Correction to A Versatile Solution Route to Efficient Cu<sub>2</sub>ZnSn(S,Se)<sub>4</sub> Thin-Film Solar Cells

Zhang, Ruihong; Szczepaniak, Stephen M.; Carter, Nathaniel J.; Handwerker, Carol A.

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“…Various methods have been used in the synthesis kesterite materials such as evaporation and sputtering of the elements. The solution process has emerged as the most versatile method of synthesis, having advantage for industrial-scaled production of solar cells on glass or polymer substrates [ 26 ]. The best efficiency (PCE value of 12.6%) reported for a kesterite solar cell was for CZTSSe, which was produced via the solution process [ 19 ].…”

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Electronics of Anion Hot Injection-Synthesized Te-Functionalized Kesterite Nanomaterial

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Metal chalcogenides such as copper zinc tin sulfide (CZTS) have been intensively studied as potential photovoltaic cell materials, but their viability have been marred by crystal defects and low open circuit potential (Voc) deficit, which affected their energy conversion efficiency. Strategies to improve on the properties of this material such as alloying with other elements have been explored and have yielded promising results. Here, we report the synthesis of CZTS and the partial substitution of S with Te via anion hot injection synthesis method to form a solid solution of a novel kesterite nanomaterial, namely, copper zinc tin sulfide telluride (CZTSTe). Particle-size analyzed via small angle X-ray scattering spectroscopy (SAXS) confirmed that CZTS and CZTSTe materials are nanostructured. Crystal planes values of 112, 200, 220 and 312 corresponding to the kesterite phase with tetragonal modification were revealed by the X-ray diffraction (XRD) spectroscopic analysis of CZTS and CZTSTe. The Raman spectroscopy confirmed the shifts at 281 cm−1 and 347 cm−1 for CZTS, and 124 cm−1, 149 cm−1 and 318 cm−1 for CZTSTe. High degradation rate and the production of hot electrons are very detrimental to the lifespan of photovoltaic cell (PVC) devices, and thus it is important to have PVC absorber layer materials that are thermally stable. Thermogravimetric analysis (TGA) analysis indicated a 10% improvement in the thermal stability of CZTSTe compared to CZTS at 650 °C. With improved electrical conductivity, low charge transfer resistance (Rct) and absorption in the visible region with a low bandgap energy (Eg) of 1.54 eV, the novel CZTSTe nanomaterials displayed favorable properties for photovoltaics application.

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Correction to A Versatile Solution Route to Efficient Cu₂ZnSn(S,Se)₄ Thin-Film Solar Cells

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Correction to A Versatile Solution Route to Efficient Cu₂ZnSn(S,Se)₄ Thin-Film Solar Cells