Cu2ZnSn(O,S)4 thin film fabrication toward thin film solar cells by ultrasonic spray assisted mist deposition method

2014 Fiscal Year Final Research Report

• Project/Area Number: 25870613
• Research Category: Grant-in-Aid for Young Scientists (B)
• Allocation Type: Multi-year Fund
• Research Field: Electronic materials/Electric materials; Thin film/Surface and interfacial physical properties
• Research Institution: Kyoto University (2014); The University of Shiga Prefecture (2013)
• Principal Investigator: IKENOUE Takumi 京都大学, エネルギー科学研究科, 助教 (00633538)
• Project Period (FY): 2013-04-01 – 2015-03-31
• Keywords: 超音波噴霧法 / 酸化物半導体 / 硫化物半導体 / 薄膜太陽電池

Outline of Final Research Achievements

We aimed at fabrication of rare metal free and non-toxic semiconductor-based solar cells, which may lead to higher efficiency and more inexpensive solar cell devices. The results is not directly linked to high efficiency solar cells, but the evolution is positively expected. This research project demonstrated a potential of (i) low-cost and environmental-friendly process for thin film solar cell fabrication and (ii) non-toxic oxygen-sulfur-based materials (selenium-free) for band-gap engineering.

Free Research Field

工学