Synthesis and Characterization of Nickel Sulphoselenide Thin Films

Usable electric current can be synthesized from photo electrochemical cells. The unit cells are group together to form a series of solar panel. The arrays of solar panel are generally placed under glass, polymer or plastic as a protection from the weather [1]. The usage of transition metal chalcogenide thin film in solar energy conversion can lead to a good path in developing a bright future for photovoltaic application. Transition metal chalcogenide are materials of semiconductors, which are capable to be used as an efficient photovoltaic material [2-4]. From the previous research, transition metal chalcogenides NiX2 (X= Se, S and Te) and MoX2 (X=Se, S and Te) have been showing a good result in terms of optical and semiconducting properties as a new thin film material for solar energy in effort to replace the conventional method [5-9]. Transition metal chalcogenide thin films preparation by electrochemical methods is attracting a special attention as it is relatively affordable, simple and convenient for large area deposition [5].