Investigation of RF-sputtered tin sulfide thin films with in situ heating for photovoltaic applications

Rona E. Banai; Hyeonseok Lee; Nicholas J. Tanen; Rafael E. Urena; Jacob J. Cordell; Mark William Horn; Jeffrey Brownson

doi:10.1109/PVSC.2014.6924916

Investigation of RF-sputtered tin sulfide thin films with in situ heating for photovoltaic applications

Rona E. Banai
, Hyeonseok Lee
, Nicholas J. Tanen
, Rafael E. Urena
, Jacob J. Cordell
, Mark William Horn
, Jeffrey Brownson

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1 Scopus citations

Abstract

Tin (II) Monosulfide (SnS) is of increasing interest to researchers due to its near-optimal optoelectronic properties for photovoltaic devices. In this work, we take a new approach using a Tin (IV) Disulfide target to sputter SnS thin films. Sulfur-rich SnS thin films are produced via in situ heating of the substrate. Experimentation with substrate heating has yielded two unique crystal structures, depending on constant or 'pulsed' heating. Standardless Electron Dispersive Spectroscopy measurements indicate that the films are nearly 1%1 Sn:S ratio. Films with low resistivity (<100 μ-cm) were produced via this method. These results are promising for improving SnS-based photovoltaic device performance.

Original language	English (US)
Title of host publication	2014 IEEE 40th Photovoltaic Specialist Conference, PVSC 2014
Publisher	Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers Inc.
Pages	290-294
Number of pages	5
ISBN (Electronic)	9781479943982
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1109/PVSC.2014.6924916
State	Published - Oct 15 2014
Event	40th IEEE Photovoltaic Specialist Conference, PVSC 2014 - Denver, United States Duration: Jun 8 2014 → Jun 13 2014

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Other	40th IEEE Photovoltaic Specialist Conference, PVSC 2014
Country/Territory	United States
City	Denver
Period	6/8/14 → 6/13/14

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Electronic, Optical and Magnetic Materials

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Banai, R. E., Lee, H., Tanen, N. J., Urena, R. E., Cordell, J. J., Horn, M. W., & Brownson, J. (2014). Investigation of RF-sputtered tin sulfide thin films with in situ heating for photovoltaic applications. In 2014 IEEE 40th Photovoltaic Specialist Conference, PVSC 2014 (pp. 290-294). Article 6924916 (2014 IEEE 40th Photovoltaic Specialist Conference, PVSC 2014). Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers Inc.. https://doi.org/10.1109/PVSC.2014.6924916

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Banai, RE, Lee, H, Tanen, NJ, Urena, RE, Cordell, JJ, Horn, MW & Brownson, J 2014, Investigation of RF-sputtered tin sulfide thin films with in situ heating for photovoltaic applications. in 2014 IEEE 40th Photovoltaic Specialist Conference, PVSC 2014., 6924916, 2014 IEEE 40th Photovoltaic Specialist Conference, PVSC 2014, Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers Inc., pp. 290-294, 40th IEEE Photovoltaic Specialist Conference, PVSC 2014, Denver, United States, 6/8/14. https://doi.org/10.1109/PVSC.2014.6924916

Investigation of RF-sputtered tin sulfide thin films with in situ heating for photovoltaic applications. / Banai, Rona E.; Lee, Hyeonseok; Tanen, Nicholas J. et al.
2014 IEEE 40th Photovoltaic Specialist Conference, PVSC 2014. Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers Inc., 2014. p. 290-294 6924916 (2014 IEEE 40th Photovoltaic Specialist Conference, PVSC 2014).

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Banai RE, Lee H, Tanen NJ, Urena RE, Cordell JJ, Horn MW et al. Investigation of RF-sputtered tin sulfide thin films with in situ heating for photovoltaic applications. In 2014 IEEE 40th Photovoltaic Specialist Conference, PVSC 2014. Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers Inc. 2014. p. 290-294. 6924916. (2014 IEEE 40th Photovoltaic Specialist Conference, PVSC 2014). doi: 10.1109/PVSC.2014.6924916

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