Structural, optical and electrical properties of Zn1−xCdxO thin films prepared by PLD

► Zn1−xCdxO films were deposited on quartz substrates by pulse laser deposition. ► All films possess polycrystalline hexagonal wurtzite structure. ► The photoluminescence spectra show substantial red shift to visible light range. ► The resistivity of the films decreases for higher Cd content.