Improved photoelectrochemical performance of Cu2ZnSnS4 (CZTS) thin films prepared using modified successive ionic layer adsorption and reaction (SILAR) sequence

Electrical and optical properties of CZTS thin films prepared by SILAR method

“…In this method, thin films are obtained by immersing the substrate directly into anionic and cationic precursors and rinsing between every immersion with distilled water. On the other hand, literature survey shows that there are only a few reports [7,[15][16][17] available on the synthesis of CZTS thin film using SILAR route. The authors have studied its structural, optical and PEC studies of the SILAR deposited CZTS thin films.…”

“…Subramaniam et al have reported 1.34% PCE for CZTS film deposited by chemical bath deposition method [2]. Suryawansi et al prepared CZTS by SILAR method and obtained PCE of about 3.81% [7]. The reported experimental studies have shown that the PCE of CZTS film varies considerably by preparation methods such as RF sputtering [8], electron beam evaporation [9], thermal evaporation [10], spray pyrolysis [11], spin coating [12], pulsed laser deposition [13], electrodeposition process [14] and SILAR method [15].…”

“…The reported experimental studies have shown that the PCE of CZTS film varies considerably by preparation methods such as RF sputtering [8], electron beam evaporation [9], thermal evaporation [10], spray pyrolysis [11], spin coating [12], pulsed laser deposition [13], electrodeposition process [14] and SILAR method [15]. The main drawback of these methods is that they require sulfurization for CZTS film formation, in which either N 2 or H 2 S atmosphere is required for annealing [7]. To overcome the drawback, Successive Ionic Layer Adsorption and Reaction (SILAR) method is the preferable one which is very simple, cheap and suitable for making uniform and large area thin films.…”

Influence of copper concentration on sprayed CZTS thin films deposited at high temperature

“…PEC characterization is selected because it is easier than forming solid state junction. It allows a rapid and nondestructive evaluation of a photo activity of the 9 CZTS thin films [41]. The detailed PEC parameters are listed in [42].…”

A review on applications of Cu2ZnSnS4 as alternative counter electrodes in dye-sensitized solar cells

“…Spin coating, spray coating, DC sputtering, successive ionic layer adsorption reaction (SILAR process), electrodeposition, hydrothermal/solvothermal direct processes are much 2015) and Shinde et al (2012) has reported SILAR processed CZTS thin film that can be used as CE in DSSC. 143,144 examined combination of TiCl 4 pretreatment and in-situ solvothermal growth to prepare the CZTS electrodes on FTO substrate. 64 carried out CZTS film fabrication by an environment friendly way followed by binary sulfide nanoparticles were pre-synthesized in aqueous solution and then spray deposited onto glass substrates.…”