Phase transformation during simultaneous chalcogenization of CuIn(S,Se)2 thin films using metalorganic sources

Ryuki Shoji, Yoshiki Kayama, Shigefusa F. Chichibu, Mutsumi Sugiyama

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Abstract

Simultaneous chalcogenization of CuIn(Sy,Se1-y)2 (CISSe) thin films has been demonstrated using organometallic sources such as diethylselenide [(C2H5)2Se] and ditertiarybutylsulfide [(t-C4H9)2S] to obtain homogeneous CISSe pseudobinary alloys with controlled amounts of Se and S species. Low-temperature chalcogenization at 300 °C resulted in the formation of Cu-SSe and In-SSe alloys diffused into the Cu11In9 metallic precursor. On the other hand, high-temperature chalcogenization produced CISSe thin films without additional phases. The obtained results can be used for elucidating the mechanism of simultaneous chalcogenization and development of high-performance and cost-effective commercial applications.

Original languageEnglish
Article numbere201600159
JournalPhysica Status Solidi (C) Current Topics in Solid State Physics
Volume14
Issue number6
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 2017 Jun

Keywords

  • CuIn(S,Se)
  • metalorganic source
  • selenization
  • sulfurization

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