Doctor-bladed Cu<sub>2</sub>ZnSnS<sub>4</sub>light absorption layer for low-cost solar cell application

Chen, Qinmiao; Li, Zhenqing; Ni, Yi; Cheng, Shuyi; Dou, Xiaoming

doi:10.1088/1674-1056/21/3/038401

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“…Nevertheless for such a buffer layer the optimal composition of the absorber layer seems to be less Znrich (Zn/Sn ∼ 1) [113]. Other architectures were proposed: SLG/Mo/CZTS/a-Si/ITO [114], a superstrate architecture (glass/FTO/CZTS) [115,116], another superstrate (glass/FTO/TiO 2 /In 2 S 3 /CZTS/Mo) [117], a flexible substrate (Al foil/Mo/CZTS/ZnS/i-ZnO/ITO/Al-Ni) [118].…”

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Kësterite thin films for photovoltaics : a review

2012

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In the years to come, electricity production is bound to increase, and Cu2ZnSn(S, Se)4 (CZTS) compounds, due to their suitability to thin-film solar cells, could be a means to fulfill the demand. After explaining the reasons of the sudden interest of the CIGS scientific community for CZTS solar cells, this paper reviews recent papers published on the subject of kësterites-based solar cells. After a description of crystallographic and optoelectronic properties, including CZTS crystalline structure, defect formation and metal composition, this review paper focuses on CZTS synthesis processes and device properties. Synthesis strategies, including one-or two-step processes, deposition temperature, binary formation control via atmosphere control and their effect on device properties are discussed.

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Kësterite thin films for photovoltaics : a review

2012

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“…Some efforts have been made with the superstrate solar cells of CZTS and CZTSSe especially by low‐cost non‐vacuum processes. Table summarizes the recent methodologies and photovoltaic performances of the CZTS(e) superstrate devices . Most CZTS superstrate photovoltaics are fabricated in a configuration similar to the following: metal electrode/CZTS absorber/buffer layer/metal oxide nanostructure/metal electrode.…”

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A facile non‐vacuum‐based Cu₂ZnSnSe₄ superstrate solar cell with 2.44% device efficiency

Zhang

Sun

Wang

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Physica Status Solidi (a)

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Cu 2 ZnSnSe 4 (CZTSe) solar cell with a facile superstrate structure of carbon/CZTSe/CdS/ITO was fabricated entirely by non-vacuum processes. The influence of selenization temperature on the composition of CZTSe layer was briefly investigated. Compared with current superstrate-type CZTS(e) solar cells, the present CZTSe superstrate solar cell exhibited a higher power conversion efficiency of 2.44%.

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“…Superstrate cell structures may be used to form nanojunctions between an absorber and a buffer/window structure [20,22,27]. Several groups have developed CZTS solar cells using three-dimensional (3-D) TiO 2 nanoparticles [28][29][30][31]. TiO 2 is the most commonly used metal oxide photoanode in a variety of solar cells.…”

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Solution-processed Cu₂ZnSnS₄superstrate solar cell using vertically aligned ZnO nanorods

Lee

Yong²

2014

Nanotechnology

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One-dimensional (1D) zinc oxide (ZnO) nanostructures are considered to be promising materials for use in thin film solar cells because of their high light harvesting and charge collection efficiencies. We firstly report enhanced photovoltaic performances in Cu2ZnSnS4 (CZTS) thin film solar cells prepared using ZnO nanostructures. A CdS-coated, vertically well-aligned ZnO nanorod (NR) array was prepared via a hydrothermal reaction and nanocrystal layer deposition (NCLD) and was used as a transparent window/buffer layer in a CZTS thin film photovoltaic. A light absorber CZTS thin film was prepared on the CdS/ZnO NRs in air by depositing a non-toxic precursor solution that was annealed in two steps at temperatures up to 250 °C. The crystallized CZTS phase completely infiltrated the CdS/ZnO NR array. The nanostructured ZnO array provided improved light harvesting behavior compared to a thin film configuration by measuring UV-vis transmittance spectroscopy. The prepared CZTS/CdS/ZnO NR device exhibited a solar energy conversion efficiency of 1.2%, which is the highest efficiency yet reported for nanostructured superstrate CZTS solar cells.

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Doctor-bladed Cu₂ZnSnS₄light absorption layer for low-cost solar cell application

Abstract: and Dou Xiao-Ming( ) a)b)c) †

Cited by 21 publications

References 37 publications

Kësterite thin films for photovoltaics : a review

Kësterite thin films for photovoltaics : a review

A facile non‐vacuum‐based Cu₂ZnSnSe₄ superstrate solar cell with 2.44% device efficiency

Solution-processed Cu₂ZnSnS₄superstrate solar cell using vertically aligned ZnO nanorods

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Doctor-bladed Cu2ZnSnS4light absorption layer for low-cost solar cell application

Abstract: and Dou Xiao-Ming( ) a)b)c) †

Cited by 21 publications

References 37 publications

Kësterite thin films for photovoltaics : a review

Kësterite thin films for photovoltaics : a review

A facile non‐vacuum‐based Cu2ZnSnSe4 superstrate solar cell with 2.44% device efficiency

Solution-processed Cu2ZnSnS4superstrate solar cell using vertically aligned ZnO nanorods

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Doctor-bladed Cu₂ZnSnS₄light absorption layer for low-cost solar cell application

A facile non‐vacuum‐based Cu₂ZnSnSe₄ superstrate solar cell with 2.44% device efficiency

Solution-processed Cu₂ZnSnS₄superstrate solar cell using vertically aligned ZnO nanorods