Issue 5, 2021

The effect of complexing agents in chemical solution deposition of metal chalcogenide thin films

Abstract

Among the chemical deposition methods to produce thin films, chemical deposition from aqueous solution (CD) is the oldest and most studied process in which the substrate is exposed to soluble precursors which react or decompose to produce the desired thin film material. An intricate balance of growth parameters is necessary to produce a good quality film. The presence of complexing agents ensures effective complexation of the metal cation in solution, leading to its slow release for preventing bulk precipitation. Here, we provide a comprehensive overview of the different complexing agents used to achieve control over the resultant morphology of CD metal chalcogenide thin films.

Graphical abstract: The effect of complexing agents in chemical solution deposition of metal chalcogenide thin films

Article information

Article type
Review Article
Submitted
12 Nov 2020
Accepted
10 Jan 2021
First published
12 Jan 2021

Mater. Chem. Front., 2021,5, 2035-2050

The effect of complexing agents in chemical solution deposition of metal chalcogenide thin films

S. Sengupta, R. Aggarwal and Y. Golan, Mater. Chem. Front., 2021, 5, 2035 DOI: 10.1039/D0QM00931H

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