Effects of sulfurization temperature on CZTS thin film solar cell performances

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[1] Center for Autonomous Solar Power, State University of New York at Binghamton, Binghamton
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Emrani, A. (amin.emrani@gmail.com) | 2013年 / Elsevier Ltd卷 / 98期
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CZTS; Earth-abundant; Solar; Sputtering;
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10.1016/j.solener.2013.09.020
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Synthesis of Cu2ZnSnS4 thin film solar cells by sulfurization of sputtered Sn/Zn/Cu precursors is studied. The sulfurization temperatures were varied, and the morphology, cross section, and composition of the CZTS were investigated by scanning electron microscopy, energy dispersive spectroscopy, X-ray diffraction and Raman scattering. To further explore the CZTS layer, the following additional layers were deposited to complete the solar cells: CdS with chemical bath deposition; ZnO and AZO with RF magnetron deposition; and, finally, silver fingers as the front contact. The efficiency and characteristics of the thin film solar cells were measured and a detailed comparison is reported. Sulfurization at 550°C yields a maximum efficiency of 5.75% without any anti-reflective layers. © 2013 Elsevier Ltd.
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