegorz D. Sulka, Marianna Marciszko-Wiąckowska, Damian K. Chlebda, Katarzyna E. Hnida-Gut, Dominika Rajska, Agnieszka Brzózka |
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| Jazyk: | angličtina |
| Rok vydání: | 2021 |
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Materials science
Band gap General Physics and Astronomy chemistry.chemical_element 02 engineering and technology 010402 general chemistry Electrochemistry 01 natural sciences chemistry.chemical_compound Surface roughness Thin film Dopant business.industry Indium antimonide Doping Surfaces and Interfaces General Chemistry 021001 nanoscience & nanotechnology Condensed Matter Physics 0104 chemical sciences Surfaces Coatings and Films chemistry Optoelectronics 0210 nano-technology Tellurium business |
| Popis: | The main objective of our study was to develop an electrochemical synthesis method for obtaining Te-doped InSb thin films. The electrodeposition was performed using a pulse mode in a citrate bath containing 0.06 M InCl3, 0.045 M SbCl3 and 0–0.008 M TeO2. Firstly, the optimization of following parameters was carried out: the potential of pulse “off” (Eoff), duration of pulse “off” (toff), and the ratio of time “on” to time “off” (ton/toff). We have confirmed that appropriate selection of electrodeposition conditions allows obtaining a material with a controllable morphology and chemical composition. Based on performed studies, optimal parameters for electrodeposition of thin Te-doped InSb films were selected. In the next stage, the pulse electrodeposition of Te-doped InSb films at previously optimized conditions was conducted from a solution containing different concentrations of the TeO2 precursor. It was demonstrated that adjustment of the TeO2 content in the citrate bath allows controlling the dopant concentration in thin Te-doped InSb films. Such a controllable synthesis creates the opportunity for tuning physicochemical properties of the material. The effect of doping on the crystal structure, phase composition, surface roughness, and optical band gap of thin Te-doped InSb films was discussed in detail. |
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