A Comprehensive Review of Zinc Oxide (ZnO) Thin Film Semiconductor Applications

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Authors: Abdulla Al Tareq, Abrarul Haque
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Abstract

The main objective of this paper is to review the main applications of ZnO application in semiconductor devices. The study elucidates the varied terrain of ZnO thin films by an in-depth examination of real-world examples, highlighting their versatility and revolutionary potential across multiple disciplines. The case study illustrates the importance of ZnO thin films in defining modern technologies by evaluating its integration in electronic devices, optoelectronic systems, and sensors. Furthermore, the research digs into the complexities of manufacturing techniques spanning from physical vapor deposition to chemical approaches, demonstrating the precise methodologies that permit customized thin film qualities. The research also examines issues such as interface engineering and material compatibility, offering light on solutions for addressing these constraints. As the study ends, it provides insights into the ongoing evolution of ZnO-based thin film semiconductor applications, which are situated at the crossroads of innovation and practical implementation, paving the way for future advancements and breakthroughs. The case study forecasts the trajectory that ZnO-based thin film semiconductor applications will take. The study uses lessons learned from historical history and present utilization to highlight the dynamic nature of this issue, where innovation always meets with practical application. The case studies forecast future breakthroughs as technology and demand evolve, presumably driven by synergies between ZnO thin films and emerging technologies such as nanotechnology, quantum computing, and flexible electronics. This case study, in essence, serves as a thorough entryway into the domain of ZnO-based thin film semiconductor applications, exposing their astonishing diversity and defining a course for their ongoing significance in molding our technological landscape.

Fields of Study & Subjects

ZnO doping and properties Chemical and Physical Properties of Materials Thin-Film Transistor Technologies

Publication details

Journal / source
Scientia. Technology, science and society.
Volume
3
Issue
1
Pages
24–33
Publication date
1 January 2026