Influence of film thickness variation on the photo electrochemical cell performances of Ag3SbS3 thin films

Daniel, T.; Nishanthi, S.T.; Mohanraj, K.; Sivakumar, G.

doi:10.1016/j.vacuum.2018.12.031

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“…Even though the Cu-Bi-S family can have several possible phases, namely, Cu 3 BiS 3 , CuBiS 2 , CuBi 3 S 3 , and Cu 4 Bi 4 S 9 [18,28], Wittichenite-phase Cu 3 BiS 3 (3:1:3) (and its offstoichiometric chemical compositions [22]) is one of the most studied due to its high optical absorption coefficient ≥10 5 cm −1 and reported band gap energies close to 1.4 eV, making it particularly suitable for thin film PV devices [5,18,[28][29][30]. Table 1 summarizes the most relevant properties of CBS.…”

Section: Structure and Properties Of Cu 3 Bismentioning

confidence: 99%

“…CBS presents excellent thermal stability above room temperature [5,21], along with high optical absorbance in the visible region ≥10 5 cm −1 and a direct optical band gap energy (E g ) occasionally reported around 1.4 eV, properties comparable to those of CIGS and CZTS [22]. Additionally, there is evidence of hole trapping, which facilitates an extended lifetime of electrons in the conduction band [23].…”

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A Review of Cu3BiS3 Thin Films: A Sustainable and Cost-Effective Photovoltaic Material

Libório,

Queiroz,

Sivasankar

et al. 2024

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The demand for sustainable and cost-effective materials for photovoltaic technology has led to an increasing interest in Cu3BiS3 thin films as potential absorber layers. This review provides a comprehensive overview of the main physical properties, synthesis methods, and theoretical studies of Cu3BiS3 thin films for photovoltaic applications. The high optical absorption coefficient and band gap energy around the optimal 1.4 eV make Cu3BiS3 orthorhombic Wittichenite-phase a promising viable alternative to conventional thin film absorber materials such as CIGS, CZTS, and CdTe. Several synthesis techniques, including sputtering, thermal evaporation, spin coating, chemical bath deposition, and spray deposition, are discussed, highlighting their impact on film quality and photovoltaic performance. Density Functional Theory studies offer insights into the electronic structure and optical properties of Cu3BiS3, aiding in the understanding of its potential for photovoltaic applications. Additionally, theoretical modeling of Cu3BiS3-based photovoltaic cells suggests promising efficiencies, although experimental challenges remain to be addressed. Overall, this review underscores the potential of CBS thin films as sustainable and cost-effective materials for future PV technology while also outlining the ongoing research efforts and remaining challenges in this field.

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Section: Structure and Properties Of Cu 3 Bismentioning

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A Review of Cu3BiS3 Thin Films: A Sustainable and Cost-Effective Photovoltaic Material

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“…Copper sulphide thin films were prepared in the presence of amino acid [57]. Morphology and structure studies showed the nanoflake particle with hexagonal structure of complexing agent (amino acid).…”

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Activated Carbon and Metal Chalcogenide in Applied Materials Research

Soonmin¹

2020

PSBJ

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Nano material is an important field in world of science and technology. In this work, activated carbon and metal chalcogenide thin films were discussed. Activated carbon has high surface area and porosity structure. Basically, it could be synthesized by using various raw materials under carbonization and chemical activation process. Utilization of activator such as KOH, NaOH, zinc chloride, phosphoric acid, sulphuric acid could improve texture properties and adsorption capacity. On the other hand, metal chalcogenide thin films have been prepared by using various deposition techniques including physical and chemical method. These materials have great potential in solar cell, sensor device, laser device and optoelectronic applications. Characterization of metal sulfide, metal selenide and metal telluride thin films was studied by using different tools.

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“…The obtained films could be used in the solar control device, holographic, laser device 10 , sensor devices 11 , solar cell [12][13][14][15] and other optoelectronic devices 16 . The metal chalcogenide thin films have been produced by using different deposition techniques [17][18][19][20][21][22] such as electro deposition, spray pyrolysis, radio frequency sputtering, chemical vapour deposition, thermal evaporation, chemical bath deposition, solvo-thermal method, and successive ionic layer adsorption and reaction (SILAR) method.…”

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Effect of pH on the Synthesis of Cobalt Selenide Films by SILAR Method

Soonmin

2021

Orient. J. Chem

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The successive ionic layer adsorption and reaction method or called SILAR method was used to produce cobalt selenide thin films for the first time. The deposition was carried out onto the substrate under different various pH values. The X-ray diffraction (XRD), field emission scanning electron microscope (FESEM) and ultraviolet visible spectrophotometer were used to investigate the structure, morphology and optical properties of thin films, respectively. The XRD patterns confirmed that the presence of cubic phase cobalt selenide thin films. The grain size increased with increasing the pH value from pH 2 to pH 4 based on the FESEM images. The band gap values are in the range of 2 eV to 2.5 eV.

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Influence of film thickness variation on the photo electrochemical cell performances of Ag3SbS3 thin films

Cited by 13 publications

References 27 publications

A Review of Cu3BiS3 Thin Films: A Sustainable and Cost-Effective Photovoltaic Material

A Review of Cu3BiS3 Thin Films: A Sustainable and Cost-Effective Photovoltaic Material

Activated Carbon and Metal Chalcogenide in Applied Materials Research

Effect of pH on the Synthesis of Cobalt Selenide Films by SILAR Method

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