Progress and prospects of CZTSSe/CdS interface engineering to combat high open-circuit voltage deficit of kesterite photovoltaics: a critical review
CZTSSe solar cells are considered to be potential and cost-effective alternative solutions to
mature photovoltaic technology for meeting future energy demands. However, the current …
mature photovoltaic technology for meeting future energy demands. However, the current …
A review on energy economics and the recent research and development in energy and the Cu2ZnSnS4 (CZTS) solar cells: A focus towards efficiency
SA Khalate, RS Kate, RJ Deokate - Solar Energy, 2018 - Elsevier
As per the present energy economics and environmental status, use of renewable energy
resources is essential. The development of solar cell technology is from the first generation …
resources is essential. The development of solar cell technology is from the first generation …
Engineering of interface band bending and defects elimination via a Ag-graded active layer for efficient (Cu, Ag) 2 ZnSn (S, Se) 4 solar cells
YF Qi, DX Kou, WH Zhou, ZJ Zhou, QW Tian… - Energy & …, 2017 - pubs.rsc.org
Although the substitution of Cu by Ag to suppress CuZn defects offers several advantages in
overcoming the large open-circuit voltage (Voc) deficit for Cu2ZnSn (S, Se) 4 (CZTSSe) …
overcoming the large open-circuit voltage (Voc) deficit for Cu2ZnSn (S, Se) 4 (CZTSSe) …
The steady rise of kesterite solar cells
Could slow and steady win the race to sustainable energy generation? While perovskite
solar cells are currently at the forefront of photovoltaic research activity, we argue in this …
solar cells are currently at the forefront of photovoltaic research activity, we argue in this …
Understanding defects and band tailing characteristics and their impact on the device performance of Cu 2 ZnSn (S, Se) 4 solar cells
The main causes of the large open-circuit voltage (Voc)-deficit in kesterite-based thin-film
solar cells (TFSCs) are the high concentration of defects, related defect clusters, and poor …
solar cells (TFSCs) are the high concentration of defects, related defect clusters, and poor …
BaCu2Sn(S,Se)4: Earth-Abundant Chalcogenides for Thin-Film Photovoltaics
Chalcogenides such as CdTe, Cu (In, Ga)(S, Se) 2 (CIGSSe), and Cu2ZnSn (S, Se) 4
(CZTSSe) have enabled remarkable advances in thin-film photovoltaic performance, but …
(CZTSSe) have enabled remarkable advances in thin-film photovoltaic performance, but …
Impact of minor phases on the performances of CZTSSe thin-film solar cells
G Altamura, J Vidal - Chemistry of Materials, 2016 - ACS Publications
Cu2ZnSn (S1–x Se x) 4 (CZTSSe) alloys are promising candidates for low-cost and high-
efficiency thin-film solar cells. Compared to CdTe and Cu (In x Ga1–x) Se2, CZTSSe uses …
efficiency thin-film solar cells. Compared to CdTe and Cu (In x Ga1–x) Se2, CZTSSe uses …
Photovoltaic Device with over 5% Efficiency Based on an n‐Type Ag2ZnSnSe4 Absorber
The kesterite material Cu2ZnSn (S, Se) 4 (CZTSSe) is an attractive earth‐abundant
semiconductor for photovoltaics. However, the power conversion efficiency is limited by a …
semiconductor for photovoltaics. However, the power conversion efficiency is limited by a …
Boosting the efficiency of pure sulfide CZTS solar cells using the In/Cd-based hybrid buffers
The large open circuit voltage (Voc) deficit (Eg/q-Voc) is the key factor limiting the current
efficiency of pure sulfide Cu 2 ZnSnS 4 (CZTS) thin film solar cells. This present work reports …
efficiency of pure sulfide Cu 2 ZnSnS 4 (CZTS) thin film solar cells. This present work reports …
Device characteristics of an 11.4% CZTSe solar cell fabricated from sputtered precursors
T Taskesen, J Neerken, J Schoneberg… - Advanced Energy …, 2018 - Wiley Online Library
Kesterite is an attractive material for absorber layers in thin film photovoltaics. Solar cells
based on kesterite have shown a substantial progress over the last decade; nevertheless …
based on kesterite have shown a substantial progress over the last decade; nevertheless …