Electrochemical deposition of cerium on porous silicon to improve photoluminescence properties

► Degradation of the surface structures and the PL properties of PS remains a key issue for industrial production. ► In order to solve this problem, the passivation of the PS surface by treating it with Ce is investigated. ► To understand the effects of Ce on PL properties, EDX, FTIR, XRD, AFM and UV-vis analysis were performed.