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  • Materials Science
  • Solid-State Physics
  • Photovoltaics

Background:

  • Polycrystalline CdTe thin film performance is linked to grain boundary density and size.
  • The electrical impact of grain boundaries in CdTe films remains unclear, potentially affecting device performance positively, negatively, or neutrally.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To investigate the relationship between microstructure and performance in sputtered CdTe films.
  • To characterize grain size, boundary structure, and texture before and after CdCl2 treatment.

Main Methods:

  • Electron backscatter diffraction (EBSD) was employed for microstructural characterization.
  • CdTe films were sputtered at varying pressures and treated with CdCl2.
  • Solar cell efficiency was correlated with microstructural parameters.

Main Results:

  • As-deposited films showed weak fiber textures, with (111) at low pressures and (110) at high pressures.
  • CdCl2 treatment induced significant grain recrystallization and a high proportion of twin boundaries.
  • Solar cell efficiency correlated well with twin-corrected grain size, but not when twin boundaries were included as general grain boundaries.

Conclusions:

  • Twin boundaries in CdTe films appear to be electrically neutral regarding recombination and carrier transport.
  • Accurate microstructural analysis, distinguishing twin boundaries, is crucial for understanding and optimizing CdTe photovoltaic performance.