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Abstract

A functionally graded Al-doped ZnO structure is presented which combines conductivity, visible transparency and light scattering with mechanical flexibility. The nano- and meso-architectures, constituted by a hierarchical, large surface area, mesoporous tree-like structure evolving in a compact layer, are synthesized at room temperature and are fully compatible with plastic substrates. Light trapping capability is demonstrated by showing up to 100% improvement of light absorption of a low bandgap polymer employed as the active layer.

Item Type:	Article
Additional Information:	Copyright for this article belongs to M/S Elsevier.
Uncontrolled Keywords:	Hierarchicalstructures Zinc oxide Electrodes Porous materials Photovoltaicmaterials
Subjects:	Energy Fuels Materials Science
Divisions:	UNSPECIFIED
Depositing User:	Dr. Rajpal Walke
Date Deposited:	01 Oct 2015 06:27
Last Modified:	01 Oct 2015 06:27
URI:	http://npl.csircentral.net/id/eprint/1287

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