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Journal of Materials Science: Materials in Electronics
Published in: Journal of Materials Science: Materials in Electronics 7/2015

01-07-2015

Progress in development of copper antimony sulfide thin films as an alternative material for solar energy harvesting

Authors: B. Krishnan, S. Shaji, R. Ernesto Ornelas

Published in: Journal of Materials Science: Materials in Electronics | Issue 7/2015

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Abstract

The increasing energy demand and the limitations of the existing technologies due to the scarcity, cost and toxicity of the materials urge the researchers to hunt for efficient thin film solar cells based on earth-abundant, inexpensive and less toxic materials. For a decade, binary and ternary antimony based sulfides have gained attention due to their possible applications in solar cells. This interest is the basis of this review. In this review article, we describe basic properties of copper antimony sulfide (CuSbS2) thin films to investigate their photovoltaic applications. A detailed description of the preparation methods, studies on morphologies and optoelectronic properties based on published work, including our experience are presented. A systematic review is done to demonstrate emerging interest in the photovoltaic performance of this compound. This review gives an in depth discussion on the structure, morphology, optical and electrical properties of copper antimony sulfide thin films.
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Metadata
Title
Progress in development of copper antimony sulfide thin films as an alternative material for solar energy harvesting
Authors
B. Krishnan
S. Shaji
R. Ernesto Ornelas
Publication date
01-07-2015
Publisher
Springer US
Published in
Journal of Materials Science: Materials in Electronics / Issue 7/2015
Print ISSN: 0957-4522
Electronic ISSN: 1573-482X
DOI
https://doi.org/10.1007/s10854-015-3092-2

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