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Abstract
Selenium alloying into a CdTe thin-film solar cell absorber has been one of the most significant advances in CdTe solar cell fabrication over the last decade. Oxygen plays a critical role in the CdSeTe deposition process, mainly to increase Se concentration in as-deposited CdSeTe films. However, it is hard to fabricate CdSeTe films with controllable Se concentration in a deposition chamber, which is usually filled with a certain atmosphere of O2. In this work, we propose an alternative technique for Se alloying in CdSeTe films, that is, to pre-oxidize CdSeTe powder sources and then fabricate CdSeTe films in a O2-free deposition chamber. The oxides formed on the oxidized CdSeTe source surface effectively suppress Te sublimation and hence increase Se concentration in the CdSeTe films. Furthermore, the presence of nonequilibrium, metastable hexagonal CdSeTe phase enhances Se incorporation into the CdTe films. The experimental results presented in this study demonstrate that using pre-oxidized CdSeTe powder source is a promising technique to control Se element in the form of graded distribution in highly efficient CdSeTe/CdTe thin-film solar cells. The highest cell efficiency achieved in this study is 16.4%.
Solar RRLPhysics and Astronomy-Atomic and Molecular Physics, and Optics
CiteScore
12.10
自引率
6.30%
发文量
460
期刊介绍:
Solar RRL, formerly known as Rapid Research Letters, has evolved to embrace a broader and more encompassing format. We publish Research Articles and Reviews covering all facets of solar energy conversion. This includes, but is not limited to, photovoltaics and solar cells (both established and emerging systems), as well as the development, characterization, and optimization of materials and devices. Additionally, we cover topics such as photovoltaic modules and systems, their installation and deployment, photocatalysis, solar fuels, photothermal and photoelectrochemical solar energy conversion, energy distribution, grid issues, and other relevant aspects. Join us in exploring the latest advancements in solar energy conversion research.