Spectroscopy of electronic defect states in Cu(In, Ga)(S, Se)$_2$-based heterojunctions and Schottky diodes under damp-heat exposure

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dc.creatorDeibel, C.
dc.creatorDyakonov, V.
dc.creatorParisi, J.
dc.date2007-12-18
dc.date.accessioned2026-07-07T08:50:04Z
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dc.descriptionThe changes of defect characteristics induced by accelerated lifetime tests on the heterostructure n-ZnO/i-ZnO/CdS/Cu(In, Ga)(S, Se)$_2$/Mo relevant for photovoltaic energy conversion are investigated. We subject heterojunction and Schottky devices to extended damp heat exposure at 85$^{\circ}$C ambient temperature and 85% relative humidity for various time periods. In order to understand the origin of the pronounced changes of the devices, we apply current--voltage and capacitance--voltage measurements, admittance spectroscopy, and deep-level transient spectroscopy. The fill factor and open-circuit voltage of test devices are reduced after prolonged damp heat treatment, leading to a reduced energy conversion efficiency. We observe the presence of defect states in the vicinity of the CdS/chalcopyrite interface. Their activation energy increases due to damp heat exposure, indicating a reduced band bending at the Cu(In, Ga)(S, Se)$_2$ surface. The Fermi-level pinning at the buffer/chalcopyrite interface, maintaining a high band bending in as-grown cells, is lifted due to the damp-heat exposure. We also observe changes in the bulk defect spectra due to the damp-heat treatment.
dc.description4 pages, 5 figures
dc.identifierhttps://arxiv.org/abs/0712.2982
dc.identifierhttp://arxiv.org/abs/0712.2982
dc.identifierEurophysics Letters, 66 (2004) 399-404
dc.identifierdoi:10.1209/epl/i2003-10211-3
dc.identifier.urihttp://salesiana.dossiersoluciones.com/handle/123456789/144492
dc.subjectMaterials Science
dc.titleSpectroscopy of electronic defect states in Cu(In, Ga)(S, Se)$_2$-based heterojunctions and Schottky diodes under damp-heat exposure
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