A progress review on the modification of CZTS (e)-based thin-film solar cells
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 …
growth has resulted in a heavy dependence on non-renewable energy which leads to …
Insights into kesterite's back contact interface: A status review
Recently, kesterite-based thin film solar cells (TFSCs) gained significant attention in the
photovoltaic (PV) sector for their elemental earth abundancy and low toxicity. The emerging …
photovoltaic (PV) sector for their elemental earth abundancy and low toxicity. The emerging …
Over 12% efficient kesterite solar cell via back interface engineering
Y Zhao, Z Yu, J Hu, Z Zheng, H Ma, K Sun… - Journal of Energy …, 2022 - Elsevier
Abstract Kesterite Cu 2 ZnSn (S, Se) 4 (CZTSSe) has attracted considerable attention as a
non-toxic and earth-abundant solar cell material. During selenization of CZTSSe film at high …
non-toxic and earth-abundant solar cell material. During selenization of CZTSSe film at high …
Point defects, compositional fluctuations, and secondary phases in non-stoichiometric kesterites
The efficiency of kesterite-based solar cells is limited by various non-ideal recombination
paths, amongst others by a high density of defect states and by the presence of binary or …
paths, amongst others by a high density of defect states and by the presence of binary or …
How small amounts of Ge modify the formation pathways and crystallization of kesterites
The inclusion of Ge into the synthesis of Cu2ZnSn (S, Se) 4 absorbers for kesterite solar
cells has been proven to be a very efficient way to boost the device efficiency in a couple of …
cells has been proven to be a very efficient way to boost the device efficiency in a couple of …
Multiwavelength excitation Raman scattering study of polycrystalline kesterite Cu2ZnSnS4 thin films
M Dimitrievska, A Fairbrother, X Fontané… - Applied Physics …, 2014 - pubs.aip.org
This work presents a complete analysis of all Raman active modes of Cu 2 ZnSnS 4
measuring with six different excitation wavelengths from near infrared to ultraviolet …
measuring with six different excitation wavelengths from near infrared to ultraviolet …
Critical review on sputter-deposited Cu2ZnSnS4 (CZTS) based thin film photovoltaic technology focusing on device architecture and absorber quality on the solar cells …
S Zhuk, A Kushwaha, TKS Wong… - Solar Energy Materials …, 2017 - Elsevier
Abstract Thin film photovoltaic Cu 2 ZnSnS 4 (copper zinc tin sulfide or CZTS) is one of the
most promising sustainable solar cell absorber material. The CZTS absorber layer …
most promising sustainable solar cell absorber material. The CZTS absorber layer …
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 …
Impact of Sn(S,Se) Secondary Phases in Cu2ZnSn(S,Se)4 Solar Cells: a Chemical Route for Their Selective Removal and Absorber Surface Passivation
The control and removal of secondary phases is one of the major challenges for the
development of Cu2ZnSn (S, Se) 4 (CZTSSe)-based solar cells. Although etching processes …
development of Cu2ZnSn (S, Se) 4 (CZTSSe)-based solar cells. Although etching processes …
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 …