| Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1668691 | Thin Solid Films | 2010 | 5 Pages |
Abstract
The paper presents a comparative approach concerning the properties of SnO2 thin layers obtained via spray pyrolysis deposition (SPD) and electro-chemical deposition (ECD). The influences of crystalline structure (X-ray diffraction), morphology (atomic force microscopy, contact angle) on the electric (electrical conductivity) properties of the layers were studied. The SPD samples present a porous morphology with high surface energy compared with ECD samples characterized by a dense morphology. The photocatalytic efficiency of the samples was tested in the photodegradation of methylene blue and the higher values (57%) correspond to SPD samples.
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Authors
Alexandru Enesca, Cristina Bogatu, Mihaela Voinea, Anca Duta,