A critical review on the progress of kesterite solar cells: Current strategies and insights
Abstract Kesterite Cu2ZnSn (S, Se) 4 (CZTSSe) with earth‐abundant and environmental‐
benign constituents has been regarded as a promising solar energy harvesting material for …
benign constituents has been regarded as a promising solar energy harvesting material for …
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 …
Cadmium‐Free Kesterite Thin‐Film Solar Cells with High Efficiency Approaching 12%
Cadmium sulfide (CdS) buffer layer is commonly used in Kesterite Cu2ZnSn (S, Se) 4
(CZTSSe) thin film solar cells. However, the toxicity of Cadmium (Cd) and perilous waste …
(CZTSSe) thin film solar cells. However, the toxicity of Cadmium (Cd) and perilous waste …
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 …
Back and front contacts in kesterite solar cells: state-of-the-art and open questions
We review the present state-of-the-art within back and front contacts in kesterite thin film
solar cells, as well as the current challenges. At the back contact, molybdenum (Mo) is …
solar cells, as well as the current challenges. At the back contact, molybdenum (Mo) is …
Review article on the lattice defect and interface loss mechanisms in kesterite materials and their impact on solar cell performance
Abstract Kesterite Cu 2 ZnSnS 4 (CZTS), Cu 2 ZnSnSe 4 (CZTSe), and its alloys Cu 2 ZnSn
(S x, Se 1− x) 4 (CZTSSe, 0< x< 1), are cost-effective thin-film photovoltaic materials to meet …
(S x, Se 1− x) 4 (CZTSSe, 0< x< 1), are cost-effective thin-film photovoltaic materials to meet …
Zinc‐Tin‐Oxide Buffer Layer and Low Temperature Post Annealing Resulting in a 9.0% Efficient Cd‐Free Cu2ZnSnS4 Solar Cell
Zn1− xSnxOy (ZTO) has yielded promising results as a buffer material for the full sulfur
Cu2ZnSnS4 (CZTS), with efficiencies continuously surpassing its CdS‐references. ZTO can …
Cu2ZnSnS4 (CZTS), with efficiencies continuously surpassing its CdS‐references. ZTO can …
Analysis of failure modes in kesterite solar cells
Intense research has been carried out in the past few years to improve efficiencies and
understand limitations in kesterite-based solar cells. Despite notable efforts to determine …
understand limitations in kesterite-based solar cells. Despite notable efforts to determine …
Interfaces of high-efficiency kesterite Cu2ZnSnS (e) 4 thin film solar cells
S Gao, Z Jiang, L Wu, J Ao, Y Zeng, Y Sun… - Chinese Physics …, 2018 - iopscience.iop.org
Abstract Cu 2 ZnSnS (e) 4 (CZTS (e)) solar cells have attracted much attention due to the
elemental abundance and the non-toxicity. However, the record efficiency of 12.6% for Cu 2 …
elemental abundance and the non-toxicity. However, the record efficiency of 12.6% for Cu 2 …
Reduction of interface recombination current for higher performance of p+-CZTSxSe (1-x)/p-CZTS/n-CdS thin-film solar cells using Kesterite intermediate layers
SE Maklavani, S Mohammadnejad - Solar Energy, 2020 - Elsevier
There have been significant efforts to enhance the performance of CZTS thin-film solar cells.
However, the increase in series resistance, formation of the unfavorable MoS 2 between the …
However, the increase in series resistance, formation of the unfavorable MoS 2 between the …