Inorganics, Volume 13, Issue 8
August 2025 - 27 articles
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Cover Story: Our study evaluates three deposition methods—RF sputtering, spin-coating, and chemical bath deposition—to find the optimal approach for a uniform, pinhole-free TiO2 blocking layer. Our work provides a comparative analysis of the morphological, optical, and electrochemical properties of the obtained layers. By combining analyses of current density, charge transfer resistance, and surface potential distribution, we can determine with high certainty if a film is homogeneously covered or contains pinholes. Proposed examination is to be performed prior to full device fabrication for reducing material waste and minimizing environmental impact. The suggested approach was confirmed by fabrication and determination of the relevant parameters of DSSC. View this paper