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Doping of Sb into Cu2ZnSn(S,Se)4 absorber layer via Se&Sb2Se3 co-selenization strategy for enhancing open-circuit voltage of kesterite solar cells [PDF]

Frontiers in Chemistry, 2022
Kesterite-structured Cu2ZnSn(S,Se)4 (CZTSSe) thin film photovoltaics have attracted considerable attention in recent years because of its low-cost and eco-friendly raw material, as well as high theoretical conversion efficiency. However, its photovoltaic
Benhui Zhao, Yueqing Deng, Lei Cao, Jichun Zhu, Zhengji Zhou   +4 more
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Cadmium‐Free Kesterite Thin‐Film Solar Cells with High Efficiency Approaching 12% [PDF]

Advanced Science, 2023
Cadmium sulfide (CdS) buffer layer is commonly used in Kesterite Cu2ZnSn(S,Se)4 (CZTSSe) thin film solar cells. However, the toxicity of Cadmium (Cd) and perilous waste, which is generated during the deposition process (chemical bath deposition), and the
Nafees Ahmad, Yunhai Zhao, Fan Ye, Jun Zhao, Shuo Chen, Zhuanghao Zheng, Ping Fan, Chang Yan, Yingfen Li, Zhenghua Su, Xianghua Zhang, Guangxing Liang   +11 more
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Insight into the Role of Rb Doping for Highly Efficient Kesterite Cu₂ZnSn(S,Se)₄ Solar Cells [PDF]

Molecules
Various copper-related defects in the absorption layer have been a key factor impeding the enhancement of the efficiency of Cu2ZnSn(S,Se)4 (CZTSSe) solar cells. Alkali metal doping is considered to be a good strategy to ameliorate this problem.
Chang Miao, Yingrui Sui, Yue Cui, Zhanwu Wang, Lili Yang, Fengyou Wang, Xiaoyan Liu, Bin Yao   +7 more
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Using Cu–Zn–Sn–O Precursor to Optimize CZTSSe Thin Films Fabricated by Se Doping With CZTS Thin Films [PDF]

Frontiers in Chemistry, 2021
The copper–zinc–tin oxide (CZTO) precursor was synthesized to avoid sudden volume expansion from CZTO precursor to Cu2ZnSnS4 (CZTS) thin films and smooth CZTSSe thin-film surfaces without pinholes.
Qian Li, Jinpeng Hu, Yaru Cui, Juan Wang, Yu Hao, Tong Shen, Lizhen Duan   +6 more
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Improvement of CZTSSe film quality and superstrate solar cell performance through optimized post-deposition annealing [PDF]

Scientific Reports, 2022
Improving the performance of kesterite solar cells requires high-quality, defect-free CZTS(Se) films with a reduced number of secondary phases and impurities.
V. Pakštas, G. Grincienė, A. Selskis, S. Balakauskas, M. Talaikis, L. Bruc, N. Curmei, G. Niaura, M. Franckevičius   +8 more
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Molecular Cluster‐Controlled Quasi‐Epitaxial CZTSSe/CdS Heterojunction Enables 12.3% Efficiency of Flexible Solar Cells [PDF]

Advanced Science
Flexible Cu2ZnSn(S,Se)4 (CZTSSe) solar cells have garnered significant attention in photovoltaics. Interface defects in CZTSSe/CdS heterojunctions drive carrier recombination, leading to substantial open‐circuit voltage (VOC) loss.
Weihao Xie, Yifan Li, Quanzhen Sun, Weihuang Wang, Renjie Wang, Caixia Zhang, Jionghua Wu, Hui Deng, Shuying Cheng   +8 more
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Performance enhancement in CZTSSe solar cells via BaSi₂ back surface field integration [PDF]

Scientific Reports
The efficiency of solar cells is strongly influenced by factors such as durability, cost-effectiveness, environmental compatibility, and overall performance.
T. R. S. Chandran, Deepak Kumar Panda, Pratikhya Raut, Amit Kumar Goyal   +3 more
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Defect Synergistic Regulations of Li&Na Co‐Doped Flexible Cu2ZnSn(S,Se)4 Solar Cells Achieving over 10% Certified Efficiency [PDF]

Advanced Science
Ion doping is an effective strategy for achieving high‐performance flexible Cu2ZnSn(S,Se)4 (CZTSSe) solar cells by defect regulations. Here, a Li&Na co‐doped strategy is applied to synergistically regulate defects in CZTSSe bulks.
Quanzhen Sun, Chen Shi, Weihao Xie, Yifan Li, Caixia Zhang, Jionghua Wu, Qiao Zheng, Hui Deng, Shuying Cheng   +8 more
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Synergistic Crystallization Modulation and Defects Passivation in Kesterite via Anion‐Coordinate Precursor Engineering for Efficient Solar Cells [PDF]

Advanced Science
It has been validated that enhancing crystallinity and passivating the deep‐level defect are critical for improving the device performance of kesterite Cu2ZnSn(S,Se)4 (CZTSSe) solar cells.
Lijing Wang, Liangli Chu, Zhengji Zhou, Wenhui Zhou, Dongxing Kou, Yuena Meng, Yafang Qi, Shengjie Yuan, Litao Han, Gang Yang, Zhuhua Zhang, Zhi Zheng, Sixin Wu   +12 more
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Revealing the Role of Hydrogen in Highly Efficient Ag-Substituted CZTSSe Photovoltaic Devices: Photoelectric Properties Modulation and Defect Passivation [PDF]

Nano-Micro Letters
Highlights The Ag/H co-doping strategy has been proposed to promote the performance of Cu2ZnSn(S,Se)4 (CZTSSe) devices. The incorporation of H in Ag-based CZTSSe photovoltaic absorber is expected to improve the poor electrical conductivity and the low ...
Xiaoyue Zhao, Jingru Li, Chenyang Hu, Yafang Qi, Zhengji Zhou, Dongxing Kou, Wenhui Zhou, Shengjie Yuan, Sixin Wu   +8 more
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