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Structural, FTIR, optical and dielectric properties of Zn1-xAlxO ceramics for advanced applications

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We report here the structural, FTIR, optical and dielectric properties of Zn1-xAlxO with x = 0.00 ≤ x ≤ 0.20)). The samples are synthesized by the solid state reaction method and the phase purity, structural morphology, and absorption spectra are examined by XRD, SEM, and FTIR techniques. The optical and dielectric measurements are obtained by a double beam spectrophotometer and an impedance analyzer. The wurtzite structure is confirmed for all samples, and the lattice parameters, crystallite diameter, and porosity are decreased by Al, whereas the Debye temperature and elastic modulus are increased. The residual stress is compressive for ZnO, but it is changed to tensile for the doped samples. Two different values of energy gap (Egh and Egl) are apparent for each sample. The Egh and Egl are, respectively, 3.60, 3.56, 3.43, 3.53, 3.68 eV and 3.02, 2.95, 2.85, 2.92, 3.07 eV for all samples such that ΔE = (Egh – Egl) ~ 0.60. The residual dielectric lattice constant is decreased by increasing x to 0.10, followed by a sharp increase at x = 0.20, while the opposite behavior is obtained for (N/m*). The dielectric constant and ac conductivity are slightly increased as x increases to 0.025, followed by a sharp increase with more increase of x to 0.20. The conduction is electronic for pure and x = 0.025 samples, but it changes to hole with increasing x to 0.20. The binding energy was decreased as x increased to 0.20, but there is no exact trend for the hopping distance and density of localized states against x. The F-factor for solar cell design was increased as x increased to 0.10, but it is almost constant at x = 0.20. The Cole–Cole plot is a straight line for x = 0.00, a semicircle arc for x = 0.025, and a complete semicircle for x ≥ 0.05. The impedance resistance of grain and grain boundaries decreases as x increases to 0.20. These outcomes indicate that the addition of Al to ZnO shifts the mechanical, optical, and dielectric medium to higher values, which is strongly recommended for the design of optoelectronic and solar cell instruments.

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The authors extend their appreciation to the Deanship of Scientific Research at King Khalid University for funding this work through research groups program under grant number R.G.P.2/151/43. They are also thanking KFU Saudi Arabia for cooperation during dielectric measurements.

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Sedky, A., Ali, A.M. & Algarni, H. Structural, FTIR, optical and dielectric properties of Zn1-xAlxO ceramics for advanced applications. Opt Quant Electron 54, 376 (2022). https://doi.org/10.1007/s11082-022-03769-7

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