Optical, Electrical and Microstructural Properties of Tin Doped Indium Oxide Films made from Sintered Nanoparticles

Abstract

Thin transparent and electrically conductive films of tin doped indium oxide (ITO) were made by sintering of nanoparticle dispersions. The resistivity decreased to 1. 10-2 Qcm upon treatment at 800'C, while the luminous transmittance remained high. The property evolution was connected with sintering and densification as studied by Scanning Electron Microscopy, X-ray Diffraction, X-ray Fluorescence and Elastic Recoil Detection Analysis.