Synthesis and characterization of $-FeSi2 grown by thermal annealing of Fe/Si bilayers for photovoltaic applications

S. Senthilarasu, R. Sathyamoorthy, S. Lalitha

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Abstract

In this article we have reported the synthesis and characterization of FeSi2 thin films. The Fe/Si thin films were obtained by electron beam evaporation. Thermal annealing was carried out at 650°C for 1 h. The formation of the β-FeSi2 layers were characterized by the X-ray diffraction method and found to be polycrystalline in nature. The structural parameters were evaluated from the XRD pattern. The possible optical transition in these films is found to be direct and allowed.
Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)299-305
Number of pages7
JournalSolar Energy Materials and Solar Cells
Volume82
Issue number1-2
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 1 May 2004
Externally publishedYes

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