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View article: Characterisation of defects in porous silicon as an anode material using positron annihilation Doppler Broadening Spectroscopy
Characterisation of defects in porous silicon as an anode material using positron annihilation Doppler Broadening Spectroscopy Open
Here we present Positron Annihilation Doppler Broadening Spectroscopy (PADBS) as a powerful method to analyse the origin and development of defect processes in porous silicon structures as a result of alloying with lithium for the use in b…
View article: Formation of vacancies and metallic-like domains in photochromic rare-earth oxyhydride thin films studied by <i>in-situ</i> illumination positron annihilation spectroscopy
Formation of vacancies and metallic-like domains in photochromic rare-earth oxyhydride thin films studied by <i>in-situ</i> illumination positron annihilation spectroscopy Open
Rare-earth (RE) oxyhydride thin films show a color-neutral, reversible photochromic effect at ambient conditions. The origin of the photochromism is the topic of current investigations. Here, we investigated the lattice defects, electronic…
View article: Correction to “Realizing the Potential of RF-Sputtered Hydrogenated Fluorine-Doped Indium Oxide as an Electrode Material for Ultrathin SiO<sub><i>x</i></sub>/Poly-Si Passivating Contacts”
Correction to “Realizing the Potential of RF-Sputtered Hydrogenated Fluorine-Doped Indium Oxide as an Electrode Material for Ultrathin SiO<sub><i>x</i></sub>/Poly-Si Passivating Contacts” Open
RETURN TO ISSUEPREVAddition/CorrectionNEXTORIGINAL ARTICLEThis notice is a correctionCorrection to "Realizing the Potential of RF-Sputtered Hydrogenated Fluorine-Doped Indium Oxide as an Electrode Material for Ultrathin SiOx/Poly-Si Passiv…
View article: Realizing the Potential of RF-Sputtered Hydrogenated Fluorine-Doped Indium Oxide as an Electrode Material for Ultrathin SiO<i><sub>x</sub></i>/Poly-Si Passivating Contacts
Realizing the Potential of RF-Sputtered Hydrogenated Fluorine-Doped Indium Oxide as an Electrode Material for Ultrathin SiO<i><sub>x</sub></i>/Poly-Si Passivating Contacts Open
In high-efficiency silicon solar cells featuring carrier-selective passivating contacts based on ultrathin SiOx/poly-Si, the appropriate implementation of transparent conductive oxide (TCO) layers is of vital importance. Considerable deter…
View article: A study of the microstructural stability and defect evolution in an ODS Eurofer steel by means of Electron Microscopy and Positron Annihilation Spectroscopy
A study of the microstructural stability and defect evolution in an ODS Eurofer steel by means of Electron Microscopy and Positron Annihilation Spectroscopy Open
An approach to improve the performance of steels for fusion reactors is to reinforce them with oxide nanoparticles. These can hinder dislocation and grain boundary movement and trap radiation-induced defects, thus increasing creep and radi…
View article: Characterization of Enzymatically Synthesized Titania Thin Films Using Positron Annihilation Spectroscopy Reveals Low‐Cost Approach for Organic/Inorganic Photovoltaic Cells
Characterization of Enzymatically Synthesized Titania Thin Films Using Positron Annihilation Spectroscopy Reveals Low‐Cost Approach for Organic/Inorganic Photovoltaic Cells Open
A new method is developed to produce mesoporous titania thin films at room temperature using the enzyme papain in a dip‐coating procedure, providing low‐cost titania films in a sustainable manner. Quartz crystal microbalance, positron anni…
View article: Point defects in BaSi2 thin films for photovoltaic applications studied by positron annihilation spectroscopy
Point defects in BaSi2 thin films for photovoltaic applications studied by positron annihilation spectroscopy Open
Barium di-silicide (BaSi2) is a very promising absorber material for high-efficiency thin-film solar cells, due to its suitable bandgap, high light absorption coefficient, and long minority-carrier lifetime. In this study, we compare the n…
View article: Photochromic YO<sub>x</sub>H<sub>y</sub> Thin Films Examined by <i>in situ</i> Positron Annihilation Spectroscopy
Photochromic YO<sub>x</sub>H<sub>y</sub> Thin Films Examined by <i>in situ</i> Positron Annihilation Spectroscopy Open
Doppler broadening positron annihilation spectroscopy depth profiles were collected on photochromic YOxHy thin films. In situ UV illumination of photochromic semiconductor YOxHy films leads to an increase in S-parameter and a large reducti…
View article: On the effect of atomic layer deposited Al<sub>2</sub>O<sub>3</sub> on the environmental degradation of hybrid perovskite probed by positron annihilation spectroscopy
On the effect of atomic layer deposited Al<sub>2</sub>O<sub>3</sub> on the environmental degradation of hybrid perovskite probed by positron annihilation spectroscopy Open
Doppler broadening-positron annihilation spectroscopy (DB-PAS) provides insights into the structural degradation of pristine and ALD Al2O3 capped CH3NH3PbI3−xClx under ambient air exposure.
View article: Electronic structure and vacancy formation in photochromic yttrium oxy-hydride thin films studied by positron annihilation
Electronic structure and vacancy formation in photochromic yttrium oxy-hydride thin films studied by positron annihilation Open
In order to investigate the mechanism of the photochromic effect in yttrium oxy-hydride (YOxHy) thin films, Doppler broadening positron annihilation spectroscopy (PAS) was applied to probe the electronic structure and the presence of vacan…
View article: Migration of Open Volume Deficiencies in Hydrogenated Amorphous Silicon During Annealing
Migration of Open Volume Deficiencies in Hydrogenated Amorphous Silicon During Annealing Open
The nanostructure of hydrogenated amorphous silicon (a-Si:H) is studied by means of doppler broadening positron annihilation spectroscopy (DB-PAS) and Fourier transform infrared (FTIR) spectroscopy. The evolution of open volume deficiencie…
View article: New insights into the nanostructure of innovative thin film solar cells gained by positron annihilation spectroscopy
New insights into the nanostructure of innovative thin film solar cells gained by positron annihilation spectroscopy Open
Recent studies showed that positron annihilation methods can provide key insights into the nanostructure and electronic structure of thin film solar cells. In this study, positron annihilation lifetime spectroscopy (PALS) is applied to inv…
View article: Thermal annealing of C ion irradiation defects in nuclear graphite studied by positron annihilation
Thermal annealing of C ion irradiation defects in nuclear graphite studied by positron annihilation Open
In order to investigate the thermal behaviour of radiation induced point defects in nuclear graphite, ETU10 graphite was implanted with 350 keV C+ ion to doses of 1015 and 1016 cm-2. The point defects introduced by the implantation were ch…
View article: Positron annihilation study of Fe-ion irradiated reactor pressure vessel model alloys
Positron annihilation study of Fe-ion irradiated reactor pressure vessel model alloys Open
The degradation of reactor pressure vessel steels under irradiation, which results from the hardening and embrittlement caused by a high number density of nanometer scale damage, is of increasingly crucial concern for safe nuclear power pl…