4.6 Article

Physical and chemical aspects at the interface and in the bulk of CuInSe2-based thin-film photovoltaics

期刊

PHYSICAL CHEMISTRY CHEMICAL PHYSICS
卷 24, 期 3, 页码 1262-1285

出版社

ROYAL SOC CHEMISTRY
DOI: 10.1039/d1cp04495h

关键词

-

资金

  1. New Energy and Industrial Technology Development Organization (NEDO) under the Ministry of Economy, Trade, and Industry (METI)
  2. JSPS KAKENHI [19K05282, 20K05354]
  3. Mitsubishi Foundation Research Grant in the Natural Sciences [201910001]
  4. Grants-in-Aid for Scientific Research [20K05354, 19K05282] Funding Source: KAKEN

向作者/读者索取更多资源

This paper reviews current issues in physical and chemical studies of CISe-based materials and devices, focusing on areas such as correlations between Cu-deficient phases and alkali-metals effects, applications to lightweight and flexible solar minimodules, single-crystalline epitaxial Cu(In,Ga)Se-2 films and devices, differences between Cu(In,Ga)Se-2 and Ag(In,Ga)Se-2 materials, wide-gap CuGaSe2 films and devices, all-dry processed CISe-based solar cells with high photovoltaic efficiencies, and fundamental studies on open circuit voltage loss analysis and energy band structure at the interface.
Chalcopyrite CuInSe2 (CISe)-based thin-film photovoltaic solar cells have been attracting attention since the 1970s. The technologies of CISe-based thin-film growth and device fabrication processes have already been put into practical applications and today commercial products are available. Nevertheless, there are numerous poorly understood areas in the physical and chemical aspects of the underlying materials science and interfacial and bulk defect physics in CISe-based thin-films and devices for further developments. In this paper, current issues in physical and chemical studies of CISe-based materials and devices are reviewed. Correlations between Cu-deficient phases and the effects of alkali-metals, applications to lightweight and flexible solar minimodules, single-crystalline epitaxial Cu(In,Ga)Se-2 films and devices, differences between Cu(In,Ga)Se-2 and Ag(In,Ga)Se-2 materials, wide-gap CuGaSe2 films and devices, all-dry processed CISe-based solar cells with high photovoltaic efficiencies, and also fundamental studies on open circuit voltage loss analysis and the energy band structure at the interface are among the main areas of discussion in this review.

作者

我是这篇论文的作者
点击您的名字以认领此论文并将其添加到您的个人资料中。

评论

主要评分

4.6
评分不足

次要评分

新颖性
-
重要性
-
科学严谨性
-
评价这篇论文

推荐

Article Energy & Fuels

Benefits of Low Electron-Affinity Material as the N-Type Layer for Cu(In,Ga)S2 Solar Cell

Dwinanri Egyna, Kazuyoshi Nakada, Akira Yamada

Summary: This study numerically investigated the role of the n-type layer in CIG(SSe)(2) solar cells with a wide band gap, specifically in relation to the maximum open-circuit voltage of the devices. A new open-circuit voltage equation was developed, taking into account the current contribution from the depletion region, and its accuracy was validated through simulation models. The importance of a positive conduction band offset on the n-/p-type interface for achieving high open-circuit voltage was emphasized, along with the specific roles of the n-type layer in CIGS(2) solar cell operation.

ENERGIES (2022)

Article Physics, Applied

Crystallographic and optical properties of wide bandgap photovoltaic semiconductor system, Cu(Al,In)Se 2

Ryoma Yoneda, Kosuke Beppu, Tsuyoshi Maeda, Takahiro Wade

Summary: In this study, we characterized the optical and electronic properties of chalcopyrite-type Cu(Al,In)Se-2. We found that the bandgap energy of the material increased with increasing Al content. The valence band maximum (VBM) level and ionization energy of the Cu(Al,In)Se-2 system were determined using photoemission yield spectroscopy. Additionally, we analyzed the crystallographic characteristics of Cu(Al,In)Se-2 based on X-ray absorption fine structure (XAFS) spectra.

