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ZnS/Zn(O,OH)S-based buffer layer deposition for solar cells

Patent ·
OSTI ID:1015478

The invention provides CBD ZnS/Zn(O,OH)S and spray deposited ZnS/Zn(O,OH)S buffer layers prepared from a solution of zinc salt, thiourea and ammonium hydroxide dissolved in a non-aqueous/aqueous solvent mixture or in 100% non-aqueous solvent. Non-aqueous solvents useful in the invention include methanol, isopropanol and triethyl-amine. One-step deposition procedures are described for CIS, CIGS and other solar cell devices.

Research Organization:
National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL), Golden, CO (United States)
Sponsoring Organization:
USDOE
Assignee:
Alliance for Sustainable Energy, LLC (Golden, CO)
Patent Number(s):
7,611,573
Application Number:
10/592,963
OSTI ID:
1015478
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English

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