Effect of Relatively Low Solution Temperature on the Growth Dynamics of PbSe Thin Films Synthesized by Chemical Bath Deposition

Metehan Önal

doi:10.17798/bitlisfen.1811996

Effect of Relatively Low Solution Temperature on the Growth Dynamics of PbSe Thin Films Synthesized by Chemical Bath Deposition

Abstract

This study presents the successful fabrication of PbSe thin films utilizing the chemical bath deposition technique. This study examines the impacts of comparatively low solution temperatures. X-ray diffraction (XRD) patterns show that the obtained films have a cubic crystal structure. SEM examinations were carried out at 10 kx and 30 kx magnifications to examine the surface morphology of the films. SEM images revealed that the film surfaces were free from holes, voids, and cracks. Surface roughness values were determined using ImageJ software. It was observed that films deposited at solution temperatures lower than 20°C exhibited relatively lower surface roughness values. The photographs confirmed that the produced films adhered effectively to the glass substrate surface.

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Primary Language

English

Subjects

Compound Semiconductors

Journal Section

Research Article

Authors

Metehan Önal ^*
0000-0001-7128-7123
Türkiye

Publication Date

June 30, 2026

Submission Date

October 27, 2025

Acceptance Date

March 26, 2026

Published in Issue

Year 2026 Volume: 15 Number: 2

DOI

https://doi.org/10.17798/bitlisfen.1811996

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https://izlik.org/JA69GK52YD

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APA

Önal, M. (2026). Effect of Relatively Low Solution Temperature on the Growth Dynamics of PbSe Thin Films Synthesized by Chemical Bath Deposition. Bitlis Eren Üniversitesi Fen Bilimleri Dergisi, 15(2), 659-668. https://doi.org/10.17798/bitlisfen.1811996

AMA

1.Önal M. Effect of Relatively Low Solution Temperature on the Growth Dynamics of PbSe Thin Films Synthesized by Chemical Bath Deposition. Bitlis Eren Üniversitesi Fen Bilimleri Dergisi. 2026;15(2):659-668. doi:10.17798/bitlisfen.1811996

Chicago

Önal, Metehan. 2026. “Effect of Relatively Low Solution Temperature on the Growth Dynamics of PbSe Thin Films Synthesized by Chemical Bath Deposition”. Bitlis Eren Üniversitesi Fen Bilimleri Dergisi 15 (2): 659-68. https://doi.org/10.17798/bitlisfen.1811996.

EndNote

Önal M (June 1, 2026) Effect of Relatively Low Solution Temperature on the Growth Dynamics of PbSe Thin Films Synthesized by Chemical Bath Deposition. Bitlis Eren Üniversitesi Fen Bilimleri Dergisi 15 2 659–668.

IEEE

[1]M. Önal, “Effect of Relatively Low Solution Temperature on the Growth Dynamics of PbSe Thin Films Synthesized by Chemical Bath Deposition”, Bitlis Eren Üniversitesi Fen Bilimleri Dergisi, vol. 15, no. 2, pp. 659–668, June 2026, doi: 10.17798/bitlisfen.1811996.

ISNAD

Önal, Metehan. “Effect of Relatively Low Solution Temperature on the Growth Dynamics of PbSe Thin Films Synthesized by Chemical Bath Deposition”. Bitlis Eren Üniversitesi Fen Bilimleri Dergisi 15/2 (June 1, 2026): 659-668. https://doi.org/10.17798/bitlisfen.1811996.

JAMA

1.Önal M. Effect of Relatively Low Solution Temperature on the Growth Dynamics of PbSe Thin Films Synthesized by Chemical Bath Deposition. Bitlis Eren Üniversitesi Fen Bilimleri Dergisi. 2026;15:659–668.

MLA

Önal, Metehan. “Effect of Relatively Low Solution Temperature on the Growth Dynamics of PbSe Thin Films Synthesized by Chemical Bath Deposition”. Bitlis Eren Üniversitesi Fen Bilimleri Dergisi, vol. 15, no. 2, June 2026, pp. 659-68, doi:10.17798/bitlisfen.1811996.

Vancouver

1.Metehan Önal. Effect of Relatively Low Solution Temperature on the Growth Dynamics of PbSe Thin Films Synthesized by Chemical Bath Deposition. Bitlis Eren Üniversitesi Fen Bilimleri Dergisi. 2026 Jun. 1;15(2):659-68. doi:10.17798/bitlisfen.1811996