Growth and characterization of Cu2ZnSn(SxSe 1-x)4 alloys grown by the melting method

Akira Nagaoka; Kenji Yoshino; Hiroki Taniguchi; Tomoyasu Taniyama; Koichi Kakimoto; Hideto Miyake

doi:10.1016/j.jcrysgro.2013.10.001

Growth and characterization of Cu₂ZnSn(S_xSe _1-x)₄ alloys grown by the melting method

Akira Nagaoka, Kenji Yoshino, Hiroki Taniguchi, Tomoyasu Taniyama, Koichi Kakimoto, Hideto Miyake

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Abstract

I₂-II-IV-VI₄ quaternary Cu₂ZnSn(S _xSe_1-x)₄ (CZTSSe) alloys were successfully grown by the melting growth method. The powder X-ray diffraction (XRD) pattern of the CZTSSe alloys showed preferred orientations of (112), (220) and (312) planes, confirming the Kesterite structure. In Raman spectra, the A₁ mode peaks expected for CZTS and CZTSe were observed in all samples, and no secondary phases were observed. The CZTSSe alloys in this study were slightly Cu-poor, Zn-rich and VI-rich, similar to compositions of polycrystalline thin-film materials that have achieved high photovoltaic conversion efficiencies. Single phase and homogeneous CZTSSe alloys were obtained.

Original language	English
Pages (from-to)	204-207
Number of pages	4
Journal	Journal of Crystal Growth
Volume	386
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jcrysgro.2013.10.001
Publication status	Published - Jan 1 2014
Externally published	Yes

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Inorganic Chemistry
Materials Chemistry

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