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Abstract
Electrodeposition of CZT thin films can be a cost-effective and time-efficient process in obtaining CZTS absorber layer to be used in thin film solar cells. The electrodeposited film is composed of atomically mixed elements in different phases involving Cu, Zn and Sn which change significantly over a period of time. The films are characterized using XRD for probing phase evolution and to understand the time required to obtain stable phases. Soft annealing (250 and 350°C) of these films yielded stable phases that would otherwise take longer time intervals when stored at room temperature. Soft annealing followed by sulphurization yielded CZTS thin film with desired properties to be used as absorber material in thin film solar cells.
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Applied Solar Energy is an international peer reviewed journal covers various topics of research and development studies on solar energy conversion and use: photovoltaics, thermophotovoltaics, water heaters, passive solar heating systems, drying of agricultural production, water desalination, solar radiation condensers, operation of Big Solar Oven, combined use of solar energy and traditional energy sources, new semiconductors for solar cells and thermophotovoltaic system photocells, engines for autonomous solar stations.
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