Strategic review of secondary phases, defects and defect-complexes in kesterite CZTS–Se solar cells
Earth abundant kesterite copper-zinc-tin-sulfide–selenide (CZTS–Se) is considered as cost-
effective material for next generation solar cells. However, current CZTS–Se solar cells have …
effective material for next generation solar cells. However, current CZTS–Se solar cells have …
The path towards a high-performance solution-processed kesterite solar cell
Despite the promise of thin-film Cu (In, Ga)(S, Se) 2 (CIGSSe) chalcopyrite and CdTe
photovoltaic technologies with respect to reducing cost per watt of solar energy conversion …
photovoltaic technologies with respect to reducing cost per watt of solar energy conversion …
Thin film solar cell with 8.4% power conversion efficiency using an earth‐abundant Cu2ZnSnS4 absorber
Using vacuum process, we fabricated Cu2ZnSnS4 solar cells with 8.4% efficiency, a number
independently certified by an external, accredited laboratory. This is the highest efficiency …
independently certified by an external, accredited laboratory. This is the highest efficiency …
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 …
Fabrication of 7.2% efficient CZTSSe solar cells using CZTS nanocrystals
Earth abundant copper-zinc-tin-chalcogenide (CZTSSe) is an important class of material for
the development of low cost and sustainable thin film solar cells. The fabrication of CZTSSe …
the development of low cost and sustainable thin film solar cells. The fabrication of CZTSSe …
Study of polycrystalline Cu2ZnSnS4 films by Raman scattering
Abstract Cu 2 ZnSnS 4 (CZTS) is a p-type semiconductor that has been seen as a possible
low-cost replacement for Cu (In, Ga) Se 2 in thin film solar cells. So far compound has …
low-cost replacement for Cu (In, Ga) Se 2 in thin film solar cells. So far compound has …
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 …
A study of ternary Cu2SnS3 and Cu3SnS4 thin films prepared by sulfurizing stacked metal precursors
PA Fernandes, PMP Salomé… - Journal of Physics D …, 2010 - iopscience.iop.org
Abstract Thin films of Cu 2 SnS 3 and Cu 3 SnS 4 were grown by sulfurization of dc
magnetron sputtered Sn–Cu metallic precursors in a S 2 atmosphere. Different maximum …
magnetron sputtered Sn–Cu metallic precursors in a S 2 atmosphere. Different maximum …
Colloidal Synthesis of Wurtzite Cu2ZnSnS4 Nanorods and Their Perpendicular Assembly
The quaternary copper chalcogenide Cu2ZnSnS4 is an important emerging material for the
development of low-cost and sustainable solar cells. Here we report a facile solution …
development of low-cost and sustainable solar cells. Here we report a facile solution …
Earth-abundant element photovoltaics directly from soluble precursors with high yield using a non-toxic solvent
W Ki, HW Hillhouse - Advanced Energy Materials, 2011 - osti.gov
A new chemical route to Cu {sub 2} ZnSn (S {sub x} Se {sub 1-x}){sub 4} based thin film solar
cells has been developed using spin coating of commercially available molecular …
cells has been developed using spin coating of commercially available molecular …