Synthesis and Characterization of CuSe Thin Films via Chemical Vapor Deposition for Enhanced Photocatalytic Water Splitting
https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.17539011
DOI:
https://doi.org/10.63075/p0ataf15Keywords:
Copper Selenide (CuSe), Thin Films, Chemical Vapor Deposition (CVD), Photocatalysis, Water Splitting, Photoelectrochemical (PEC) Hydrogen Evolution, Bandgap Engineering, Heterojunctions, Charge Carrier Separation, Semiconductor PhotocathodesAbstract
One of the key technologies in the pursuit of clean hydrogen production is photocatalytic water splitting. High surface activity and appropriate band gaps are essential for this procedure in semiconductor materials. Due to its advantageous electrical structure, adjustable optoelectronic characteristics, and environmental stability, copper selenide (CuSe) stands out as a type of semiconductor. The fabrication of CuSe thin film. This paper provides a detailed examination of the chemical vapor deposition (CVD), its material properties, and its effectiveness in photocatalytic water splitting applications. All of this is covered in detail in this, including doping, nanostructuring, and heterojunction engineering, offering a thorough assessment of the state-of-the-art from 2018 to 2025 as well as potential future paths.
