Cu sub(2)ZnSn(S sub(1) sub(-) sub(x)Se sub( x)) sub(4) thin films for photovoltaic applications: Influence of the precursor stacking order on the selenization process

• Published in: Journal of alloys and compounds Vol. 588; pp. 310 - 315
• Main Authors: Altamura, Giovanni, Grenet, Louis, Bougerol, Catherine, Robin, Eric, Kohen, David, Fournier, Helene, Brioude, Arnaud, Perraud, Simon, Mariette, Henri
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: 01.03.2014
• Subjects: Alloys; Deposition; Phases; Photovoltaic cells; Precursors; Solar cells; Stacking; Thin films

Cu sub(2)ZnSn(S sub(1) sub(-) sub(x)Se sub( x)) sub(4) thin films have been synthesized from vacuum deposited precursors using an annealing process under a selenium rich atmosphere. A study of intermediate reactions during the process shows that the formation of minor phases strongly depends on the...