| Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8036576 | Thin Solid Films | 2013 | 23 Pages |
Abstract
This study investigates the electrodeposition process of quaternary copper-zinc-tin-sulfur (CZTS) thin films with a focus on the ability of ligands to bring deposition potentials of the individual elements closer to each other. Our results show that thiocyanate ions (CNSâ) can be used as a suitable complexant for the electrodeposition of Cu2ZnSnS4 from aqueous solutions. A complex electrolyte was developed and the composition measurements showed a large potential interval for the deposition of the CZTS thin film material with an appropriate metal ratio. The layers recrystallized in stoichiometric kesterite structure after annealing at 550 °C in H2S atmosphere for 60 min.
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Authors
J. Iljina, R. Zhang, M. Ganchev, T. Raadik, O. Volobujeva, M. Altosaar, R. Traksmaa, E. Mellikov,