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- ItemExamining the role of ultra-thin atomic layer deposited metal oxide barrier layers on CdTe/ITO interface stability during the fabrication of solution processed nanocrystalline solar cells(Elsevier Science BV, 2014-06-01) Chambers, BA; MacDonald, B; Ionescu, M; Deslandes, A; Quiton, J; Jasieniak, JJ; Andersson, GGSolution processed CdTe layers are a potentially low-cost alternative for use in thin-film solar cells. We have recently reported the use of such nanocrystalline layers within ITO/CdTe/ZnO/Al device architectures. One key concern with this type of device structure is the possibility of atomic scale interdiffusion between the ITO and CdTe layers, which can result in deleterious n-type doping of the CdTe layer. Rutherford Backscattering has been used to study the chemical composition across the ITO/CdTe interface as a function of thermal annealing temperature. Through these measurements we verify that interdiffision is observed across the interface for annealing temperatures above 200 degrees C, and the extent of interdiffusion increases with temperature. Ultra-thin alumina, zirconia and titania layers deposited between the ITO and CdTe layers have been studied for their potential to act as a diffusion barrier. All investigated barriers successfully suppress interdiffusion. The outcomes of these compositional studies are directly compared to solar cells fabricated under analogous processing conditions, demonstrating improved cell performance. © 2014, Elsevier Ltd.
- ItemIn situ formation of reactive sulfide precursors in the one-pot, multigram synthesis of Cu2ZnSnS4 nanocrystals(American Chemical Society, 2013-03-05) Chesman, ASR; van Embden, J; Duffy, NW; Webster, NAS; Jasieniak, JJHerein we outline a general one-pot method to produce large quantities of compositionally tunable, kesterite Cu2ZnSnS4 (CZTS) nanocrystals (NCs) through the decomposition of in situ generated metal sulfide precursors. This method uses air stable precursors and should be applicable to the synthesis of a range of metal sulfides. We examine the formation of the ligands, precursors, and particles in turn. Direct reaction of CS2 with the aliphatic primary amines and thiols that already constitute the reaction mixture is used to produce ligands in situ. Through the use of 1H and 13C nuclear magnetic resonance, Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy, and optical absorption spectroscopy, we elucidate the formation of the resulting oleyldithiocarbamate and dodecyltrithiocarbonate ligands. The decomposition of their corresponding metal complexes at temperatures of ∼100 °C yields nuclei with a size of 1–2 nm, with further growth facilitated by the decomposition of dodecanethiol. In this way the nucleation and growth stages of the reaction are decoupled, allowing for the generation of NCs at high concentrations. Using in situ X-ray diffraction, we monitor the evolution of our reactions, thus enabling a real-time glimpse into the formation of Cu2ZnSnS4 NCs. For completeness, the surface chemistry and the electronic structure of the resulting CZTS NCs are studied. © 2013, American Chemical Society.
- ItemNon-injection synthesis of Cu2ZnSnS4 nanocrystals using a binary precursor and ligand approach(Royal Society of Chemistry, 2012-11-23) Chesman, ASR; Duffy, NW; Peacock, S; Waddington, L; Webster, NAS; Jasieniak, JJWe present a non-injection, one-pot synthesis of kesterite Cu2ZnSnS4 (CZTS) nanocrystals (NCs) that allows for multi-gram yields with precise control of the NCs’ metal composition. This is enabled through the selective use of a binary sulfur precursor and ligand reaction mixture, which acts to decouple the nucleation and growth stages. © 2013, The Royal Society of Chemistry.