Synthesis of Cu(2)ZnSnS(4) nanocrystals for use in low-cost photovoltaics.
Cu(2)ZnSnS(4) (CZTS) is a promising new material for thin-film solar cells. Nanocrystal dispersions, or solar paints, present an opportunity to significantly reduce the production cost of photovoltaic devices. This communication demonstrates the colloidal synthesis of CZTS nanocrystals and their use in fabricating prototype solar cells with a power conversion efficiency of 0.23% under AM 1.5 illumination.
Steinhagen
Chet
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Department of Chemical Engineering, Center for Nano- and Molecular Science and Technology, and Texas Materials Institute, The University of Texas at Austin, Austin, Texas 78712-1062, USA.
Panthani
Matthew G
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Akhavan
Vahid
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Goodfellow
Brian
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Koo
Bonil
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Korgel
Brian A
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