Sherly Kasuma Warda Ningsih
Department of Chemistry, Faculty of Mathematics and Natural Sciences, Padang State University, Kampus Air Tawar, Jl. Prof. Dr. Hamka, West Sumatera 25161

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Journal : MASALIQ: Jurnal Pendidikan dan Sains

Pengaruh Massa Sodium Dodecyl Sulfate terhadap Nilai Bandgap Semikonduktor TiO₂-ZnO Adha, Valen Febri; Ningsih, Sherly Kasuma Warda; Hardeli, Hardeli
MASALIQ Vol 5 No 4 (2025): JULI
Publisher : Lembaga Yasin AlSys

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.58578/masaliq.v5i4.6696

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Modification of the TiO₂-ZnO semiconductor through the addition of Sodium Dodecyl Sulfate (SDS) has been carried out to reduce the bandgap energy using the sol-gel method. The SDS mass variations used in the synthesis process were 0.015, 0.020, 0.025, 0.030, and 0.035 grams. The synthesized samples were characterized using UV-Vis Diffuse Reflectance Spectroscopy (DRS) to determine the bandgap values. The characterization results showed that the addition of 0.025 grams of SDS produced the lowest bandgap value, measured at 3.16 eV. This reduction in bandgap is attributed to changes in the material's physical and chemical surface structure, influenced by the interaction between the surfactant and the TiO₂-ZnO surface, microstructural alterations, and modifications in crystallinity. However, at higher SDS concentrations (≥0.025 grams), the bandgap value increased again, due to particle agglomeration and hindered electron transfer. These findings indicate that the addition of SDS surfactant within an optimal range can enhance the optical properties of semiconductor materials, while excessive addition may degrade performance due to undesirable morphological changes.
Pengaruh Kecepatan Pengadukan ZnO sebagai Lapis Ganda pada Semikonduktor TiO₂-ZnO terhadap Nilai Efisiensi Dye Sensitized Solar Cell Saputra, Dihan Kurnia; Ningsih, Sherly Kasuma Warda; Hardeli, Hardeli
MASALIQ Vol 5 No 5 (2025): SEPTEMBER
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.58578/masaliq.v5i5.6949

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This study aims to evaluate the efficiency of dye-sensitized solar cells (DSSC) by varying the stirring speed during the synthesis of ZnO as a double layer on the TiO₂-ZnO/SDS (Sodium Dodecyl Sulfate) semiconductor structure. The research is grounded in the importance of optimizing semiconductor structures to enhance solar energy conversion efficiency. The sol-gel method was used to synthesize ZnO at stirring speeds of 300, 600, 900, 1200, and 1500 rpm. DSSC fabrication was conducted using the doctor blade method with poly tannic acid as the dye. The operating principle of DSSC relies on photon absorption by the dye, where excited electrons are injected into the semiconductor. Efficiency measurements were carried out using a multimeter to obtain voltage and resistance values. The results showed that the highest efficiency of 0.174% was achieved at a stirring speed of 1200 rpm. This finding indicates that stirring speed during ZnO synthesis affects the morphology of the semiconductor, thereby influencing the photon-to-energy conversion efficiency of the DSSC. This study contributes to the development of more efficient DSSCs based on double-layer semiconductor structures through the control of synthesis parameters. Keywords: Semiconductor; ZnO; TiO₂-ZnO; SDS; DSSC