ZnO-based nanostructuring strategy using an optimized solution process in CuInS2 superstrate photovoltaics

Journal of Physical Chemistry C

Volumn 118, Issue 15, 2014, Pages 7788-7800

  Lee, Dongwook ^a   Yong, Kijung ^a  

^a Pohang University of Science and Technology (POSTECH)   (South Korea)

Author keywords

[No Author keywords available]

Indexed keywords

BUFFER LAYERS; CADMIUM SULFIDE; FILM PREPARATION; NANORODS; OPEN CIRCUIT VOLTAGE; OPTIMIZATION; SEMICONDUCTOR JUNCTIONS; SOLAR CELLS;

ANNEALING TEMPERATURES; CHARGE RECOMBINATION KINETICS; DEVICE CONFIGURATIONS; ELECTROCHEMICAL IMPEDANCE; EQUIVALENT CIRCUIT MODEL; EXPERIMENTAL PARAMETERS; PARAMETRIC CHARACTERIZATION; PHOTOGENERATED CHARGE CARRIERS;

ZINC OXIDE;

EID: 84898968772     PISSN: 19327447     EISSN: 19327455     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1021/jp4127607     Document Type: Article

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