Optoelectronic, structural and morphological analysis of Cu3BiS3 sulfosalt thin films

Prospects of copper–bismuth chalcogenide absorbers for photovoltaics and photoelectrocatalysis

“…Fazal et al 46 reported the preparation of a CBS thin film by the complexation of Cu 2+ and Bi 3+ ions with EDTA to form [Cu(EDTA)] −2 and [Bi(EDTA)] −1 . Then, the S 2− ions released from thioacetamide reacted with Bi 3+ , accompanied by a change in the color of the solution to grayish brown, indicating the successful synthesis of CBS by ion consumption and integration into the Bi 2 S 3 lattice.…”

Solution-Processable Cu3BiS3 Thin Films: Growth Process Insights and Increased Charge Generation Properties by Interface Modification

“…There are several reports on the synthesis of Cu 3 BiS 3 nanoparticles via colloidal ,, or solvothermal approaches, , and preparation routes for Cu 3 BiS 3 thin films have been reviewed by Deshmukh and Kheraj . Cu 3 BiS 3 films have been prepared via (reactive) sputter deposition, , chemical bath deposition, ,− electrodeposition followed by sulfurization, , or coevaporation. , Reports on solution-based thin film deposition approaches beyond chemical bath deposition are quite limited. So far, spray pyrolysis and coating of nanoparticle inks have been used for thin film preparation, and precursor routes based on copper and bismuth salts and sulfur sources such as thiourea , or based on CuO and Bi 2 S 3 in thiol–amine solvents mixtures have been investigated …”

Engineering the optical properties of nickel sulphide thin films by zinc integration for photovoltaic applications

“…The selection of appropriate and inexpensive materials along with the simple processing methods also adds up to further reduce the cost of photovoltaics. 17,18 The intrinsic properties of the nanomaterials are usually found to be dependent on their crystal structure. Pressure, temperature, and reactant compositions during the crystallization process of nanocrystals control their crystal phases.…”