JAPANESE JOURNAL OF APPLIED PHYSICS (2022)

Article Chemistry, Applied

Dynamic behavior of Pd/Ca2AlMnO5+8 for purifying automotive exhaust gases under fluctuating oxygen concentration

Saburo Hosokawa, Yudai Oshino, Kosuke Beppu, Toyokazu Tanabe, Teruki Motohashi, Hiroyuki Asakura, Kentaro Teramura, Tsunehiro Tanaka

Summary: Automotive exhaust gases containing harmful gases can be purified using Pd-loaded catalyst, and a material with high oxygen storage performance is crucial for effective purification. Pd/Ca2AlMnO5+8 demonstrates efficient purification of exhaust gases under fluctuating oxygen concentration due to its high oxygen release and storage capacities. The redox properties of the Mn species in Pd/Ca2AlMnO5+8 are responsible for the NO reduction behavior under fluctuating oxygen concentration, as observed from operando and static X-ray absorption fine structure (XAFS) spectra.

CATALYSIS TODAY (2023)

Article Energy & Fuels

Mechanical stacked GaAs//CuIn1-yGaySe2 three-junction solar cells with 30% efficiency via an improved bonding interface and area current-matching technique

Kikuo Makita, Yukiko Kamikawa, Takashi Koida, Hidenori Mizuno, Ryuji Oshima, Yasushi Shoji, Shogo Ishizuka, Tatsuya Takamoto, Takeyoshi Sugaya

Summary: This study presents a highly efficient InGaP/GaAs//CIGSe three-junction solar cell with an efficiency of 29.3% for the aperture area, the highest reported for GaAs//CIGSe-based tandem solar cells. The improved performance is achieved by using a modified smart stack technology and a specialized CIGSe cell with a flattened surface and a thin In2O3;Ce,H transparent conducting oxide layer.

PROGRESS IN PHOTOVOLTAICS (2023)

Article Energy & Fuels

Total band alignment in theoretical and experimental aspects for enhanced performance of flexible and Cd-free Cu (In,Ga)(S,Se)2 solar cell fabricated by all-dry process

Jakapan Chantana, Yu Kawano, Abdurashid Mavlonov, Takashi Minemoto

Summary: In this study, the total band alignment parameters in CIGSSe solar cells were optimized theoretically and experimentally. The appropriate values of CBO, Delta EC-TA, and Delta EC-TB were determined for the selections of buffer and TCO materials, leading to enhanced photovoltaic performances.

PROGRESS IN PHOTOVOLTAICS (2023)

Article Crystallography

Growth of Zn-Ge-O Thin-Film as a Transparent Conductive Oxide Buffer Material for Chalcopyrite Solar Cell

Dwinanri Egyna, Satoru Ito, Takahito Nishimura, Akira Yamada

Summary: The importance of positive band offset at the p-n interface of heterojunction thin-film solar cells is emphasized in this study. A new alternative transparent conductive oxide material, Zn-Ge-O thin-film, is investigated as an alternative n-type layer for chalcopyrite solar cells. The film exhibits low electron affinity and stable valence band maximum, showing promising results for future applications.

CRYSTAL RESEARCH AND TECHNOLOGY (2023)

Article Physics, Applied

Annealing effects on Cu(In,Ga)Se2 solar cells irradiated by high-fluence proton beam

Jiro Nishinaga, Manabu Togawa, Masaya Miyahara, Kosuke Itabashi, Hironori Okumura, Masataka Imura, Yukiko Kamikawa, Shogo Ishizuka

Summary: Radiation tolerance of Cu(In,Ga)Se-2 (CIGS) solar cells was investigated for application in extremely-high-radiation environments. The cells deteriorated after high-energy proton irradiation but could still generate power. Recombination centers in CIGS layers increased after irradiation, but heat-light annealing partially passivated them. Dark annealing also had a beneficial effect on passivating recombination centers, even with thicker CIGS layers.

