Fabrication and Characterization of Manganese Based Thin Films in Optoelectronic Applications
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https://doi.org/10.51983/ajes-2023.12.1.3665Keywords:
Pervoskite Materials, AMnO or BaMnO Optoelectronic Devices, Inorganic ResidualsAbstract
The objective of the present work is to pursue and characterize the physical properties of inorganic transparent conducting oxide thin layer films made by spin-coating technique/spray pyrolysis technique and compare these properties with other sensitizing agents. It isexpected that this method will lead to the development of a new platform for the contribution of inorganic TCOs’ physical properties. I also hope that this technique will be helpful to enhance the efficiency and potency of solar cells and other optoelectronic devices.
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