Solution-Processed Inorganic Solar Cell Based on in Situ Synthesis and Film Deposition of CuInS2 Nanocrystals
- 10 December 2009
- journal article
- research article
- Published by American Chemical Society (ACS) in Journal of the American Chemical Society
- Vol. 132 (1) , 22-23
- https://doi.org/10.1021/ja908371f
Abstract
A novel, reproducible, and simple solution-based process for the fabrication of CuInS2 absorber layers and CdS buffer layers for photovoltaics is presented. In this process, a precursor solution is deposited on a substrate, after which sintered NCs are formed in situ at temperatures as low as 250 °C. Solar cell efficiencies of up to 4% have been demonstrated using this novel fabrication method.Keywords
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