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  • Enhancement of photocurrent in ferroelectric films via the incorporation of narrow bandgap nanoparticles.

Enhancement of photocurrent in ferroelectric films via the incorporation of narrow bandgap nanoparticles.

Advanced materials (Deerfield Beach, Fla.) (2012-01-27)
Xiaoluan Yang, Xiaodong Su, Mingrong Shen, Fengang Zheng, Yu Xin, Lu Zhang, Muchuan Hua, Yajie Chen, V G Harris
ABSTRACT

A novel nanostructured ferroelectric photovoltaic material, consisting of the ferroelectric lead zirconate titanate (PZT) film and Ag(2) O semiconductor nanoparticles of comparatively narrow bandgap, has demonstrated a remarkable enhancement in the photovoltaic effects and the highest light-electricity conversion efficiency among those PZT-based photodiodes previously reported. This work sheds light on the design and enhanced performance of new optoelectronic and solar energy devices.

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Product Description

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Silver(I) oxide, ReagentPlus®, 99%
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Silver oxide, predominantly silver(II) oxide
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Silver(I) oxide, ≥99.99% trace metals basis
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Silver(I) oxide, purum p.a., ≥99.0% (AT)