Optoelectronic Thin Films

A special issue of Optics (ISSN 2673-3269).

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Dear Colleagues,

Optoelectronic functional thin films have always been the main research direction in the fields of physics, chemistry, biology, engineering, and manufacturing. This Special Issue mainly collects related work in the field of photoelectric research, such as luminescence, power generation, energy storage and conversion, imaging, metamaterials, and metastructures. Especially in recent years, the above-mentioned optoelectronic thin films have made significant progress in these fields, and the scientific as well as technological progress brought about by them have obviously changed people's living habits. There is still a lot of work to be performed in these areas, and it is still necessary to delve into the essential factors and internal mechanisms of devices that affect optoelectronic performance, after which the relationships between materials, structures, and properties can be revealed. We expect continued advancement and cross-integration in these areas in order to continue to lead the way in optoelectronic theory and optoelectronic applications. Our Special Issue mainly aims to build a platform for scholars who are committed to engaging in, but not limited to, the above research fields in order to share and exchange scientific research. We look forward to receiving your submissions!

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Dr. Jigang Wang
Prof. Dr. Junming Li
Dr. Zhenjun Li
Prof. Dr. Tao Jiang
Dr. Meng Li
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Keywords

  • rare earth doped luminescence
  • quantum dot luminescence
  • aggregation luminescence
  • photocatalysis
  • friction luminescence
  • nanogenerators
  • lithium-ion batteries
  • photovoltaics
  • X-ray imaging
  • metamaterials
  • metastructures
  • plasma
  • sensors

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Growth and Properties of (Yb-Er) Co-Doped ZnO Thin Films Deposited via Spray Pyrolysis Technique
by Abderrahim El Hat, Imane Chaki, Rida Essajai, Abdelmajid Fakhim Lamrani, Boubker Fares, Mohammed Regragui, Aziz Dinia and Mohammed Abd-Lefdil
Optics 2025, 6(2), 14; https://doi.org/10.3390/opt6020014 - 3 Apr 2025
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YbxEryZnO thin films with a low concentration (x = 5%, y = 0, 1, 3%) were made on glass substrates using the spray pyrolysis method. The films were characterized through the use of specific techniques to investigate their structural, [...] Read more.
YbxEryZnO thin films with a low concentration (x = 5%, y = 0, 1, 3%) were made on glass substrates using the spray pyrolysis method. The films were characterized through the use of specific techniques to investigate their structural, optical, and electrical properties. The XRD structural analysis of the films revealed that they are polycrystalline with a hexagonal wurtzite structure and a preferential orientation in the (002) direction. The optical characterization of the co-doped layers in the range of 200 to 800 nm revealed that co-doping had a significant impact on the values of transmission. A well-defined peak in the infrared domain centered around 980 nm was observed in photoluminescence measurements. This peak signifies the transition between the electronic levels 2F5/2 (ground state) and 2F7/2 (excited state), proving that photons are efficiently transferred between the ZnO matrix and the Yb3+ ion. All layers exhibited n-type conduction and an electrical resistivity decrease to 6.0 × 10−2 Ω cm according to Hall effect measurements at room temperature. Full article
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