Abstract
Rapid synthesis of kesterite (Cu2ZnSnS4), an emerging photovoltaic material was achieved by microwave-hydrothermal/solvothermal (M-H/S) process. Conventional-hydrothermal (C-H) process was also used for comparison with M-H/S process. The synthesized kesterite samples were characterized by powder X-ray diffraction (XRD), scanning electron microscopy (SEM), transmission electron microscopy (TEM) and electron diffraction and UV-vis spectroscopy. Nanophase kesterite, which is potentially suitable for coating was synthesized in ethylene glycol. Band gap values were calculated from UV-vis spectra of several synthetic kesterites and these values are close to the reported values for kesterite.
Original language | English (US) |
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Pages (from-to) | 1985-1992 |
Number of pages | 8 |
Journal | Ceramics International |
Volume | 40 |
Issue number | 1 PART B |
DOIs | |
State | Published - Jan 1 2014 |
All Science Journal Classification (ASJC) codes
- Electronic, Optical and Magnetic Materials
- Ceramics and Composites
- Process Chemistry and Technology
- Surfaces, Coatings and Films
- Materials Chemistry