Third-generation solar cells based on quaternary copper compounds with the kesterite-type structure

The state of the art in the studies aimed at improving the efficiency and reducing the cost of solar energy cells is analyzed. A possible way to achieve these goals is to use absorber layers made of semiconductor materials based on a new, poorly studied class of quaternary copper compounds Cu2ZnSnX4...

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Published inRussian chemical reviews Vol. 86; no. 2; pp. 99 - 112
Main Authors Rakitin, Vladimir V., Novikov, Gennady F.
Format Journal Article
LanguageEnglish
Published London Russian Academy of Sciences, Turpion Ltd and IOP Publishing 01.01.2017
IOP Publishing
Subjects
Absorbers
Chemical composition
Chemical synthesis
Copper
Copper compounds
Cost analysis
Cost engineering
Organic chemistry
Photovoltaic cells
Semiconductor materials
Solar cells
Solar energy
State of the art
State-of-the-art reviews
Thin films
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Summary:The state of the art in the studies aimed at improving the efficiency and reducing the cost of solar energy cells is analyzed. A possible way to achieve these goals is to use absorber layers made of semiconductor materials based on a new, poorly studied class of quaternary copper compounds Cu2ZnSnX4 (X = S, Se) with the kesterite-type structure. Methods of synthesis and the chemical composition of the kesterite absorber layers are discussed. Various types and operating principles of thin-film solar cells as well as main factors influencing parameters of these devices are considered. The bibliography includes 173 references.
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ISSN:0036-021X
1468-4837
DOI:10.1070/RCR4633