Li Incorporation Induces Surface Chemical Disorder in Solution‐Processed Cu2ZnSn(S,Se)4
Advanced Materials InterfacesLithium incorporation into Cu2ZnSn(S,Se)4 (CZTSSe) absorbers has led to improvements in power conversion efficiencies (PCEs), often linked to changes in doping density and improvement in grain growth.
Alice Sheppard +9 more
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Effect of Al2O3 Dot Patterning on CZTSSe Solar Cell Characteristics [PDF]
Nanomaterials, 2020 In this study, a 5-nm thick Al2O3 layer was patterned onto the Mo electrode in the form of a dot to produce a local rear contact, which looked at the effects of this contact structure on Cu2ZnSn(S1-xSex)4 (CZTSSe) growth and solar cell devices.
Se-Yun Kim +8 more
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Design and simulation of highly efficient CZTS/CZTSSe based thin-film solar cell [PDF]
HeliyonThin-film solar cells are a substitute for more common crystalline silicon solar cells, which consist of thin semiconductor layers. Thin-film materials comprise direct bandgap and can absorb sunlight more efficiently than silicon.
Nabila Jahan +2 more
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DMF‐Based Large‐Grain Spanning Cu2ZnSn(Sx,Se1‐x)4 Device with a PCE of 11.76% [PDF]
Advanced Science, 2022 A main concern of the promising DMF‐based Cu2ZnSn(Sx,Se1‐x)4 (CZTSSe) solar cells lies in the absence of a large‐grain spanning structure, which is a key factor for high open‐circuit voltage (Voc) and power conversion efficiency (PCE).
Yubo Cui +8 more
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Unveiling Sodium Diffusion Kinetics and Locking Mechanisms for High‐Performance CZTSSe Photovoltaics [PDF]
Advanced ScienceThis work unveils a diffusion‐kinetic modulation strategy that fundamentally redefines sodium management in kesterite photovoltaics, enabling spatially controlled Na sequestration within Cu2ZnSn(S,Se)4 (CZTSSe) absorber layers through a thermally ...
Shuyu Li +10 more
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Novel symmetrical bifacial flexible CZTSSe thin film solar cells for indoor photovoltaic applications [PDF]
Nature Communications, 2021 Indoor lighting is weak and multi-directional, thus the requirement for photovoltaic differs from that designed for outdoor. To efficiently harvest the indoor energy, the authors designed CZTSSe bifacial solar cells on flexible Mo substrate using double ...
Hui Deng +9 more
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Role of bulk- and interface-defects in spectrum-dependent energy harvesting of CZTSSe-based indoor photovoltaic devices [PDF]
AIP Advances, 2021 In this work, we theoretically investigate spectrum dependent energy harvesting of a thin-film indoor photovoltaic (PV) device, taking into account the role of defects.
Eymana Maria, Md Zunaid Baten
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Unveiling the Influence of Annealing Temperature on Properties of CZTSSe Nanocrystals
Advanced Physics ResearchThe burgeoning interest in kesterite materials stems from their promising applications in both charge‐selective materials and photocathodes for photoelectrochemical water splitting. Kesterites, a complex class of semiconductors, typically contain copper,
Akin Olaleru +5 more
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Unveiling the Role of Ge in CZTSSe Solar Cells by Advanced Micro‐To‐Atom Scale Characterizations [PDF]
Advanced ScienceKesterite is an earth‐abundant energy material with high predicted power conversion efficiency, making it a sustainable and promising option for photovoltaics.
Jialin Cong +11 more
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Device Postannealing with Superficially Ag-Modified Absorber for High-Efficiency Cd-Free Cu<sub>2</sub>ZnSnS<sub>4</sub> Solar Cells. [PDF]
Small SciA superficial Ag‐modification process using spin‐coated Ag2ZnSnS4 layer on presulfurized CZTS precursor is proposed to improve the surface defect properties. The absorber fabrication process reduces the interfacial nonradiative recombination loss and suppresses the generation of deep defects during device annealing, enabling 10.53% efficient Cd‐free ...
Yuan X +5 more
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