Machines. Technologies. Materials.
Vol. 17 (2023), Issue 7, pg(s) 262-263

TECHNOLOGIES

AFM morphology of sol gel coatings on glass for photovoltaics

  • 1 of Metal Science, Equipment and Technologies with Hydro- and Aerodynamics Centre “Acad. A. Balevski”, Bulgarian Academy of Sciences
  • 2 Sofia University "St. Kliment Ohridski" Faculty of Chemistry and Pharmacy, Department Physical Chemistry, Bulgaria

Abstract

In this paper, we present the results of atomic force microscopy (AFM) characterizing the surface morphology of nanostructured coatings on photovoltaic glass obtained by the sol-gel method. Two organic titanium precursors were used to prepare the TiO2 deposition solution: Titanium isopropoxide (TTIP) and titanium tetrabutoxide – Ti (OC4H9). The hydrolyzing agent is distilled water and the stabilizer is nitric acid /HNO3/and acetylacetone (AcAc). Many samples were obtained at different ratios of the components involved, rate of application of the solution on the glass substrate, and different curing and holding temperatures. The samples were characterized by AFM analysis.

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