Optimization of CdTe nanofilm formation by electrochemical atomic layer epitaxy (EC-ALE)

Journal of Applied Electrochemistry

Volumn 36, Issue 11, 2006, Pages 1223-1229

  Venkatasamy, V ^a   Jayaraju, N ^a   Cox, S M ^a   Thambidurai, C ^a   Happek, U ^a   Stickney, J L ^a  

^a UNIVERSITY OF GEORGIA   (United States)

Author keywords

CdTe; EC ALE; Ellipsometry; EPMA; EQCM; Photo voltaics; XRD

Indexed keywords

CADMIUM COMPOUNDS; SEMICONDUCTOR MATERIALS; TELLURIUM COMPOUNDS; THIN FILMS; X RAY DIFFRACTION;

CADMIUM TELLURIDE; ELECTROCHEMICAL QUARTZ CRYSTAL MICROBALANCE (EQCM; ELECTRON PROBE MICROANALYSIS (EPMA; INFRARED ABSORPTION;

NANOSTRUCTURED MATERIALS;

EID: 33749352413     PISSN: 0021891X     EISSN: None     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1007/s10800-006-9182-3     Document Type: Article

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