Photoelectrochemical Cells of CBD-Coated Cu2S Nanoparticle-Sensitized ZnO Nanorods

Authors

  • Ganga Shekar Pasupula Centre for Nanomaterials & Energy Devices, School of Physical Sciences,SRTM University, 431606 Nanded, India
  • Shoyeb Mohamad F.Shaikh Centre for Nanomaterials & Energy Devices, School of Physical Sciences,SRTM University, 431606 Nanded, India
  • S.U. Ekar Centre for Nanomaterials & Energy Devices, School of Physical Sciences,SRTM University, 431606 Nanded, India
  • P.V.Shinde Centre for Nanomaterials & Energy Devices, School of Physical Sciences,SRTM University, 431606 Nanded, India
  • R. S. Mane Centre for Nanomaterials & Energy Devices, School of Physical Sciences,SRTM University, 431606 Nanded, India
  • B. N. Pawar Dr. B. N. Purandare Arts, Smt. S. G. Gupta Commerce and Science College, Lonavla-410403 (India).

Keywords:

SILAR, CBD, ZnO Nanorods,Cu2S NPs, Photoelectrochemical Cells.

Abstract

In present study, Cu2S nanoparticles (NPs) and ZnO nanorods (NRs) were synthesized using chemical methods
and applied in photoelectrochemical cells as an electrode material. The X-ray diffraction spectrums were applied for
confirming the respective crystal structures which further were supported by energy dispersive X-ray analysis mappings
where elemental composition proportions, as expected, are obtained. From Raman spectroscopy patterns revealed
chemical bonds for Cu2S coated ZnO. Surface morphologies were noticed from the field-emission scanning electron
microscopy digital images. By UV-Vis spectroscopy analysis, optical band gap of ZnO decreased from 3.205 eV to 2.78
eV for Cu2S-ZnO. The power conversion efficiency () of Cu2S-ZnO electrode was 0.160% which was 0.07% for ZnO.
This increment was assigned to the decrease of the charge transport resistance from 95 to 79 in electrochemical
impedance spectroscopy measurement.

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Published

2017-09-25

How to Cite

Ganga Shekar Pasupula, Shoyeb Mohamad F.Shaikh, S.U. Ekar, P.V.Shinde, R. S. Mane, & B. N. Pawar. (2017). Photoelectrochemical Cells of CBD-Coated Cu2S Nanoparticle-Sensitized ZnO Nanorods. International Journal of Advance Engineering and Research Development (IJAERD), 4(9), 632–637. Retrieved from https://ijaerd.org/index.php/IJAERD/article/view/3729

Issue

Vol. 4 No. 9 (2017): Volume 4 Issue 9 SEPTEMBER 2017

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