@inbook{788f481edbf34e879b7256ab4d658a98,
title = "Optimizing sulfurisation conditions in the fabrication of Cu2ZnSnS4 absorber layers from electroplated precursors",
abstract = "Using direct photoelectrochemical measurement of the photocurrent obtained from Cu2ZnSnS4 (CZTS) absorber layers made by a two-stage electroplating-sulfurisation process, the influence of processing conditions (temperature, time, and pressure) on material quality was investigated with a view to understanding the long sulfurisation times usually found in the literature. The improvement in photocurrent due KCN etching was also studied, and seems to be due both to removal of surface phases and also slower etching of the bulk material. The optimum sulfurisation time was found to be around 50 minutes, despite evidence that sulfur incorporation and phase formation are complete within 5 minutes. Slow grain growth was suggested as a rate-limiting factor, and a rate constant was derived based on a simple model.",
author = "Jonathan Scragg and Daniel Wolverson and Guillaume Zoppi and Laurence Peter",
note = "The symposium 'Photovoltaic Materials and Manufacturing Issues II,' was held 30 November -3 December at the 2009 MRS Fall Meeting in Boston, Massachusetts.",
year = "2010",
language = "English",
isbn = "978-1605111834",
series = "Materials Research Society symposia proceedings",
publisher = "Materials Research Society",
editor = "Sopori, {Bhushan Lal}",
booktitle = "Proceedings of the Photovoltaic materials and manufacturing issues II",
address = "United States",
}