Solvothermal synthesis and characterization of a CuInTe2 absorber for thin-film photovoltaics

Synthesis of CuInTe2 nanowires: A polycrystalline‐to‐single‐crystalline transformation process

“…Similar light absorption behavior has been reported for other CuInTe 2 product. Kim et al reported CuInTe 2 thin film had a light absorption in the range of 1200‐400 nm with a absorption peak centered at about 1000 nm. Ntholeng reported light absorption occurred for CuInTe 2 crystallites in the range of 2200‐800 nm with a peak centered at 950 nm .…”

CuInTe2 Nanocrystals: Shape and Size Control, Formation Mechanism and Application, and Use as Photovoltaics

“…Solar paints could adopt large and continuous roll-to-roll technology on almost all types of surfaces with moderate conditions. The CuInTe 2 nanocrystals can be obtained either with microwave irradiation [21,22], by solvothermal synthesis [23], or by using a silicate matrix method [19]. However, by using these methods, the CuInTe 2 was heavily aggregated and could not be well dispersed and; thus, could not be used for solar paints.…”

Low-temperature Heat Treatment (80°C) Effect on the Electrochemically Synthesized CuInTe2 Thin Films for Energy Harvesting Applications

“…Numerous preparation techniques have been reported in the literature, viz, co-evaporation of Cu, In and Te by molecular beam epitaxy [5,6], Bridgeman method [7], thermal evaporation [8], flash evaporation [9], chemical vapor transport [10] and electrodeposition [11]. The synthesis of CIT nanoparticles [12] and quantum dots [13] are also reported. The highest efficiency 6.92% has been reported by molecular beam epitaxy [6] technique with CuIn 3 Te 5 as absorber layer.…”