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This study introduces P2S5 as an additive to improve kesterite solar cells (CZTSSe) by enhancing crystallinity and passivating defects. This novel approach leads to a significant increase in power conversion efficiency for CZTSSe devices.

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  • Solid-State Chemistry
  • Photovoltaics

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  • Kesterite Cu2ZnSn(S,Se)4 (CZTSSe) solar cells require enhanced crystallinity and defect passivation for improved performance.
  • Coordination chemistry in precursor solutions significantly impacts CZTSSe film crystallization and defect management.
  • Controlling precursor film formation via cation and anion coordination is a key challenge.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To develop a method for optimizing coordination structure and crystallization in CZTS precursor solutions.
  • To passivate deep-level defects and enhance the quality of CZTSSe thin films.
  • To improve the power conversion efficiency of CZTSSe solar cells.

Main Methods:

  • Utilized P2S5 as an additive in the CZTS precursor solution.
  • Investigated the coordination chemistry interactions between P2S5 and metal cations (specifically Zn2+).
  • Employed theoretical assessments and experimental observations to validate the method's effectiveness.

Main Results:

  • P2S5 effectively coordinates with metal cations, particularly Zn2+, in CZTS precursor films.
  • Zn-related defects were passivated, leading to a significant reduction in defect density in CZTSSe absorbers.
  • A power conversion efficiency of 14.36% was achieved for the fabricated CZTSSe solar cells.

Conclusions:

  • Synergetic crystallization modulation and defect passivation using P2S5 is a viable strategy.
  • Anion-coordinate regulation offers a novel route for fabricating high-quality CZTSSe thin films.
  • This work presents a new pathway for realizing highly efficient CZTSSe solar cells.