Effect of post annealing thermal heating on Cu2ZnSnS4 solar cells processed by sputtering technique

Sánchez, Marco A.; Sánchez, Tonámetl; Courel, Maykel; Reyes-Vallejo, O.; Sánchez, Yudania; Saucedo, Edgardo; Sebastián, P.J.

doi:10.1016/j.solener.2022.04.002

Cited by 18 publications

(6 citation statements)

References 33 publications

Supporting

Mentioning

Contrasting

Order By: Relevance

“…Finally, by applying an optimal PHT process (275 °C), high-quality heterojunction CZTS/CdS was realized and the active area efficiency of the CZTS solar cell significantly improved from 8.56% to 9.75%. Recently, Sanchez et al [288] conducted in-depth investigation into the influence of thermal treatment (utilizing a hot plate) on a solar cell structure comprising Mo/CZTS/CdS/i-ZnO/ITO. The thermal treatment involved subjecting the solar cell to temperatures ranging from 100 °C to 400 °C, with varying durations from 3 to 15 minutes in an ambient air atmosphere.…”

Section: Cds Buffer Layermentioning

confidence: 99%

A Deep Dive into Cu₂ZnSnS₄ (CZTS) Solar Cells: A Review of Exploring Roadblocks, Breakthroughs, and Shaping the Future

Shah,

Wang,

Irfan Ullah

et al. 2024

Small

View full text Add to dashboard Cite

Renewable energy is crucial for sustainable future, and Cu2ZnSnS4 (CZTS) based solar cells shine as a beacon of hope. CZTS, composed of abundant, low‐cost, and non‐toxic elements, shares similarities with Cu(In,Ga)Se2 (CIGS). However, despite its promise and appealing properties for solar cells, CZTS‐based solar cells faces performance challenges owing to inherent issues with CZTS material, and conventional substrate structure complexities. This review critically examines these roadblocks, explores ongoing efforts and breakthroughs, providing insight into the evolving landscape of CZTS‐based solar cells research. Furthermore, as an optimistic turn in the field, the review first highlights the crucial need to transition to a superstrate structure for CZTS‐based single junction devices, and summarizes the substantial progress made in this direction. Subsequently, dive into the discussion about the fascinating realm of CZTS‐based tandem devices, providing an overview of the existing literature as well as outlining the possible potential strategies for enhancing the efficiency of such devices. Finally, the review provides a useful outlook that outlines the priorities for future research and suggesting where efforts should concentrate to shape the future of CZTS‐based solar cells.

show abstract

Section: Cds Buffer Layermentioning

confidence: 99%

A Deep Dive into Cu₂ZnSnS₄ (CZTS) Solar Cells: A Review of Exploring Roadblocks, Breakthroughs, and Shaping the Future

Shah,

Wang,

Irfan Ullah

et al. 2024

Small

View full text Add to dashboard Cite

show abstract

“…[27] Kesterite Cu 2 ZnSnS 4 (CZTS) as a quaternary transition metal sulfide, has low band gap (~1.5 eV) and excellent absorption coefficient (> 10 4 cm À 1 ), which enables it with good optical absorption property in the wide spectra range. [28] In addition, tetragonal kesterite phase of CZTS is considered to be a very stable state and environmentally benign materials, [29] which can be highly expected as photothermal conversion material in SSGT. Zhang et al firstly prepared a CZTS salt-blocking membrane by simple pumping method.…”

Section: Introductionmentioning

confidence: 99%

A Salt‐Resistant and Antibacterial Cu₂ZnSnS₄‐Based Hydrogel for High Efficient Photothermal Distillation in Seawater Desalination and Sewage Purification

