A Review of Transparent Conducting Films (TCFs): Prospective ITO and AZO Deposition Methods and Applications
Jessica Patel, Razia Khan Sharme, Manuel A. Quijada, Mukti M. Rana · 2024
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Jessica Patel and co-authors review clear films that conduct electricity, in a 2024 paper. Such films are vital for solar cells, flat screens, and anti-glare coatings on aircraft windows. The most common material is indium tin oxide, a transparent conducting oxide. Related zinc oxide films doped with aluminum draw growing interest as a second option.
The review surveys how these films are laid down and where they are used. Two sputtering methods, direct current and radio frequency, came out as the best current routes. Target film thickness and resistance values for coatings are spelled out. Other metals, from copper to silver, are weighed as stand-ins. Weak points of less conductive options are also covered for makers.
Catalog record
| CREATOR | Jessica Patel, Razia Khan Sharme, Manuel A. Quijada, Mukti M. Rana |
|---|---|
| YEAR | 2024 |
| COLLECTION | PAPERS |
| FORMAT | TXT |
| FILE SIZE | 82 KB |
| VERSION | 1.0 |
| LICENSE | CC BY 4.0 |
| RIGHTS | CC BY |
| SOURCE | Europe PMC |