Cu2ZnSnS4 (CZTS) thin films and solar cells were successfully prepared using a new process based on spray pyrolysis technique. The main advantage of the proposed process is the avoiding of sulphurisation process at high temperature and in toxic gases like H2S. X-ray diffraction studies and Raman spectroscopy confirmed the formation of good-quality microcrystalline CZTS films in a tetragonal structure. Optical measurements showed that CZTS films have a direct band gap and high absorption coefficient (4 × 104 cm−1) as requested for solar cell application. CZTS solar cell prototypes deposited on low-cost flexible plastic substrates were prepared and tested.

Boshta, M., Binetti, S., LE DONNE, A., Gomaa, M., Acciarri, M. (2017). A chemical deposition process for low-cost CZTS solar cell on flexible substrates. MATERIALS TECHNOLOGY, 32(4), 251-255 [10.1080/10667857.2016.1200837].

A chemical deposition process for low-cost CZTS solar cell on flexible substrates

BINETTI, SIMONA OLGA
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LE DONNE, ALESSIA;ACCIARRI, MAURIZIO FILIPPO
Ultimo
2017

Abstract

Cu2ZnSnS4 (CZTS) thin films and solar cells were successfully prepared using a new process based on spray pyrolysis technique. The main advantage of the proposed process is the avoiding of sulphurisation process at high temperature and in toxic gases like H2S. X-ray diffraction studies and Raman spectroscopy confirmed the formation of good-quality microcrystalline CZTS films in a tetragonal structure. Optical measurements showed that CZTS films have a direct band gap and high absorption coefficient (4 × 104 cm−1) as requested for solar cell application. CZTS solar cell prototypes deposited on low-cost flexible plastic substrates were prepared and tested.
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Chemical synthesis; Electrical properties; Optical properties; Thin films; Vapour deposition;
Chemical synthesis; Electrical properties; Optical properties; Thin films; Vapour deposition; Materials Science (all); Condensed Matter Physics; Mechanics of Materials; Mechanical Engineering
English
feb-2017
2017
32
4
251
255
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Boshta, M., Binetti, S., LE DONNE, A., Gomaa, M., Acciarri, M. (2017). A chemical deposition process for low-cost CZTS solar cell on flexible substrates. MATERIALS TECHNOLOGY, 32(4), 251-255 [10.1080/10667857.2016.1200837].
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