Synthesis of Nanofibrous ZnO by Magnetron Sputtering and its Integration in Dye-Sensitized Solar Cells

Abstract

This work demonstrates a cost-effective synthesis of nanofibrous ZnO layers by a magnetron sputtering. We present the results of layer characterization by scanning electron microscopy, X-ray diffraction, energy dispersive X-ray spectrometry, Raman spectroscopy, and photoluminescence which are indicative of good structural properties of the layers. The nanofibrous ZnO layers proves good structural properties offering a new nanomaterial for dye-sensitized solar cells (DSCs) application. Their successful integration in DSC for solar energy conversion is demonstrated by impedance spectroscopy, and photo-current-voltage (J-V) studies. OCIS codes: (160.0160) Materials; (160.4236) Nanomaterials; (360.6050) Solar Energy.