One-Step Electrodeposition of CIGS Thin Films from Alcohol Solution on Flexible Substrate

Abstract:

CuIn1-xGaxSe2 (CIGS) precursor films were fabricated on Mo foils by one-step electrodeposition in water and alcohol solutions. The precursor films were annealed in Ar atmosphere at 450°C to synthesize the polycrystalline thin films. The current density vs. potential curves of Cu2+, In3+, Ga3+ and Se4+ was studied by cyclic voltammetry. The compositions of CIGS, were analyzed by energy dispersive X-ray spectrum. The morphology and phase structure of films was characterized by scanning electron microscopy and X-ray diffraction, respectively.

• Periodical: Key Engineering Materials (Volumes 368-372)
• Pages: 472-475
• DOI: https://doi.org/10.4028/www.scientific.net/KEM.368-372.472
• Online since: February 2008
• Authors: F. Long, Wei Min Wang, Jian Jun Li, Zheng Guang Zou
• Keywords: CuIn_1-xGa_xSe₂, Electro-Deposition, Film, Solar Cell

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