JAPANESE JOURNAL OF APPLIED PHYSICS (2023)

Article Physics, Applied

Experimental Confirmation of the Optoelectronic Reciprocity Theorem in High-Efficiency CuIn1-xGaxSe2 Solar Cells

Hajime Shibata, Jiro Nishinaga, Yukiko Kamikawa, Hitoshi Tampo, Takehiko Nagai, Takashi Koida, Shogo Ishizuka, Toshimitsu Mochizuki, Masafumi Yamaguchi

Summary: The optoelectronic reciprocity theorem relates electroluminescence (EL) and photovoltaic external quantum efficiency in solar cells and is crucial for understanding solar cell operation and device evaluation. It also allows for estimating the open-circuit voltage (VOC) using the external radiative efficiency (riext) obtained from EL emission intensity. This study confirms the validity of the optoelectronic reciprocity theorem for high-efficiency CuIn1-xGaxSe2 (CIGS) solar cells and demonstrates that the diode ideality factor is unity for band-edge emission due to direct recombination.

PHYSICAL REVIEW APPLIED (2023)

Article Physics, Applied

Metastable Defects Decrease the Fill Factor of Solar Cells

Thomas Paul Weiss, Omar Ramirez, Stefan Paetel, Wolfram Witte, Jiro Nishinaga, Thomas Feurer, Susanne Siebentritt

Summary: Cu(In,Ga)Se2-based solar cells achieve power conversion efficiencies exceeding 23%. However, the fill factor of these cells is relatively low due to diode factors greater than 1, mainly caused by metastable defects in the Cu(In,Ga)Se2 alloy. Excitation-dependent photoluminescence measurements reveal that the increased diode factor can be well explained by the model of metastable defects. Optically measured diode factors impose a lower limit on the electrical diode factor of finished solar cells. Ag alloying provides a pathway to increase fill factors and efficiencies for Cu(In,Ga)Se2-based solar cells.

PHYSICAL REVIEW APPLIED (2023)

Article Chemistry, Multidisciplinary

Emergence of Dynamically-Disordered Phases During Fast Oxygen Deintercalation Reaction of Layered Perovskite

Takafumi Yamamoto, Shogo Kawaguchi, Taiki Kosuge, Akira Sugai, Naoki Tsunoda, Yu Kumagai, Kosuke Beppu, Takuya Ohmi, Teppei Nagase, Kotaro Higashi, Kazuo Kato, Kiyofumi Nitta, Tomoya Uruga, Seiji Yamazoe, Fumiyasu Oba, Tsunehiro Tanaka, Masaki Azuma, Saburo Hosokawa

Summary: The reaction pathway of the solid-gas reduction of layered perovskite Sr3Fe2O7-delta was revealed using high-speed time-resolved synchrotron X-ray techniques. The pristine Sr3Fe2O7-delta showed a gradual single-phase structural evolution during reduction, while a nonequilibrium dynamically-disordered phase emerged in the reduction of a Pd-loaded sample before a first-order transition. This change in reaction pathway can be explained by a change in the rate-determining step. The synchrotron X-ray technique has the potential to be applied to other solid-gas reactions for a better understanding and optimization of reactions in solid-state compounds.

ADVANCED SCIENCE (2023)

Article Chemistry, Physical

Anion-Exchange Membrane-Photoelectrochemical Water Splitting Using Porous Hematite Photoanodes

Dewangga Oky Bagus Apriandanu, Rizki Marcony Surya, Kosuke Beppu, Fumiaki Amano

Summary: This study achieves AEM-PEC water splitting without the need for supporting electrolytes by incorporating an anion-exchange membrane in α-Fe2O3 photoanodes. The system functions properly even under low conductivity and near-neutral conditions, with a broad response range to visible light.

ACS APPLIED ENERGY MATERIALS (2023)

Article Chemistry, Physical

Influence of Conduction Band Offset between Cu(In,Ga)Se2 Absorber and Zn1-xMg x O Buffer in Zn1-xMg x O:Al/Zn1-xMg x O/CdS/Cu(In,Ga)Se2 Solar Cell

Jakapan Chantana, Bobur Ergashev, Yu Kawano, Yukiko Kamikawa, Shogo Ishizuka, Takashi Minemoto

Summary: CIGSe solar cells were fabricated on SLG substrates with the structure of Al/Ni/sputtered Zn(0.88)Mg(0.12)O:Al TCO/sputtered Zn1-xMgxO 2nd buffer/CdS 1st buffer/CIGSe/Mo/SLG. The impact of CBO2 between CIGSe absorber and Zn1-xMgxO 2nd buffer on cell performance and carrier recombination was investigated experimentally and theoretically. The optimization of CBO2 reduced carrier recombination, improved band bending, and increased the conversion efficiency up to 20.0%. With an antireflective coating layer, the CIGSe solar cell achieved a conversion efficiency of 21.1% with the optimized CBO2.

