Substrate and Cu concentration-dependent physical properties of spray-deposited Cu2ZnSnS4 thin films: a comparative study

S Azadmehr, MR Fadavieslam, MJ Tafreshi… - Journal of Materials …, 2024 - Springer
The physical and optical properties of thin films strongly depend on the film deposition
techniques. In this research, Cu2ZnSnS4 (CZTS) thin films were prepared using the sol–gel …

Towards phase pure kesterite Cu2ZnSnS4 absorber layers growth via single step free sulfurization electrodeposition under a fix applied potential on Mo substrate

S Azmi, A Moujib, OA Layachi, E Matei… - Journal of alloys and …, 2020 - Elsevier
This work presents a new synthesis and characterization of Kesterite Cu 2 ZnSnS 4 films by
one step electrodeposition with free sulfurization annealing treatment at different applied …

Effect of calcination temperature on the properties of CZTS absorber layer prepared by RF sputtering for solar cell applications

S Rondiya, A Rokade, A Jadhavar, S Nair… - Materials for Renewable …, 2017 - Springer
In present work, we report synthesis of nanocrystalline Kesterite copper zinc tin sulfide
(CZTS) films by RF magnetron sputtering method. Influence of calcination temperature on …

Improved structural properties, morphological and optical behaviors of sprayed Cu2ZnSnS4 thin films induced by high gamma radiations for solar cells

M Souli, C Nefzi, Z Seboui, A Mejri, R Vidu… - Materials Science in …, 2018 - Elsevier
Abstract Cu 2 ZnSnS 4 (CZTS) thin films have been synthesized by spray pyrolysis
technique, deposited on glass substrates and then irradiated by high gamma radiations. Six …

Investigation and optimization of an effective fabrication process to develop a high-quality CZTS thin layer for photovoltaic applications

A Fereydoni, S Dehghani, A Mosahebfard - Surfaces and Interfaces, 2023 - Elsevier
Despite its outstanding advantages, its relatively low practical efficiency has prevented
CZTS from replacing CIGS. The most important reason for this drawback is known to be the …

Low cost copper zinc tin sulphide (CZTS) solar cells fabricated by sulphurizing sol-gel deposited precursor using 1, 2-ethanedithiol (EDT)

SK Dwivedi, SK Tripathi, DC Tiwari, AS Chauhan… - Solar Energy, 2021 - Elsevier
In this paper, we report the preparation of crystalline CZTS thin films by sol–gel method
followed by sulphurization using 1, 2-Ethanedithiol (EDT) at 400° C in a three zone …

Effect of sulfur content on improving physical properties of new sprayed Cu2MgSnS4 thin films compound for optoelectronic applications

A Hammoud, B Yahmadi, M Souli, SA Ahmed… - The European Physical …, 2022 - Springer
In this paper, chalcogenide Copper Magnesium Tin Sulfide Cu2MgSnS4 (CMTS) thin films
were deposited by chemical spray pyrolysis technique on glass substrates for different sulfur …

Interface structure and band alignment of CZTS/CdS heterojunction: an experimental and first-principles DFT investigation

S Rondiya, Y Jadhav, M Nasane, S Jadkar, NY Dzade - Materials, 2019 - mdpi.com
We report a phase-pure kesterite Cu2ZnSnS4 (CZTS) thin films, synthesized using radio
frequency (RF) sputtering followed by low-temperature H2S annealing and confirmed by …

Comparative study of Cu2XSnS4 (X= Ni, Co, Mn or Fe) films synthesized by spray pyrolysis under air atmosphere, as suitable absorber layers for photovoltaic …

S Dridi, N Bitri, E Aubry, S Mahjoubi, P Briois - Journal of Alloys and …, 2024 - Elsevier
The present work deals with the synthesis of an absorber Cu 2 XSnS 4 sulfide (X= Ni, Fe, Co
or Mn) thin films by a spray pyrolysis method on hot substrate and under air atmosphere for …

Cd-free Cu2ZnSnS4 thin film solar cell on a flexible substrate using nano-crystal ink

V Najafi, S Kimiagar - Thin Solid Films, 2018 - Elsevier
Abstract We have prepared Cu 2 ZnSnS 4 (CZTS) nanocrystals ink using a simple process.
Then superstrate-type CZTS heterojunction solar cell with Zinc oxide (ZnO) nanorods-coated …