Emerging chalcogenide thin films for solar energy harvesting devices
Chalcogenide semiconductors offer excellent optoelectronic properties for their use in solar
cells, exemplified by the commercialization of Cu (In, Ga) Se2-and CdTe-based photovoltaic …
cells, exemplified by the commercialization of Cu (In, Ga) Se2-and CdTe-based photovoltaic …
Cation substitution in earth‐abundant kesterite photovoltaic materials
J Li, D Wang, X Li, Y Zeng, Y Zhang - Advanced Science, 2018 - Wiley Online Library
As a promising candidate for low‐cost and environmentally friendly thin‐film photovoltaics,
the emerging kesterite‐based Cu2ZnSn (S, Se) 4 (CZTSSe) solar cells have experienced …
the emerging kesterite‐based Cu2ZnSn (S, Se) 4 (CZTSSe) solar cells have experienced …
Device Postannealing Enabling over 12% Efficient Solution‐Processed Cu2ZnSnS4 Solar Cells with Cd2+ Substitution
Z Su, G Liang, P Fan, J Luo, Z Zheng, Z **e… - Advanced …, 2020 - Wiley Online Library
Abstract Kesterite Cu2ZnSnS4 is a promising photovoltaic material containing low‐cost,
earth‐abundant, and stable semiconductor elements. However, the highest power …
earth‐abundant, and stable semiconductor elements. However, the highest power …
Over 9% Efficient Kesterite Cu2ZnSnS4 Solar Cell Fabricated by Using Zn1–xCdxS Buffer Layer
Another important factor that could limit the Voc is the undesirable band alignment at the
CZTS/CdS heterointerface, which can lead to severe interface recombination. Different …
CZTS/CdS heterointerface, which can lead to severe interface recombination. Different …
Beyond 11% Efficient Sulfide Kesterite Cu2ZnxCd1–xSnS4 Solar Cell: Effects of Cadmium Alloying
Kesterite Cu2ZnSnS4 (CZTS) thin-film solar cells have drawn worldwide attention because
of outstanding performance and earth-abundant constituents. However, problems such as …
of outstanding performance and earth-abundant constituents. However, problems such as …
Progress and prospects of CZTSSe/CdS interface engineering to combat high open-circuit voltage deficit of kesterite photovoltaics: a critical review
CZTSSe solar cells are considered to be potential and cost-effective alternative solutions to
mature photovoltaic technology for meeting future energy demands. However, the current …
mature photovoltaic technology for meeting future energy demands. However, the current …
Towards a high efficient Cd-free double CZTS layers kesterite solar cell using an optimized interface band alignment
H Bencherif - Solar Energy, 2022 - Elsevier
In this paper, we suggest a potential high efficiency Kesterite solar cell with double CZTS
layers including efficient band offset alignment. Several loss processes like radiative …
layers including efficient band offset alignment. Several loss processes like radiative …
Strategic review of interface carrier recombination in earth abundant Cu–Zn–Sn–S–Se solar cells: current challenges and future prospects
Earth abundant Cu–Zn–Sn–S–Se (CZTSSe) is considered as a promising material for large
area and cost effective solar energy harvesting. The current efficiency of CZTSSe champion …
area and cost effective solar energy harvesting. The current efficiency of CZTSSe champion …
Germanium alloyed kesterite solar cells with low voltage deficits
AD Collord, HW Hillhouse - Chemistry of Materials, 2016 - ACS Publications
It has previously been shown that substitution of germanium for tin in Cu2ZnSn (S, Se) 4
provides a means to change the band gap. Here, we show that Ge substitution can also be …
provides a means to change the band gap. Here, we show that Ge substitution can also be …
A progress review on the modification of CZTS (e)-based thin-film solar cells
The increasing demand for energy in recent decades due to rapid industrial and population
growth has resulted in a heavy dependence on non-renewable energy which leads to …
growth has resulted in a heavy dependence on non-renewable energy which leads to …