The Zn/Sn ratio in Cu2ZnSn(S, Se)4 (CZTSSe) films has been regulated to control the composition-related phase, defect, and photoelectric properties for high performance kesterite solar cells. It is found that the ...The Zn/Sn ratio in Cu2ZnSn(S, Se)4 (CZTSSe) films has been regulated to control the composition-related phase, defect, and photoelectric properties for high performance kesterite solar cells. It is found that the increase in the Zn/Sn ratio can slightly narrow the energy band gap to extend the light absorption range and improve the photocurrent. Optimal Zn/Sn ratio of 1.39 in CZTSSe film is obtained with the least secondary phase, the lowest defect density, and the longest charge recombination lifetime. Up to 10.1% photoelectric conversion efficiency has been achieved by this composition regulation.展开更多
A study of the self-healing phenomenon of Cu2ZnSn(S, Se)4(CZTSSe) solar cells has shown more than 10% enhancement in cell performance after storage at room temperature for a week, with a significant improvement in...A study of the self-healing phenomenon of Cu2ZnSn(S, Se)4(CZTSSe) solar cells has shown more than 10% enhancement in cell performance after storage at room temperature for a week, with a significant improvement in the open-circuit photovoltage(V(oc)) and fill factor(F F). In addition, up to 10.45% power conversion efficiency(PCE) has been achieved.No obvious change in crystallinity, crystal phase, optical absorption or elemental distribution in the CZTSSe films was detected on examining the x-ray diffraction(XRD) pattern, Raman spectrum, ultraviolet-visible(UV-Vis), and TOF-SIMS.Further investigations on the charge carrier concentration, charge radiative recombination, and band structure suggest that the enhancement in PCE stems mainly from a reduction in deep defects of the CZTSSe semiconductor film.展开更多
基金Project supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(Grant Nos.51627803,51402348,51421002,51372270,and 51372272)the Knowledge Innovation Program of the Chinese Academy of Sciences
文摘The Zn/Sn ratio in Cu2ZnSn(S, Se)4 (CZTSSe) films has been regulated to control the composition-related phase, defect, and photoelectric properties for high performance kesterite solar cells. It is found that the increase in the Zn/Sn ratio can slightly narrow the energy band gap to extend the light absorption range and improve the photocurrent. Optimal Zn/Sn ratio of 1.39 in CZTSSe film is obtained with the least secondary phase, the lowest defect density, and the longest charge recombination lifetime. Up to 10.1% photoelectric conversion efficiency has been achieved by this composition regulation.
基金supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(Grant Nos.91733301,51761145042,91433205,11474333,51421002,51627803,and51572288) the International Partnership Program of the Chinese Academy of Sciences(Grant No.112111KYSB20170089)
文摘A study of the self-healing phenomenon of Cu2ZnSn(S, Se)4(CZTSSe) solar cells has shown more than 10% enhancement in cell performance after storage at room temperature for a week, with a significant improvement in the open-circuit photovoltage(V(oc)) and fill factor(F F). In addition, up to 10.45% power conversion efficiency(PCE) has been achieved.No obvious change in crystallinity, crystal phase, optical absorption or elemental distribution in the CZTSSe films was detected on examining the x-ray diffraction(XRD) pattern, Raman spectrum, ultraviolet-visible(UV-Vis), and TOF-SIMS.Further investigations on the charge carrier concentration, charge radiative recombination, and band structure suggest that the enhancement in PCE stems mainly from a reduction in deep defects of the CZTSSe semiconductor film.
基金financially supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China (91733301, 51761145042, 51627803, 21501183, 51402348, 11474333, 91433205 and 51421002)the Knowledge Innovation Program and the Strategic Priority Research Program (Grant XDB 12010400) of the Chinese Academy of Sciences