Innovative Thin Film Technologies for Energy and Environmental Applications


Year : 2024 | Volume : 11 | Issue : 03 | Page : 33-38
    By

    Sunidhi Rajput,

  • Bangshidhar Goswami,

  1. Student, Sir Chhotu Ram Institute of Engineering & Technology, Chaudhary Charan Singh University Campus, Uttar Pradesh, India
  2. Former Assistant Professor, Metallurgical Engineering Department, RVS College of Engineering and Technology,, Jamshedpur, India

Abstract

This article explores recent advancements in thin film technologies, focusing on their applications in photocatalysis, energy storage, and gas sensing. It highlights the growth of zinc oxide (ZnO) films via thermal evaporation for photocatalytic dye degradation, achieving up to 99.6% efficiency at pH 2. The study also examines vanadium pentoxide (V2O5) as a promising cathode material for lithium-ion batteries, discussing its structural characteristics and challenges related to conductivity and stability. Additionally, the fabrication of tungsten oxide (WO3) nanoparticles for nitrogen dioxide (NO2) sensing is detailed, demonstrating high sensitivity due to nanoscale effects. Finally, the article presents the deposition of zinc sulfide (ZnS) thin films as potential antireflection coatings in solar cells, emphasizing their beneficial optical properties. Overall, the findings underline the versatility of thin films in addressing energy and environmental challenges.

Keywords: Thin films, Photocatalysis, Zinc oxide (ZnO), Vanadium pentoxide (V2O5), Gas sensing, Tungsten oxide (WO3), Zinc sulfide (ZnS)

[This article belongs to Journal of Thin Films, Coating Science Technology & Application (jotcsta)]

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Sunidhi Rajput, Bangshidhar Goswami. Innovative Thin Film Technologies for Energy and Environmental Applications. Journal of Thin Films, Coating Science Technology & Application. 2024; 11(03):33-38.
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Volume 11
Issue 03
Received 24/10/2024
Accepted 06/11/2024
Published 11/11/2024