Mechanochemical approach to a Cu2ZnSnS4 solar cell absorber via a “micro-nano” route
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DOI: 10.1007/s10853-018-2228-1
Abstract: Abstract The present study demonstrates a mechanochemical “micro-nano” approach toward the future solar cell absorber material Cu2ZnSnS4 (CZTS) with up-scaling potential. For this purpose, synthetic copper sulfide CuS and tin sulfide SnS nanoparticles along with… read more here.
Keywords: microscopy; micro nano; solar cell; cu2znsns4 ... See more keywords
Correlation between product purity and process parameters for the synthesis of Cu2ZnSnS4 nanoparticles using microwave irradiation
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DOI: 10.1007/s11051-017-3932-5
Abstract: Kesterites (CZT(S,Se)4) emerged as a favourable photovoltaic material, leading to solar cell efficiencies as high as 12.7%. The development of sustainable roll-to-roll printing processes that make use of Cu2ZnSnS4 (CZTS) nanoparticle inks requires the proper… read more here.
Keywords: purity; product purity; process parameters; cu2znsns4 ... See more keywords
Optimization of adsorption and reaction time of SILAR deposited Cu2ZnSnS4 thin films: Structural, optical and electrochemical performance
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DOI: 10.1016/j.jallcom.2020.158055
Abstract: Abstract Nano-crystalline quaternary Cu2ZnSnS4 (CZTS) thin films have been deposited over the conducting and non-conducting substrates by SILAR method with different dipping times. A variety of techniques were employed for the characterization of structural, vibrational,… read more here.
Keywords: thin films; optimization adsorption; adsorption reaction; cu2znsns4 ... See more keywords
Order-disorder transition in Nano-Cu2ZnSnS4: A Raman spectroscopic study
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DOI: 10.1016/j.mssp.2019.104594
Abstract: Abstract Quaternary compound Cu2ZnSnS4 (CZTS) is a highly promising photo absorbing material, due to its suitability in terms of material properties, relative abundance and non-toxicity of its constituents. We report Raman spectroscopic investigation of temperature… read more here.
Keywords: czts; raman; raman spectroscopic; transition ... See more keywords
Study on the role of Mn in Ag and Mn co-doped Cu2ZnSnS4 thin films
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DOI: 10.1016/j.mssp.2021.105787
Abstract: Abstract The reported Ag and Mn co-doped Cu2ZnSnS4 thin film has better properties than single-doped Cu2ZnSnS4. However, the role of Mn in co-doped Cu2ZnSnS4 thin film is still unclear. In this paper, Ag and Mn… read more here.
Keywords: thin films; cu2znsns4 thin; thin film; doped cu2znsns4 ... See more keywords
Impact of Sb and Na Doping on the Surface Electronic Landscape of Cu2ZnSnS4 Thin Films
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DOI: 10.1021/acsenergylett.8b02081
Abstract: Open-circuit voltage deficiency is the key limiting factor in Cu2ZnSnS4 (CZTS) thin-film solar cells, which is commonly associated with band tails and deep gap states arising from elemental disorder. The introduction of dopants such as… read more here.
Keywords: thin films; energy; landscape; cu2znsns4 ... See more keywords
A Two-Step Magnetron Sputtering Approach for the Synthesis of Cu2ZnSnS4 Films from Cu2SnS3\ZnS Stacks
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DOI: 10.1021/acsomega.2c02475
Abstract: Cu2ZnSnS4 (CZTS) is regarded as one of the emerging materials for next-generation thin film solar cells. However, its synthesis is complex, and obtaining a single-phase CZTS thin film is difficult. This work reports the elaboration… read more here.
Keywords: cu2znsns4; spectroscopy; synthesis; zns stacks ... See more keywords
Structural transitions of ordered kesterite-type Cu2ZnSnS4 under pressure
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DOI: 10.1063/1.4974941
Abstract: We have investigated the high-pressure structural and vibrational behavior of the ordered kesterite-type Cu2ZnSnS4 compound. Our investigations have revealed two structural transitions: a kesterite-to-disordered kesterite transition was observed between 7 and 9 GPa, which involves a… read more here.
Keywords: pressure; type cu2znsns4; ordered kesterite; structural transitions ... See more keywords
Epitaxial growth of Cu2ZnSnS4 thin film on Si by radio frequency magnetron sputtering
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DOI: 10.1063/1.5136289
Abstract: Environmentally friendly and earth abundant Cu2ZnSnS4 (CZTS) based thin films are potential absorbers for next generation photovoltaics. Their optical properties provide the option to be used as upper cells for Si based tandem solar cells,… read more here.
Keywords: magnetron sputtering; frequency magnetron; radio frequency; cu2znsns4 ... See more keywords
High-efficiency perovskite solar cells improved with low-cost orthorhombic Cu2ZnSnS4 as the hole-transporting layer
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DOI: 10.17222/mit.2017.178
Abstract: Quaternary copper chalcogenide Cu2ZnSnS4 (CZTS) nanoparticles (NPs) were synthesized with the sol-gel technique and used as the hole-transporting layer (HTL), achieving a power-conversion efficiency (PCE) of 13.41 %, which is the highest PCE for Cu-based… read more here.
Keywords: hole transporting; transporting layer; perovskite solar; hole ... See more keywords
Magnetotransport of Cu2ZnSnS4 single crystals in two regimes of variable–range hopping conduction
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DOI: 10.3103/s1068375517020053
Abstract: The resistivity, ρ(T), and the magnetoresistance (MR) of Cu2ZnSnS4 (CZTS) single crystals are investigated at temperatures T = 2–300 K in pulsed magnetic fields of B up to 20 T. The Mott variable–range hopping (VRH)… read more here.
Keywords: variable range; range hopping; single crystals; cu2znsns4 ... See more keywords