Bandgap engineering in p–n junction-based thin-film solar cells (TFSCs) is a fascinating
research area for enhancing device performance. The present review addresses the effect of …

Se-rich selenization offers remarkable benefits for grain growth of Cu 2 ZnSn (S, Se) 4
(CZTSSe) absorber layers, which is critical for solar cells fabrication. However, low-activity …

A fundamental understanding of the Ostwald ripening effect (ORE) during the
mechanochemical synthesis of PbTe nanostructures is presented. The ripening process …

A facile, two-step procedure was developed to prepare a pure CZTSe (Cu2ZnSnSe4) phase
from elemental Cu, Zn, Sn, and Se with the addition of a KI–KCl mixture. During the first step …

Cu2ZnSnSe4 (CZTSe) is a promising material for thin-film solar cells due to its suitable band
gap, high absorption coefficient, and composition of earth-abundant and nontoxic elements …

This study focused on preparing Cu 2 ZnSn (S x Se 1-x) 4 (CZTSSe) kesterite thin films by
selenizing a non-toxic Cu 2 ZnSnS 4 (CZTS) precursor ink, exploring the effects of sodium …

Wet ball milling was used for the synthesis of Cu2ZnSnSe4 (CZTSe) nanoparticles with a
kesterite structure. The prepared nanoparticles were used for ink formulation. Surfactants …

The development of kesterite (Cu2ZnSn (S, Se) 4, CZTSSe) thin films for photovoltaic
applications is highly necessary, given their composition of Earth-abundant, environmentally …

Abstract Cu2Fe1-xBaxSnS4 (CFBTS) thin films have been fabricated by the low-cost
successive ionic layer and adsorption reaction (SILAR) method. The bandgap energies of …

Increasing the power conversion efficiency (PCE) of kesterite Cu2ZnSn (S, Se) 4 (CZTSSe)
solar cells has remained challenging over the past decade, in part due to open-circuit …