ACS APPLIED ENERGY MATERIALS (2023)

Article Chemistry, Physical

Amorphous versus nanocrystalline RuO2 electrocatalysts: activity and stability for oxygen evolution reaction in sulfuric acid

Kosuke Beppu, Kazuki Obigane, Fumiaki Amano

Summary: This study reports the activity and stability of RuO2 electrocatalysts coated on a Ti-fibre felt substrate. By thermally decomposing a RuCl3 precursor solution at temperatures above 250°C, RuO2 particles with enhanced crystallinity and greater resistance to dissolution were obtained. The optimized nanocrystalline RuO2/Ti-felt(350) electrocatalyst achieved high OER activity and enhanced stability.

CATALYSIS SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY (2023)

Article Engineering, Electrical & Electronic

Lightweight and flexible Cu(In,Ga)Se2 solar minimodules: toward 20% photovoltaic efficiency and beyond

Shogo Ishizuka, Yukiko Kamikawa, Jiro Nishinaga

Summary: This communication presents the prospects of Cu(In,Ga)Se-2 (CIGS)-based lightweight and flexible photovoltaic devices, discusses the current status of flexible CIGS minimodules and future directions to enhance their efficiency, and explores the effects of cell separation edges on device performance.

NPJ FLEXIBLE ELECTRONICS (2022)

Article Chemistry, Physical

Effect of a single methyl substituent on the electronic structure of cobaltocene studied by computationally assisted MATI spectroscopy

Sergey Yu. Ketkov, Sheng-Yuan Tzeng, Elena A. Rychagova, Anton N. Lukoyanov, Wen-Bih Tzeng

Summary: Metallocenes, including methylcobaltocene, play important roles in various fields of chemistry. The ionization energy and vibrational structure of (Cp ')(Cp)Co can be influenced by introducing methyl substituents. The mass-analyzed threshold ionization spectrum and DFT calculations provide accurate information about the properties and transformations of (Cp ')(Cp)Co.

PHYSICAL CHEMISTRY CHEMICAL PHYSICS (2024)

Review Chemistry, Physical

Polymer mechanochemistry: from single molecule to bulk material

Qifeng Mu, Jian Hu

Summary: Polymer mechanochemistry has experienced a renaissance due to the rapid development of mechanophores and principles governing mechanochemical transduction or material strengthening. It has not only provided fundamental guidelines for converting mechanical energy into chemical output, but also found applications in engineering and smart devices.

PHYSICAL CHEMISTRY CHEMICAL PHYSICS (2024)

Article Chemistry, Physical

Complex oiling-out behavior of procaine with stable and metastable liquid phases

Da Hye Yang, Francesco Ricci, Fredrik L. Nordstrom, Na Li

Summary: Through systematic evaluation of the oiling-out behavior of procaine, we identified both stable and metastable liquid-liquid phase separation, and established phase diagrams to assist in rational selection of crystallization strategies.

PHYSICAL CHEMISTRY CHEMICAL PHYSICS (2024)

Article Chemistry, Physical

Breaking the size constraint for nano cages using annular patchy particles

Vikki Anand Varma, Simmie Jaglan, Mohd Yasir Khan, Sujin B. Babu

Summary: Designing engineering structures like nanocages, shells, and containers through self-assembly of colloids is a challenging problem. This work proposes a simple model for the subunit, which leads to the formation of monodispersed spherical cages or containers. The model with only one control parameter can be used to design cages with the desired radius.

PHYSICAL CHEMISTRY CHEMICAL PHYSICS (2024)

Article Chemistry, Physical

Effect of the charge rate on the mechanical response of composite graphite electrodes: in situ experiment and mathematical analysis

Hainan Jiang, Yaolong He, Xiaolin Li, Zhiyao Jin, Huijie Yu, Dawei Li

Summary: The cycling lifespan and coulombic efficiency of lithium-ion batteries are crucial for high C-rate applications. The Li-ion concentration plays a crucial role in determining the mechanical integrity and structural stability of electrodes. This study focuses on graphite as the working electrode and establishes an experimental system to investigate the mechanical properties of composite graphite electrode at different C-rates. Considering the effect of Li-ion concentration in stress analysis is found to be significant.

