Composition and Morphology of Electrodeposited CuInSe2 Precursor Films

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CuInSe₂ (CIS) precursor films have been prepared by electrodeposition in aqueous solution. The electrodeposited films were characterized by X-ray diffraction (XRD), scanning electron microscopy (SEM) and energy dispersive X-ray spectroscopy (EDS) for structural, morphological and componential properties. The influence of deposition potential and Na-citrate concentration on composition and morphology of electrodeposited films was studied in detail. It is found that the film morphology is strongly influenced by deposition potential and Na-citrate concentration. Films with large and homogenous grain size and ratio of Cu/In approaching 1 were obtained at deposition potentials of -0.7 and -0.75 V vs the saturated calomel electrode (SCE) and Na-citrate concentration of 500 mmol/L. Chalcopyrite phase CuInSe₂ is contained in precursor films that have poor crystallinity.

Key words: CuInSe₂, Electradeposition, Composition, Morphology

Fangyang Liu,Zhian Zhang,Yanqing Lai,Jie Li,Yexiang Liu. Composition and Morphology of Electrodeposited CuInSe₂ Precursor Films[J]. J Mater Sci Technol, 2009, 25(02): 242-246.

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