Intrinsic Sub-Nanocrystalline Silicon Thin Films: Active Layer for Solar Cells
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DOI: 10.1007/s12633-020-00403-7
Abstract: The study presents the typical aspects of silicon thin films in terms of growth under variation of applied power using Radio frequency Plasma Enhanced Chemical Vapor Deposition technique (RF-PECVD). The corresponding material found to maintain… read more here.
Keywords: silicon thin; nanocrystalline silicon; thin films; sub nanocrystalline ... See more keywords
Silicon thin film on graphene coated nickel foam as an anode for Li-ion batteries
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DOI: 10.1016/j.electacta.2017.11.129
Abstract: Abstract In this study, we propose a 3D structured composite anode containing silicon thin film on graphene coated Ni foam prepared using chemical vapor deposition and magnetron sputtering techniques. The electrochemical test results show that… read more here.
Keywords: silicon thin; thin film; film graphene; anode ... See more keywords
Ultra-smooth e-beam evaporated amorphous silicon thin films – A viable alternative for PECVD amorphous silicon thin films for MEMS applications
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DOI: 10.1016/j.matlet.2017.03.158
Abstract: In this paper, we demonstrate the applicability of ultra-smooth e-beam evaporated amorphous silicon thin films ( read more here.
Keywords: silicon thin; beam evaporated; thin films; silicon ... See more keywords
Very low-temperature growth of silicon thin films using chlorinated precursors and optical properties
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DOI: 10.1016/j.mssp.2019.104859
Abstract: Abstract In this work, the effect of the very low substrate temperature and hydrogen dilution on chemical, structural, and optical properties of polymorphous silicon thin films (pm-Si:H) using dichlorosilane as a silicon gas precursor in… read more here.
Keywords: silicon thin; thin films; temperature; hydrogen ... See more keywords
Efficient light trapping for maskless large area randomly textured glass structures with various haze ratios in silicon thin film solar cells
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DOI: 10.1016/j.solener.2018.08.040
Abstract: Abstract We report an efficient light trapping for maskless large area randomly textured glass structures with various haze ratios in silicon thin film solar cells. By well controlling the ratio of buffered hydrofluric acid (BHF)… read more here.
Keywords: randomly textured; silicon thin; textured glass; glass ... See more keywords
Multi crystalline silicon thin films grown directly on low cost soda-lime glass substrates
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DOI: 10.1016/j.solmat.2019.110168
Abstract: Abstract Liquid phase crystallization of silicon is a promising technology platform to grow multi crystalline silicon thin films on foreign substrates. For solar cell application it has already been demonstrated that open circuit voltages of… read more here.
Keywords: silicon thin; thin films; glass; glass substrates ... See more keywords
Porous silicon thin films as anodes for lithium ion batteries deposited by co-evaporation of silicon and zinc
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DOI: 10.1016/j.surfcoat.2018.11.064
Abstract: Abstract Porous silicon thin films were fabricated by an innovative method using vacuum processing for the application as high capacity anode in lithium ion batteries. The deposition procedure comprises a co-evaporation of silicon and zinc,… read more here.
Keywords: thin films; lithium ion; silicon; silicon thin ... See more keywords
Supporting plasma processes for fabrication of n-doped nano-crystalline silicon thin film on low-cost glass substrates
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DOI: 10.1016/j.vacuum.2021.110622
Abstract: Abstract Nano-crystalline silicon is an excellent material for applications in the optoelectronics industry. This intermediate material combines both the advantages of amorphous and crystalline silicon. However, the typical fabrication process of nano-crystalline silicon previously required… read more here.
Keywords: silicon thin; nano crystalline; crystalline silicon; glass substrates ... See more keywords
Structural optimization of silicon thin film for thermoelectric materials.
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DOI: 10.1038/s41598-021-01855-6
Abstract: The method to optimize nanostructures of silicon thin films as thermoelectric materials is developed. The simulated annealing method is utilized for predicting the optimized structure. The mean free path and thermal conductivity of thin films,… read more here.
Keywords: silicon thin; thin films; method; thermoelectric materials ... See more keywords
Nanostructure evolution of magnetron sputtered hydrogenated silicon thin films
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DOI: 10.1063/1.4998455
Abstract: Hydrogenated silicon (Si:H) thin films have been prepared by radio frequency (RF) magnetron sputtering. The effect of hydrogen gas concentration during sputtering on the resultant film structural and optical properties has been investigated by real… read more here.
Keywords: silicon thin; hydrogenated silicon; thin films; hydrogen ... See more keywords
Comparative study of mobility extraction methods in p-type polycrystalline silicon thin film transistors
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DOI: 10.1142/s0217984917400073
Abstract: Channel mobility in the p-type polycrystalline silicon thin film transistors (poly-Si TFTs) is extracted using Hoffman method, linear region transconductance method and multi-frequency C-V method. Due to the non-negligible errors when neglecting the dependence of… read more here.
Keywords: silicon thin; mobility; type polycrystalline; thin film ... See more keywords