PHYSICAL CHEMISTRY CHEMICAL PHYSICS (2024)

Article Chemistry, Physical

The effect of weak π-π interactions on single-molecule electron transport properties of the tetraphenylethene molecule and its derivatives: a first-principles study

Zhiye Wang, Yunchuan Li, Mingjun Sun

Summary: This study investigates the influence of intramolecular pi-pi interactions on the electronic transport capabilities of molecules. By designing and analyzing three pi-conjugated molecules, the researchers observe that different pi-conjugated structures have varying effects on electron transport. The findings provide a theoretical foundation for designing single-molecule electronic devices with multiple electron channels based on intramolecular pi-pi interactions.

PHYSICAL CHEMISTRY CHEMICAL PHYSICS (2024)

Article Chemistry, Physical

Designed fabrication of MoS2 hollow structures with different geometries and the comparative investigation toward capacitive properties

Yuandong Xu, Haoyang Feng, Chaoyang Dong, Yuqing Yang, Meng Zhou, Yajun Wei, Hui Guo, Yaqing Wei, Jishan Su, Yingying Ben, Xia Zhang

Summary: Hollow MoS2 cubes and spheres were successfully synthesized using a one-step hydrothermal method with the hard template method. The hollow MoS2 cubes exhibited higher specific capacitance and energy density compared to the hollow MoS2 spheres. The symmetrical supercapacitors assembled with these hollow structures showed good performance and high capacity retention after multiple cycles. These findings suggest that controlling the pore structure and surface characteristics of MoS2 is crucial for enhancing its electrochemical properties.

PHYSICAL CHEMISTRY CHEMICAL PHYSICS (2024)

Article Chemistry, Physical

Exploiting the photophysical features of DMAN template in ITQ-51 zeotype in the search for FRET energy transfer

Ainhoa Oliden-Sanchez, Rebeca Sola-Llano, Joaquin Perez-Pariente, Luis Gomez-Hortiguela, Virginia Martinez-Martinez

Summary: The combination of photoactive molecules and inorganic structures is important for the development of advanced materials in optics. In this study, bulky dyes were successfully encapsulated in a zeolitic framework, resulting in emission throughout the visible spectrum.

PHYSICAL CHEMISTRY CHEMICAL PHYSICS (2024)

Article Chemistry, Physical

Insights into the multi-functional lithium difluoro(oxalate)borate additive in boosting the Li-ion reaction kinetics for Li3VO4 anodes

Miaomiao Zhang, Cunyuan Pei, Qiqi Xiang, Lintao Liu, Zhongxu Dai, Huijuan Ma, Shibing Ni

Summary: The design of a solid electrolyte interphase (SEI) plays a crucial role in improving the electrochemical performance of anode materials. In this study, lithium difluoro(oxalate)borate (LiDFOB) is used as an electrolyte additive to form a protective SEI film on Li3VO4 (LVO) anodes. The addition of LiDFOB results in a dense, uniform, stable, and LiF-richer SEI, which enhances the Li-ion storage kinetics. The generated SEI also prevents further decomposition of the electrolyte and maintains the morphology of LVO anodes during charge/discharge processes. This work demonstrates the effectiveness of LiDFOB as a multi-functional additive for LiPF6 electrolytes and provides insights into SEI construction for high-performance LVO anodes.

PHYSICAL CHEMISTRY CHEMICAL PHYSICS (2024)

Article Chemistry, Physical

New insights into the structure of the Ag(111)-p(4 x 4)-O phase: high-resolution STM and DFT study

B. V. Andryushechkin, T. V. Pavlova, V. M. Shevlyuga

Summary: The atomic structure of the Ag(111)-p(4 x 4)-O phase was reexamined and two phases with the same periodicity were discovered. It was demonstrated that the accepted Ag6 model is incompatible with high-resolution oxygen-sensitive STM images.

