Preparation of Cu2ZnSnS4 thin films using spin-coating method with thermolysis and annealing

Zhang, K. D.; Tian, Zhongwei; Wang, J. B.; Zhong, Xiangli; Guo, Daoyou; He, Shiwei

doi:10.1007/s10971-014-3561-8

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“…The CZTS thin film shows the (112), (220) and (312) planes corresponding to 2θ values of about 28.437°, 47.302° and 56.094° respectively. This result is almost congruent with the previous studies [17][18][19][20][21]. This ensures that the polycrystalline tetragonal structure, that is CZTS, is formed.…”

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confidence: 92%

Synthesis and Characterization of Copper-Zinc-Tin-Sulfide (CZTS) Thin Film Absorber Layer for Solar Cell Application

Islam¹,

Rahaman²,

Gafur³

et al. 2018

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Copper zinc tin sulfide (CZTS) thin film was synthesized on soda lime glass substrate by using spin coating method. The synthesized CZTS thin film showed maximum absorption coefficient of 0.193 × 10 4 cm-1 and maximum extinction coefficient of 0.011. The direct optical band gap, Urbach energy and steepness parameter of the synthesized CZTS thin film were 1.52 eV, 0.52 eV and 0.05 respectively. The CZTS thin film was found to be polycrystalline tetragonal in nature. The scanning electron microscopy (SEM) revealed that the texture structure was formed for the CZTS thin film.

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Synthesis and Characterization of Copper-Zinc-Tin-Sulfide (CZTS) Thin Film Absorber Layer for Solar Cell Application

Islam¹,

Rahaman²,

Gafur³

et al. 2018

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“…2d. The major weight-loss stage was from approximately 190 to 230°C, mainly originating from the decomposition of TU and chlorides [30]. We speculate that the partial decomposition of Zn(MOE) x (TU) y (OH)Cl or Sn(MOE) x -(TU) y (OH)Cl complexes, as depicted in Fig.…”

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confidence: 81%

Precursor solution chemistry via water additive enabling CZTSSe solar cells with over 12% efficiency

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High-quality absorber films are imperative for highly efficient Cu 2 ZnSn(S,Se) 4 (CZTSSe) thin-film solar cells. Precursor solution chemistry, interconnected with thin-film nucleation and the crystal growth process, should be studied insightfully. Thus, creative rationales and strategies could be proposed to improve the absorber quality, carrier characteristics, and hence device performance. However, the research on precursor solution chemistry in CZTSSe solar cells is still in its infancy. In this study, a facile eco-friendly additive strategy is reported to tailor the 2-methoxyethanol-based CZTS precursor solution chemistry. Incorporating water additives improves the homogeneity and thermogravimetric characteristics of a precursor solution by adjusting the particle sizes and coordination behavior inside the precursor solution. After the tailoring of the precursor solution chemistry, CZTSSe absorbers with high quality are fabricated. Hence, benefiting from the carrier dynamics enhancement, a CZTSSe device with a certified power conversion efficiency of 12.07% is achieved. The results open an avenue in precursor solution chemistry regulation through the use of eco-friendly additives to design highly efficient kesterite CZTSSe solar cells.

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“…The thermodynamic and kinetic assessment of these types of coatings must highlight also any interactions between components or degradation of the substrate due to film annealing. Some examples are: optimization of multiferroic Bi 5 FeTi 3 O 15 (BFTO) films with uniform grain sizes ∼300 nm on Pt/Ti/SiO2/Si wafer substrates obtained by sol-gel method [19]; Cu 2 ZnSnS 4 (CZTS) nanostructured films prepared by spin-coating followed by thermolysis and annealing on Mn-coated soda lime glass substrates for optoelectronic applications [20]; inorganic and hybrid (organically modified inorganic) films based on the hydrolysis and condensation of metal alkoxides, Si-(OR) n to obtained coatings with good adhesion and corrosion protection [21]; hybrid thin films based on ZnO and Ag: ZnO nanoparticles dispersed in chitosan and incorporated in poly(methyl methacrylate) (PMMA) matrix obtained by a modified sol-gel method [22]; Yttria-stabilized zirconia (YSZ) thin films play an important role as electrolyte material for solid oxide fuel cells obtained from zyrconil oxalate [23].…”

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A review on differential scanning calorimetry as a tool for thermal assessment of nanostructured coatings

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Nanostructured coatings and films play an important role in modern surface engineering due to their ability to improve and optimize materials behavior under different external constraints such as high/low temperatures, stress/strain, corrosive/oxidizing atmosphere, electromagnetic fields/fluxes etc., used practically in all industrial fields. Surface modification may be done using any type of materials: polymers, metals, ceramics, composites or hybrids on any type of substrate by different physical, chemical or combined technologies. Thermal characterization methods are one of the most accessible tools to study, model and predict the process parameters required to preserve the nanostructures during thermal treatment of different coatings, develop novel multi-material coating systems, study the complex correlations between material properties vs. synthesis and processing parameters in real environments. Differential Scanning Calorimetry (DSC) is often used as a standard method to put in evidence different thermal events such as phase transitions, decomposition, oxidation/reduction, nucleation and growth at the substrate/coating interfaces or in coating materials. The present paper aims to review some examples on how DSC may be used to assess the thermal behavior of coatings using standardization tools and developing novel application fields.

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Preparation of Cu2ZnSnS4 thin films using spin-coating method with thermolysis and annealing

Cited by 13 publications

References 36 publications

Synthesis and Characterization of Copper-Zinc-Tin-Sulfide (CZTS) Thin Film Absorber Layer for Solar Cell Application

Synthesis and Characterization of Copper-Zinc-Tin-Sulfide (CZTS) Thin Film Absorber Layer for Solar Cell Application

Precursor solution chemistry via water additive enabling CZTSSe solar cells with over 12% efficiency

A review on differential scanning calorimetry as a tool for thermal assessment of nanostructured coatings

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