Temperature dependence on p-Cu 2 O thin film electrochemically deposited onto copper substrate

Mao Chia Huang, Tsinghai Wang, Wen Sheng Chang, Jing Chie Lin, Ching Chen Wu, I. Chen Chen, Kun Cheng Peng, Sheng Wei Lee

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Abstract

In this study, we attempted to quantitatively interpret the effect of electrodeposition temperature on Cu 2 O film's microstructure, optical and photoelectrochemical properties. Three deposit temperatures (35, 50 and 65 °C) were taken into consideration. Based upon our observations, a general trend was concluded. That is, Cu 2 O films deposited at lower temperature (35 °C) always possessed a high degree of preferential orientation, smaller pyramidal-like crystal size, high photolumminance and a higher carrier concentration. These properties made Cu 2 O films deposited at 35 °C a better photoelectrochemical performance with photocurrent density of -0.22 mA/cm 2 bias -0.4 V vs. SCE. This value is about 35% higher than those Cu 2 O films deposited at higher temperatures. Observed higher photocurrent density is likely due to the intrinsic of a higher charge carrier concentration, and a lower resistance within Cu 2 O crystal and at Cu 2 O/electrolyte interface.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)369-377
Number of pages9
JournalApplied Surface Science
Volume301
DOIs
StatePublished - 15 May 2014

Keywords

  • Electrochemical deposition
  • Electroplating temperature
  • Photoelectrochemistry

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