PHYSICAL CHEMISTRY CHEMICAL PHYSICS (2024)

Article Chemistry, Physical

ClO-driven degradation of graphene oxide: new insights from DFT calculations

S. L. Romo-Avila, D. Marquez-Ruiz, R. A. Guirado-Lopez

Summary: In this study, we used density functional theory (DFT) calculations to investigate the interaction between model graphene oxide (GO) nanostructures and chlorine monoxide ClO. We aimed to understand the role of this highly oxidizing species in breaking C-C bonds and forming significant holes on GO sheets. Our results showed that C-C bonds in a single graphene oxide sheet can be broken through a simple mechanism involving the dissociation of two chemically attached ClO molecules. The formation of carbonyl groups and holes on the GO surface was also observed. This study provides important insights into the degradation of carbon nanotubes and the stability of GO during the myeloperoxidase (MPO) catalytic cycle.

PHYSICAL CHEMISTRY CHEMICAL PHYSICS (2024)

Article Chemistry, Physical

Composition dependence of X-ray stability and degradation mechanisms at lead halide perovskite single crystal surfaces

Alberto Garcia-Fernandez, Birgit Kammlander, Stefania Riva, Hakan Rensmo, Ute B. Cappel

Summary: In this study, the X-ray stability of five different lead halide perovskite compositions (MAPbI3, MAPbCl3, MAPbBr3, FAPbBr3, CsPbBr3) was investigated using photoelectron spectroscopy. Different degradation mechanisms and resistance to X-ray were observed depending on the crystal composition. Overall, perovskite compositions based on the MA+ cation were found to be less stable than those based on FA+ or Cs+. Metallic lead formation was most easily observed in the chloride perovskite, followed by bromide, and very little in MAPbI3. Multiple degradation processes were identified for the bromide compositions, including ion migration, formation of volatile and solid products, as well as metallic lead. CsBr was formed as a solid degradation product on the surface of CsPbBr3.

PHYSICAL CHEMISTRY CHEMICAL PHYSICS (2024)

Article Chemistry, Physical

Effect of porosity on rapid dynamic compaction of nickel nanopowder

Timofei Rostilov, Vadim Ziborov, Alexander Dolgoborodov, Mikhail Kuskov

Summary: The shock-loading behavior of nanomaterials is investigated in this study. It is found that shock compaction waves exhibit a distinct two-step structure, with the formation of faster precursor waves that travel ahead of the main compaction waves. The complexity of the shock Hugoniot curve of the tested nanomaterial is described, and the effect of initial porosity on the compressed states is demonstrated.

PHYSICAL CHEMISTRY CHEMICAL PHYSICS (2024)

Article Chemistry, Physical

The effect of temperature and oxygen partial pressure on the concentration of iron and manganese ions in La1/3Sr2/3Fe1-xMnxO3-δ

Sergey S. Nikitin, Alexander D. Koryakov, Elizaveta A. Antipinskaya, Alexey A. Markov, Mikhail V. Patrakeev

Summary: The stability of La1/3Sr2/3Fe1-xMnxO3-delta, a perovskite-type oxide, under reducing conditions is dependent on the manganese content. Increasing the manganese content leads to a decrease in stability. The behavior of iron and manganese in the oxide shows distinct differences, which can be attributed to the difference in the enthalpy of oxidation reactions. Additionally, the change in the La/Sr ratio affects the concentration of iron and manganese ions.

PHYSICAL CHEMISTRY CHEMICAL PHYSICS (2024)

Article Chemistry, Physical

Perovskenes: two-dimensional perovskite-type monolayer materials predicted by first-principles calculations

Mosayeb Naseri, Shirin Amirian, Mehrdad Faraji, Mohammad Abdur Rashid, Maicon Pierre Lourenco, Venkataraman Thangadurai, D. R. Salahub

Summary: Inspired by the successful transfer of freestanding ultrathin films of SrTiO3 and BiFeO3, this study assessed the structural stability and investigated the electronic, optical, and thermoelectric properties of a group of two-dimensional perovskite-type materials called perovskenes. The findings revealed that these materials are wide bandgap semiconductors with potential application in UV shielding. Moreover, they exhibit better electrical and thermal conductivity at high temperatures, enabling efficient power generation in thermoelectric devices.

PHYSICAL CHEMISTRY CHEMICAL PHYSICS (2024)