Structural and Optoelectronic Properties of Ni-Doped ZnO-Based Thin Films Deposited by Co-precipitation Spin-Coating Method
摘要
This paper details the synthesis of nanostructured undoped and nickel (Ni)-doped zinc oxide thin layers, both undoped and Ni-doped at concentrations of 0.5, 1, and 2 at%, using a co-precipitation and spin-coating method. The crystalline structure of synthesized samples was analyzed by x-ray diffraction, revealing a wurtzite-type hexagonal phase. Optical studies, particularly transmission measurements, highlighted a significant impact of Ni as an adding element. The UV-visible measurements indicated a noticeable bandgap shift from 3.39 eV before doping to 2.85 eV after Ni introduction. Furthermore, the photocurrent enhancement response was explained by a better charge separation and collection efficiency under visible light illumination.