CdS/CdTe Heterostructures for Applications in Ultra-Thin Solar Cells.

ABSTRACT: The preparation of ultra-thin semi-transparent solar cells with potential applications in windows or transparent roofs entails several challenges due to the very small thickness of the layers involved. In particular, problems related to undesired inter-diffusion or inhomogeneities originated by incomplete coverage of the growing surfaces must be prevented. In this paper, undoped SnO₂, CdS, and CdTe thin films with thickness suitable for use in ultra-thin solar cells were deposited with a radiofrequency (RF) magnetron sputtering technique onto conductive glass. Preparation conditions were found for depositing the individual layers with good surface coverage, absence of pin holes and with a relatively small growth rate adapted for the control of very small thickness. After a careful growth c

SUBMITTER: Gutierrez Z-B K 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC6213385 | biostudies-literature | 2018 Sep

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature