Defects in kesterite materials towards high-efficiency solar cells: origin, impact, characterization, and engineering

L Wang, J Ban, L Han, Z Zhou, W Zhou… - Journal of Materials …, 2024 - pubs.rsc.org
Kesterite Cu2ZnSn (S, Se) 4 (CZTSSe) is one of the most promising materials for
photovoltaics. CZTSSe solar cells have reached an efficiency of 14.9%, yet further …

Se as hetero-nucleation seeds reinforcing intermetallic diffusion for improved electrodeposition-processed CZTS solar cells

J Liu, X Wu, Y Xue, S Liu, Z Zhu, X Liu, K Cheng, Z Du - Nano Energy, 2024 - Elsevier
Abstract Pure sulfide-based Cu 2 ZnSnS 4 (CZTS) stands as a competitive photovoltaic
material, composted of earth-abundant, low-cost, and stable constituent elements. The …

A Review of Cu3BiS3 Thin Films: A Sustainable and Cost-Effective Photovoltaic Material

MS Libório, JCA Queiroz, SM Sivasankar, THC Costa… - Crystals, 2024 - mdpi.com
The demand for sustainable and cost-effective materials for photovoltaic technology has led
to an increasing interest in Cu3BiS3 thin films as potential absorber layers. This review …

Evaluating the Potential of Ca3SbBr3 Halide Perovskite for Photovoltaics: A Structural, Mechanical, and Optoelectronic Study Using GGA-PBE and HSE06 …

KK Mishra - Physics of the Solid State, 2024 - Springer
In this study, we delve into the potential of the halide perovskite material Ca3SbBr3 for solar
cell applications, using QuantumATK simulation tool. By employing DFT with both GGA-PBE …

Enhancing the stability of inverted perovskite solar cells through Cu 2 ZnSnS 4 nanoparticles hole transporting material

E Fabbretti, AH Husien, R Patidar… - Sustainable Energy & …, 2025 - pubs.rsc.org
Perovskite solar cells (PSCs) have burst into photovoltaic (PV) research, revolutionising it
and demonstrating that they can achieve performances comparable to technologies already …

Optimization of preparation conditions and design of device configurations for Cu 3 AsS 4 solar cells: a combined study of first-principles calculations and SCAPS-1D …

Y Huang, C Lin, Y Xue, B Huang… - Physical Chemistry …, 2024 - pubs.rsc.org
Former studies have investigated the band structure and optoelectronic properties of
Cu3AsS4 and suggested that it is a promising photovoltaic (PV) absorber. However, its …

8.36% Efficient CZTS Solar Cells on Transparent Electrode via Solution Processing

H Liu, Y Li, A Xu, X Li, C **ang, S Zhou, S Wang… - Solar …, 2024 - Wiley Online Library
High‐bandgap Cu2ZnSnS4 (CZTS) thin film solar cells on transparent electrodes show
favorable characteristics for new photovoltaic application scenarios including building …

Electrodeposition of Thin Film Cu-Zn-Sn Alloy for Water Splitting Application

RR Widakusuma, FA Iradata… - Chemistry and …, 2024 - indorekacipta.co.id
An energy transition to renewable energy sources is necessary due to the scarcity of fossil
fuels and their detrimental effects on the environment. Water splitting process is one of the …

Advancements in Photovoltaic Efficiency: The Role of Fluorine-Doped CZTS in Homojunction Solar Cells

M Yousefizad, ZG Bafghi, A Shahriyari, A Javanmardi… - Heliyon, 2025 - cell.com
Abstract Copper Zinc Tin Sulfide (CZTS) solar cells have absorbed significant appeal as an
efficient approach for sustainable photovoltaic technology. This research introduces a …

A greener solution to direct low-temperature incorporation of selenium in chalcogenide solar absorber

S Benny, M Dhanasekar, SV Bhat - Materials Today Communications, 2025 - Elsevier
Low temperature, environment friendly solution processing of metal chalcogenide absorbers
is highly desired for low-cost and scalable fabrication of thin-film solar cells. However, the …