Control of the phase evolution of kesterite by tuning of the selenium partial pressure for solar cells with 13.8% certified efficiency
The control of the phase evolution during the selenization of kesterite Cu2ZnSn (S, Se) 4
(CZTSSe) is crucial for efficient solar cells. Here, we regulate the phase-evolution kinetics of …
(CZTSSe) is crucial for efficient solar cells. Here, we regulate the phase-evolution kinetics of …
[HTML][HTML] 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 …
[HTML][HTML] Widely-tunable, multi-band Raman laser based on dispersion-managed thin-film lithium niobate microring resonators
Stimulated Raman scattering is an attractive way to extend the operation spectral range of
optical sources. However, the spectral extension range of a tunable Raman laser is limited …
optical sources. However, the spectral extension range of a tunable Raman laser is limited …
[HTML][HTML] Recent Progress and Challenges in Controlling Secondary Phases in Kesterite CZT (S/Se) Thin Films: A Critical Review
Kesterite-based copper zinc tin sulfide (CZTS) and copper zinc tin selenide (CZTSe) thin
films have attracted considerable attention as promising materials for sustainable and cost …
films have attracted considerable attention as promising materials for sustainable and cost …
Phonon Raman spectroscopy of nanocrystalline multinary chalcogenides as a probe of complex lattice structures
Abstract Ternary (I–III–VI) and quaternary (I–II–IV–VI) metal-chalcogenides like CuInS 2 or
Cu 2 ZnSn (S, Se) 4 are among the materials currently most intensively investigated for …
Cu 2 ZnSn (S, Se) 4 are among the materials currently most intensively investigated for …
A Facile Process for Partial Ag Substitution in Kesterite Cu2ZnSn(S,Se)4 Solar Cells Enabling a Device Efficiency of over 12%
MG Gang, VC Karade, MP Suryawanshi… - … applied materials & …, 2021 - ACS Publications
A cation substitution in Cu2ZnSn (S, Se) 4 (CZTSSe) offers a viable strategy to reduce the
open-circuit voltage (V oc)-deficit by altering the characteristics of band-tail states, antisite …
open-circuit voltage (V oc)-deficit by altering the characteristics of band-tail states, antisite …
Defect characterisation in Cu 2 ZnSnSe 4 kesterites via resonance Raman spectroscopy and the impact on optoelectronic solar cell properties
Polycrystalline kesterite Cu2ZnSnSe4 (CZTSe) semiconductors have drawn attention as
promising absorber candidates for the next generation of thin film photovoltaics. However …
promising absorber candidates for the next generation of thin film photovoltaics. However …
Cu–Zn Cation Disorder in Kesterite Cu2ZnSn(SxSe1–x)4 Solar Cells
AY Zhu, RX Ding, HT Xu, CJ Tong… - ACS Energy …, 2024 - ACS Publications
Cu–Zn cation disorder plays a vital and controversial role in kesterite CuZnSn (S1–x Se x) 4
solar cells. We demonstrate using density functional theory and nonadiabatic molecular …
solar cells. We demonstrate using density functional theory and nonadiabatic molecular …
Secondary phase and Cu substitutional defect dynamics in kesterite solar cells: Impact on optoelectronic properties
Low open circuit voltage (V OC) has been recognized as one of the principle limitations in
the current generation of kesterite based solar cells. In order to investigate the origin and …
the current generation of kesterite based solar cells. In order to investigate the origin and …
Is it possible to develop complex S–Se graded band gap profiles in kesterite-based solar cells?
J Andrade-Arvizu, V Izquierdo-Roca… - … applied materials & …, 2019 - ACS Publications
This work presents the development of a novel chalcogenization process for the fabrication
of Cu2ZnSn (S, Se) 4 (CZTSSe or kesterite)-based solar cells that enable the generation of …
of Cu2ZnSn (S, Se) 4 (CZTSSe or kesterite)-based solar cells that enable the generation of …