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The current status and future prospects of kesterite solar cells: a brief review
Author(s) -
Liu Xiaolei,
Feng Yu,
Cui Hongtao,
Liu Fangyang,
Hao Xiaojing,
Conibeer Gavin,
Mitzi David B.,
Green Martin
Publication year - 2016
Publication title -
progress in photovoltaics: research and applications
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 2.286
H-Index - 131
eISSN - 1099-159X
pISSN - 1062-7995
DOI - 10.1002/pip.2741
Subject(s) - kesterite , current (fluid) , grain boundary , interface (matter) , materials science , key (lock) , engineering physics , thin film solar cell , layer (electronics) , nanotechnology , czts , optoelectronics , computer science , metallurgy , engineering , electrical engineering , computer security , composite material , microstructure , capillary number , capillary action
Kesterite‐based solar cells are attracting considerable attention in recent years, owing to the reduced toxicity and greater abundance of their constituent elements. In this brief review, we discuss the current status of this important technology by focusing on three key aspects of the device: (i) the interface between the kesterite absorber and the Mo back contact, (ii) the kesterite absorber bulk defects and grain boundaries and (iii) the interface between the kesterite absorber and the buffer layer. By identifying key issues to be addressed, we provide suggestions for their potential improvement and future research. Copyright © 2016 John Wiley & Sons, Ltd.