Plasma Synthesis of Carbon Films: Production of Carbon Films through Plasma Processes for Application in Solar Cells - Softcover

Godoy Junior, Armstrong; Argemiro S., Argemiro S.; G. Leite, Douglas M.

Softcover

ISBN 10: 6207604792 ISBN 13: 9786207604791

Publisher: Our Knowledge Publishing, 2024

Synopsis

The aim of this work was to use plasma processes to deposit thin carbon films on certain substrates (glass, silicon and FTO-coated glass) and then corrode them in SF6 plasma combined with H2, O2 and Ar in order to increase the roughness and consequently the contact area of these films with the electrolyte of a dye-sensitized solar cell (DSSC). The films produced were characterized and studied using profilometry, SEM, XRD, XPS, AFM, RAMAN, FTIR, goniometry and 4-point sheet resistance measurements. These analyses showed that the films that underwent the plasma texturing process obtained a characteristic nano-structural pattern for each combination of gases used. The goniometry analysis showed that TT made the deposited films hydrophobic. However, after subjecting them to the plasma texturizing process, they became super hydrophilic. These results (increased roughness and hydrophilicity) are of great importance for the application of these films as counter electrodes for DSSCs.

Edition details

• Publisher: Our Knowledge Publishing
• Publication date: 2024
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 6207604792
• ISBN 13: 9786207604791
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 68