Shaka Oghenemega Samuel - Department of Science Laboratory Technology, Delta State University, Abraka, Delta State, Nigeria
Zhimwang Jangfa Timothy - Federal University of Lokoja, Lokoja, Nigeria
Clever Kate Ojoba - Department of Physics, College of Education Warri, Delta State, Nigeria
Imosobomeh Lucky Ikhioya - Department of Physics and Astronomy, University of Nigeria, Nsukka, Enugu State, Nigeria

SrS/Zr films were grown using an electrochemical deposition technique. The spectrum is polycrystalline with a cubic structure and a noticeable (۱۱۱) peak. The addition of ۰.۰۱ mol of zirconium dopant increases the peak intensity, confirming successful doping. Precursor temperature affects peak intensity, indicating film crystallinity. The spectrum is cubic with a distinct (۱۱۱) peak and is polycrystalline. Peak intensity rises with the addition of ۰.۰۱ mol zirconium dopant, implying dopant acceptance. Peak intensity grows with higher precursor temperature, indicating film crystallite. Cloudlike precipitates appear on the film surface due to variations in precursor temperature. The cloudlike precipitate recircled and created a dense cloud on the film surface with increasing precursor temperature. The SrS material with doping demonstrated consistent deposition and complete substrate coverage by nanoparticles for photovoltaic applications. The synthesized films have an energy bandgap of ۱.۲۳ eV to ۱.۵۰ eV.

XRD, optical, EDX, Optoelectronic, Bandgap, SEM