Browsing Magister Scientiae - MSc (Physics) by Author "Arendse, Christopher J."
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Charge transfer efficiency and optical properties of P3HT/PCBM spin coated thin films
Van Heerden, Brian Abraham (UWC, 2009)The efficiency of organic photovoltaics is influenced by the structure of the polymer, the morphology of the film, the interfaces between the layers, the choice of electron acceptor material and the ratio between the ... -
Deposition of silicon nanostructures by thermal chemical vapour deposition
Khanyile, Sfiso Zwelisha (University of the Western Cape, 2015)In this thesis we report on the deposition of silicon nanostructures using a 3-zone thermal chemical vapour deposition process at atmospheric pressure. Nickel and gold thin films, deposited by DC sputtering on crystalline ... -
Dynamic variation of hydrogen dilution during hot-wire chemical vapour deposition of silicon thin films
Towfie, Nazley (University of the Western Cape, 2013)This study reports on the effects of hydrogen dilution and deposition time on six silicon thin films deposited at six specific deposition regimes. The thin film properties are investigated via X-Ray diffraction analysis, ... -
Hydrogenisation of metals
Ngwanakgagane, Sentsho Zelda (University of the Western Cape, 2013)Transition metals are a group of metals which are light in weight and have high hydrogen solubility. Their interaction with hydrogen is exorthermic and this phenomenon makes them “ideal” candidates for various applications ... -
Photo-physical properties of lead-tin binary Perovskite thin films
Mabiala, Floyd Lionel (University of Western Cape, 2021)Organic-inorganic lead-based perovskite has exhibited great performance in the past few years. However, the lead (Pb) embedded in those compounds is a significant drawback to further progress, due to its environmental ... -
Post-deposition doping of silicon nanowires
Slinger, Jane Bronwyn (University of the Western Cape, 2018)Silicon nanowires (Si NWs) continue to demonstrate superior properties to their bulk counterparts, with respect to their morphological and electrical transport properties for the use in photovoltaic (PV) applications. ... -
Vertically aligned silicon nanowires synthesised by metal assisted chemical etching for photovoltaic applications
Ngqoloda, Siphelo (University of the Western Cape, 2015)One-dimensional silicon nanowires (SiNWs) are promising building blocks for solar cells as they provide a controlled, vectorial transport route for photo-generated charge carriers in the device as well as providing ...