Highly stable ethanol-based Cu2ZnSnS4 (CZTS) low-cost thin film absorber: Effect of solution aging

Influence of the crystalline phase on the electrocatalytic behaviour of Sm2−xSrxNiO4−δ (x = 0.4 to 1.0) Ruddlesden–Popper-based systems: a comparative study of bulk and thin electrocatalysts

“…This lattice mismatch induces strain, resulting in drastically affecting the electronic properties. [48][49][50] In the present case, the grain size of thin films (for SEM micrographs and grain size histograms, Fig. S8, ESI †) is higher than that of their bulk counterparts, but it is irrespective of the phase change in thin films.…”

Recent advances in solution assisted synthesis of transition metal chalcogenides for photo-electrocatalytic hydrogen evolution

“…Some reports found in the literature discuss the utilization of metal oxides for thin film preparation. [58][59][60] Gopinath's research group reported that, hydrogen evolution from a thin film formed of 1 mg of TiO 2 is 11-12 times higher than that from 25 mg of TiO 2 catalyst by the particulate method. 61 In the present review, we focus on recent advances in transition metal chalcogenide catalysts for the hydrogen evolution reaction, the fundamentals of photocatalytic, electrocatalytic and photo-electrocatalytic reactions, optimization of the bandgap to maximize the harvesting of solar light, and the progress of surface modification to increase the surface-active sites for hydrogen adsorption.…”

“…Some reports found in the literature discuss the utilization of metal oxides for thin film preparation. 58–60 Gopinath's research group reported that, hydrogen evolution from a thin film formed of 1 mg of TiO 2 is 11–12 times higher than that from 25 mg of TiO 2 catalyst by the particulate method. 61…”

Role of carbon quantum dot for enhanced performance of photo-absorption in Cu2CoSnS4 superstrate solar cell device

“…In addition, the crystalline quality of the films also depends on the nucleation and structural refinements. 29,30 The halo curve of CCTS (2y values) rises due to the sample holder. 31…”

“…For the CQD substituted CCTS films, the intensity of the predominant peak was comparatively higher than that of the CCTS film and also full width at half maximum (FWHM) of the CCTS:CQD was less than that of the CCTS, indicating improved crystalline quality of the film samples by CQD substitution. In addition to, the crystalline quality of the films also depends on the nucleation and structural refinements [29][30]. The hallow curve of CCTS (2θ values) rises due to sample holder [31].…”