Study of the thermal decomposition of Cu2ZnSnS4 (CZTS) in different atmospheres: effect of annealing on its structural and optical properties

Cristóbal-García, Juan D.; Paraguay-Delgado, Francisco; Herrera-Pérez, Guillermo M.; Fuentes-Cobas, Luis E.; Pantoja-Espinoza, Juan C.

doi:10.1007/s10854-023-11427-1

Cited by 1 publication

(1 citation statement)

References 55 publications

Supporting

Mentioning

Contrasting

Order By: Relevance

“…Precursors were added into the solution of PVP and ethylene glycol, and the final solution was stirred at 70 • C for 30 min. CZTS nanoparticles with the domain size between 5 and 6 nm were achieved [71].…”

Section: Hydrothermal Methodsmentioning

confidence: 99%

Nanoscale Cu2ZnSnSxSe(4−x) (CZTS/Se) for Sustainable Solutions in Renewable Energy, Sensing, and Nanomedicine

Mohammadi,

Kaur,

Radu

2024

Crystals

View full text Add to dashboard Cite

The importance and breadth of applications of the family of quaternary chalcogenides with the formula Cu2ZnSnSxSe(4−x) (CZTS/Se) where x = 0–4 are steadily expanding due to the tunable optoelectronic properties of these compounds and the Earth abundance of the elements in their composition. These p-type semiconductors are viewed as a viable alternative to Si, gallium arsenide, CdTe, and CIGS solar cells due to their cost effectiveness, Earth’s crust abundance, and non-toxic elements. Additionally, CZTS/Se compounds have demonstrated notable capabilities beyond solar cells, such as photoelectrochemical CO2 reduction, solar water splitting, solar seawater desalination, hydrogen production, and use as an antibacterial agent. Various routes have been explored for synthesizing pure CZTS/Se nanomaterials and significant efforts have been dedicated to reducing the occurrence of secondary phases. This review focuses on synthetic approaches for CZTS/Se nanomaterials, with emphasis on controlling the size and morphology of the nanoparticles and their recent application in solar energy harvesting and beyond, highlighting challenges in achieving the desired purity required in all these applications.

show abstract

Section: Hydrothermal Methodsmentioning

confidence: 99%