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Effects of a pre-annealing treatment (PAT) on Cu2ZnSn (S, Se) 4 thin films prepared by rapid thermal processing (RTP) selenization

Hwang et al., 2015

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2997790152082515755
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Hwang S
Kim D
Son D
Yang K
Nam D
Cheong H
Kang J
In S
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Solar Energy Materials and Solar Cells

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In this study, CZTSSe precursors (Se/Cu/SnS/ZnS) were deposited by sputtering and evaporation and then annealed without added chalcogen substances in an argon-filled atmospheric chamber using rapid thermal processing (RTP). A low-temperature pre …
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