Recent progress in CZTS (CuZnSn sulfide) thin-film solar cells: a review
In the renewable energy sector, solar energy has emerged as a very abundant resource,
which has its implementation from very large-scale industries to household uses. The market …
which has its implementation from very large-scale industries to household uses. The market …
Recent Progress and Challenges in Controlling Secondary Phases in Kesterite CZT (S/Se) Thin Films: A Critical Review
Kesterite-based copper zinc tin sulfide (CZTS) and copper zinc tin selenide (CZTSe) thin
films have attracted considerable attention as promising materials for sustainable and cost …
films have attracted considerable attention as promising materials for sustainable and cost …
Dependence of CZTS thin film properties and photovoltaic performance on heating rate and sulfurization time
In this study, effect of heating rate and sulfurization time on the properties of CZTS thin films
and their photovoltaic performances was investigated. CZTS layers were prepared by a two …
and their photovoltaic performances was investigated. CZTS layers were prepared by a two …
Impact of stacking order and annealing temperature on properties of CZTS thin films and solar cell performance
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 …
process. In the first stage, CuSn/Zn/Cu (E-type) and CuSn/ZnS/Cu (B-type) stacked films …
Improved CZTSe solar cell efficiency via silver and germanium alloying
In this study, we report systematic investigation of the effects of Ag and Ge alloying on
properties of CZTSe layers, as well as, on the performance of solar cells fabricated using …
properties of CZTSe layers, as well as, on the performance of solar cells fabricated using …
Optimization of sulfurization time and temperature for fabrication of Cu2ZnSnS4 (CZTS) thin films
MA Olgar - Superlattices and Microstructures, 2019 - Elsevier
In this study, growth of CZTS thin films was performed by sputter deposition of metallic
precursor layers followed annealing process at different sulfurization temperatures and …
precursor layers followed annealing process at different sulfurization temperatures and …
A Two-Step Magnetron Sputtering Approach for the Synthesis of Cu2ZnSnS4 Films from Cu2SnS3\ZnS Stacks
MY Zaki, F Sava, ID Simandan, AT Buruiana… - ACS …, 2022 - ACS Publications
Cu2ZnSnS4 (CZTS) is regarded as one of the emerging materials for next-generation thin
film solar cells. However, its synthesis is complex, and obtaining a single-phase CZTS thin …
film solar cells. However, its synthesis is complex, and obtaining a single-phase CZTS thin …
Fabrication of Cu-rich CZTS thin films by two-stage process: Effect of gas flow-rate in sulfurization process
In this study, CZTS thin films were prepared using a two-stage process consisting of sputter
deposition of Cu, Sn and ZnS layers on the glass substrates to form CuSn/ZnS/Cu stacked …
deposition of Cu, Sn and ZnS layers on the glass substrates to form CuSn/ZnS/Cu stacked …
Hybrid transparent conductive electrode structure for solar cell application
This study draws on our experiences with graphene to perform a hybrid TCO structure
composed of AZO and graphene. We first set out to enhance the electrical and optical …
composed of AZO and graphene. We first set out to enhance the electrical and optical …
Synthesis and Characterization of Cu2ZnSnS4 Thin Films Obtained by Combined Magnetron Sputtering and Pulsed Laser Deposition
MY Zaki, F Sava, AT Buruiana, ID Simandan… - Nanomaterials, 2021 - mdpi.com
Cu2ZnSnS4 (CZTS) is a complex quaternary material, and obtaining a single-phase CZTS
with no secondary phases is known to be challenging and dependent on the production …
with no secondary phases is known to be challenging and dependent on the production …