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Nanoscale microstructure and chemistry of Cu2ZnSnS4/CdS interface in kesterite Cu2ZnSnS4 solar cells

Liu et al., 2016

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7948881663158485688
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Liu F
Yan C
Huang J
Sun K
Zhou F
Stride J
Green M
Hao X
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Advanced Energy Materials

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Sulfurization with various atmosphere and postheat treatments has been reported for earth abundant kesterite Cu2ZnSnS4 (CZTS) preparation as cost‐effective material for next‐ generation solar cells. A full understanding of the nanoscale microstructure and chemistry of …
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