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Photoelectrical, optical, and transport properties of poly (3-hexylthiophene)-zinc sulfide hybrid nanocomposites

Journal Article · · Journal of Applied Physics
DOI:https://doi.org/10.1063/1.4892619· OSTI ID:22314605
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  1. Department of Physics and Astrophysics, University of Delhi, Delhi-110007 (India)
We have synthesized nanocomposites of poly (3-hexylthiophene) (P3HT) at 273 K and zinc sulfide (ZnS) nanoparticles at 353 K by the chemical route method. The synthesis of these nanocomposites is confirmed by UV-visible, high resolution transmission electron microscope, and Raman spectroscopy. We have measured photocurrent of P3HT using 50 W tungsten lamp. The photoconductivity increases with concentration of ZnS in P3HT-ZnS composite. Temperature dependent dc conductivity of P3HT and its nanocomposites have been thoroughly investigated in light of Mott's variable range hopping.
OSTI ID:
22314605
Journal Information:
Journal of Applied Physics, Journal Name: Journal of Applied Physics Journal Issue: 6 Vol. 116; ISSN JAPIAU; ISSN 0021-8979
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English