Kësterite thin films for photovoltaics : a review

In the years to come, electricity production is bound to increase, and Cu2ZnSn(S, Se)4 (CZTS) compounds, due to their suitability to thin-film solar cells, could be a means to fulfill the demand. After explaining the reasons of the sudden interest of the CIGS scientific community for CZTS solar cell...

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Published inEPJ Photovoltaics Vol. 3; p. 35004
Main Author Delbos, S.
Format Journal Article
LanguageEnglish
Published Les Ulis EDP Sciences 01.01.2012
Subjects
Copper indium gallium selenides
Costs
Crystallography
Electricity
Indium
Optoelectronics
Photovoltaic cells
Point defects
Properties (attributes)
Silver
Solar cells
Solar energy
Sustainability
Synthesis
Thin films
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Summary:In the years to come, electricity production is bound to increase, and Cu2ZnSn(S, Se)4 (CZTS) compounds, due to their suitability to thin-film solar cells, could be a means to fulfill the demand. After explaining the reasons of the sudden interest of the CIGS scientific community for CZTS solar cells, this paper reviews recent papers published on the subject of kësterites-based solar cells. After a description of crystallographic and optoelectronic properties, including CZTS crystalline structure, defect formation and metal composition, this review paper focuses on CZTS synthesis processes and device properties. Synthesis strategies, including one- or two-step processes, deposition temperature, binary formation control via atmosphere control and their effect on device properties are discussed.
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ISSN:2105-0716
2105-0716
DOI:10.1051/epjpv/2012008