Solvothermal Synthesis of Copper Indium Diselenide in Toluene

Direct observation of copper depletion and potential changes at copper indium gallium diselenide grain boundaries

Solvothermal Synthesis of Gallium and Indium Nitrides Using Lithium Amide

Results of the investigation of the reactions of GaCl3, InCl3 and InI3 with LiNH2 under solvothermal conditions in benzene, which lead to metal nitrides, are reported. GaN is obtained as a cubic phase or as a mixture of cubic and hexagonal phases, depending on temperature. The effect of the addition of surfactants on the formation of GaN was explored. InN products were always contaminated with ...

Ultrasonic-assisted solvothermal synthesis of self-assembled Copper Ferrite nanoparticles

The aim of this work was to characterize copper ferrite nanoparticles synthesized via solvothermal method and to investigate the effects of ultrasonic waves on the synthesis efficiency. Crystal structure, functional groups, microstructure, particle size, magnetic properties, specific surface area, porosity distribution and photocatalytic activity of the synthesized nanoparticles were also inves...

Template electrodeposition of single-phase p- and n-type copper indium diselenide (CuInSe2) nanowire arrays.

CuInSe(2) nanowire arrays were fabricated by electrodeposition from aqueous solutions of copper sulfate, indium sulfate, selenium dioxide, and citric acid, using anodic alumina membranes as templates. X-ray diffraction patterns showed that the wires were single phase (chalcopyrite structure) but polycrystalline, and a band gap of ∼1 eV was obtained from optical measurements. TEM and SEM confirm...

Zinc Oxide Sputter Deposition and Modeling of Copper Indium Gallium-diselenide-based Thin Film Solar Cells

3 To my beloved parents and family 4 ACKNOWLEDGMENTS Dr. Crisalle is the chair of my supervisory committee and I express my sincere appreciation for his guidance and constant encouragement through the last five years. I am also obliged to thank Dr. Hoflund, Dr. Svoronos and Dr. Eisenstadt for their valuable discussions and serving as my research committee members. Of course my gratitude should ...