Emerging chalcogenide thin films for solar energy harvesting devices

S Hadke, M Huang, C Chen, YF Tay, S Chen… - Chemical …, 2021 - ACS Publications
Chalcogenide semiconductors offer excellent optoelectronic properties for their use in solar
cells, exemplified by the commercialization of Cu (In, Ga) Se2-and CdTe-based photovoltaic …

Current challenges and future prospects for a highly efficient (> 20%) kesterite CZTS solar cell: A review

K Pal, P Singh, A Bhaduri, KB Thapa - Solar energy materials and solar …, 2019 - Elsevier
CZTS has kesterite structure and the composition's formula is Cu 2 ZnSn (S/Se) 4. The
efficiency of CZTS-Se (Coppersingle bondZincsingle bondTin-Sulphur-Selenium) solar …

Over 9% Efficient Kesterite Cu2ZnSnS4 Solar Cell Fabricated by Using Zn1–xCdxS Buffer Layer

K Sun, C Yan, F Liu, J Huang, F Zhou… - Advanced Energy …, 2016 - Wiley Online Library
Another important factor that could limit the Voc is the undesirable band alignment at the
CZTS/CdS heterointerface, which can lead to severe interface recombination. Different …

Cation substitution in earth‐abundant kesterite photovoltaic materials

J Li, D Wang, X Li, Y Zeng, Y Zhang - Advanced Science, 2018 - Wiley Online Library
As a promising candidate for low‐cost and environmentally friendly thin‐film photovoltaics,
the emerging kesterite‐based Cu2ZnSn (S, Se) 4 (CZTSSe) solar cells have experienced …

Progress and prospects of CZTSSe/CdS interface engineering to combat high open-circuit voltage deficit of kesterite photovoltaics: a critical review

K Kaur, M Kumar - Journal of Materials Chemistry A, 2020 - pubs.rsc.org
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 …

Strategic review of interface carrier recombination in earth abundant Cu–Zn–Sn–S–Se solar cells: current challenges and future prospects

K Kaur, N Kumar, M Kumar - Journal of Materials Chemistry A, 2017 - pubs.rsc.org
Earth abundant Cu–Zn–Sn–S–Se (CZTSSe) is considered as a promising material for large
area and cost effective solar energy harvesting. The current efficiency of CZTSSe champion …

A progress review on the modification of CZTS (e)-based thin-film solar cells

HS Nugroho, G Refantero, NLW Septiani… - Journal of Industrial and …, 2022 - Elsevier
The increasing demand for energy in recent decades due to rapid industrial and population
growth has resulted in a heavy dependence on non-renewable energy which leads to …

Exploring the potential of semiconducting BaSi2 for thin-film solar cell applications

T Suemasu, N Usami - Journal of Physics D: Applied Physics, 2016 - iopscience.iop.org
Abstract Semiconducting barium disilicide (BaSi 2), which is composed of earth-abundant
elements, has attractive features for thin-film solar cell applications. Both a large absorption …

What is the band alignment of Cu2ZnSn (S, Se) 4 solar cells?

A Crovetto, O Hansen - Solar Energy Materials and Solar Cells, 2017 - Elsevier
The band alignment at the Cu 2 ZnSn (S, Se) 4/CdS solar cell heterojunction is a
controversial issue, as different measurements and calculations point to substantially …

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 …