Solution-Based Synthesis and Characterization of Cu₂ZnSnS₄ Nanocrystals

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Abstract

Recent advances have been made in thin-film solar cells using CdTe and CuIn(1-x)Ga(x)Se(2) (CIGS) nanoparticles, which have achieved impressive efficiencies. Despite these efficiencies, CdTe and CIGS are not amenable to large-scale production because of the cost and scarcity of Te, In, and Ga. Cu(2)ZnSnS(4) (CZTS), however, is an emerging solar cell material that contains only earth-abundant elements and has a near-optimal direct band gap of 1.45-1.65 eV and a large absorption coefficient. Here we report the direct synthesis of CZTS nanocrystals using the hot-injection method. In-depth characterization indicated that pure stoichiometric CZTS nanocrystals with an average particle size of 12.8 +/- 1.8 nm were formed. Optical measurements showed a band gap of 1.5 eV, which is optimal for a single-junction solar device.

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