ZnO compact layers used in third-generation photovoltaic devices: a review

Otálora, C. A.; Londoño, Mónica Andrea Botero; Ordóñez, Gabriel

doi:10.1007/s10853-021-06275-5

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“…[ 37 , 38 , 39 , 40 ] The formation of ZnO NPs by this approach is highly appealing as ZnO NPs present wide technological applications due to their unique properties. These include electro‐optical properties, [ 41 , 42 ] which can be used in devices such as ultraviolet (UV) light‐emitting diodes (LEDs), [ 42 , 43 ] blue luminescent devices or UV lasers [ 44 ] ; photo(electro)catalytic water treatment, [ 45 , 46 , 47 ] antibacterial agents, [ 48 , 49 ] solar cells, [ 50 , 51 , 52 , 53 , 54 ] and others. [ 55 , 56 ] Such unique properties require not only the ZnO material to be nanosized, but also to be homogeneously dispersed without agglomeration.…”

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Secured Nanosynthesis–Deposition Aerosol Process for Composite Thin Films Incorporating Highly Dispersed Nanoparticles

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Application of nanocomposites in daily life requires not only small nanoparticles (NPs) well dispersed in a matrix, but also a manufacturing process that is mindful of the operator and the environment. Avoiding any exposure to NPs is one such way, and direct liquid reaction-injection (DLRI) aims to fulfill this need. DLRI is based on the controlled in situ synthesis of NPs from the decomposition of suitable organometallic precursors in conditions that are compatible with a pulsed injection mode of an aerosol into a downstream process. Coupled with low-pressure plasma, DLRI produces nanocomposite with homogeneously well-dispersed small nanoparticles that in the particular case of ZnO-DLC nanocomposite exhibit unique properties. DLRI favorably compares with the direct liquid injection of ex situ formed NPs. The exothermic hydrolysis reaction of the organometallic precursor at the droplet-gas interface leads to the injection of small and highly dispersed NPs and, consequently, the deposition of fine and controlled distribution in the nanocomposite. The scope of DLRI nanosynthesis has been extended to several metal oxides such as zinc, tin, tungsten, and copper to generalize the concept. Hence, DLRI is an attractive method to synthesize, inject, and deposit nanoparticles and meets the prevention and atom economy requirements of green chemistry.

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Secured Nanosynthesis–Deposition Aerosol Process for Composite Thin Films Incorporating Highly Dispersed Nanoparticles

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“…Yoshiki et al [122] developed an electroless deposition process for copper deposition with improved adhesion on the smooth glass substrate without surface etching. ZnO thin films have applications in chemical sensors [164][165][166][167][168][169][170][171][172], piezoelectric transducers [173][174][175][176][177][178], and photovoltaics [179][180][181][182][183][184]. ZnO thin film between the electroless deposited metal film and glass act as a unique adhesive layer.…”

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A critical review of copper electroless deposition on glass substrates for microsystems packaging applications

Pawar

Dixit

2022

Surface Engineering

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This article reviews the state-of-the-art electroless copper deposition on glass substrates and the associated challenges.The well-known issue of poor adhesion of electroless copper with the glass substrate was addressed and later, improved bymodifying the surface energy using a specific chemical treatment or by creating localized surface roughening. Localized surfaceregions in the glass were created by abrasive-based ultrasonic machining and hightemperature electrochemical-discharge machiningtechniques. The effect of critical process parameters on the surface roughness and morphology was explained. Both qualitative andquantitative adhesion measurement techniques, such as cross-hatch tests and 90°/180°p eel adhesion tests, were presented. Theadhesion strength is affected by the surface roughness of the substrate and residual stress build-up in the film. As the build-up stresscan be released by the post-deposition annealing, the adhesion strength is further increased. Finally, the electroless coppertechnology in making through-glass-vias and embedded redistribution lines are presented.

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“…ZnO has been considered as a promising electron transport layer (ETL) for PSCs for its higher conductivity and low cost. [37][38][39][40][41][42] However, the protonation reaction between ZnO and methylammonium cation (MA þ ) accelerates the decomposition of perovskite, [38,43] which limits the device stability and performance. Zheng and co-workers eliminated the deprotonation issue of spin-coated ZnO with MgO-ethanolamine interlayer, resulting in an impressive V oc up to 1.12 V and PCE of 21.1% on the CsFAMA-based PSCs, [41] which is the highest PCE for PSCs with ZnO-based ETL so far.…”

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Atomic Layer Deposited ZnO–SnO₂ Electron Transport Bilayer for Wide‐Bandgap Perovskite Solar Cells

Qian

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Solar RRL

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High-quality electron transport layer (ETL) is a prerequisite for high-performance wide-bandgap mixed-halide perovskite solar cells (PSCs), which is critical for efficient perovskite/silicon tandem solar cells. Herein, an atomic layer deposited ZnO-SnO 2 bilayer ETL for wide-bandgap PSCs is reported, featuring a high uniformity and conformality over a large area. The ZnO-SnO 2 bilayer shows a matched band alignment with wide-bandgap perovskite for efficient electron extraction and transport, with a lower nonradiative recombination. As a result, a champion power conversion efficiency of 18.1% is achieved on the ZnO-SnO 2 bilayer-based wide-bandgap PSCs featuring an ultrahigh open-circuit voltage (V oc ) of 1.233 V, which is the highest value for wide-bandgap PSCs without any surface passivation. In addition, the atomic layer deposition ZnO-SnO 2 bilayer exhibits very good surface passivation and conformality on crystalline silicon surfaces, which makes it attractive to be applied for perovskite/silicon tandem solar cells with a higher V oc and textured surfaces.

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ZnO compact layers used in third-generation photovoltaic devices: a review

Cited by 21 publications

References 193 publications

Secured Nanosynthesis–Deposition Aerosol Process for Composite Thin Films Incorporating Highly Dispersed Nanoparticles

Secured Nanosynthesis–Deposition Aerosol Process for Composite Thin Films Incorporating Highly Dispersed Nanoparticles

A critical review of copper electroless deposition on glass substrates for microsystems packaging applications

Atomic Layer Deposited ZnO–SnO₂ Electron Transport Bilayer for Wide‐Bandgap Perovskite Solar Cells

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ZnO compact layers used in third-generation photovoltaic devices: a review

Cited by 21 publications

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Secured Nanosynthesis–Deposition Aerosol Process for Composite Thin Films Incorporating Highly Dispersed Nanoparticles

Secured Nanosynthesis–Deposition Aerosol Process for Composite Thin Films Incorporating Highly Dispersed Nanoparticles

A critical review of copper electroless deposition on glass substrates for microsystems packaging applications

Atomic Layer Deposited ZnO–SnO2 Electron Transport Bilayer for Wide‐Bandgap Perovskite Solar Cells

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