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Role of acidic and basic electrolytes on the structure and morphology of cathodically reduced indium tin oxide (ITO) substrates

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Author(s):
Spada, E. R. [1] ; de Paula, F. R. [2] ; Pla Cid, C. C. [3] ; Candiotto, G. [3] ; Faria, R. M. [1] ; Sartorelli, M. L. [3]
Total Authors: 6
Affiliation:
[1] Univ Sao Paulo, Inst Fis Sao Carlos, BR-13560970 Sao Carlos, SP - Brazil
[2] Univ Estadual Paulista, Dept Fis & Quim, BR-15385000 Ilha Solteira, SP - Brazil
[3] Univ Fed Santa Catarina, Dept Fis, BR-88040900 Florianopolis, SC - Brazil
Total Affiliations: 3
Document type: Journal article
Source: Electrochimica Acta; v. 108, p. 520-524, OCT 1 2013.
Web of Science Citations: 9
Abstract

In this report we track the structural changes suffered by ITO along galvanostatic polarization at different current densities by X-ray diffraction and SEM micrographs. The XRD shown that cathodic treatment induces structural change in ITO, characterized by appearing peaks set distinct from ITO original structure associated to metallic phase of the solid solution of In-Sn. It is interesting to note that although the different ions present in the solution are not, at least to a noticeable degree, incorporated in the metallic phase, the SEM images show that they do influence its formation, pointing to some type of adsorptive mechanism of the inert ions during the lateral diffusion of the metallic ions. (C) 2013 Elsevier Ltd. All rights reserved. (AU)

FAPESP's process: 11/11065-0 - Hybrid solar cells: architecture-based photonic and plasmonic effects
Grantee:Edna Regina Spada
Support Opportunities: Scholarships in Brazil - Post-Doctoral