Solvothermal-Assisted Synthesis of Cu<sub>3</sub>XS<sub>3</sub> (X = Bi and Sb) Chalcogenide Nanoparticles

Santhanapriya, R.; Muthukannan, Abirami; Sivakumar, G.; Mohanraj, K.

doi:10.1080/15533174.2015.1095768

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“…This means that the crystal lattice becomes deformed as the reaction completion approaches. Hussain et al [22] prepared Cu 3 BiS 3 thin films with the crystallite size from 38 to 44 nm via one-stage thermal evaporation with increasing deposition temperatures up to 400 • C. Santhanapriya et al [38] also synthesized the pure single-phase orthorhombic structure of Cu 3 BiS 3 with an average crystallite size of 38 nm. These reported results are in good agreement with our results.…”

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Mechanochemically Synthesized Chalcogenide Cu3BiS3 Nanocrystals in an Environmentally Friendly Manner for Solar Cell Applications

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Ternary wittichenite Cu3BiS3 nanocrystals were prepared mechanochemically using a planetary ball mill from elemental copper, bismuth and sulfur in a stoichiometric ratio in only 5 min. The orthorhombic wittichenite Cu3BiS3 was nanocrystalline with an approximate crystallite size of 38 nm ± 9 nm, as confirmed by Rietveld refinement. The nanocrystalline character of orthorhombic Cu3BiS3 was also proven by transmission electron microscopy. The measured Raman spectrum confirmed the formation of pure wittichenite Cu3BiS3. The morphology characterization demonstrated the homogeneity of the sample. The value of the specific surface area for pure mechanochemically prepared Cu3BiS3 after 5 min was 2.7 m2g−1. The optical properties were investigated using UV–Vis absorption and micro-photoluminescence spectroscopy. From the absorption UV–Vis spectrum, the value of the bandgap energy was determined to be 1.52 eV, which creates an assumption for the use of wittichenite Cu3BiS3 in photovoltaic applications. The optoelectrical properties of the prepared Cu3BiS3 nanocrystals were verified by current–voltage measurements in the dark and under white light illumination. The photocurrent increased by 26% compared to the current in the dark at a voltage of 1 V. The achieved results confirmed a very fast and efficient way of synthesizing a ternary wittichenite Cu3BiS3, which can be used for applications in solar cells.

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Mechanochemically Synthesized Chalcogenide Cu3BiS3 Nanocrystals in an Environmentally Friendly Manner for Solar Cell Applications

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A comprehensive review on synthesis and characterizations of Cu3BiS3 thin films for solar photovoltaics

Deshmukh

Kheraj

2017

Nanotechnol. Environ. Eng.

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Since the last few decades, light-absorbing materials based on CuInGaSe 2 (CIGS), CuInS 2 (CIS), and CdTe have dominated the research in thin-film solar cells.To fabricate large-scale solar cells from these materials, problems may arise due to limited availability of the constituents, viz. Se, In, Cd, and Te, and the toxicity of some of these elements. Hence, recent research efforts are attentive toward abundantly available non-toxic, larger value of absorption coefficient and non-conventional elements. The Cu 3 BiS 3 having wittichenite orthorhombic structure is one the most promising absorber layer candidates for low-cost thin-film solar cells. It has suitable direct band gap (1.10-1.86 eV), large absorption coefficient (10 5 cm -1 ) with composition of earth abundant, and relatively non-toxic and cost-effective constituents. Till now, a majority work was done on the preparation of Cu 3 BiS 3 thin films by various techniques. Therefore, a comprehensive review of recent literature of Cu 3 BiS 3 is urgently required. This paper will review the various techniques that have been used to deposit Cu 3 BiS 3 semiconductor with the hope of new paths for the beginner.

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The Properties of the Cu3SbS3 Thin Film Co-Electrodeposited on the FTO Enriched with the DFT-Calculation

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Solvothermal-Assisted Synthesis of Cu₃XS₃ (X = Bi and Sb) Chalcogenide Nanoparticles

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Mechanochemically Synthesized Chalcogenide Cu3BiS3 Nanocrystals in an Environmentally Friendly Manner for Solar Cell Applications

Mechanochemically Synthesized Chalcogenide Cu3BiS3 Nanocrystals in an Environmentally Friendly Manner for Solar Cell Applications

A comprehensive review on synthesis and characterizations of Cu3BiS3 thin films for solar photovoltaics

The Properties of the Cu3SbS3 Thin Film Co-Electrodeposited on the FTO Enriched with the DFT-Calculation

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Solvothermal-Assisted Synthesis of Cu3XS3 (X = Bi and Sb) Chalcogenide Nanoparticles

Cited by 6 publications

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Mechanochemically Synthesized Chalcogenide Cu3BiS3 Nanocrystals in an Environmentally Friendly Manner for Solar Cell Applications

Mechanochemically Synthesized Chalcogenide Cu3BiS3 Nanocrystals in an Environmentally Friendly Manner for Solar Cell Applications

A comprehensive review on synthesis and characterizations of Cu3BiS3 thin films for solar photovoltaics

The Properties of the Cu3SbS3 Thin Film Co-Electrodeposited on the FTO Enriched with the DFT-Calculation

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Solvothermal-Assisted Synthesis of Cu₃XS₃ (X = Bi and Sb) Chalcogenide Nanoparticles