Solution-based synthesis of a CZTS/rGO nanocomposite: structural, electrical and optical studies for solar cell applications [PDF]
RSC AdvancesIn the present work, a Cu2ZnSnS4 (CZTS)/reduced graphene oxide (rGO) nanocomposite was synthesized by a cost-efficient and environmentally friendly solution-based process.
Priyambada Nayak +4 more
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Highest Solar-to-Hydrogen Conversion Efficiency in Cu2ZnSnS4 Photocathodes and Its Directly Unbiased Solar Seawater Splitting [PDF]
Nano-Micro LettersHighlights A novel approach, precursor seed layer engineering, is applied to prepare Cu2ZnSnS4 (CZTS) light-absorbing films using the solution-processed spin-coating method.
Muhammad Abbas +9 more
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Device Postannealing with Superficially Ag‐Modified Absorber for High‐Efficiency Cd‐Free Cu2ZnSnS4 Solar Cells [PDF]
Small ScienceCation substitution is a promising research direction for further improving the device performance of Cu2ZnSnS4 (CZTS) solar cells by mitigating recombination loss at deep‐level defects.
Xiaojie Yuan +5 more
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Advancements in photovoltaic efficiency: The role of fluorine-doped CZTS in homojunction solar cells [PDF]
HeliyonCopper Zinc Tin Sulfide (CZTS) solar cells have absorbed significant appeal as an efficient approach for sustainable photovoltaic technology. This research introduces a groundbreaking approach to thin-film solar cells using a novel Fluorine-doped CZTS ...
Milad Yousefizad +8 more
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Visible light active Cu(3−x)Zn x SnS4 for efficient photocatalytic degradation of brilliant green dye [PDF]
Scientific ReportsCopper zinc tin sulfide (Cu(3−x)ZnxSnS4, CZTS) is an eco-friendly, non-toxic, and cost-effective photocatalyst composed of earth-abundant elements, offering a tunable narrow band gap that is ideal for environmental remediation.
Ashmalina Rahman +4 more
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The effect of post-annealing on the performance of the Cu2ZnSnS4 solar cells [PDF]
Scientific ReportsCu2ZnSnS4 (CZTS) solar cells commonly undergo post-annealing treatments to enhance their performance. However, multiple concurrent effects, including Cu–Zn disorder, Na diffusion from the back contact, CZTS grain boundary passivation, and elemental ...
Mungunshagai Gansukh +5 more
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Photonics, 2022 A novel photodetector, based on Cu2ZnSnS4, CZTS, is deposited on Cu/CuFeO2 for wavelength and light power intensity detection. The preparation of CuFeO2 is carried out by the direct combustion of Cu foil wetted with Fe(NO3)2 solution.
Amira H. Ali +8 more
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Heliyon, 2023 The method of affordable colloidal synthesis of nanocrystalline Cu2ZnSnS4 (CZTS) is developed, which is suitable for obtaining bare CZTS nanocrystals (NCs), cation substituted CZTS NCs, and CZTS-based hetero-NCs.
O.A. Kapush +10 more
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Preparation and photocatalytic properties of Cu2ZnSnS4 for H2 production
Materials Research Express, 2020 Cu _2 ZnSnS _4 (CZTS) thin film photocatalytic water splitting for hydrogen production under visible light irradiation has been reported together with CZTS nanoparticles prepared by ultrasonic spray pyrolysis and hydrothermal method, respectively.
Jiansheng Wang +3 more
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Comparative study between CZTS and CZTSe thin layers for photovoltaic applications [PDF]
E3S Web of Conferences, 2023 A comparative study of the thin layer based on copper zinc tin sulphide Cu2ZnSnS4 (CZTS) and that based on copper zinc tin selenide Cu2ZnSnSe4 (CZTSe) was made in order to assess the structural, morphological, optical and electrical qualities. for better
Hyacinthe Aka Aka +4 more
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