Review article on the lattice defect and interface loss mechanisms in kesterite materials and their impact on solar cell performance
Abstract Kesterite Cu 2 ZnSnS 4 (CZTS), Cu 2 ZnSnSe 4 (CZTSe), and its alloys Cu 2 ZnSn
(S x, Se 1− x) 4 (CZTSSe, 0< x< 1), are cost-effective thin-film photovoltaic materials to meet …
(S x, Se 1− x) 4 (CZTSSe, 0< x< 1), are cost-effective thin-film photovoltaic materials to meet …
The electrical and optical properties of kesterites
Abstract Kesterite Cu 2 ZnSn (S x Se 1-x) 4 (CZTSSe) semiconductor materials have been
extensively studied over the past decade, however despite significant efforts, the open circuit …
extensively studied over the past decade, however despite significant efforts, the open circuit …
Photovoltaic Device with over 5% Efficiency Based on an n‐Type Ag2ZnSnSe4 Absorber
The kesterite material Cu2ZnSn (S, Se) 4 (CZTSSe) is an attractive earth‐abundant
semiconductor for photovoltaics. However, the power conversion efficiency is limited by a …
semiconductor for photovoltaics. However, the power conversion efficiency is limited by a …
Alkali doping strategies for flexible and light-weight Cu 2 ZnSnSe 4 solar cells
S López-Marino, Y Sánchez… - Journal of materials …, 2016 - pubs.rsc.org
In this work we report on the effect of alkali doping via Na and/or K introduction into flexible
and light-weight Cu2ZnSnSe4 (CZTSe) solar cells obtained using a sequential process …
and light-weight Cu2ZnSnSe4 (CZTSe) solar cells obtained using a sequential process …
Effects of sodium on electrical properties in Cu2ZnSnS4 single crystal
We have studied the effect of sodium on the electrical properties of Cu 2 ZnSnS 4 (CZTS)
single crystal by using temperature dependence of Hall effect measurement. The sodium …
single crystal by using temperature dependence of Hall effect measurement. The sodium …
Suns-VOC characteristics of high performance kesterite solar cells
Low open circuit voltage (V OC) has been recognized as the number one problem in the
current generation of Cu 2 ZnSn (Se, S) 4 (CZTSSe) solar cells. We report high light intensity …
current generation of Cu 2 ZnSn (Se, S) 4 (CZTSSe) solar cells. We report high light intensity …
Boost Voc of pure sulfide kesterite solar cell via a double CZTS layer stacks
Low Voc is the major factor limiting the current efficiency of pure sulfide Cu 2 ZnSnS 4
(CZTS) thin film solar cells. In this work, stacking two CZTS layers with different majority …
(CZTS) thin film solar cells. In this work, stacking two CZTS layers with different majority …
Thermally activated band conduction and variable range hopping conduction in Cu2ZnSnS4 thin films
M Zubair Ansari, N Khare - Journal of Applied Physics, 2015 - pubs.aip.org
The temperature dependence of electrical conductivity of the Cu 2 ZnSnS 4 (CZTS) thin films
has been measured in order to identify the dominant conduction mechanism. These CZTS …
has been measured in order to identify the dominant conduction mechanism. These CZTS …
Improvement of the open-circuit voltage of Cu2ZnSnS4 solar cells using a two-layer structure
S Tajima, T Itoh, H Hazama, K Ohishi… - Applied Physics …, 2015 - iopscience.iop.org
Abstract In Cu 2 ZnSnS 4 (CZTS) photovoltaic cells, a low open-circuit voltage (V OC)
principally causes low conversion efficiency. We investigated the deposition of a CZTS layer …
principally causes low conversion efficiency. We investigated the deposition of a CZTS layer …
Minority and Majority Charge Carrier Mobility in Cu2ZnSnSe4 revealed by Terahertz Spectroscopy
The mobilities of electrons and holes determine the applicability of any semiconductor, but
their individual measurement remains a major challenge. Here, we show that time-resolved …
their individual measurement remains a major challenge. Here, we show that time-resolved …