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Induction cycle influence on physicochemical and optoelectronic properties of nanostructured In2S3 thin films for photocatalytic activity

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The present articles mention about induction cycle influence on physicochemical and optoelectronic properties of nanostructured In2S3 thin films synthesized on glass substrate using successive ionic layer adsorption and reaction (SILAR) techniques with the intension to test photocatalytic activity. These as-deposited thin films of different induction cycles, i.e., 80, 90, 100, and 110, are characterized for structural, compositional, optical, and electrical properties. The X-ray diffraction pattern (XRD) obtained shows polycrystalline nature of the thin films, with change in crystal geometry and structure from an amorphous to crystalline cubic. The surface morphology observed from field emission scanning electronic microscopy (FESEM) represents slight deviation from each other. The elemental composition analysis performed using energy dispersive X-ray analysis spectra (EDAX) confirmed proper stoichiometric ratio for increased immersion cycles. The extra-plotting of UV–vis data for optical band gap has shown red shift from ~ 2.66 to ~ 2.49 eV for increased immersion cycles. Trends of decrease in electrical resistivity of In2S3 thin films with an increase in immersion cycles is observed, the resistivity observed to be of the order of 104 Ω·cm. The photocatalytic activity when studied has shown that the In2S3 films with 110 immersion cycles exhibit considerable visible light photocatalytic activity.

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The authors would like to extend their sincere appreciation to the University Institute of Chemical Technology (UICT), Kavayitri Bahinabai Chaudhari North Maharashtra University, Jalgaon for providing the characterization facilities. The author also gratefully acknowledges Management Members and Principal of C.H.C. Arts, S.G.P. Commerce, and B.B.J.P. Science College, Taloda for constant encouragement and kind support in the research activity.

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  1. Dist. Dhule, Late Annasaheb R.D. Deore, Arts and Science College, Mhasadi, MS, India, 424304

    B. N. Kakade

  2. Department of Applied Science & Humanities, Govt. College of Engineering, Jalgaon, MS, India, 425001

    N. M. Gosavi

  3. Material Research Laboratory, C.H.C. Arts, S.G.P. Commerce and B.B.J.P. Science College, Dist. Nandurbar, Taloda, MS, India, 425413

    K. R. Sali & S. R. Gosavi

  4. UGC-DAE CSR, University Campus, Indore, MP, India, 452001

    S. R. Potdar

  5. Thin Film and Sensor Laboratory, Toshniwal Arts, Commerce and Science College, Sengaon Dist, Hingoli, MS, India, 435142

    R. A. Joshi

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Kakade, B.N., Gosavi, N.M., Sali, K.R. et al. Induction cycle influence on physicochemical and optoelectronic properties of nanostructured In2S3 thin films for photocatalytic activity. emergent mater. 5, 1959–1971 (2022). https://doi.org/10.1007/s42247-022-00429-0

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