Insights into kesterite's back contact interface: A status review
Recently, kesterite-based thin film solar cells (TFSCs) gained significant attention in the
photovoltaic (PV) sector for their elemental earth abundancy and low toxicity. The emerging …
photovoltaic (PV) sector for their elemental earth abundancy and low toxicity. The emerging …
Review article on the lattice defect and interface loss mechanisms in kesterite materials and their impact on solar cell performance
Abstract Kesterite Cu 2 ZnSnS 4 (CZTS), Cu 2 ZnSnSe 4 (CZTSe), and its alloys Cu 2 ZnSn
(S x, Se 1− x) 4 (CZTSSe, 0< x< 1), are cost-effective thin-film photovoltaic materials to meet …
(S x, Se 1− x) 4 (CZTSSe, 0< x< 1), are cost-effective thin-film photovoltaic materials to meet …
A comparative study on the performance of Kesterite based thin film solar cells using SCAPS simulation program
A comparative study of thin film solar cells based on CZTS, CZTSe, and CZTSSe (Copper
Zinc Tin Sulphur Selenium) absorbers layers were simulated with Cadmium Sulphide (CdS) …
Zinc Tin Sulphur Selenium) absorbers layers were simulated with Cadmium Sulphide (CdS) …
Beyond 8% ultrathin kesterite Cu2ZnSnS4 solar cells by interface reaction route controlling and self-organized nanopattern at the back contact
Abstract Highly efficient, ultrathin (~ 400 nm) pure sulfide kesterite Cu 2 ZnSnS 4 (CZTS)
solar cells have been realized by interface reaction route controlling and self-organized …
solar cells have been realized by interface reaction route controlling and self-organized …
Impact of Sn(S,Se) Secondary Phases in Cu2ZnSn(S,Se)4 Solar Cells: a Chemical Route for Their Selective Removal and Absorber Surface Passivation
The control and removal of secondary phases is one of the major challenges for the
development of Cu2ZnSn (S, Se) 4 (CZTSSe)-based solar cells. Although etching processes …
development of Cu2ZnSn (S, Se) 4 (CZTSSe)-based solar cells. Although etching processes …
Nanoscale Microstructure and Chemistry of Cu2ZnSnS4/CdS Interface in Kesterite Cu2ZnSnS4 Solar Cells
Sulfurization with various atmosphere and postheat treatments has been reported for earth
abundant kesterite Cu2ZnSnS4 (CZTS) preparation as cost‐effective material for next …
abundant kesterite Cu2ZnSnS4 (CZTS) preparation as cost‐effective material for next …
A critical review on rational composition engineering in kesterite photovoltaic devices: self-regulation and mutual synergy
J Guo, J Ao, Y Zhang - Journal of Materials Chemistry A, 2023 - pubs.rsc.org
Composition engineering has been one of the most crucial strategies to match well with both
bulk and heterojunction interfaces of absorbers in kesterite-based Cu2ZnSn (S, Se) 4 …
bulk and heterojunction interfaces of absorbers in kesterite-based Cu2ZnSn (S, Se) 4 …
Impact of minor phases on the performances of CZTSSe thin-film solar cells
Cu2ZnSn (S1–x Se x) 4 (CZTSSe) alloys are promising candidates for low-cost and high-
efficiency thin-film solar cells. Compared to CdTe and Cu (In x Ga1–x) Se2, CZTSSe uses …
efficiency thin-film solar cells. Compared to CdTe and Cu (In x Ga1–x) Se2, CZTSSe uses …
Impact of nanoscale elemental distribution in high‐performance kesterite solar cells
The effort to develop earth‐abundant kesterite solar cells has led to an approximate
doubling of the power conversion efficiency over the past five years to 12.6%, primarily due …
doubling of the power conversion efficiency over the past five years to 12.6%, primarily due …
Modification of Back Contact in Cu2ZnSnS4 Solar Cell by Inserting Al-Doped ZnO Intermediate Layer
X Lu, B Xu, X Qin, Y Chen, P Yang… - ACS Applied Materials …, 2020 - ACS Publications
The optimization of back contact interface is crucial to improve the performance of
Cu2ZnSnS4 (CZTS) thin film solar cells. In this paper, we first employ Al-doped ZnO (AZO) …
Cu2ZnSnS4 (CZTS) thin film solar cells. In this paper, we first employ Al-doped ZnO (AZO) …