Enhancing the value of environment-friendly CZTS compound for next generation photovoltaic device: A review

Amrillah, Tahta

doi:10.1016/j.solener.2023.111982

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“…Non-vacuum deposition could also be used to obtain the large area layer deposition of BiOI, which is very suitable for industry. 86,87 For nanoelectronic devices, the high-purity BiOI thin film is very important. The vacuum deposition method is very suitable for this purpose.…”

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“…This structure is similar to that of famous copper (Cu)-, gallium (Ga)-, and cadmium (Cd)-based thin film solar cells, which consist of a p–n junction layer. 75,86,133,134 Thus, a proper choice of the n-buffer layer for BiOI thin film-based solar cells is very important to obtain high PCE. In this solar cell device structure, a bottom and top electrode layer are also necessary to facilitate the photovoltaic process.…”

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Potential application of bismuth oxyiodide (BiOI) when it meets light

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Amrillah

2024

Nanoscale

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Potential application of bismuth oxyiodide (BiOI) when it meets light

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Amrillah

2024

Nanoscale

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“…Among renewable energy technologies, which include geothermal, wind power, and biomass conversion, solar photovoltaics, converting sun light into electricity, carries the most potential, due to the continuous access to the infinite solar resource. Solar cells use the photovoltaic effect to convert solar energy into electricity and have been under development during the last few decades, toward improving their power conversion efficiency (PCE), reducing the cost of production, and satisfying environmental requirements, including sustainability of the fabrication materials and processes [1][2][3][4][5][6][7]. To date, solar cell development and conceptualization has evolved through three generations.…”

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“…Within the second generation, the widely used CdTe and CIGS solar absorbers contain toxic elements (Se, Cd) or metals that are expensive or scarce in nature (In, Ga), thus, presenting sustainability concerns [3,6,17,18].…”

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Nanoscale Cu2ZnSnSxSe(4−x) (CZTS/Se) for Sustainable Solutions in Renewable Energy, Sensing, and Nanomedicine

Mohammadi,

Kaur,

Radu

2024

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The importance and breadth of applications of the family of quaternary chalcogenides with the formula Cu2ZnSnSxSe(4−x) (CZTS/Se) where x = 0–4 are steadily expanding due to the tunable optoelectronic properties of these compounds and the Earth abundance of the elements in their composition. These p-type semiconductors are viewed as a viable alternative to Si, gallium arsenide, CdTe, and CIGS solar cells due to their cost effectiveness, Earth’s crust abundance, and non-toxic elements. Additionally, CZTS/Se compounds have demonstrated notable capabilities beyond solar cells, such as photoelectrochemical CO2 reduction, solar water splitting, solar seawater desalination, hydrogen production, and use as an antibacterial agent. Various routes have been explored for synthesizing pure CZTS/Se nanomaterials and significant efforts have been dedicated to reducing the occurrence of secondary phases. This review focuses on synthetic approaches for CZTS/Se nanomaterials, with emphasis on controlling the size and morphology of the nanoparticles and their recent application in solar energy harvesting and beyond, highlighting challenges in achieving the desired purity required in all these applications.

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Kesterite Films Processed with Organic Solvents: Unveiling the Impact of Carbon‐Rich Fine‐Grain‐Layer Formation on Solar‐Cell Performance

Javed,

Donmez,

Jones

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Energy Tech

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Solution‐processed kesterite (copper zinc tin sulfide [CZTS]) solar cells attract significant attention owing to their low cost, ease of large‐scale production, and earth‐abundant elemental composition, which make these devices promising to fulfill the ever‐increasing demand of the photovoltaic (PV) industry. Compared to the performances of expensive vacuum‐based techniques, colloidal nanocrystal kesterite solar cells garner substantial interest due to their economical and rapid processing. Led by the hot‐injection method, organic solvent‐based techniques are widely adopted to realize CZTS nanocrystal inks. With organic solvents, ligand‐stabilized nanoparticles are formed leading to dispersive and homogenous kesterite inks. However, the presence of carbon‐rich ligands around the nanocrystal surface often leads to the formation of a fine‐grain layer that is rich in carbon content. The organic ligands decompose into amorphous carbon residues during a high‐temperature annealing process and hinder the grain growth process. The carbon‐rich fine‐grain (CRFG) layer generally poses a negative influence on the PV performance of the kesterite solar cell; however, few reports maintain their disposition about CRFG as innocuous. In this review study, a detailed discussion on CRFG is presented, aiming to understand the insights about its formation and impact on the device's performance.

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Enhancing the value of environment-friendly CZTS compound for next generation photovoltaic device: A review

Cited by 23 publications

References 299 publications

Potential application of bismuth oxyiodide (BiOI) when it meets light

Potential application of bismuth oxyiodide (BiOI) when it meets light

Nanoscale Cu2ZnSnSxSe(4−x) (CZTS/Se) for Sustainable Solutions in Renewable Energy, Sensing, and Nanomedicine

Kesterite Films Processed with Organic Solvents: Unveiling the Impact of Carbon‐Rich Fine‐Grain‐Layer Formation on Solar‐Cell Performance

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