Nontoxic and earth-abundant Cu2ZnSnS4 (CZTS) thin film solar cells: A review on high throughput processed methods

Chander, Subhash; Tripathi, S.K.; Kaur, Inderpreet; De, Arijit K.

doi:10.1016/j.mtsust.2023.100662

Materials Today Sustainability

2024

DOI: 10.1016/j.mtsust.2023.100662

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Nontoxic and earth-abundant Cu2ZnSnS4 (CZTS) thin film solar cells: A review on high throughput processed methods

Subhash Chander,

S.K. Tripathi,

Inderpreet Kaur

et al.

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

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Irfan Ullah

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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.

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

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Wang,

Irfan Ullah

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The impact of surface treatment on Al foil for Cu2ZnSnS4 thin films

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Facile growth of Cu2ZnSn(SSe)4 thin films with controlled phase and microstructure evolution from green ethanol-based molecular solutions

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Nontoxic and earth-abundant Cu2ZnSnS4 (CZTS) thin film solar cells: A review on high throughput processed methods

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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

The impact of surface treatment on Al foil for Cu2ZnSnS4 thin films

Facile growth of Cu2ZnSn(SSe)4 thin films with controlled phase and microstructure evolution from green ethanol-based molecular solutions

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Nontoxic and earth-abundant Cu2ZnSnS4 (CZTS) thin film solar cells: A review on high throughput processed methods

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References 297 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

The impact of surface treatment on Al foil for Cu2ZnSnS4 thin films

Facile growth of Cu2ZnSn(SSe)4 thin films with controlled phase and microstructure evolution from green ethanol-based molecular solutions

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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