Chemical and structural factors governing transparent conductivity in oxides

B. J. Ingram; G. B. Gonzalez; D. R. Kammler; M. I. Bertoni; T. O. Mason

doi:10.1007/s10832-004-5094-y

Chemical and structural factors governing transparent conductivity in oxides

B. J. Ingram, G. B. Gonzalez, D. R. Kammler, M. I. Bertoni, T. O. Mason

Northwestern University

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Abstract

The history, applications, and basic requirements of transparent conducting oxides (TCOs) are reviewed. Four basic families of TCOs are recognized, including n-type oxides with tetrahedrally-coordinated cations (e.g., ZnO), n-type oxides with octahedrally-coordinated cations (e.g., CdO, In ₂O₃, SnO₂, and related binary and ternary compounds), p-type oxides with linearly-coordinated cations (e.g., CuAlO ₂, Cu₂SrO₂, and related compounds), and n-type oxides with cage structures (e.g., 12CaO·7Al₂O₃). TCO behavior is discussed with attention to structural and chemical factors, especially point defect chemistry, governing carrier generation and transport properties.

Original language	English
Pages (from-to)	167-175
Number of pages	9
Journal	Journal of Electroceramics
Volume	13
Issue number	1-3
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1007/s10832-004-5094-y
Publication status	Published - Jul 1 2004

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Keywords

Electrical conductivity
Point defects
Transparent conducting oxide (TCO)
Transport

ASJC Scopus subject areas

Electronic, Optical and Magnetic Materials
Ceramics and Composites
Condensed Matter Physics
Mechanics of Materials
Materials Chemistry
Electrical and Electronic Engineering

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Ingram, B. J., Gonzalez, G. B., Kammler, D. R., Bertoni, M. I., & Mason, T. O. (2004). Chemical and structural factors governing transparent conductivity in oxides. Journal of Electroceramics, 13(1-3), 167-175. https://doi.org/10.1007/s10832-004-5094-y

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