Transformative enhancement of cellulosic textile properties via metallic oxide deposition: Comprehensive analysis of structural, optical, and thermoelectric traits

Abstract

This novel research addresses the critical need for sustainable and efficient materials, aiming to enhance the optical and thermoelectric properties of Aluminum doped Zinc Oxide (Al doped ZnO) on cellulose fabric for diverse applications. At first stage, Cellulosic fabric of Al doped ZnO were experimentally studied in detail with respect to varying levels of annealing temperature. Structural analysis unveiled structural evolution in hexagonal crystal formations with a reduction in particle size up to 27.5 % on average, with increased temperature. Further, Raman spectroscopy revealed the doping effects on the vibrational modes of ZnO, potentially due to alterations in lattice structure. The ZnO optical modes are found as E