Highly stable precursor solution containing ZnO nanoparticles for the preparation of ZnO thin film transistors

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作者
Huang, Heh-Chang [1 ]
Hsieh, Tsung-Eong [1 ]
机构
[1] Natl Chiao Tung Univ, Dept Mat Sci & Engn, Hsinchu 30010, Taiwan
关键词
ZINC-OXIDE; SEMICONDUCTOR; EMISSION; GROWTH;
D O I
10.1088/0957-4484/21/29/295707
中图分类号
TB3 [工程材料学];
学科分类号
0805 ; 080502 ;
摘要
ZnO particles with an average size of about 5 nm were prepared via a sol-gel chemical route and the silane coupling agent, (3-glycidyloxypropyl)-trimethoxysilane (GPTS), was adopted to enhance the dispersion of the ZnO nanoparticles in ethyl glycol (EG) solution. A ZnO surface potential as high as 66 mV was observed and a sedimentation test showed that the ZnO precursor solution remains transparent for six months of storage, elucidating the success of surface modification on ZnO nanoparticles. The ZnO thin films were then prepared by spin coating the precursor solution on a Si wafer and annealing treatments at temperatures up to 500 degrees C were performed for subsequent preparation of ZnO thin film transistors (TFTs). Microstructure characterization revealed that the coalescence of ZnO nanoparticles occurs at temperatures as low as 200 degrees C to result in a highly uniform, nearly pore-free layer. However, annealing at higher temperatures was required to remove organic residues in the ZnO layer for satisfactory device performance. The 500 degrees C-annealed ZnO TFT sample exhibited the best electrical properties with on/off ratio = 10(5), threshold voltage = 17.1 V and mobility (mu) = 0.104 cm(2) V-1 s(-1).
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