Facile synthesis of Cu2ZnSnS4 absorber layer for thin film solar cells using a highly stable precursor solution

被引:19
作者
Dhanasekar, M. [1 ]
Bhat, S. Venkataprasad [1 ]
机构
[1] SRM Univ, Dept Phys & Nanotechnol, SRM Res Inst, Kattankulathur 603203, Tamil Nadu, India
关键词
Cu2ZnSnS4; Chemical method; Thinfilm; Solar cell; GEL ROUTE; EFFICIENCY; FABRICATION; TERNARY; HYDRAZINE; BINARY;
D O I
10.1016/j.apsusc.2016.12.227
中图分类号
O64 [物理化学(理论化学)、化学物理学];
学科分类号
070304 ; 081704 ;
摘要
In search of simpler, environment friendly, scalable method to make device quality Cu2ZnSnS4 semiconductor thinfilms for solar cell applications, we have developed a solution based technique based on a highly stable precursor solution. A clear transparent precursor solution, stable for more than a year was prepared using a novel combination of the sulfur source and the solvent. The absorber film on Mo coated glass substrate was formed by dip-coating and drying in open air, followed by annealing in inert atmosphere. Further, we have fabricated and demonstrated a simple solar cell, combining this method with vacuum-free laminated conductive tape as the top electrode, having the device structure of glass/Mo/CZTS/CdS/Al. (C) 2016 Published by Elsevier B.V.
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页码:194 / 198
页数:5
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