Copper–Zinc–Tin–Sulfide Thin Films via Annealing of Ultrasonic Spray Deposited Nanocrystal Coatings

2017 ◽  
Vol 9 (22) ◽  
pp. 18865-18871 ◽  
Author(s):  
Bryce A. Williams ◽  
Nancy D. Trejo ◽  
Albert Wu ◽  
Collin S. Holgate ◽  
Lorraine F. Francis ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Thin Films ◽  
Tin Sulfide ◽  
Copper Zinc Tin Sulfide ◽  
Ultrasonic Spray ◽  
Copper Zinc

Solution processed copper zinc tin sulfide thin films for thermoelectric device applications

2020 ◽  
Vol 46 (18) ◽  
pp. 28342-28354
Author(s):  
K.V. Gunavathy ◽  
K. Tamilarasan ◽  
C. Rangasami ◽  
A.M.S. Arulanantham
Keyword(s):  
Thin Films ◽  
Thermoelectric Device ◽  
Tin Sulfide ◽  
Solution Processed ◽  
Copper Zinc Tin Sulfide ◽  
Device Applications ◽  
Copper Zinc

Formation of Copper Zinc Tin Sulfide Thin Films from Colloidal Nanocrystal Dispersions via Aerosol-Jet Printing and Compaction

2015 ◽  
Vol 7 (21) ◽  
pp. 11526-11535 ◽  
Author(s):  
Bryce A. Williams ◽  
Ankit Mahajan ◽  
Michelle A. Smeaton ◽  
Collin S. Holgate ◽  
Eray S. Aydil ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Thin Films ◽  
Tin Sulfide ◽  
Copper Zinc Tin Sulfide ◽  
Copper Zinc ◽  
Jet Printing ◽  
Aerosol Jet Printing

scholarly journals Growth of CZTS Thin Films by Cosputtering of Metal Targets and Sulfurization in H2S

2013 ◽  
Vol 2013 ◽  
pp. 1-7 ◽  
Author(s):  
N. Muhunthan ◽  
Om Pal Singh ◽  
Son Singh ◽  
V. N. Singh
Keyword(s):  
Thin Film ◽  
Thin Films ◽  
Tin Sulfide ◽  
Copper Zinc Tin Sulfide ◽  
Optical Absorbance ◽  
Study Results ◽  
Hall Effect Measurements ◽  
Copper Zinc ◽  
Raman Study ◽  
Czts Thin Films

Copper zinc tin sulfide (CZTS) is an emerging thin film photovoltaic material. Chemical composition and phase purity are important factors which decide the quality of the film for photovoltaic applications. In the present work, we report the results of the morphological, structural, optical, and electrical characterizations of Cu2ZnSnS4thin films, synthesized by sulfurizing magnetron cosputtered Cu2ZnSn thin films in ambient H2S. To the best of our knowledge, this is the first report on CZT deposition by cosputtering from Cu, Zn, and Sn targets and sulfurizing it in ambient H2S for making CZTS thin films. GIXRD and Raman study results showed that the film was kesterite CZTS. Optical absorbance studies revealed a band gap value of ~1.5 eV for CZTS thin film. Results of the Hall effect measurements are also reported.

Alkali-metal-enhanced grain growth in Cu2ZnSnS4 thin films

2014 ◽  
Vol 7 (6) ◽  
pp. 1931-1938 ◽  
Author(s):  
M. Johnson ◽  
S. V. Baryshev ◽  
E. Thimsen ◽  
M. Manno ◽  
X. Zhang ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Thin Films ◽  
Solar Cells ◽  
Alkali Metal ◽  
Grain Growth ◽  
Tin Sulfide ◽  
Copper Zinc Tin Sulfide ◽  
Earth Abundant ◽  
Copper Zinc ◽  
Sodium And Potassium ◽  
Photovoltaic Material

Copper zinc tin sulfide (CZTS) is an emerging photovoltaic material comprised of earth abundant elements. Presence of very small amounts of sodium and potassium during the synthesis of thin CZTS films enhances grain growth and leads to microstructures ideally suited for solar cells.

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