Liu

Wang

et al. 2023

ChemSusChem

View full text Add to dashboard Cite

Solar steam generation technology (SSGT) using unlimited solar energy is regarded as one of the most promising sustainable technologies to produce clean water. However, most of studies on SSGT simply focus on how to improve salt resistance as well as exclude inorganic and organic pollutants in targeted water, and only very limited studies pay attention to the micro‐organisms in the collected water. Herein, one porous Cu2ZnSnS4‐based photothermal hydrogel (CZTS‐PH) with antibacterial properties as well as good salt resistance was successfully prepared. The CZTS‐PH was measured with the water evaporation rate as high as 3.249 kg m−2 h−1 and photothermal conversion efficiency of 96.3 % under one sun irradiation. Impressively, owing to the amino groups in the skeleton, CZTS‐PH can significantly deteriorate the cell membrane and lead to the death of the Escherichia coli (E. coli) and Staphylococcus aureus (S. aureus), which ensures its long‐term stability photothermal conversion and the safety of clean water. Overall, the admired photothermal conversion efficiency, and the excellent salt resistance and antibacterial performance suggest that CZTS‐PH could be a promising full‐scale device applied in seawater desalination and water purification.

show abstract

“…The use of kesterite CZTS film in solar cells is possible both as an absorbing layer in CdS/CZTS heterostructures [11] for which an efficiency of 14.1% has been achieved, and in Cd-free solar cells with maximum efficiency of 10.3% [12]. In addition, CZTS layers also find application in the development of efficient and usable perovskite solar cells [13,14].…”

Section: Introductionmentioning

confidence: 99%

Structure of Ag-Containing Cu2ZnSnS4 Thin Films, Obtained by Spray Pyrolysis

Zgliui,

Tivanov,

Curmei

et al. 2023

Appl. Sol. Energy

View full text Add to dashboard Cite

Kesterite Cu 2 ZnSnS 4 thin films were synthesized by the spray pyrolysis method with subsequent annealing at temperatures in the range from 425 to 525°C. To understand the impact of Ag on the Cu 2 ZnSnS 4 structural properties, changes in the elemental and phase composition, as well as microstructure were studied by electron microanalysis, X-ray phase and Raman analysis, scanning probe microscopy and scanning electron microscopy. The obtained samples have a compact morphology without appreciable voids and pores and crystallize in the tetragonal structure of kesterite CZTS. Phase analysis indicated incorporation of Ag in different concentrations without formation of other impurity compounds. An increase in the annealing temperature leads to an increase in the coherent scattering region, while the stoichiometric ratio of metals to chalcogen approaches 1, remaining close to that upon Ag alloying.

show abstract

Effect of post annealing thermal heating on Cu2ZnSnS4 solar cells processed by sputtering technique

Cited by 18 publications

References 33 publications

A Deep Dive into Cu₂ZnSnS₄ (CZTS) Solar Cells: A Review of Exploring Roadblocks, Breakthroughs, and Shaping the Future

A Deep Dive into Cu₂ZnSnS₄ (CZTS) Solar Cells: A Review of Exploring Roadblocks, Breakthroughs, and Shaping the Future

A Salt‐Resistant and Antibacterial Cu₂ZnSnS₄‐Based Hydrogel for High Efficient Photothermal Distillation in Seawater Desalination and Sewage Purification

Structure of Ag-Containing Cu2ZnSnS4 Thin Films, Obtained by Spray Pyrolysis

Contact Info

Product

Resources

About

Effect of post annealing thermal heating on Cu2ZnSnS4 solar cells processed by sputtering technique

Cited by 18 publications

References 33 publications

A Deep Dive into Cu2ZnSnS4 (CZTS) Solar Cells: A Review of Exploring Roadblocks, Breakthroughs, and Shaping the Future

A Deep Dive into Cu2ZnSnS4 (CZTS) Solar Cells: A Review of Exploring Roadblocks, Breakthroughs, and Shaping the Future

A Salt‐Resistant and Antibacterial Cu2ZnSnS4‐Based Hydrogel for High Efficient Photothermal Distillation in Seawater Desalination and Sewage Purification

Structure of Ag-Containing Cu2ZnSnS4 Thin Films, Obtained by Spray Pyrolysis

Contact Info

Product

Resources

About

A Deep Dive into Cu₂ZnSnS₄ (CZTS) Solar Cells: A Review of Exploring Roadblocks, Breakthroughs, and Shaping the Future

A Deep Dive into Cu₂ZnSnS₄ (CZTS) Solar Cells: A Review of Exploring Roadblocks, Breakthroughs, and Shaping the Future

A Salt‐Resistant and Antibacterial Cu₂ZnSnS₄‐Based Hydrogel for High Efficient Photothermal Distillation in Seawater Desalination and Sewage Purification