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Area of Science:

  • Materials Science
  • Thin Film Technology
  • Semiconductor Physics

Background:

  • Cadmium sulfide (CdS) is a key semiconductor material with diverse optoelectronic applications.
  • Controlling thin film properties is essential for device performance.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To investigate the effect of substrate temperature on CdS thin film properties.
  • To understand the correlation between deposition temperature and structural, optical, and stoichiometric characteristics.

Main Methods:

  • Fabrication of CdS thin films using RF magnetron sputtering.
  • Systematic variation of substrate deposition temperatures.
  • Characterization of crystallographic structure, surface texture, stoichiometry, and optical properties.

Main Results:

  • CdS films exhibited temperature-dependent structural and optical properties.
  • Polycrystalline structure with hexagonal and cubic phases observed, with preferential growth enhanced up to 350°C.
  • Bandgap widened from 2.38 eV to 4.19 eV with increasing substrate temperature, showing amorphous-like behavior at higher temperatures.

Conclusions:

  • Substrate temperature is a critical parameter for tuning CdS thin film properties.
  • Optimizing deposition temperature allows for control over crystal structure and bandgap for specific applications.
  • The study provides insights into the deposition-property relationships for CdS thin films.