Analysis of Copper (I) Oxide Thin Films Grown in a Photo-Assisted Chemical Vapor Deposition Reactor for Photovoltaic Applications

Author

Omar H. Mohiuddin, Clemson University

Date of Award

8-2014

Document Type

Thesis

Degree Name

Master of Science (MS)

Legacy Department

Materials Science and Engineering

Committee Chair/Advisor

Dr. Rajendra Singh

Committee Member

Dr. Eric Skaar

Committee Member

Dr. Marian S. Kennedy

Abstract

Copper (I) oxide (Cu20) has enormous potential for photovoltaic applications. Cu20 is a p-type semiconductor with a direct band gap of 2.2 eV. When grown on silicon, thin film Cu20 has the potential to increase photovoltaic efficiency. Cu20 is a suitable photovoltaic material because it is inexpensive, non-toxic and abundant in the earth's crust.

Recommended Citation

Mohiuddin, Omar H., "Analysis of Copper (I) Oxide Thin Films Grown in a Photo-Assisted Chemical Vapor Deposition Reactor for Photovoltaic Applications" (2014). All Theses. 2017.
https://open.clemson.edu/all_theses/2017