Enhancing the value of environment-friendly CZTS compound for next generation photovoltaic device: a review

T Amrillah - Solar Energy, 2023 - Elsevier
Abstract Cu 2 ZnSnS 4 (CZTS) is considered a solar cell material alternative to CuInGaSe 2
(CIGS); they have almost the same performance; except for power conversion efficiency …

Electrodeposition synthesis of Cu2ZnSnS4 (CZTS) thin films as a promising material for photovoltaic cells: fundamentals, methods, and future prospects-a …

A Boudouma, OA Layachi, H Hrir, M Nini… - Materials Today …, 2024 - Elsevier
Abstract Cu 2 ZnSnS 4 (CZTS) kesterite stands out for its high absorption coefficient and
direct optical bandgap, making it a promising absorber material for thin-film photovoltaic …

Impact of stacking order and annealing temperature on properties of CZTS thin films and solar cell performance

MA Olgar, AO Sarp, A Seyhan, R Zan - Renewable Energy, 2021 - Elsevier
Abstract In this study, Cu 2 ZnSnS 4 (CZTS) thin films were synthesized by a two-stage
process. In the first stage, CuSn/Zn/Cu (E-type) and CuSn/ZnS/Cu (B-type) stacked films …

Insights into the impact of defect states and temperature on the performance of kesterite-based thin-film solar cells

T Al Zoubi, M Al-Gharram, M Moustafa - Optik, 2022 - Elsevier
In this study, we explore the influence of defect states density and operating temperatures on
the performance of kesterite-based (CZT (S, Se)) solar cells such as CZTS, CZTSe, and …

Cu2ZnSnS4 films properties deposited by spray pyrolysis, subjected to a combined novel thermal treatment: CSS sulfurization and RTA post-treatment

VD Moreno-Regino, R Castanedo-Pérez… - Journal of Alloys and …, 2023 - Elsevier
CZTS films were obtained by spray pyrolysis, a low-cost technique implemented on an
industrial scale. Sulfurization processes generally enhance CZTS properties for its use in …

Sulphurization temperature effect on suppressing CuS phase in kesterite CZTS films grown by electrodeposition method

F Daoudi, O Meglali, A Zoukel, R Boudaira… - Bulletin of Materials …, 2023 - Springer
In this study, kesterite Cu2ZnSnS4 thin films were deposited on indium tin oxide substrates
by co-electrodeposition method followed with sulphurization at different temperatures. The …

Towards high-efficiency CZTS solar cells via p-MoS2 interfacial layer optimisation

M Moustafa, T AlZoubi, S Yasin - Materials Technology, 2022 - Taylor & Francis
This paper discusses the impact of the p-MoS2 transition metal dichalcogenide as an
interfacial layer between the CZTS absorber and Mo back contact in the CZTS based solar …

Kesterite Cu2ZnSnS4 thin films synthesized utilizing electrodeposition: Influence of metal do** on the properties

EM Mkawi - International Journal of Energy Research, 2021 - Wiley Online Library
In the present study, kesterite films were synthesized by sulfurization of co‐electrodeposited
Cu2ZnSnS4 (CZTS) precursor, focusing on the effect of different metals (Li, Na, Sb, and Cr) …

Effect of process parameters on the growth and microstructure of anodic films on 6061 aluminum alloy in alkaline electrolytes

H Xue, L Shi, C Liu, J Liang - Surface Engineering, 2024 - journals.sagepub.com
This study investigates the anodizing of 6061 aluminum alloy using an alkaline solution
composed of sodium hydroxide (NaOH), sodium tetraborate (Na2B4O7) and potassium …

Investigations on the Optimization of Contacts Barrier Height for the Improved Performance of ZnO/CdS/CZTS Solar Cells

F Daoudi, A Naas, O Meglali, R Boudaira, A Gueddim… - Energy Engineering, 2023 - Elsevier
The numerical simulations were performed using the AMPS-1D simulator to study the effects
of the CZTS as an absorber layer and the contacts' barrier height on the performance of four …