Impedance Study of Zinc Sulphide Quantum Dots via One Step Green Synthesis

Abstract:

ZnS quantum dots were synthesized using green synthesis route which are cost effective and eco-friendly. X-ray diffraction study revealed the formation of single phase ZnS. Crystallite size and strain in the as synthesized material were calculated through Williamson-Hall and Size-Strain plot. UV-Vis spectroscopy investigations revealed the absorption region and optical band gap for the ZnS with refractive index analysis. Microstructural analysis of material was done using high resolution transmission electron microscope (HRTEM) which confirms the presence of quantum dots. Selected area electron diffraction pattern (SAEDP) of the corresponding area revealed the polycrystalline nature of as synthesized ZnS with fine crystallites oriented along (111) and (022) planes. Results of analysis of lattice fringe spacing’s of fine crystallites are found to be in good agreement with SAEDP data. Elemental compositional analysis was carried by using EDS as an attachment of TEM which showed the presence of Zinc and Sulphur only. Nyquist plot reported Warburg impedance which suggests the material for solar cell applications.

• Periodical: Materials Science Forum (Volume 1099)
• Pages: 119-125
• DOI: https://doi.org/10.4028/p-G1CCxq
• Online since: October 2023
• Authors: Peeyush Phogat, Shreya Shreya, Ranjana Jha, Sukhvir Singh*
• Keywords: Band Gap, Electrochemical Study, Green Synthesis, Nyquist Plot, Quantum Dots (QDs)

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